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The 2012 State Convention is coming in September of 2012. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Sherrils Ford at Camp Dogwood. Come and join us.

When:
September 6 through 9, 2012

Where:
Camp Dogwood, 7050 Camp Dogwood Drive, Sherrils Ford, NC 28673.

Room Reservations
Since we are at Camp Dogwood, we have a special rate. We are renting the whole camp so we will offer an All-in-one package. If you do NOT preregister, you will pay $130. This is all room charges, food, banquet, and registration. Yes, you heard right, the whole ball of wax! If you preregister, you pay only $125.

Sharon Weddington will make all room and bed assignments. She can reserve your room and bed placements. If you have questions or wish to reserve a room or a bed,, you may reach her at (704) 660-3481. Sharon will assign all rooms and beds, so be nice to her!

The Theme for our Convention is "Down Home and Having Fun! "

We will have our usual Vender Hall on Friday, September 7, from 6 PM to 10 PM.

Our National Rep will do some special sessions at the camp Friday. Everyone is URGED to either come to the camp Thursday night or to be at the camp by 8 AM on Friday morning. This is our way of "cramming" more and more into a jam-packed schedule!

Boyce Locklear , our State Treasurer, will hold his Annual Chapter Admin Session Friday night. All Chapters are URGED to send a rep to this meeting.

There will be a great Hospitality setup for the Convention. All the meals are provided, but there will also be a Hospitality Room.

On Saturday, beginning at 9:00 AM and running to around 5:00 PM we will hear reports and other important information.

During the lunch hours on Saturday, there will be a special session. It will be hosted by our convention sponsor. Be watching for more details.

There will be sessions for Parent's and Students. Be watching for more details.

On Saturday night, the NFB of NC will hear a rousing speech from our National Rep. We will award the Robert & Hazel Staley Scholarship.

There will be entertainment events, both Friday and Saturday nights. Stay tuned for future details.

We will have a non denominational church service on Sunday morning from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM.

On Sunday morning, from 9:00 AM to Noon, we will have our Annual Business meeting.

For information about the convention, call Gary Ray at (828) 505-0299 or Sharon Weddington at (704) 660-3481.

Pre-registration:

If you would like to pre-register for the state convention:

Registration=$130 which includes registration, room, meals, and banquet.
If you submit an Online Registration Form, you will get a $5 discount. The only way to get the discount is to submit a form over the Internet. If you wish to register by mail, make your check out to NFB of NC, and send your name, address, phone number, meat or vegetarian banquet preference, and program media preference (large print or Braille), along with your check for $130 to:

Sharon Weddington
137 Kristens Court Drive
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 660-3481

We are again using an Online Registration system. Use the link below to register online for the 2012 State Convention. You cannot pay online, but you may register. If you register online, you will receive a $5 discount on registration. Submitting the online registration form IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE DISCOUNT. The deadline for submitting online registration is Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Call Gary Ray at 828 505 0299 if you have questions about this process.

Click Here to Register Online

Thank you for visiting us and remember that we are always delighted when you choose to visit with us. So, come back often.

This page will be updated as more information is provided. The agenda is subject to change

This page was last updated on May 1, 2012 by GHR.