[Nfbwv-talk] National Convention Information

Tue Jan 15 18:57:50 UTC 2013

There is no way I can aford even a pinny for convention. It is so expensive 
to live in New York City with no help but your savings for months. I may be 
in class for my first guide dog during that time as well.
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: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
To: "NFB of West Virginia Discussion List" <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 5:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbwv-talk] National Convention Information

> 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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