2005 National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Convention!

Plan Now for the 2005 NFB of Virginia Convention!

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is pleased to announce the location of its 2005 state convention. This year’s gathering will be at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Hampton, Virginia, 1809 West Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, Virginia 23666. Make reservations by calling (757) 838-5011. The convention will run from Friday, November 11, through Noon on Sunday, November 13, 2005. We have an excellent room rate at $65.00 plus a 12.5 percent tax for singles, doubles, triples and quads. The hotel has two onsite restaurants including a Ledo’s Pizza and Pasta. The Clarion also has an indoor heated pool, whirlpool and hot-tub. For hotel details, please visit the hotel’s website at: www.choicehotels.com/hotel/VA815

Rooms and Reservations:
The rooms at the Clarion Hotel are top notch. In addition, to room accommodations, the banquet will be $25 and registration will be $5. Lunch will be provided on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for $7 including tax and tip at Seven Cities, one of the Clarion’s on-site restaurants. Please make your reservations early. The block of rooms will be released on October 10, 2005. When making your reservations, please mention that you are attending the NFB of Virginia Convention so that you will receive the $65 rate and be counted in our block of rooms. Again, to ensure the finest rooms available for this low price, call today! The number to make your reservation is (757) 838-5011.

Details of the three-day convention are still being developed; however, many of the most popular activities will be there. For example, all day Friday, adaptive technology vendors will have an opportunity to show us the latest products and give hands-on demonstrations. On Saturday, we will have our annual banquet, award scholarships, and have fine presentations by dynamic speakers. There will also be the luncheons and break-out meetings of all our NFBV divisions throughout the convention weekend. I am confident this will be one of our best conventions ever. Make your plans now to be part of our convention in November!

For more information:
If you would like additional information about any part of the convention, events, or the hotel, call Larry Povinelli at (703) 671-5349 or 703-933-0100 or contact Larry via e-mail at lpovinelli@aol.com. We welcome inquiries from those who would like to set up displays at the hotel during the convention.

Pre-Registration form below and attached as a Word document.  You can also find it on our website at www.nfbv.org.

 

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

2005 Convention Pre-Registration Form

November 11 through 13, 2005

 At the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre

1809 West Mercury Boulevard

Hampton, Virginia

 

NOTE: Everyone who returns a registration form (with registration and banquet fees included) by November 1, 2005 will be entered in a drawing to win $65.00 (the cost of a one-night stay at the hotel).

 

Name _____________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________

City ____________________________ State _________ Zip _________________

NFB Chapter_ ______________________________________________________

Telephone ________________Email ____________________________________

Will you need local transportation from the train or bus station to the hotel? _______

 

Will you need child care during the convention? ________

            Name _______________ Age ___________ Time __________

            Name _______________ Age ___________ Time __________

 

Do you prefer your program in Braille _______ or Large Print ______

Will a Guide Dog be attending the convention with you? __________

 

FEES  (Per Person)

Convention Registration Fee before November 1 - $5                            ________

Convention Registration Fee after November 1 - $10                              ________

Convention Banquet $25.00                                                                        ________

Total Enclosed                                                                                              ________

 

Tickets for NFBV Division sponsored events will be available at the registration desk during the convention. To reserve a room at the hotel, please contact the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre directly at (757) 838-5011 and mention that you are with the NFBV  Convention.

 

Make checks payable to: NFBV

Mail to:            Larry Povinelli

                        6001 Arlington Boulevard, #523

                        Falls Church, VA 22044

 

Info:                 (703) 671-5349  or 703-933-0100

                        lpovinelli@aol.com