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The 2009 State Convention is coming in the fall of 2009. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Raleigh in September. Come and join us.

When:
September 11 through 13, 2009

Where:
Holiday Inn Crabtree Valley, 4100 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612

Hotel Reservations

$75.00 + 12.5 % Taxe

Hotel Phone Number:

(919) 782-8600

To get the convention rate, reservations must be made by August 28, 2009. Prices are subject to change after August 28, 2009.

We will have a National representative for our Convention.

We will have our usual Vender Hall on Friday, September 11, from 6 PM to 9 PM.

Our National Rep will do some special sessions at the hotel Friday Afternoon. Everyone is URGED to be at the hotel by Noon on Friday to take advantage of these fine sessions.

Janis Lynn Stallings, our State Treasurer, will hold her 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.

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 Assistive Technology Session. It will be hosted by one of the AT companies and will be open during the lunch break. 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 Scholarships.

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.

Pre-registration:

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

Registration=$5
Banquet=$30 (increased for the first time in many years)

Make your check out to NFB of NC, and send your name, address, phone number, and program media preference (large print or Braille), along with your check to:

Janis Lynn Stallings
1627 Bonnie Lane
Charlotte, NC 28213

Building a future for the blind.

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 February 17, 2009 by GHR.