[Arizona-students] 2005 NFB National Convention Bulletin

[Arielle Silverman]

I know the 2005 convention is far away, but it's never too soon to begin planning your summer. If you have questions about the convention and/or need financial assistance, please let me know at
arielle.silverman at asu.edu
or
602-502-2255

Arielle Silverman

Convention Bulletin 2005

It is time to plan for the 2005 convention of the National Federation of the Blind. This year we will return to Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky
Derby and site of the memorable 2002 and 2003 NFB conventions.

We will again experience the hospitality of the Galt House Hotel and the Galt House East Tower. Once again our hotel rates are the envy of all. For the
2005 convention they are singles, doubles, and twins $59, and triples and quads $64. In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present
is 13.95 percent. No charge will be made for children fifteen and under in the room with parents as long as no extra bed is requested.

For 2005 convention room reservations you should write directly to the Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, or call (502)
589-5200. You can make reservations for either the Galt House Hotel (known familiarly as the Galt House West) or the Galt House East Tower (called the
Galt House East) by calling this number. The restaurants and outdoor pool are located on the west side of the facility and will all be in operation during
our convention. The East Tower contains a number of suites consisting of a bedroom, bath, and living room with a refrigerator and wet bar. The hotel will
want a deposit of $60 or a credit card number. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the
case with a $60 check. If a reservation is cancelled prior to June 1, 2005, $30 of the $60 deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.

The West Tower has twenty-five floors, and the East Tower has eighteen. Guest-room amenities include cable television, coffee pot, iron and ironing board,
hair drier, and dataport.

The Galt House has two restaurants--the River Grill, which is moderately priced, and the Flagship, a revolving restaurant on the roof, which provides one
of Louisville's finest dining experiences, with prices to match. See later issues of the Monitor for information about tours and other attractions in the
Greater Louisville area.

The 2005 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. Make plans now to be a part of it. The schedule this year is back to our usual one. Preconvention seminars for parents
of blind children and other groups and set-up of the exhibit hall will take place on Saturday, July 2, and adjournment will be Friday, July 8, at 5:00
p.m. Convention registration will begin on Sunday, July 3, and both Sunday and Monday will be filled with meetings of divisions and committees, including
the Monday morning annual meeting of the board of directors of the National Federation of the Blind, which is open to all.

General convention sessions begin on Tuesday, July 5, and continue through the afternoon of Friday, July 8. The annual banquet will take place on Thursday
evening, July 7. To assure yourself a room in the headquarters hotel at convention rates, you must make reservations early. Remember that an ambitious
renovation program will remove 150 rooms in the West Tower from our block this year, so, if you want to be in the headquarters hotel, make your reservation
early. The hotel will be ready to take your call or deal with your written request by January 1.

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 general rule we ask that prizes of all kinds have a value of at least $25 and not be alcoholic.
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 or send them ahead of time (identifying the item and donor and listing the value in print and Braille) to Kevin
Pearl, 2716 Hillside Terrace, Louisville, Kentucky 40206-2513.

The best collection of exhibits, featuring new technology; meetings of our special interest groups, committees, and divisions; memorable tours arranged
by the host Kentucky affiliate; 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 2005 national convention. We'll see you in Louisville in 2005!
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I know the 2005 convention is far away, but it's never too soon to begin planning your summer. If you have questions about the convention and/or need financial assistance, please let me know at
mailto:arielle.silverman at asu.edu arielle.silverman at asu.edu
or
602-502-2255
 
Arielle Silverman
 
Convention Bulletin 2005
 
It is time to plan for the 2005 convention of the National Federation of the Blind. This year we will return to Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky
Derby and site of the memorable 2002 and 2003 NFB conventions.
 
We will again experience the hospitality of the Galt House Hotel and the Galt House East Tower. Once again our hotel rates are the envy of all. For the
2005 convention they are singles, doubles, and twins $59, and triples and quads $64. In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present
is 13.95 percent. No charge will be made for children fifteen and under in the room with parents as long as no extra bed is requested.
 
For 2005 convention room reservations you should write directly to the Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, or call (502)
589-5200. You can make reservations for either the Galt House Hotel (known familiarly as the Galt House West) or the Galt House East Tower (called the
Galt House East) by calling this number. The restaurants and outdoor pool are located on the west side of the facility and will all be in operation during
our convention. The East Tower contains a number of suites consisting of a bedroom, bath, and living room with a refrigerator and wet bar. The hotel will
want a deposit of $60 or a credit card number. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the
case with a $60 check. If a reservation is cancelled prior to June 1, 2005, $30 of the $60 deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.
 
The West Tower has twenty-five floors, and the East Tower has eighteen. Guest-room amenities include cable television, coffee pot, iron and ironing board,
hair drier, and dataport.
 
The Galt House has two restaurants--the River Grill, which is moderately priced, and the Flagship, a revolving restaurant on the roof, which provides one
of Louisville's finest dining experiences, with prices to match. See later issues of the Monitor for information about tours and other attractions in the
Greater Louisville area.
 
The 2005 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. Make plans now to be a part of it. The schedule this year is back to our usual one. Preconvention seminars for parents
of blind children and other groups and set-up of the exhibit hall will take place on Saturday, July 2, and adjournment will be Friday, July 8, at 5:00
p.m. Convention registration will begin on Sunday, July 3, and both Sunday and Monday will be filled with meetings of divisions and committees, including
the Monday morning annual meeting of the board of directors of the National Federation of the Blind, which is open to all.
 
General convention sessions begin on Tuesday, July 5, and continue through the afternoon of Friday, July 8. The annual banquet will take place on Thursday
evening, July 7. To assure yourself a room in the headquarters hotel at convention rates, you must make reservations early. Remember that an ambitious
renovation program will remove 150 rooms in the West Tower from our block this year, so, if you want to be in the headquarters hotel, make your reservation
early. The hotel will be ready to take your call or deal with your written request by January 1.
 
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 general rule we ask that prizes of all kinds have a value of at least $25 and not be alcoholic.
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 or send them ahead of time (identifying the item and donor and listing the value in print and Braille) to Kevin
Pearl, 2716 Hillside Terrace, Louisville, Kentucky 40206-2513.
 
The best collection of exhibits, featuring new technology; meetings of our special interest groups, committees, and divisions; memorable tours arranged
by the host Kentucky affiliate; 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 2005 national convention. We'll see you in Louisville in 2005!