Convention Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024. Check the website at www.nfbla.org to pre-register online or contact 318-251-2891 for pre-registration forms. Registration will be $30 if pre-registered, and $40 for onsite registration. Pre-registration forms must be in by April 3rd. Pre-registration is non-refundable.
Room Rates: $115 per night (singles, doubles, triples, etc.), plus tax which is currently 15.95%. Please make your reservations directly with Crowne Plaza. Be sure to mention that you plan to attend the state convention of the NFBL to receive the convention rates. Rates and availability cannot be guaranteed after March 19th. Rooms are limited so make your reservations early.
Meals: Complimentary dinner on Friday night, lunch on Saturday, and continental breakfasts Saturday and Sunday mornings for persons registered for convention. Banquet meal on Saturday night (tickets can be purchased for $40 at the registration desk or through pre-registration).
Division Meetings: Meetings for parents and teachers of blind children, blind students, merchants/entrepreneurs, blind seniors, blind parents, and deaf-blind individuals.
Family Room: A room will be set up for live streaming that families with children may use during general sessions. Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising children.
Entertainment: In convention tradition, Friday night will feature dinner and an auction/talent show. In addition, the convention will host bingo, and of course, DOOR PRIZES GALORE!!!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact Pam Allen, President, NFBL at 318-251-2891from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m weekdays or Email at pallen@nfb.org. To learn about transportation options from central locations in New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, Shreveport, Ruston, and Alexandria call 318-251-2891, ext. 3001 by March 20th to reserve your spot. (There is a $25 nonrefundable fee. Space is limited).
MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW TO ATTEND THE NFBL STATE CONVENTION IN BATON ROUGE ON APRIL 19-21, 2024!
Event Fee(s) | |
Pre-Registration (ages 12+) | $30.00 |
Pre-Registration (ages 7-11) | $20.00 |
Pre-Registration (ages 0-10) | $1.00 |
Banquet | $40.00 |
Membership | |
Chapter Dues | $3.00 |
Parents of Blind Children | $10.00 |
Blind Students | $5.00 |
Bus | $25.00 |