[NFBWATLK] NFB of Washington convention announcement

[Marci Carpenter]

Convention is coming soon!

November 2-4, 2017
Hotel RL Olympia
2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW
Olympia, WA 98502

We will idscuss:
* educational options for blind children
* blindnesss skills training for blind kids and adults
* technology tips
* important blindness-related laws and legislation

There will be:
* exhibits on Friday afternoon
* meet-ups for guide dogg useres
* demonstrations of NFB Newsline and KNFB Rader technologies
* $5,000 in scholarships awarded
* hospitality on Friday and Saturday nights
* an exciting banquet on Saturday evening
* Friday afternoon Rookie Roundup for first-tmers and others

Our National Representative will be Julie Deden, Director of the renowned Colorado Center for the Blind. 
Reserve your hotel room by October 15 by calling 1-800-RED LION (733-5466). Use conference code NATI1102 to get our special rate of $99/night plus tax (includes full breakfast)
Pre-register by October 25 at http://www.bit.ly/nfbw2017 <http://www.bit.ly/nfbw2017>.
Cost: $60 ($20 registraiton, $40 banquet). There is a drop down mbenu to choose steak, salmon or veggie lasagna banquet meal.
After 10/25 you must register at the door. Registration and banquet costs increase $5 each.