[Nfbwv-talk] Everything you need to know to get ready for state convention. 2015 NFBWV Convention Memo
Keri
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Wed May 27 17:30:54 UTC 2015
Problem one of a blind west Virginian, transportation. lol
On 5/27/2015 12:03 PM, Jack Yahnke via Nfbwv-talk wrote:
> Thanks. Now all that I have to do is figure out how to get there before
> everybody else.
>
> Jack
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: [Nfbwv-talk] Everything you need to know to get ready for state
> convention. 2015 NFBWV Convention Memo
>
>
> Re: name tags: Jack I have name tags to mail to you. I don't know if they
> are all there, but I'll send you what I have. Sheri
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 26, 2015, at 12:06 PM, Hotmail via Nfbwv-talk
> <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Regarding door prices:
>>
>> If a door prize is gender specific, please indicate male or female on
>> the bag in large letters. Thanks
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On May 26, 2015, at 11:31 AM, Smyth, Charlene R via Nfbwv-talk
> <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Greetings Fellow Federationists,
>>>
>>> Please find attached as a Word document as well as shown below,
> information that will assist you as you make plans to attend the state
> convention of the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia.
> Hopefully, I have included enough information that will answer any and all
> questions.
>>> I sincerely look forward to seeing as many of you as possible. To me, it
> is like one big family reunion and whenever someone can't attend, they are
> truly missed.
>>> Warmest regards,
>>>
>>> Charlene
>>>
>>> CONVENTION MEMORANDUM
>>>
>>> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>>>
>>> OF WEST VIRGINIA
>>>
>>> September 17-20, 2015
>>>
>>> Best Western Bridgeport Inn
>>> 100 Lodgeville Road
>>> Bridgeport, WV 26330
>>>
>>> President, NFB of West Virginia: Charlene Smyth
>>> 401 East Olive Street
>>> Apartment 1-A
>>> Bridgeport, WV 26330
>>> Phone: (304) 841-1111
>>> E-Mail: president at nfbwv.org
>>>
>>>
>>> Come one, come all to help us celebrate the sixty-second annual
> convention of the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia (NFBWV)
> on September 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2015 at the Best Western Bridgeport Inn,
> Bridgeport, West Virginia.
>>> CONVENTION REGISTRATION: Please be aware that onsite convention
> registration and banquet fee transactions are now $15 and $30 respectively.
> For registrations submitted at least 14 days prior to the convention date,
> the costs for registration and banquet will remain at $10 and $25
> respectively.
>>> If you wish to pre-register for the convention and banquet,
>>> your check should be made payable to NFBWV and mailed to Treasurer Marcus
> Soulsby, 5309 Venable Avenue, Charleston, WV 25304. Phone: (304) 206-4044;
> E-mail: msoulsby at nfbwv.org.
>>> HOTEL: Hotel guest room rates are $87 per night for up to four
> persons per room. The cutoff date for guaranteeing a room at these reduced
> rates is August 26, 2015. Reservations must be made directly with the Best
> Western Bridgeport Inn by calling (304) 842-5411. In order to get the
> reduced room rates, you must let the hotel know you will be attending the
> convention of the National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia.
>>> Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or by
> submitting pre-payment with tax for one night's lodging. When registering
> at the hotel, you must submit a credit card to cover the cost of any
> incidentals that might be billed to your room such as phone calls, room
> service, etc.
>>> If you wish to cancel your room, you must do so no later than
> 6:00 p.m. on your arrival date. If you fail to cancel as required, you will
> be charged one night's lodging.
>>> If reservations are made by a chapter rather than by an
> individual, chapters can use their FEIN number to be exempted from some
> taxes. Chapters must present some type of official documentation such as a
> chapter check in order to receive such exemption.
>>> Please note that the official check in time is not until 3:00
> p.m.; however, if your room happens to be clean and ready before that time,
> the hotel may allow you to check into your room.
>>> Check out time on Sunday, September 20, is 12:00 noon.
>>>
>>> All rooms include A Mini-fridge, Microwave, Coffee pot, Flat screen
> Hi-definition 32-inch television, Premium cable service, Hair dryer, Iron &
> ironing board, and Free wireless and DSL internet service. Free Parking is
> also provided.
>>> There are no charges for local phone calls. You cannot
> accidentally order a movie using the television remote control in your room
> since the hotel does not offer this service.
>>> An NFBWV registration table will be set up near the lobby.
>>>
>>> The dog guide relief area is located near the same exit which
> leads to the pool area.
>>> The hotel's Simmering Pot Family Restaurant offers tasty meals
> and excellent service. Restaurant hours will be posted in the agenda.
>>> DOOR PRIZES: This hotel does not have a locked closet for storing
> door prizes and such; however, door prizes and auction items may be dropped
> off at the convention registration table in the hotel lobby. The Door Prize
> Committee, consisting of Kanawha Valley Chapter members, requests that door
> prizes not be wrapped, but that each door prize be accompanied by a brown
> paper bag.
>>> MEMBERSHIP AUCTION: Every member is requested to obtain at
>>> least one new item or homemade food item for the auction which will
>>> take place on the evening of Friday, September 18. Please leave your
>>> auction items at the Convention Registration Table and the members of
>>> the Huntington Area Chapter will stop by that table from time-to-time
>>> to collect them. Auction items should be attractive with broad-based
>>> appeal. If you are able to obtain nice but smaller items which might
>>> not be suitable for the auction, they may be placed together in
>>> baskets which will be raffled throughout the convention. When you
>>> have obtained an item, please prepare a brief written description of
>>> the item, along with the name of its contributor and its approximate
>>> value. Such information should be sent by E-mail to Sheri Koch,
>>> Membership Auction Chairperson, at Kanawha at nfbwv.org. The auction is
>>> a fund-raiser in which every member can participate and thus help in
>>> a very valuable way to suppor
> t our many ongoing projects and initiatives.
>>> RECEPTION: The Easter Panhandle Chapter, with the financial
> assistance of all other chapters, will host the Friday evening reception.
> They invite you to join them for an exceptional time, good fellowship, and
> an assortment of delicious refreshments.
>>> SATURDAY NIGHT: Come show your Federationism as we gather after
> the banquet on Saturday evening to discover what the Members at Large
> Chapter has in store for us.
>>> NAME TAGS: Each chapter should forward to the Sightless Workers'
> Guild of Wheeling the names of those persons who will be attending the
> convention so that name tags can be completed in advance. Also, please
> indicate whether each individual is a voting or non-voting member and
> whether he/she prefers to read standard print, large print, or Braille.
> This information should be submitted to Jack Yahnke at
> jack at seeinghandassociation.com or via phone at (304) 550-4905. Please
> include President Smyth with this information at
> president at nfbwv.org<mailto:president at nfbwv.org> or via phone at (304)
> 841-1111 so she can keep the hotel updated.
>>> BRAILLE LITERACY DIVISION: President Karen McDonald will
> communicate with all division members regarding plans for this year's
> meeting.
>>> RESOLUTIONS: If you have issues or concerns which you believe
> ought to be considered by the Resolutions Committee, please submit them to
> Chairperson Ed McDonald, 151 South Mineral Street, Keyser, WV 26726.
> PHONE: (304) 788-0129; E-MAIL: atlarge at nfbwv.org. Submissions should be
> sent to Ed no later than August 18, 2015. Anything submitted after this
> date will not be considered until next year's convention. The Resolutions
> Committee will prepare all resolutions by September 1, 2015 with a copy
> submitted to the NFBWV president at that time.
>>> AWARDS: Nominations for The Jacobus tenBroek Federationist of the
> Year award should be submitted to Bre Brown at
> bre.brown24 at gmail.com<mailto:bre.brown24 at gmail.com> or (304) 203-3832.
> Submissions should be sent no later than August 18, 2015. Names received
> after this date will not be considered. Bre will share all nominations with
> the members of her committee, Keryl Rustin and Karen McDonald.
>>> If you have nominations for other awards and honors, please
> submit them to the chairperson of the Awards and Honors Committee, Sheri
> Koch, 833 Chappell Road, Charleston, WV 25304. PHONE: (304) 993-5103;
> E-MAIL: Kanawha at nfbwv.org. Nominations received after August 18, 2015,
> will not be considered.
>>> SCHOLARSHIPS: Future Federation leaders can be discovered and
> nurtured through the NFBWV scholarship program. If you or anyone you know
> would like a scholarship application or additional information about the
> program, please contact committee chairperson, Mary Ann Saunders, 101 Eighth
> Avenue, Apartment 511, Huntington, WV 25701. PHONE: 304-697-1434; CELL:
> 304-360-1482; or E-MAIL:
> marysaunders at frontier.com<mailto:marysaunders at frontier.com>. The
> application form can also be downloaded from our website at
> www.nfbwv.org<http://www.nfbwv.org>.
>>> A number of convention-related matters such as the Friday
> schedule and possible breakfast and lunch options have not yet been
> finalized. As additional details are confirmed, I will share this
> information with you.
>>> Meanwhile, if you have any questions or need to forward
> information to me, please do so by using the contact information provided at
> the beginning of this memo.
>>> We hope that all of you are able to attend this year's convention
> to let your Federation spirit show. We look forward to meeting and visiting
> with you.
>>>
>>>
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