[Nfbwv-talk] For Those Going to National Convention

Sun Feb 6 18:38:11 UTC 2011

Also:

For those that may be flying out of Charleston, I would highly recommend
checking out Airtran (http://www.airtran.com/) for economical nonstop
flights to Orlando.  If you pursue this option, bear one thing in mind:
besides the need to book early (I booked last week for $89 each way, and it
goes up as the date draws near) this flight only goes between Charleston on
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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If you are planning on attending the 2011 national convention of the
National Federation of the Blind in Orlando, Florida, I would like to
encourage you to make your hotel reservations since it is my understanding
that rooms are going fast.  Please find below information from the December
issue of the Braille Monitor that has all the information you need to know
about the cost of rooms and making reservations:
Convention Bulletin 2011
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Palm-lined drive leading to the front entrance of the Rosen Shingle Creek
Resort It is time to begin planning for the 2011 convention of the National
Federation of the Blind. This year we are going to Orlando and the beautiful
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, July 3 through 8. Remember we have recently made
a significant change in our schedule, so please pay close attention to the
dates and schedule so that you are not taken by surprise.
Once again our hotel rates are the envy of all. For the 2011 convention they
are singles and doubles, $63; and for triples and quads, $67. In addition to
the room rates there will be a tax, which at present is 12.5 percent. No
charge will be made for children under seventeen in the room with parents as
long as no extra bed is requested. Please note that the hotel is a
no-smoking facility.
For 2011 convention room reservations you should write directly to the Rosen
Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819-9357. You
can call the hotel at (866) 996-6338 after January 1. The hotel will want a
deposit of $75 for each room and will want a credit card number or a
personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged
against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $75 check.
If a reservation is cancelled before June 1, 2011, half of the deposit will
be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.
Guest-room amenities include a thirty-two-inch flat-screen television with
NXTV; two telephones; laptop safe; coffee maker; hairdryer; and, for a fee,
high-speed Internet access. Guests can also enjoy a swimming pool and a golf
course. The Rosen Shingle Creek has two fine-dining establishments: A Land
Remembered and the Cala Bella Italian Bistro. Both received the AAA Four
Diamond Rating. See later issues of the Monitor  for details and information
about other attractions in the Greater Orlando area.
The 2011 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will be a truly
exciting and memorable event, with an unparalleled program and rededication
to the goals and work of our movement. Make plans now to be a part of it.
Remember that the schedule this year is the same as last year's in that it
is a full day shorter than our longtime convention schedule. Preconvention
seminars for parents of blind children and other groups and set-up of the
exhibit hall will take place on Sunday, July 3, and adjournment will be
Friday, July 8, following the banquet. Convention registration and
registration packet pick-up for those who preregistered will begin on
Monday, July 4, and both Monday and Tuesday will be filled with meetings of
divisions and committees, including the Tuesday morning annual meeting, open
to all, of the board of directors of the National Federation of the Blind.
General convention sessions will begin on Wednesday, July 6, and continue
through the banquet on Friday, July 8. Note that Thursday, July 7, will
include both morning and afternoon convention sessions. Saturday, July 9,
will be available for tours for those who enjoy getting to know something
about our convention city. To assure yourself a room in the headquarters
hotel at convention rates, you must make reservations early. The hotel will
be ready to take your call or deal with your written request by January 1.
Remember that as usual we need door prizes from state affiliates, local
chapters, and individuals. Once again prizes should be small in size but
large in value. Cash, of course, is always appropriate and welcome. As a
general rule we ask that prizes of all kinds have a value of at least $25
and not include alcohol. Drawings will occur steadily throughout the
convention sessions, and you can anticipate a grand prize of truly
impressive proportions to be drawn at the banquet. You may bring door prizes
with you or send them ahead of time (identifying the item and donor and
listing the value in print and Braille) to Dwight Sayer, 259 Regal Downs
Circle, Winter Garden, Florida 34787; phone (407) 877-8668.
The best collection of exhibits featuring new technology; meetings of our
special interest groups, committees, and divisions; memorable tours
suggested by the Florida affiliate; the most stimulating and provocative
program items of any meeting of the blind in the world; the chance to renew
friendships in our Federation family; and the unparalleled opportunity to be
where the real action is and where decisions are being made-all of these
mean you will not want to miss being a part of the 2011 national convention.
We'll see you in Orlando in July.

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