[Nfbwv-talk] National Convention Information

Tue Jan 15 21:04:36 UTC 2013

Thanks. If anyone hears of a bus going that way, let me know. Anita

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kerri Kosten
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 9:30 PM
To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Nfbwv-talk] National Convention Information

Hi Anita:
I believe it depends on where the convention is held.
Every convention I've gone to I've flown because it's been too far
away to take a bus.
I believe the last time the affiliate took a bus was to Detroit in 2009.
Kerri

On 1/14/13, Anita Adkins <aadkins at atlanticbb.net> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Do you all take a bus or something to convention? Anita
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Smyth, Charlene R
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 2:56 PM
> To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List
> 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
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>
> Good luck to all that plan on going.
> keri
>
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> ----- 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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