[Cabs] FW: [Colorado-talk] Hotel Registration Deadline Extended for the 53rdState Convention of the National Federation ofthe Blind

[melissa R. Green]

Have a blessed day.
blessings and kind regards
respectfully
Melissa R. Green  President National federation of the blind(Greeley
chapter) President Colorado asociation of blind students Board member
National federation of the blind of Colorado
e-mail graduate56 at juno.com
MSN graduate1531 at msn.commm  Plant a seed of friendship; reap a bouquet
of happiness.
 

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[mailto:colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lorinda Riddle
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 10:30 AM
To: blind_paladin at yahoo.com; colorado-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Colorado-talk] Hotel Registration Deadline Extended for the
53rdState Convention of the National Federation ofthe Blind

September 11, 2007

 

I have been able to extend the hotel registration deadline to this
Friday,
September 14.   I urge all of you who have not yet reserved your room at
the
Doubletree Hotel Denver for this year's state convention to please do so
before the end of this week.  The convention is shaping up to be better
than
ever and you don't want to miss any of it! 

 

Hoping to see you at the Convention,

Scott C. LaBarre, President

National Federation of the Blind of <http://www.nfbco.org/>  Colorado

 

Read more about the convention below. 

 

August 28, 2007 

 

Dear Friends:

 

It is with great excitement that I remind you of and invite you to the
53rd
Annual Convention of the National <http://www.nfbco.org/>  Federation of
the
Blind of Colorado taking place Thursday, October 4 through Sunday,
October 7
at the DoubleTree
<http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=RLDV-DT>
Hotel
Denver, located at 3203 Quebec Street.  

 

This year's theme is Making a Difference, Changing Lives! and the
Convention
agenda is designed to do exactly that.

 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 4

The kick-off event for this year's Convention will be the Third Annual
Possibilities Fair.  This fair is designed primarily for blind and
visually
impaired seniors, their families and friends, and the professionals who
serve them. Unfortunately, many blind and visually impaired seniors
believe
that if blindness comes during the later years, life's major activities
must
come to an end.  We know differently and we want to share that
knowledge.
The Possibilities Fair brings home, in a variety of ways, the point that
with the right skills, resources, and attitudes, life as a blind senior
can
be full and enriching.  The registration fee, which includes lunch, is
only
$10.

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

Another exciting feature at this year's Convention-an exclusive early
morning session for all exhibitors-will be held on Friday morning from
8:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  This exclusive session will give convention
attendees an
opportunity to check out the latest technology, products, and services
for
the blind and visually impaired before the start of Friday's General
Session
and other activities. 

 

Starting promptly at 10:00 a.m. the gavel falls on the first General
Session.  We will hear from rehabilitation and education officials and
scholars about the status of programs designed to improve the quality of
work, education, and life for blind Coloradans.  

 

At the noon luncheon we will hear from high ranking Colorado politicians
and
community leaders.  

 

At 2:00 p.m., we welcome for the first time at a NFBCO state convention,
Coach <http://www.excellentandexceptional.com/>  Joe Gilliam.  Coach
Joe, as
he is known, is a nationally recognized motivational and inspirational
speaker.  He will get you to think about your life in a different way, a
way
calculated to bring improvement and enrichment to your life.  

 

At approximately 5:00 p.m. we invite you to join us for cocktails and
hors
d'oeuvre where we will spotlight the Convention sponsors.  

 

The Resolutions Committee will meet Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. as will
other break out sessions.  

 

After the Resolutions Committee ends we invite to join NFB of Denver
chapter
members at the hospitality mixer, sponsored by the Convention host, the
NFB
of Denver Chapter <http://www.nfbdenver.org/> .   NFB of Denver Chapter
President, Brent Batron, says the theme of the hospitality evening will
be
the old West.  There will be fun for all ages with music, a costume
contest,
card games and games of chance as well as children's activities.  A cash
bar
will also be available. 

 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6

The General Session resumes at 9:00 a.m. when we will hear the NFB of
Colorado's Presidential Report; an update from the NFB national office
presented by our national representative, Mr. Mark
<http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Jernigan_Institute.asp?SnID=713320993>
Riccobono,
Executive Director of the Jernigan Institute; a report from our Colorado
Center for the Blind; and more.  

 

At noon on Saturday we will hold another luncheon, featuring the
NFB-NEWSLINER program and the Colorado Talking Book Library.

 

On Saturday afternoon we continue with a variety of break out sessions
including parents of blind children, blind students, a technology
seminar, a
senior division meeting, and more.  

 

At 6:00 in the evening we will gather for the pre-banquet social hour
prior
to the Annual Banquet which begins at 7:00 p.m. This year's banquet
address
will be delivered by national representative, Marc Riccobono. We will
also
present awards; bestow this year's scholarships, and much more.  The
banquet
is followed by live entertainment from Stray Dog, an Americana style
band,
lead by NFBCO's very own board member, Eric Woods. You will also have a
chance to bid on some great auction items while you enjoy the music.
This
fundraising event is sure to be big on fun. 

 

SUNDAY OCTOBER 7

At 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning at the last General Session, we will hold
the
"My Blindness, Myself" panel to hear from a few of our own members about
their lives as blind persons and the way the NFB has influenced them.
Finally, we will address convention business such as resolutions,
financial
reports, and elections.

 

PREREGISTRATION <http://opendb.com/NFBCO/nfbcoregistration.html>  AND
HOTEL
INFORMATION

 

Remember, this year you can save money by pre-registering before
Thursday,
September 27.  If you pre-register for the complete package for a total
of
$80-which includes the Possibilities Fair, the Friday and Saturday
luncheon,
the Banquet, and Convention Registration-your total savings will be $30!


 

But no matter what option you choose for pre-registration-even if it is
just
the mandatory convention registration fee-you will save money.
Convention
registration gives you entry to convention events and enters your name
in
the door prize pool.  But I don't you don't want to miss the
Possibilities
Fair or any of the fabulous meals.  At the door, convention registration
will be $20, the Friday and Saturday luncheons are $20 each, and the
banquet
$40.  

 

The hotel room rate is just $79.  The NFBCO room block with the
DoubleTree
expires on September 7 so please call 303 321-333 or click
<http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/rldv-dt_nfb/inde
x.jh
tml>  here to reserve your room.

 

CHILD CARE

Once again, child care will be available at this year's convention and
will
include fun, structured activities for the little ones.  Caregivers will
be
available starting Friday morning and the childcare room will be open
throughout all general sessions, break-out sessions, and the Saturday
evening banquet.  Those seeking to take advantage of this free service
must
reserve a spot in advance.   Lucie Kiwimagi, Parent Chapter President,
will
be coordinating this year's kids program.  To reserve a place for your
child, call 303-422-3213 or email her at Kiwimagi at msn.com.   Please
indicate
the name and age of your child(ren) and expect a return call from Lucie
confirming your reservation.  

 

The 53rd Annual State Convention promises to Make a Difference and
Change
Lives!  Come join us and 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 NFBCO website during the second week of September.

 

I thank you for your attention to this message. Do not hesitate to
contact
me with any questions.  It is best to call me at my law office, 303
504-5979
or e-mail me at slabarre at nfbco.org.  

 

Hoping to see you at the Convention,

Scott C. LaBarre, President

National Federation of the Blind of <http://www.nfbco.org/>  Colorado

 

 


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