[Nfbwv-talk] National Convention Information

[Smyth, Charlene R]

Please find below information regarding the 2013 national convention
scheduled to take place in Orlando, Florida.  

 

It would be helpful if you would let me know if you plan on attending
the convention.  

 

Come join us and get energized, motivated, and inspired.  

 

Charlene

 

Convention Bulletin 2013

 

Rosen Centre Hotel

 

It is time to begin planning for the 2013 convention of the National
Federation of the Blind. We are returning to Orlando for our first stay
at the beautiful Rosen Centre Hotel this year, July 1 through 6. Once
again our hotel rates are the envy of all. For the 2013 convention they
are singles and doubles, $79; and for triples and quads, $85. In
addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present is 13.5
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 2013 convention room reservations you should write directly to the
Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819.
You can call the hotel at (800) 204-7234 after January 1. The hotel will
want a deposit of $90 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
$90 check. If a reservation is cancelled before May 28, 2013, half of
the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.

 

Guest-room amenities include cable television; in-room safe; coffee
maker; hairdryer; and, for a fee, high-speed Internet access. Guests can
also enjoy a swimming pool, fitness center, and on-site spa. The Rosen
Centre Hotel offers fine-dining at Executive Chef Michael Rumplik's
award-winning Everglades Restaurant. In addition, there is an array of
dining options from sushi to tapas to a 24-hour deli. See later issues
of the Monitor for details and information about other attractions in
the Greater Orlando area.

 

The 2013 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. Preconvention seminars for parents of blind children and
other groups and set-up of the exhibit hall will take place on Monday,
July 1, and adjournment will be Saturday, July 6, following the banquet.
Convention registration and registration packet pick-up for those who
preregistered will begin on Tuesday, July 2, and both Tuesday and
Wednesday will be filled with meetings of divisions and committees,
including the Wednesday morning annual meeting, open to all, of the
board of directors of the National Federation of the Blind. 

 

General convention sessions will begin on Thursday, July 4, and continue
through the banquet on Saturday, July 6. Note that Friday, July 5, will
include both morning and afternoon convention sessions. Sunday, July 7,
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. Prizes should be sent
to Dan Hicks, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida,
504 South Armenia Ave., 1319 B, Tampa, FL 33609.

 

The best collection of exhibits featuring new technology; meetings of
our special interest groups, committees, and divisions; memorable tours
suggested by the host 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
2013 national convention. We'll see you in Orlando in July.