[Nfbwv-talk] For Those Going to National Convention

Tue Feb 8 20:37:15 UTC 2011

Thanks for sharing the information, Marcus.  We went to Orbits and found the 
lowest prices out of Pittsburgh via Trans Air.

Charlene

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> On 2/6/2011 1:38 PM, Marcus Soulsby wrote:
>> 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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>> On Behalf Of charlene
>> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 11:18 AM
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>> Subject: [Nfbwv-talk] For Those Going to National Convention
>>
>> 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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> I am super excited about convention. I can't wait to see everyone their.
>
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