Friday, October 22 - Sunday, October 24, 2010

Doubletree Hotel Annapolis 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD 21401

**Note:  If you wish to reserve a sleeping room at the Annapolis Doubletree Hotel for this convention, you may contact the hotel directly at (410) 224-3150.  You may also reserve your room online by going to www.doubletree.com.  Choose Annapolis, MD in the “Find a Hotel” box.  Be sure to enter the “group/convention code of  “NFB”.  The deadline for room reservations is September 22, 2010.

Special Convention Room Rates:

All Rooms - $79 per night
Tax on sleeping rooms is 13%.  No charge for children 17 and under when accompanied by an adult.  These special room rates will be available from Thursday, October 21, 2010.

View the Convention Registration Form in Microsoft Word Format
Take advantage of the early registration fee of $15 per person. After October 1, 2010 you will have to register at the convention and pay the convention registration fee of $20 per person.

Child Care is Available

Recommended fee/donation per child**
Friday - $10/single child, $ 20 two or more children
Saturday - All day, including lunch and the banquet: $25/single child; $35 two or more
1/2 day, no lunch: $10/single child; $20 two or more
Banquet only: $10/single child; $20 two or more

**The MDPOBC will make every effort to provide childcare for members who need it regardless of ability to pay. For more information please contact Susan Polansky at 301-271-2710 or by email at sepolansky@verizon.net.

Walking Tour Of Annapolis

Maryland Parents of Blind Children (MDPOBC) sponsored event on Saturday, October 23, 2010.
For youth ages 9 -18. Anyone age 16 and older must show photo ID to enter the State House and the Naval Academy.
Advanced registration is required by October 9, 2010
Registration is limited to 15 youth.
Download the Walking Tour registration form in Word Format

Transportation, Luncheons & Banquet

Transportation ($35.00 per person, regardless of age) will be available from Baltimore, 200 East Wells Street; from the New Carrollton Amtrak Station, 4300 Garden City Drive, New Carrolton, MD; and from BISM, 2240 Northwood Dr., Salisbury, MD to the Annapolis Doubletree Hotel on October 22, returning October 24.  Departure times to be announced.

Parents luncheon and Seniors luncheon tickets: $16 each if purchased by October 1, $18 if purchased at convention.  Specify vegetarian lunches if desired. 

Banquet tickets: $35 each if purchased by October 1, $40 if purchased at convention. Vegetarian Banquet meals may be reserved when you reserve your seats at the Banquet Exchange.  Details to be announced during the convention. 

If you wish to pay for convention with PayPal please calculate the total due then click the Pay for Convention link below and enter the amount due. Please then fill out the convention registration form and please e-mail the necessary information from the word form to NFBMD@earthlink.net. Please be sure to state the amount and that you used PayPal.  Remember to include all pertinent information such as address, phone number, etc., or mail it to the address provided. Pay for Convention with Paypal.

Convention Options:

Early Registration $15
Early Banquet Ticket $35
Bus Transportation $35
Parents and Seniors Luncheons $16
Child Care prices vary see above
Additional Donations may also be added

Please DO NOT include the cost of the hotel room with this payment. Reservations are made directly with the hotel this year.