[Tall-Corn] Fwd: Convention Communications: Book Hotel & More

Thu Feb 13 03:58:10 UTC 2025

Helen:

For what it’s worth, I tried calling the Sheraton a week or two ago (I prefer not to stay at the convention hotel) and was given a quote of $356 per night for the convention week.  I quoted the $129 per night rate mentioned in the Monitor, but that made no difference.  They gave me a different number that was supposed to be a national number and I called that and found it to be Marriott!  I’m not aware that Marriott has swallowed Sheraton.  And $356 is too steep a nightly rate to consider going.  Any suggestions?

Jonathan Ice

From: Tall-Corn <tall-corn-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Helen Mejia via Tall-Corn
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 2:11 PM
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Subject: [Tall-Corn] Fwd: Convention Communications: Book Hotel & More

Good afternoon,

Now is the time to make plans to attend this year’s convention in New Orleans. For any blind Iowan who has never attended a national NFB Convention before, funding is available from the IDB Gifts and Bequests fund. If you would like to learn more about Convention in general, or funding in particular, please reach out.

Helen

Helen Mejia, President

National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
hmejia at nfbi.org
(570) 983-7867

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Subject: Convention Communications: Book Hotel & More

Date: February 12, 2025 at 1:09:04 PM CST

To: Helen Mejia <hmejianfb at gmail.com>

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Start Planning Your Trip for #NFB25

Join us for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind National Convention , July 8 through July 13, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Book Your Hotel

New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

The Marriott New Orleans will serve as our headquarters hotel while right across the street is the Sheraton New Orleans providing the balance of our sleeping rooms and activity space. 

Both hotels are offering a nightly rate of $119 for singles and doubles, and $129 for triples and quads. Occupancy taxes and and the tourism support rate are an additional 16.2 percent and note there is a hotel occupancy fee of $3 per night.

Reserve your room by calling 888-236-2427 for the Marriott New Orleans or 855-516-1090 for the Sheraton New Orleans. Ask for the “National Federation of the Blind 2025 Convention” block. At the time you make a reservation, a deposit of the first night’s stay is required for each room reserved. 

If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If a reservation is cancelled before Sunday, June 1, 2025, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise, refunds will not be made.

Convention Season Schedule

The following are important dates to know as you prepare to attend convention. 

*	January 1: Hotel open for reservations 
*	March 1: Convention registration opens
*	March 31: Scholarship application <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37491&qid=10942798>  closes
*	April 15: Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award application <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37492&qid=10942798>  and Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship application <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37493&qid=10942798>  closes
*	May 1: Deadline to submit nominations for the Blind Educator of the Year Award <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37494&qid=10942798>  and the Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37495&qid=10942798> 
*	July 8: Convention begins!

Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship

For first-time convention attendees, apply for the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37496&qid=10942798> . Active members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an in-person NFB National Convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply. Access the first-timer’s guide for details about convention <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37497&qid=10942798> .

About National Convention

The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. It is the premier event for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our leadership and establishing each year's organizational priorities. Learn more at nfb.org/convention <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37498&qid=10942798> .

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