[Nfbn-announce] Announcing the 2011 NFB of Nebraska State Convention

[NFB of Nebraska Info]

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA
ANNUAL CONVENTION

SAVE THE DATE: JOIN US AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OCTOBER 14-16, 2011!
People of all ages and backgrounds who are blind or visually impaired,
families, friends and everyone who works in the field of education or
rehabilitation of the blind are warmly invited to be a part of the
largest, most inspirational gathering of blind Nebraskans in 2011!
Come catch our innovative spirit of opportunity and optimism.  We want
you - your ideas, energy, and involvement.
This year's convention will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska on October
14-16 at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, 333 South 13th Street. This
luxurious hotel includes free high speed wireless internet access,
guest rooms with wonderful amenities, a second floor lounge, and fine
dining. With room rates of a flat $82.00 per night for singles,
doubles, triples and quads, it’s an affordable investment that will
change your life!

For reservations, call (402) 474-7474 or 1-866-706-7706  or visit: 	
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lnkfs-the-cornhusker-a-marriott-hotel
Be sure to mention the group name, “National Federation of the Blind”
in order to receive the discounted room rate.

CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Online and mail pre-registration are available! To complete your
registration, visit www.ne.nfb.org.  Online registrants will have the
luxury of paying by credit card through PayPal.  If you prefer to pay
by check or money order with a paper registration, feel free to print
out the form from the website above, or fill out the attached
registration form and mail them to:  Cheryl Livingston, NFBN
treasurer, 1026 S. 35th Street, Lincoln, NE  68510.

Save money by pre-registering before October 7th!  Prices for each of
the convention items listed will increase by $5.00 per item if you
choose to register at the hotel.  For those wishing to register
on-site, registration will begin on Friday, October 14th at 9:00 AM
and will continue through Saturday morning.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION PRICES PER PERSON:
Convention registration 		$15
Banquet 				$35
Senior division luncheon 		$5
Student division luncheon 		$20

NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
We warmly welcome Cathy Jackson, member of the board of directors of
the National Federation of the Blind and president of the National
Federation of the Blind of Kentucky to the Cornhusker state.  Cathy is
an advocate, Braille Specialist, mother and grandmother.  Recently
retired, Cathy has held a variety of jobs through the years. During
college she was employed at the Kentucky Industries for the Blind (now
New Vision Enterprises for the Blind). After college, Cathy worked for
the state of Kentucky as a social worker in the Food Stamp Office. She
has worked successively as the program coordinator for the National
Federation of the Blind of Kentucky Braille Service Center, a clerical
support staff member in a law office, and the Braille clerk for the
Jefferson County school system. But her favorite job of all was being
a stay-at-home mom to her daughter Dana Nicole. She played an active
role in her daughter’s school; she was engaged in the classroom,
served on numerous committees, and coached sports leagues. She has
held several offices and positions in the Kentucky affiliate and was
elected to the national board of directors in the summer of 2002.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Below is just a sampling of the notable events and activities you’ll
find at the 2011 NFBN convention:
•	NFB-NEWSLINE® - New Features and Enhancements
•	Education and Braille Literacy Initiatives
•	NFB Youth Slam
•	Parents of Blind Children Meeting
•	Luncheon and Seminar for the Senior Blind
•	Luncheon and Meeting of Nebraska Association of Blind Students
•	NABS Idol
•	Audio Dart-Master Tournament
•	Home Repair How-To with Non-Visual Tips and Tricks

CLOSING REMARKS
The National Federation of the Blind is the oldest and largest
organization of the blind in our country with the widest and strongest
voice in the affairs of the blind.  The NFB's elected leaders at all
levels (local, state, and national) are blind as are the vast majority
of the membership.  The NFB is thus the collective voice of the
nation’s blind.  Our Nebraska affiliate is honored to be a vital and
dedicated part of the organized blind people’s movement.

Our mission is to provide security, equality and opportunity for all
blind persons, especially in the areas of social, political, and
economic integration into community and society.  Our focus is on
public education and self-advocacy.  We offer services including
information access, technical and moral support, information and
referral, and employment projects that we operate in partnership with
the U.S. Department of Labor and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind
and Visually Impaired.

Make your plans to join us October 14th-16th in Lincoln!  The 40th
annual state convention promises to make a difference and change
lives!  Come be a part of the excitement!  The above is a rough
outline of the convention events; the full and finalized convention
agenda will be posted on the NFBN website soon.

If you would like to be an exhibitor or if you would like more
details, please contact President Amy Buresh at (402) 465-5468 or
president at ne.nfb.org.

Sincerely,
Amy Buresh
President, National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska
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