National Federation of the Blind of NJ
34th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
November 5, 6, 7, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel
36 Valley Rd., Clark, NJ 07066, 732-574-0100
Access Link accessible.
Join us at this year’s convention
WORKING TOGETHER
where you will find what you need to succeed!
WORKING TOGETHER will feature National Representative Gary Wunder,
President of the NFB of Missouri, past NFB National Board Secretary, and
Editor of the Braille Monitor, along with other influential experts on Braille,
education, employment, technology, legislation, senior concerns, and more!
Friday, Nov. 5
9 AM to 6 PM—Exhibit Hall
Noon to 5 PM—Division and Committee meetings; workshops on Braille;
blind children and students; diabetes; fashion; technology, including the
new Library talking book player, the KNFB Mobile, and Newsline; and more!
Friday Evening—Resolutions Committee meeting; Fashion and Talent
Showcase hosted by the At-Large Chapter of the NFB of NJ.
Saturday, Nov. 6
8 AM to 5 PM—Presentations by Gary Wunder, the Commission for the
Blind, and other experts in the blindness field, Exhibit Hall, networking
opportunities, door prizes, and much more.
Saturday Evening–Banquet, Scholarship Awards, and Live Auction!
Sunday, Nov. 7
9 AM to 12 PM–Business Meeting—open to all—Resolutions, Elections.
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* * * MAILING LIST & PRE-REGISTRATION FORM * * *
Please mail to NFB of NJ, 254 Spruce St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003
____ I am coming to the Convention.
____ I cannot come to the Convention, but please put my name on the
mailing list for more information. * * * PLEASE PRINT * * *
Name/s __________________________________________________________
Please list names of all attending, including children, on separate sheet.
Address _________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________
Phone _______________________ Email ______________________________
REGISTRATION Pre-Reg. Walk-In How Many? TOTAL $
REG.–ADULT $10 $15
REG.–CHILD 16 & under Free Free 00
LUNCH Sat., Nov. 6 ADULT $12 $15
LUNCH Sat., Nov. 6 CHILD $10 $13
BANQUET Nov. 6 ADULT or CHILD $28 $35
TOTAL ENCLOSED (Make check payable to NFB of NJ) $
I would like my agenda in: ___Large Print ___Braille ___E-File
NFB of NJ STATE CONVENTION
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL PRE-REGISTRATION RATES
AND SAVE $15 PER PERSON!!!
Also, if we receive your form by Nov. 1, each pre-registered person will be
eligible for a special drawing of a cash prize AND will also receive express
registration service at the Convention. Fill in the form on the other side.
SPECIAL ROOM RATE OF $85 PER NIGHT
Includes breakfast!
Call the hotel at 732-574-0100 to reserve your room right now.
Special rate guaranteed till Oct. 27. After Oct. 27 rate may increase.
Can’t come to the Convention, but want to be placed on our mailing list?
Just fill in the form on the other side and mail to:
NFB of NJ, 254 Spruce St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Or email to nfbnj@yahoo.com
Lunch and Banquet tickets will be collected at the meals. Pick up or
purchase tickets at the Registration Table. A limited number of box lunches
will be available on Friday at a cost of $13.
Childcare will be available on Saturday only, by request. PLEASE CALL
JOE RUFFALO AT 973-743-0075 BY OCT. 20 TO REQUEST CHILDCARE.
For more information, please contact Joseph Ruffalo, NFB of NJ President,
at 973-743-0075 or one of the following NFB of NJ representatives:
At Large Chapter Joe Ruffalo 973-743-0075
Capitol Chapter Mary Jo Partyka 609-888-5459
Central Chapter Jerilyn Higgins 973-239-8874
Cumberland/Salem Chapter Ann Jordan 856-696-3905
Garden State Chapter Ed Godfrey 856-906-4516
Northeast Chapter Dan Facchini 201-906-8655
Northern Chapter Rick Fox 973-743-6107
Ocean County Chapter Mary Dockery 732-349-2456
Diabetes & Dog Guide Divisions Vincent Chaney 732-251-8650
Merchants Division Anna DeSantis 732-462-4604
Technology Division Michele Chaney 732 251 8650
Parents of Blind Children-NJ Carol Castellano 973-377-0976
NJ Assoc. of Blind Students Evelyn Valdez 908-803-4891
NJ Assoc. to Promote Braille Mary Jo Partyka 609-888-5459
Come to the WORKING TOGETHER Convention—
you’ll find what you need to succeed.
The National Federation of the Blind—changing what it means to be blind.
Imagine a future full of possibilities.
National Federation of the Blind FREE MATTER FOR THE BLIND
of New Jersey
254 Spruce Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003