
<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Passing this along regarding the upcoming national convention in Orlando, Florida.</div><div>Thank you.</div><div><div dir="ltr">Christopher Walker<div>Vice President,Winchester Chapter</div><div>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia</div><div>540 303 0080</div><div>chrisvinson1@gmail.com</div><div>www.nfb.org</div><div>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> David Andrews via NFB-Conventions <nfb-conventions@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> February 14, 2024 at 12:17:27 AM EST<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFB-Conventions] Fwd: Convention Communications: Book Hotel & More</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> David Andrews <dandrews920@comcast.net><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><span></span><br><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Start Planning Your Trip for #NFB24</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Join us for the 2024 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind, July 3 through July 8, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Book Your Hotel</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Rosen Centre</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>9840 International Dr</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Orlando, FL 32819</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Our 2024 convention room rate for singles and doubles is $129; for triples and quads, the rate is $139. Occupancy taxes and surcharges are an additional 13.5 percent. There is no charge for children under eighteen if no extra bed is requested. Please note that the hotel is a no-smoking facility.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>For 2024 convention room reservations you should call the hotel at (800) 204-7234. Ask for the “NFB Convention” block. At the time you make a reservation, a $146 deposit is required for each room reserved. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $146 check. If a reservation is canceled before Saturday, June 1, 2024, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise, refunds will not be made.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Convention Season Schedule</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>The following are important dates to know as you prepare to attend convention.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>January 1: Hotel open for reservations</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>March 1: Convention Registration opens</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>March 31: <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vzb9nObg3MwE0aMwG0z1PrCBDIpy7MstPuA7fSBhE5ZU-3Dm9X4_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZVXiDyWsW0G94HHWY4SNIZYCl-2Fj1G7AOH-2FP5N-2FFK5eMjEq1Rzd4LrI1rxLGlgaTPeZgv3Q-2FXVL5Fp3-2Bf7JCz6t-2FzoNoac2gYufmjLSHIYXKUPEjUpsW1F-2B94kNE9HAWb9FTxw9eXc2ChZtk7oQX-2FlvU-3D>Scholarship Application closes</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>April 15: <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vGq2r5iM4HdGbsSgCru9uTC6rB2PtJgafaZL8tWkH5Ps-3DkZOO_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZbFlmn4lUqwI0jAMM3Ux3sy8QA5CsnJNYwyeYnBDilJ8g7ZMawpKv-2FcBXVgPHQCPjXPmswmN8zsojrPR-2F35wxpzHFRNXKU4u2ssS5Vh0NCK0GRzgjgP7dMm0PrtsCosM07QjfZuQqcpnCxZ67e-2FAUMU-3D>Bolotin Award Application closes</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>May 31: Online Registration ($25) closes until convention. Onsite registration ($30) will be available. Plan to register early to avoid the increased registration fees.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>July 3: Convention Begins!</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>For first-time convention attendees, <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vhNv4SEutEtl5Xri9fdgmRpw5o-2BHAAC1mGPahjrf2axc-3DtzMJ_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZaKWZYJUd5EzTkGdP2bfHiHlLInyCzU5wLPPFsqNNCYYyO2rUAgmek263kCC1Pm3Wn5ngkF-2Fipr-2FiIio78XXZmZ-2BJ9mLCRP2BalMlvAEp5umTViFAiy86TYqIBI2z84OZjcpjyPtzGs13zPuF7nhikc-3D>apply for the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship. Active members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an in-person NFB National Convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply. <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vqPAAKy4ue3-2FQIyTurMrp49qFNPNVT0VkHLePpjWPWPQ-3D34QI_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZXpaP1OhvwLHP1xbPLPAFkyvTX-2F2N9cMBPEwv7rwuDKYGtxrKE20tCKcsiPfxLD3gLuXOepEhrTJ1vOHRDHa0XrZWhqq-2FugpI08lIgYohDmstJoypHCdqutIRn4DqFjGGZqIFkfXuboSIlf92JjrRfs-3D>Access the first-timer’s guide for details about convention.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>About National Convention</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. It is the premier event for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing ourâ€¯leadershipâ€¯and establishing each year's organizational priorities. Learn more at <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vgxJaGyyMtT1ICWyIyDHgvZeIYrG5PmxrjQohgSafWMY-3D9tX0_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZS53iK5odbdbaJJeK7gdswjBPClfiotjSW1Buu-2Bx-2BjE45fQZrQY6Yq-2FBGFGeVjip33kNAf8abYi4bOW0THOdj8Rf2zVoiBxVe2fKk2XUBn6YeflqgMqOQegK36ufcZ84RqcJ-2BOCR-2FCX-2BeZfZEX7XJBg-3D>nfb.org/convention.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vWLzjKUS8WbYvht5undPx1VDDnglrwprrOikXQbz4w9I-3Dkxv6_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZbpJj3SLjn9G3ZNXEJMlmA89jIb4x9qj7l-2BJLJnyUbl1UOGwveD673eMhMS4c1KFmqGMhtUKifcDkY8zKJhdEGlXqMPlQM-2FKgC4PfNlqRWEXksblUBC720ahhmO2Zbsj3F75SK4z7SmdaB4Zn-2B24MYM-3D></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Facebook Logo</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vWLzjKUS8WbYvht5undPx1VDDnglrwprrOikXQbz4w9I-3Dkxv6_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZbpJj3SLjn9G3ZNXEJMlmA89jIb4x9qj7l-2BJLJnyUbl1UOGwveD673eMhMS4c1KFmqGMhtUKifcDkY8zKJhdEGlXqMPlQM-2FKgC4PfNlqRWEXksblUBC720ahhmO2Zbsj3F75SK4z7SmdaB4Zn-2B24MYM-3D> <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9v347cpNVBY8BD-2B7sqwGItaQ-2Bbr0YBIsCVrG-2FCjE8vdmo-3D1WFg_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZctQcQNCS8yXVr-2BzxUco3JCLJXvkmkEOyZ4qeOW1-2BRvjNGqpb-2FXw78sEfNOpKEbPSwCT-2FJkonofYJfxzWxSc3zNMLXKo-2FVimQA11R-2FVtP3voWtY-2FJRnvM5UmlnFSwRFKDNw-2FGq33TVgS7QNiNpOtgY4-3D></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Twitter Logo</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vXCSxzy2BVgNIHZ4hehdBChDDmfHd0pDgjJETU0wTtdY-3DJfG-_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZQJ5Ml7-2F5oO-2FyaehNBH9-2Bqq6S8kW3XMbPKHmNmS3O6WX6kY96HrVOP-2BjxWmTQV7gZe-2Fc-2BryoaUEWOdYaYuGQZQkd7AIcjrrtRORoSFyOQFMI5DJEIf8STQPBg2Yn4tVLZnkdYfMIWSEOIbeHLd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