[Nfbnet-members-list] 2017 national Federation of the blind of Nevada State convention announcement
Terri Rupp
terri.rupp at gmail.com
Thu Aug 17 00:19:29 UTC 2017
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>Explore and Embrace a Piece of Your Story
>Through Collaboration, Imagination, and Innovation
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>The National Federation of the Blind of Nevada
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>invites you and your family to join us and our family
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>for the
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>2017 NFB of Nevada State Convention
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>Friday, November 10, through Sunday, November 12, 2017
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>at the
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>Embassy Suites by Hilton Las Vegas
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>4315 East Swenson Street
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>Las Vegas, NV 89119
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><tel:(702)%20765-6759>(702)
>7<tel:(702)%20765-6759>65<tel:(702)%20765-6759>-<tel:(702)%20765-6759>6759
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>Get your hotel reservation and convention
>preregistration in before October 11 to ensure
>you take advantage of the discounted
>prices. Book your room by calling
><tel:702-765-6759>702-765-6759, or directly by
>visiting our group link at
><https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/es/reservation/book.htm?execution=e1s1>https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/es/reservation/book.htm?execution=e1s1
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>Preregistration before October 11 is:â$10.00
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>Braille Ball and Awards Banquet Ticket before October 11 is:â$40.00
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>Onsite registration is:â$20.00
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>Onsite Braille Ball and Awards Banquet Ticket is:â$50.00
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>***SPECIAL FIRST TIME ATTENDEE DISCOUNT***
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>All first timers attending an NFBNV State
>Convention will receive a $5.00 discount whether
>preregistering or registering on site.
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>How to Preregister:
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>1.âFill out the following registration form,
>and turn it into your chapter president with a check before October 11.
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>2.âFill out the following form and send it
>along with a check to NFB of Nevada Treasurer before October 11.
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>Chun (Alan) Chao
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>P.O. Box 20041
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>Reno, NV 89515
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>We are excited to announce that we will be
>providing childcare for those attending with
>children. For more information or to register
>your child/children, contact Terri Rupp at
><tel:702-524-0835>702-524-0835or
><mailto:terri.rupp at gmail.com>terri.rupp at gmail.com.
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>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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>Friday, November 10âPrologue
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>5:30 PM - 7:00 PMâNFB of Nevada Board of Directors Meeting
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>7:30 PM - 10:30 PMâWelcome Mixer and Venders Fair
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>Kick off the weekend with food, a cash bar,
>entertainment, raffles, a photo booth, and much
>more, all while mixing and mingling with
>vendors, NFB âleaders, special guests, and your Federation family.
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>Saturday, November 11âExplore and Embrace Our Story
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>9:00 AM - 12:00 PMâMorning Convention Session
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>12:00 PM - 2:00 PMâLunch (on your own)
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>2:00 PM - 2:50 PMâConcurrent Workshops
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>Nevadaâs Organization of Parents of Blind Children
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>Nevadaâs Association of Blind Students
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>3:00 PM - 3:50 PMâConcurrent Workshops
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>Accessible Technology from Low Tech to High Tech
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>Advocacy, From the Classroom to Capitol Hill
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>4:00 PM - 5:00 PMâBusiness Session
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>Treasurerâs Report, and Affiliate Board Elections
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>7:00 PM - 10:00 PMâBraille Ball and Awards Banquet
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>Come dressed to impress as we celebrate our
>numerous awards and scholarships. The
>eveningâs highlight will be our National
>Federation of the Blind First Vice President,
>Pamela Allen, as our keynote speaker.
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>Sunday, November 12âEpilogue
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>White Cane Walking Tour on Las Vegas Boulevard
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>Meet in the Lobby at 9:30AM
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>2017 NFB OF NEVADA CONVENTION PREREGISTRATION
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>Please type your responses in the spaces marked with an âXâ.
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>Name:âX
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>Address:âX
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>City, State, Zip:âX
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>Phone Number:âX
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>Please check the following items that apply to
>you by placing an âXâ in between the brackets.
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>Are you a NFB Member?
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>[] YES
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>[] NO
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>In what format would you prefer your convention agenda?
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>[] Print
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>[] Large Print
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>[] Braille
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>[] Email
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>Is this your first NFB of Nevada convention?
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>[] YES
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>[] NO
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Terri Rupp
President, national Federation of the blind of Nevada
<<mailto:terri.rupp at gmail.com>terri.rupp at gmail.com>
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