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NFB Indiana 2024 State Convention, October 3-6
The National Federation of the Blind of Indiana invites you to take part in their 2024 State Convention.
Dates: Thursday, October 3, through Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Location: Embassy Suites By Hilton Indianapolis North
3912 Vincennes Road Indianapolis Indiana 46268
The nightly room rate is $139 plus tax and optional amenities. To make a reservation, phone 317-872-7700. Be sure to use the code word BFN to receive the Convention rate. Discounted rooms are going on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline for hotel reservations under the NFB block is Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
The 2024 NFB Indiana State Convention is not a virtual event. Only the Friday October 4 Board Meeting from 9 to 10:30 AM will be streamed. The national representative will be Pam Allen, First Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind.
Families with children are welcome to attend, but you must specify in advance the number of children you will be bringing. Children under 13 may attend the convention for free.
Board elections will take place Saturday afternoon, October 5, prior to the Banquet. You must be a confirmed member of the Indiana Affiliate, in good standing, and who has paid 2024 dues to be eligible to run for a Board position or to vote for a Board position.
You must agree to abide by the NFB Code of Conduct when you register as a Convention participant. You must abide by it at all times during the course of the Convention, the Banquet, and your hotel stay.
To register for the convention, the Cost is $35 per person. The cost to attend the Saturday evening, October 5 banquet is $40 per person. All Banquet tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
The 2024 banquet will include a progressive auction, giving participants the opportunity to bid on gift baskets put together by chapters and divisions.
There are five ways to pay for convention registration and banquet tickets:
Pay online for 2024 NFB Indiana State Convention
Send funds via your choice of PayPal, Cash App, or Zelle using the email address
NFBIndiana@Yahoo.com
You may write a check made payable to NFb Indiana Treasurer, and mail to:
Misty Kienzynski
69 David Drive
Bloomfield IN 47424
Email: MKienzyn@alumni.iu.edu or call 812-381-0073
Learn more and register by visiting the official NFB Indiana 2024 Convention Page
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