[nfbwatlk] CFB convention

[KAYE KIPP]

That kind of surprises me.

Kaye
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] CFB convention


> Even now?
>
> Mike
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "PAUL VAN DYCK" <paulvandyck at comcast.net>
> To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 6:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] CFB convention
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> To add, if you are a resident of Washington State and have an ehnanced
> drivers license or enhanced state ID you do not need a passport to go to
> Canada.
>
>
>
> Paul Van Dyck
>
> Sounds of Awareness Radio
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> www.soundsofawareness.org
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: elizabeth lalonde
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> To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
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> Sent: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:09:41 +0000 (UTC)
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> Subject: [nfbwatlk] CFB convention
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>
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> Dear NFBW,
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>
> Just a reminder about our convention coming up!
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> Please note, you only need a passport if you are flying.  If you travel
> by
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> land or sea, you can go without a passport until June.
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>
> Warmly
>
>
>
> Elizabeth
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> -
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> Louis Braille:  From Literacy to Liberty 2009
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> CANADIAN FEDERATION OF THE BLIND CONVENTION
>
> Louis Braille Birthday Bash
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> Join the party!  Celebrate the 200th birthday of Louis Braille with us.
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>
>
> The fourth annual Canadian Federation of the Blind convention will be
> held
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> in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada at the Traveller's Inn, City
> Centre,
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> 1961 Douglas Street (Corner of Douglas and Discovery Streets) starting
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> Thursday evening, April 30, to Sunday morning, May 3, 2009.
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>
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> Everyone welcome.  Please register by April 20.
>
> (Read below for details about hotel and registration information).
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> CONVENTION ACTIVITIES:
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> Thursday evening, April 30, 2009
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> - Casual dinner, followed by a recreational activity.
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> Friday, May 1, 2009
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> -Hands-on Braille Workshop, 9 - 11:30 AM
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> -White Cane Walk, 1 - 2 PM
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>
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> -Adaptive Technology Exhibit, 2 - 5 PM
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> -Welcome Reception, 6:30 - 8 PM
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>
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> -CFB's  "Rousing and Rowdy" Auction, 8 PM
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> (Registration begins at 6 PM)
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> Saturday, May 2, 2009
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> (Registration begins at 7:45 AM)
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>
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> - Full-day Conference, 9 AM - 4:30 PM.
>
>
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> Speakers at the conference will discuss topics such as Braille literacy,
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> independence, rehabilitation, employment, expectations, empowerment,
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> advocacy, the Federation and a positive perspective on blindness and the
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> abilities of blind people, and other blindness issues.
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>
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> - Banquet with Keynote Address, 6:30 - 9:30 PM.
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> Sunday, May 3, 2009
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>
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> - Canadian Federation of the Blind breakfast board meeting (AGM) 9 AM -
> 11
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> AM
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> CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
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> Registration fee is $55 if you pre-register, or $60 at the door.
>
> (Note: the registration fee includes Friday evening's reception, and
>
> Saturday's lunch and banquet.)
>
>
>
> You can pre-register for the CFB convention by mailing your registration
> fee
>
> to the Canadian Federation of the Blind, with a note stating the contact
>
> information of each attendee.   Alternatively, email contact information
> to
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> info at cfb.ca and then over our website pay your fee via Paypal to
>
> registration at cfb.ca.
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>
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> HOTEL INFORMATION
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> Traveller's Inn, City Centre
>
> 1961 Douglas Street (corner of Douglas and Discovery). Victoria, BC
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> Phone: (250) 382-2111 or 1-888-877-9444
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> The following room rates are available to convention attendees if you
>
> reserve.  The rooms are not pre-booked, so it is advisable to reserve
> early
>
> to assure space.
>
> Standard Single Rooms                   $64.95
>
> Standard Double Rooms                 $74.95
>
> (rates are non-commissionable and subject to 17.75% taxes and
> surcharges)
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> Federation conventions are unlike typical conferences.  They serve as a
> way
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> for blind people from across distances to get together to learn from
> each
>
> other, to share ideas and to gain confidence and inspiration from being
>
> together.
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> We look forward to seeing you at the convention!
>
>
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> For more information about the convention or the CFB, please contact us.
>
>
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> TO REACH US:
>
>
>
> Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB)
>
> www.cfb.ca
>
> info at cfb.ca
>
> (250) 598-7154
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> 1-800-619-8789
>
> P.O. Box 8007
>
> Victoria, British Columbia
>
> Canada  V8W 3R7
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>
>
>
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> Promoting the equality and empowerment of blind Canadians.
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