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49th Annual State Convention Sponsors

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey proudly recognizes the generous sponsors who make our 49th Annual State Convention possible. Their support helps us empower blind New Jerseyans through advocacy, education, technology, and leadership. Click here to see the full list of sponsors!

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Convention News

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Quiet Space

Bacall’s

Need a break from the busy energy of the convention? Visit our Quiet Space—a calm, supportive environment designed for rest and recharging. Whether you want a few moments of silence, a low-stimulus area to relax, or simply a chance to reset, this space is available to all attendees. Take a breath, refresh your mind, and return ready to fully participate in the convention experience.

Guide Dog Relief Area

Please reference the “Overview Section” in the Orientation Guide: APA Hotel Woodbridge.

Renewing Annual Affiliate Membership

Metropolitan Ballroom

Would you like to renew your affiliate membership to join a committee, group, program, or project? Then come pay your dues and remain a member of the affiliate on Friday, October 24, from 8:00 to 8:25 AM. Annual dues are $10. You can also renew your membership by clicking on the link below and using PayPal or a credit/debit card online, or write a check to NFB of NJ and mail it to the Affiliate Treasurer at NFB of NJ, PO Box 2202, Vincentown, NJ 08088. Please write “NFB of NJ dues” in the memo section.

https://www.nfbnj.org/affiliate-membership-renew-member-form

Exhibit Hall

Room 200

Visit our array of vendors and outreach resources on Friday, October 24, from 8 AM to Noon. Be sure to thank them for participating in our convention.

Affiliate Auction

Metropolitan Ballroom

Our annual auction, which raises funds for the work we do as an affiliate, is set for a single time block on Friday, October 24, beginning at 7:00 PM, following our Federation Family Dinner. Bring your cash, checkbook, or credit card to bid on items of varying values. Everyone, budget-conscious or not, is bound to find a treasure to take home! Donated auction items are welcome, and an Auction Basket form must be filled out by clicking on the link below and dropped off at the Registration Desk when it is open; see the agenda for hours.

https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/auction-contribution-form

Affiliate 50/50 Raffle

Support the affiliate by purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets, 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and eight for $20. Watch for opportunities to purchase during the convention or look for Ed Garcia, Chair Raffle Committee.

Door Prizes

Door prizes will be drawn for pre-registered conventioneers and announced throughout the technology seminar, general sessions, and banquet. You must be inside the room when your name is called in order to claim your prize. Donated door prizes are welcome and can be dropped off at the Registration Desk when it is open; see the agenda for hours or contact Lizzy Miner at elizabethminor@verizon.net

Host Chapter

We are pleased to announce this year’s host chapter is the Northeast Chapter, whose members have aided with our Exhibit Hall and various convention activities. Only a host chapter is permitted to fundraise during the convention. Please support them; they will have a table across from the Registration Desk.

Registration Desk

Please reference the “Overview Section” in the Orientation Guide: APA Hotel Woodbridge.

Pre-Registration Pick-Up and On-Site Registration

Registration Desk

  • Thursday, October 23 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 23 — 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Friday, October 24 — 6:00 to 6:30 AM Pre-Registration pick-up only Room 203
  • Friday, October 24 — 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Sat., October 25 — 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Pre-Purchased Breakfast Buffet

Room 203

Bring your convention pre-registration receipt with you each morning to receive a wristband for breakfast; the band is only valid for that morning.

Pre-Purchased Lunch

Room 203

Bring your convention pre-registration receipt each day with you to receive your lunch.

Pre-Purchased Federation Family Meal

Room 203

Bring your pre-purchase ticket with you and enjoy a pre-plated meal with our Federation family. You must have a pre-purchased ticket or be an aide, PCA, or SSP accompanying a person with a pre-purchased ticket to be seated. Aides, PCAs, and SSPs would have needed to pre-purchase a meal ticket.

Pre-Purchased Banquet

Metropolitan Ballroom

Bring your pre-purchased ticket with you and enjoy your meal with our Federation family. You must have a pre-purchased ticket or be an aide, PCA, or SSP accompanying a person with a pre-purchased ticket to be seated. Aides, PCAs, and SSPs would have needed to pre-purchase a meal ticket.

Pre-Purchased Saturday Banquet Ticket Exchange

Metropolitan Ballroom

For a smooth seating process, we use a “Banquet Ticket Exchange.” Bring your pre-purchased ticket to the exchange ticket table (see the agenda for exchange hours), where you will trade it in for a ticket with a table number. If you would like to sit with friends, gather all the tickets and exchange them together (tables of eight, and you must have everyone’s ticket when you go to the exchange). Let them know at the exchange table if you are bringing an aide, PCA, or SSP, so seating can be arranged. If you do not exchange your ticket, you will be seated where space is available. Open seating will begin promptly at 7:45 PM; no holding of seats permitted!

Identifying Friday Federation Meal & Banquet Tickets

Family Federation Meal and Banquet tickets will be on white 5 by 8 index cards found in your pre-registration packet. Friday meal tickets will have no hole punch; Saturday meal tickets will have one hole punched in the upper left-hand corner. Braille requested meal tickets will be in the center of the card.

Membership & Friendship Mix & Mingle

Room 203

Registered conventioneers and hotel guests are invited to meet and socialize on Thursday, October 24, from 7 PM until 11 PM; a cash bar is available. Hors d’oeuvres 8 PM sponsored by the Degenshein Family.

Portrait Studio

Across From the Registration Desk

Take your picture with our backdrop logo during the convention.

Pictures & Recording

We will be taking pictures throughout the convention and recording convention segments, which will be available on the website.

Streaming

We will be streaming the Thursday, October 24, Resolutions Committee Meeting at 4:00 PM, Thursday, Blind Professionals Group Breakout at 7 PM, Friday, October 25, Afternoon General Session, Saturday, October 26, morning and afternoon General Sessions, and finally the Banquet. Participation details are listed below.

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