[nfbmi-talk] last day to save money on the 2012 state convention registration

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National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
2533 Sandalwood Circle 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

October 6, 2012

Dear Michigan Federationists: 

    Today is the very last day to register for State Convention 2012 at the lower prices of $15.00 for Registration and $35.00 for the Banquet ticket. After today, prices go up to $20.00 and $40.00. You will want to be at this fast paced, energetic event. The link for Registration and the Flyer are at the end of the email.

Sincerely,
Terri Wilcox
Secretary,
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
Ann Arbor Chapter President
  
    http://nfbmi.org/convention
    
You are invited

 

National Federation of the Blind of Michigan 
2012 State Convention

Taking Charge of Your Own Destiny 

 

When: October 19th - October 21st 2012 

 

Where: Doubletree Hotel, 5801 Southfield Rd, Detroit MI 48228.  To reserve rooms call 313-336-3340.  Nightly rates are $89 plus tax.  You can make your reservations before Saturday, October 6th to receive our special rate.  When you make your reservations make sure to mention the NFB of Michigan to receive our room rates.  

 

Presented by the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan, this three day convention will be fast paced, fun, interesting and informative.  Meet new people, learn new things and recharge your energy for improving the lives and futures of blind people in Michigan.  

 

Preregistration is going on now through Saturday, October 6th.  During this time registration for convention is $15 and a banquet ticket is $35. If you wait after October 6th to register and purchase a banquet ticket, you will pay $20 and $40.  As well, there is a lunch available on Saturday afternoon for a fee of $12.  To preregister fill out the attached form and send it to Paulette Powell.  Make all checks payable to the NFB of Michigan. You may also preregister by visiting our website at www.nfb.org. If you wish to have childcare for state convention contact Diana Mohnke before Saturday October 6th.  Contact Diana either by phone at 989-640-3171 or email at d_mohnke18 at yahoo.com

 

Our National Representative this year is Parnell Diggs. He is an  Attorney, Musician, and Family Man.

 

 

 

Preliminary Schedule
(This is a tentative schedule, times of events may change)

 
        Friday, October 19:
1 pm - 7 pm Exhibit & Information Room; Dave Robinson coordinator 

3 pm - 6 pm Registration & Preregistration Pickup 

4 pm - 6 pm Resolutions Committee meeting - resolutions must be submitted by October 6th to Dave Robinson.  Contact Dave by email at drob1946 at gmail.com or call 517-775-7943.  

7 pm - 9 pm Merchants and Student Seminar; organizing Guide Dog Group 

9 pm - Midnight Social Hour - light snacks and beverages provided 

 
        Saturday, October 20:
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Morning General Session 

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch break 

12:30 pm Memvers at Large Meeting 

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Afternoon General Session 

7:00 pm Banquet with an auction following (6 pm Cash Bar opens) 

 

        Sunday, October 21:
8:30 am Business Session with elections and resolutions  

 

2012 State Convention - National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
Taking Charge of Your Own Destiny 

 

October 19-21, 2012

Doubletree Hotel

5801 Southfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48228

Phone (313) 336-3340

 

Larry Posont, President                                                                   Free Matter for the Blind

NFB of Michigan

20812 Ann Arbor Trail

Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Website: www.nfbmi.org 



Pre-registration Form
NFB of Michigan 

2012 State Convention October 19 - 21 

 

Pre-registration is available at www.nfbmi.org. You may also pre-register by sending the form below, along with your check made payable to the NFB of Michigan, to Paulette Powell, 3253 Dolores, Warren, MI  48091.  If you have questions, you may call Paulette or Mike Powell at 586-754-1325. In order to qualify for early registration, payment must be received by October 6th.

 

Name: 

 

Address:  

 

City:                         State                Zip Code: 

 

Phone: 

 

E-mail: 

 

How would you like to be contacted in the future about NFB of Michigan events?

                Mail          Phone              Email

 

Are you a member of a local chapter?

        If not choose one: 

Detroit        Kalamazoo          Lansing      Members at Large        Western Wayne

 

Do you get the Braille Monitor?  

        If not would you like to receive it in which format: 

                        Print         Braille      Email        Flash Drive

 

Banquet tickets @$35.00 each                = $ 

        Your choice:  meat                           Vegetarian 

Registration @ $15.00 each                    = $ 

Saturday lunch @$12.00  each                = $

                   Total amount paid                                         $