[NFBWV-Talk] St. John's Layout

[Sheri Koch]

On Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 8:47 PM <cs.nfbwv at frontier.com> wrote:

> *NFBWV  2023 Convention *
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> *St. John XXIIII Pastoral Center General Orientation *
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> General Location and facility orientation:  St. John XXIII Pastoral Center
> hereafter referred to John XXIII, is located at 100 Hodges Road
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/100+Hodges+Road?entry=gmail&source=g>.
> There are two Parking lots, a lower one and an upper side lot. For
> convenience, it would be best to use the lower side parking lot that has a
> ramp that leads to the front door.
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> John *XXIII is a two-story building with two main entrances; one in the
> front and one on the right side as you face the building.  I believe the
> front faces east and is most frequently used. The* main shape of the
> building is that of a complicated “L” which may be difficult to
> conceptualize when navigating.  It may be easier to use landmarks while
> walking within the building. The second floor is much simpler but because
> we will only be using it to lodge 4 conferees, minimal attention will be
> given to its layout.
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> Lobby Layout:  Just inside the east entrance is a double set of glass
> doors.  The second set opens into a large rectangular lobby with tile
> floors and carpeted seating areas. Directly to the left after entering the
> second door is a long hallway where most of our activities will take
> place.  We will get back to this.
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> To the right of the set of second double glass doors is a set of glass
> doors leading to the chapel.  This is generally empty and is a nice space
> for quiet time.  It remains open 24-7.
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> Down the sides of the lobby are a variety of small seating areas. About
> midway down the lobby To the left of the seating areas is a tiled check-in
> counter.
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> At the far end of the lobby on the right is a pair of stairs and an
> elevator leading to the second floor.  One way to get to the elevator is to
> continue past the glass doors to the chapel.  You will then come to a very
> wide recessed area with seating where the side door leading outside is
> located.  Go past this recessed area and the stairs and then the elevator
> are located on the wall along the right.  (If you put your back to the
> check-in desk and walk across the lobby, you will walk into the recessed
> seated area where the outside door is located.)
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> Directly in front of you at the far end of the lobby is a hallway that
> runs left to right.  Offices are in the hallway to the left and sleeping
> rooms are in the hallway to the right.  This will be discussed later.
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> As indicated before, the elevator is located at the far end of the lobby
> on the right side.  As you face the elevator, there is a bench on your
> right.  Beyond that bench along the wall is a shelf of glassware of which
> you will want to be mindful. In fact, I believe as one travels through the
> lobby, you may want to stay in the center or on the left elevator/chapel
> wall to the front door then turn right to the activities hall.
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> Activities Hall (dining room A):  The Friday night banquet and all
> Saturday training sessions will be held in dining room A. This room is
> located in the hallway immediately to the left as you come in the front
> door.  Dining room A is the first room on the left.  It is slightly
> oblong.  5 round tables seating 5 will be set up throughout the room.  The
> speaker’s podium will be located halfway down the far-left wall as you
> stand with your back to the door.  A handheld mic will be available to pass
> around as needed. For the banquet, there will be no speaker’s table.
> Everyone will enjoy the fellowship of the meal together. The podium will be
> located in the same place on the left wall for the keynote speaker.
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> Activity Hall (dining room C):  All breakfasts, lunch, and Saturday meals
> will be served buffet style in dining room C.  For those needing
> assistance, it will be provided by NFBWV members. All dishes are to be
> scraped and deposited at the designated area upon completion of each meal
> with the exception of the Friday night banquet.
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> Activity hall (restrooms):  Restrooms are located across from dining rooms
> A – C with the men’s first in the hallway, separated by water fountains,
> followed by the women’s restroom.  Beyond the women’s restroom is a second
> shelf of glass which should be avoided.  It might be advisable when coming
> out of the restroom to go straight across the hall and then locate the
> appropriate room for which you are looking.
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> Activity Hall (soda and drinks):  Just to the left and across the hall
> from dining room C is a stairwell room with a soda machine.  Sodas are
> $1.50 and the machine accepts paper currency.  A list of sodas is available
> upon request.  Juice, Coffee, and water is also available throughout the
> main hours of the day.
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> Lodging:  With the exception of four attendees, everyone will be lodged on
> the 1st floor in rooms 1 through 16. There are several single and double
> rooms, 6 studios with televisions, and 3 suites (one occupied).  There are
> also handicapped rooms with tubs and grab bars which have been designated
> accordingly.   Charlene and Sheri are in Suite D, Marcus is in Suite A, and
> Ryon Strunk, our national rep, is in Studio 101.
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> Second floor lobby:  In addition to the small seating areas on the first
> floor, there is a large lobby area with plenty of seating just outside the
> second-floor elevator doors.  Immediately to the left of the elevator as
> you exit are stairs, so caution should be taken.
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> Door Code:  Front doors are locked at various times throughout the
> evening, depending on staff availability.  For the times when the doors are
> locked and you need to again enter the building, you will find a code pad
> on the right side of the door at arm level.  Please use the code pad and
> enter in code 43064*.
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> Sleeping Rooms:  As previously noted, there are rooms on the 1st and 2nd
> floors.  Everyone will be staying on the 1st floor except 4 attendees.  To
> access the sleeping rooms on the 1st floor, with your back toward the
> outside door, travel the length of the lobby and enter the hall at the far
> end. The odd numbered sleeping rooms will be on your left; with the even
> rooms on the right.  The exception is room 120 which is located on the
> left. Suite A is on the left at the bend of the hall.
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> The second-floor rooms can be accessed via the elevator or stairs.  When
> leaving the elevator, you will find a set of double doors on your right.
> Just inside the double doors, turn right; the odd numbered rooms except 220
> are on the left and the even are on the right.   Suite D where Sheri and
> Charlene are staying is on the left at the bend of the hall.
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> Doggy relief area:  The dog guide relief area is outside the side door,
> across the parking lot in a grassy area.  There are trash cans near the
> side door.
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> Driving Directions will be provided in a separate document.
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> We wish each of you a wonderful and peaceful stay at St. John XXIIII!
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