[Nfbwv-talk] For Those Going to National Convention

Tue Feb 8 22:36:25 UTC 2011

Hi Charlene,

I hope all is well!  I'm following up on our conversation yesterday and I'm 
wondering if you have the requested information we discussed.  Let me know. 
Thanks.

Gratefully,

Carolyn Heath, Exe. Dir.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "charlene" <cs.nfbwv at frontier.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbwv-talk] For Those Going to National Convention

> 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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> From: "Bre B" <jesusfreak262 at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 1:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbwv-talk] For Those Going to National Convention
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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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>>> 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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