[Ohio-Talk] Happy Birthday To Me!

Tue Dec 10 03:11:55 UTC 2019

Oh, and for the baseball minded, the Houston Astros will be on the road
during convention.

On Mon, Dec 9, 2019, 9:02 PM Barbara Shaidnagle <bshaid at gmail.com> wrote:

> I hope everyone gets to eat a Whataburger and have some blue bell ice
> cream.  This is what I miss most about Houston.  I plan on having some.
>
> On Mon, Dec 9, 2019, 7:38 PM Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <
> ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Ohio,
>>
>>
>>
>> Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
>>
>>
>>
>> Yes, I am in a festive way, because the info below has me in a great
>> mood. I
>> intent to treat myself to a wonderful birthday present and make a
>> resolution
>> before the ball drops.
>>
>>
>>
>> I would like you to join me in celebrating my birthday. It will be a
>> party!
>> Most of you know the month. But, it is the date that has me most excited.
>>
>>
>>
>> Read below!
>>
>>
>>
>> Oh! I forgot to tell you my resolution for 2020 and what I want for my
>> B'Day!
>>
>>
>>
>> My resolution is that you all come and go with me. The date of my birthday
>> is July 20, 2020. You are correct. My party will be in Houston!
>>
>>
>>
>> Happy Birthday to me!
>>
>>
>>
>> So, let's go together!
>>
>>
>>
>> This is what I want!
>>
>>
>>
>> Convention Bulletin 2020
>>
>> by John Berggren
>>
>> From the Editor: John Berggren serves in many capacities for the National
>> Federation of the Blind, and what a wonderful mix of gentleness,
>> competence,
>> patience, and decisiveness. In this article he writes in his capacity as
>> the
>> chairman of convention organization and activities. Here is his exciting
>> news:
>>
>> As hard as it may be to believe, in just a few short weeks the world will
>> celebrate the arrival of a new year. Many will gather to enjoy fireworks,
>> raise a toast to family and friends, and realize that they have still not
>> learned all the words to "Auld Lang Syne." Some of us will turn our
>> attention to the task of setting New Year's resolutions. Whether you plan
>> to
>> eat more green vegetables or to visit the gym beyond the month of January,
>> there is one goal that must be on your list. Resolve to be in Houston this
>> July for the National Federation of the Blind's 2020 National Convention.
>>
>> It has been nearly fifty years since the largest gathering of the
>> organized
>> blind has convened in Houston, Texas, and our return in 2020 will be an
>> event not to be missed. The Hilton Americas-Houston hotel (1600 Lamar
>> Street, Houston, TX 77010) will serve as our convention headquarters
>> hotel.
>> Situated in the heart of downtown Houston across the street from the
>> beautiful twelve-acre Discovery Green park, the Hilton Americas is an
>> ideal
>> location for our annual event. Ballrooms, breakout space, and sleeping
>> rooms
>> are all stacked in the same tower housed on a single city block,
>> simplifying
>> navigation and minimizing travel distances. In-room internet is
>> complimentary to all attendees as is access to the health club and
>> swimming
>> pool on the 23rd floor. There is an array of dining options on the hotel's
>> lobby level (including a Starbucks for those of you requiring a caffeine
>> fix) and many more choices within easy walking distance from the Hilton's
>> front door.
>>
>> The nightly rate at the Hilton Americas-Houston is $105 for singles,
>> doubles, triples, and quads. In addition, the sales tax rate is 8.25
>> percent, and the hotel occupancy tax rate is 17 percent. To book your room
>> for the 2020 convention, call 1-800-236-2905 after January 1. For each
>> room,
>> the hotel will take a deposit of the first night's room rate and taxes and
>> will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use a credit card,
>> the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If a
>> reservation
>> is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2020, half of the deposit will be
>> returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.
>>
>> We have also secured overflow space at the wonderful Marriott Marquis
>> Houston. The Marriott is only a three-block walk directly across Discovery
>> Green, or attendees can walk entirely indoors through the George R. Brown
>> convention center, connecting both hotels on the second level. You will
>> find
>> many of the same amenities at the Marriott as well as a Texas-shaped lazy
>> river pool. The room rate at the Marriott Marquis is a slightly higher
>> $119
>> per night for singles, doubles, triples, and quads. To book a room, call
>> 1-877-688-4323 after January 1. The same deposit and cancellation policies
>> apply.
>>
>> The 2020 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. Please note that the convention
>> dates, July 14 through July 19, are later than those originally announced
>> this past summer in Las Vegas. Preconvention seminars for parents of blind
>> children and other groups and set-up of the exhibit hall will take place
>> on
>> Tuesday, July 14, and adjournment will be Sunday, July 19, following the
>> banquet. Convention registration and registration packet pick-up will
>> begin
>> on Wednesday, July 15, and both Wednesday and Thursday will be filled with
>> meetings of divisions and committees, including Thursday morning's annual
>> meeting, open to all, of the Board of Directors of the National Federation
>> of the Blind. General convention sessions will begin on Friday, July 17,
>> and
>> continue through the banquet on Sunday, July 19.
>>
>> 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
>> 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. You may bring door prizes with you
>> to convention or send them in advance to the National Federation of the
>> Blind of Texas at 1600 E Highway 6, Suite 215, Alvin, TX 77511.
>>
>> The best collection of exhibits featuring new technology; meetings of our
>> special interest groups, committees, and divisions; 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 2020
>> National Convention. To assure yourself a room in the headquarters hotel
>> at
>> convention rates, make your reservations early. We plan to see you in
>> Houston in July.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> One of my
>>
>>
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)
>>
>> Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President
>>
>> Cleveland Chapter, President
>>
>> (216) 990-6199
>>
>>
>>
>> Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization
>>
>>
>>
>> The Ohio Affiliate
>>
>>  <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8
>>
>>
>>
>> "Live the life you want" featuring, National President, Mark Riccobono
>>
>>  <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share
>>
>>
>>
>> Visit and take a moment to like our Facebook Page!
>>
>>
>> <
>> https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/
>> >
>> https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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