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National Federation of the Blind ofWashington
The National Federation of the Blind of Washington (NFBW) is the Washington affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest nationwide organization of the blind in the United States.
The NFB of Washington convention for 2013 will be upon us sooner than we realize. It will again take place at the Holiday Inn Downtown-Everett, 3105 Pine Street, Everett, WA, on October 18, 19 and 20, 2013. You may make hotel reservations by calling (425) 339-2000. When making your reservations, please indicate that you will be attending the convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Washington. Room rates are the same as those for last year: $89 per night for singles and doubles; $99 per night for triples and quads. There will be a tax of approximately 15% added per night to the cost of a room. As was the case last year, two meals will be provided: dinner on Friday evening and a banquet meal on Saturday evening. If payment is received before October 7, the cost per meal will be $35.00 and the cost of registration will be $15.00. Thus, the total cost for the package of two meals and registration will be $85.00. The cost for the package of one meal and registration will be $50.00. I urge everyone to purchase both meals as you won’t want to miss the fellowship and camaraderie of the events occurring during Friday evening’s dinner and afterward and you won’t want to miss the convention banquet on Saturday evening. If payment is received on or after October 7 or at the door, the cost per meal will be $40.00 and the cost of registration will be $20.00. Thus, the cost of the two-meal package will be $100.00 and the cost of one meal and registration will be $60.00. The cost of registration alone is $25.00. Checks should be made payable to “National Federation of the blind of Washington” or “NFBW” and may be sent to: National Federation of the Blind of Washington P.O. Box 2516 Seattle, WA 98111. Start saving now for the 2013 convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Washington. You won’t want to miss it!
To remember the National Federation of the Blind of Washington in your will, you may include the following language: "I give, devise, and bequeath unto National Federation of the Blind of Washington, P.O. Box 2516, Seattle, Washington 98111, a Washington non profit corporation, the sum of $______ (or _____ percent of my net estate" or "The Following Stocks and bonds:______") to be used for its worthy purposes on behalf of blind persons."
Contributions Are Tax Deductible and much appreciated. For further information or if you have questions, please call the NFB of Washington at (425) 823-6380.
Have a car, boat or RV in running condition you no longer are using? Want to help the NFB? You can donate that car, boat or RV to the NFB, receive a tax deduction and know that your donation is helping to promote the welfare of the nation's blind including blind Washingtonians and their integration into society on a basis of equality with the sighted. Call (855) 659-9314 with title, VIN and telephone number and a representative will assist you with the donation. for more information, go to http://www.nfb.org/vehicledonations.