[Nfbwv-talk] National Convention Information

Mon Jan 14 22:57:55 UTC 2013

Good afternoon Keri and everyone,

    You still have six months to plan to attend the national convention in 
addition to your other plans this summer and raise the needed funds to add 
this to your summer adventures. There are folks in the NFBWV Affiliate who 
can help you cut corners so you can be with us in Orlando this year.

    It would do the "I can't afford it" gang well to begin reaching out to 
those who attended conventions and other events along with other life 
activities some on very short notice to master the tricks of doing so. Yours 
truly is one such person that did it in 1984.

    I had no plans to attend the national convention that year. During our 
June 1984 meeting I was asked if I wanted to go to Phoenix for the 
convention. I didn't have any funds saved up. With encouragement from other 
chapter members by  that following Monday I had bought a plane ticket.With 
help from the Texas Affiliate, the Austin Chapter and funds I was able to 
rustle up on my own I attended what would be for me a very faitful 
convention. It was at that convention that I met my wife Mary. We were 
Married in March of 1985and in March will have been together for 28 
wonderful years. I shutter to think where I would be had I said that I 
couldn't afford to attend the convention or that I had other plans that 
would rule out that possibility.

 Our resolve to attend the NFB convention was tested a second time in 1989 
when we moved from Austin to San Antonio so Mary could be gin work at the 
Education Service Center Region 20 as a Braille Proofreader. While she would 
not be able to go to Denver I still attended. In fact people were very 
surprised that despite our having moved in early June were able to get one 
of us to that year's national convention.

    We almost missed the 2008 convention due to Mary's having to have 
surgery three days before we were leave for Dallas. She was discharged from 
the Hospital on a Saturday morning. That evening we flew to Dallas for that 
year's national convention defying all of the nay sayers leaving them to eat 
crow! Although she stayed on the bus for the event Mary participated in that 
year's March for Independence.

    Statements like "I can't afford it" or " Good for     you", or "That's 
wonderful you were able to go but..." There are too many examples of 
individuals in this organization that despite severe financial and other 
issues found ways to attend the national convention and other federation 
events even in the midst of other plans and activities. Let me urge you to 
reach out to these individuals, learn their secrets, see what assistance you 
can get from the NFBWV, and we'll look forward to seeing you in Orlando this 
summer.

Peter Donahue

From: "keri" <wvucountrygirl729 at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of West Virginia Discussion List" <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbwv-talk] National Convention Information

Many of my friends want to see me there, but with my move to NYC taking
place this summer as well as going to the seeing eye to receive my first
guide, I just can't aford it, or garantee I can show up  even if I could..
keri

"Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the things I want to
say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my eyes will speak
my heart."
--Robert Sexton

"For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there
is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to
receive it."
--Ivan Panin

Find that guy that will pick up every piece of your shattered heart & put it
back together; Replacing it with a piece of his.

"there is a moment when all hope disappears, all pride is gone, all
expectation, all faith all desire. I own that moment. It belongs to me."
Michael Robotham
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Smyth, Charlene R" <Charlene.R.Smyth at wv.gov>
To: "NFB of West Virginia Discussion List" <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbwv-talk] National Convention Information

> Thank you, Keri.  It would be great to have all of us there at one time.
>
> Charlene
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbwv-talk [mailto:nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> keri
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 12:09 PM
> To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbwv-talk] National Convention Information
>
> Good luck to all that plan on going.
> keri
>
> "Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the things I want
> to
> say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my eyes will
> speak
> my heart."
> --Robert Sexton
>
> "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth
> there
> is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart
> somewhere to
> receive it."
> --Ivan Panin
>
> Find that guy that will pick up every piece of your shattered heart &
> put it
> back together; Replacing it with a piece of his.
>
> "there is a moment when all hope disappears, all pride is gone, all
> expectation, all faith all desire. I own that moment. It belongs to me."
>
> Michael Robotham
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Smyth, Charlene R" <Charlene.R.Smyth at wv.gov>
> To: "NFB of West Virginia Discussion List" <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 9:15 AM
> Subject: [Nfbwv-talk] National Convention Information
>
>
>> 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.
>>
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