[Oagdu] FW: [Ohio-talk] Convention information

[Deanna Lewis]

Passing this info along to you all. I look forward to seeing many of you at our NFB of Ohio Convention! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Deanna

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Greeting NFBO members it has been a  very long summer and I would bet that the rest of the year will fly by. We have been working on the web page and getting it ready for our state convention. You can read the information that Rachel put together at the end of this message which should give you an tremendous amount of information. You should call the hotel now to reserve your room and start planning to attend this convention. I promise you if you bring yourself and encourage others we will lift up the federation spirit in Columbus I will be sending out convention assistance information shortly.
Thanks for all that you do. . 


 


NFBO 71st Annual Convention


The Dream Convention - Transforming Dreams into Reality


Friday, Oct. 27 - Sunday, 29, 2017

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbus/Worthington
175 Hutchinson Ave.
Columbus, OH 43235
614-885-3334

The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio invites you to join us for our 71st annual state convention to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. As Ohio's oldest organization comprised of blind people working together to change what it means to be blind, our convention will inspire, empower, and celebrate our accomplishments. Join us to learn more about issues confronting blind people today, and walk away ready to advocate for change.


Click Here to Register <http://nfbohio.org/new/registration/> 


Hotel Information


Reserve your room at the DoubleTree by calling 614-885-3334 and provide them with the group code "National Federation of the Blind." The room rate is
$89.00 plus tax per night for a room with a king bed (sleeps 2 adults) or a room with 2 double beds (sleeps 4 adults). Act now to reserve your room.
This rate is good through October 6 or until all rooms in our block are reserved. Room reservations may be cancelled without penalty up to 24 hours prior to your check-in date.


Agenda


Our 71st annual convention entitled "The Dream Convention - Transforming Dreams into Reality" will showcase inspirational stories about the work of our movement, history, and philosophy. The complete agenda will be available prior to convention. In the meantime, here are a few convention highlights:

. Shawn M. Callaway, President of NFB of the District of Columbia and Chair of the 2017 NFB Convention Host Committee, will deliver the keynote address at our Banquet.

 

. Network with blind people from all parts of the country

 

. Attend Workshops designed to promote leadership, membership building, and successful employment strategies.

 

. Visit Exhibit Hall to explore the latest technology and low-vision products.


Exhibitors


Exhibit Hall will be open to shoppers and information gatherers on Sat.
,Oct. 28th ,from noon to 5:00 PM. Space is limited and all exhibitors are subject to approval. Please reserve your table by contacting Rachel Kuntz at
937-245-0547 or by email at rachelrkuntz at Gmail.com.


Volunteers


Enhance your convention experience through volunteer work. Please consider donating a couple of hours of your time while in attendance at convention. A variety of opportunities are available to you. Reach out to Sheri Albers at
513-886-8697 or by email at sheri.albers87 at gmail.com for more information.


Sponsors


The work of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio changes lives. Join us in our efforts by becoming a Convention Sponsor today. For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Richard Payne at
937-396-5573 or by email 

 

 

Richard Payne,  President

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

937-396-5573or 937/829/3368

Rchpay7 at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back

 

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