[baystateboston] Announcing the 2018 BSCB Spring Conference
- From: Frank Ventura <frank.ventura@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "bscb-announce@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <bscb-announce@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, "bscb-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <bscb-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, "baystateboston@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <baystateboston@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:02 +0000
[BSCB logo-letterhead revised 1-16-2013]
Announcing the 2018 BSCB Spring Conference:
Dear members and friends of The Bay State Council of the Blind. It is time
again for our annual conference and convention. In addition to reuniting with
friends there will be many informative and educational speakers.
Where and when:
The conference will be held from Friday March 9 to Sunday March 11. The
conference will be held at the Burlington Marriot. The address is below:
Boston Marriott Burlington
One Burlington Mall Road Burlington Massachusetts 01803 USA
781 229-6565
Reservation
Link<http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Bay%20State%20Council%20for%20the%20Blind%20Meeting%202018%5EBOSBU%60BSTBSTB%6099%60USD%60false%602%603/9/18%603/11/18%602/16/2018&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes%3e>
Hotel reservations must be made no later than February, 16, 2018. to obtain the
special BSCB rate. If making reservations on the phone please mention that you
are attending the BSCB Spring Conference.
What is included?
Full registration includes convention materials, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
activities, Saturday morning coffee, Saturday afternoon beverages, the banquet,
and a special "goodie bag" of gifts.
Friday evening hospitality suite and Saturday lunch are available at an
additional cost.
Registration<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-state-council-of-the-blind-2018-spring-conference-and-convention-registration-40983293133>
is requested by March 2. Late registrations may be subject to an additional
$10 fee.
What will it cost me:
Full registration without Saturday lunch: $75.00
Single day (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) registration without banquet: $30.00
Banquet Only: $55.00
Saturday Lunch: $30
Friday evening hospitality suite: $15
Registrations<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-state-council-of-the-blind-2018-spring-conference-and-convention-registration-40983293133>
are requested no later than Friday, March 2.
Accommodations:
The room rates will be $99per night, if made prior to February 16. Please
verify the charges at the time of your reservation as some rooms may be at a
premium. Please make
reservations<http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Bay%20State%20Council%20for%20the%20Blind%20Meeting%202018%5EBOSBU%60BSTBSTB%6099%60USD%60false%602%603/9/18%603/11/18%602/16/2018&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes%3e>
at least 15 working days prior to the conference as our designated block of
rooms will sell out quickly. Dog relief areas will be available for service
animals. Unfortunately due to budget constraints there will be no additional
subsidy for guest rooms.
A note about sighted guides.
Although all of the hotel staff are eager to help and we always appreciate
that, please remember that they each have their own job to perform. Sighted
guides will be provided by BSCB to aid persons to locate specific locations
within the main floor of the hotel. If you require assistance of a sighted
guide please wait outside one of the following areas for a BSCB volunteer to
offer help:
The main meeting rooms, near the registration table area
The restaurant area, in front of the maître d' desk
The elevators, near the UP/DOWN buttons
The restrooms, near the alcove
The front desk near the chairs and couches
If you wait in one of these areas a BSCB volunteer will "pick you up" and guide
you to the destination of your choice on the main floor of the hotel. If you
need assistance elsewhere in the hotel or in your room please ask the BSCB
volunteer to bring you to the hotel's front desk where they can assist you with
bellhop service. Please make use of BSCB volunteers and not hotel staff
whenever possible.
What will be served at lunch on Saturday?
There are two lunch options for Saturday:
A: lemon grilled chicken with roasted sweet peppers, shaved asiago, spinach and
sun dried tomato aioli on ciabatta.
B: roast portabella mushroom with grilled eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash
on
Romaine hearts and hummus spread on whole wheat Kaiser.
Both lunch choices include fruit, cookie and a soft drink.
What will be served at the banquet?
Our meal will start with a classic Ceasar salad. Entrée choices are
A-Chicken Piccata Seasoned and Sautéed with White Wine and Lemon Caper Cream on
Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
B -Braised Boneless Short Rib of Beef in a Rich Veal Stock with Yukon Gold
Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus and Tomato Concasse
C -Miso and Honey Glazed Salmon with Jasmine Rice, Steamed Carrots, and Bok
Choy
D-Grilled Vegetable Tower Eggplant on Polenta Cake with Tomato Fennel Fondue,
Portobello Mushroom, Native Squashes, Arugula Salad, and Sweet Peppers
Moist desserts with options for those with a diabetic diet will round out the
meal. All meals will be served with potato, seasonal vegetables, fresh rolls,
coffee and tea.
If anyone has any dietary restriction(s), please bring it to our attention no
later than Friday, March 2, 2017. Requests received after that date may not be
honored and may be subject to a late registration fee.
How can I help the 2018 conference?
There are two ways of helping the conference. The first is a direct monetary
sponsorship. The second is to provide an item for our annual auction.
On the online registration page you will see several different sponsorship
options. All sponsors will be acknowledged during the conference. The
sponsorship levels are below.
Bronze Sponsor $25
Silver Sponsor $50
Gold Sponsor $75
Sapphire Sponsor $100
Emerald Sponsor $200
Ruby Sponsor $500
Diamond Sponsor $1000
The other means of helping the conference is to donate an auction item. On
Saturday evening we will hold our traditional, fun filled auction. If you would
like to donate an item to the auction please bring it directly to the
registration table on Saturday morning. We ask that each item have a value of
at least $25 and is either new or in like new condition. For questions about
the auction please contact Nina Kagan at
nina@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:nina@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> or 617 699-4714.
Transportation:
The MBTA RIDE goes to Burlington. Also, you can take the bus to the Burlington
Mall, and the hotel shuttle will pick you up there if you make arrangements
with the hotel in advance. There is no charge for this, but tipping the driver
would be customary.
How to register:
For your convenience we have set up a web page for registrations. Please click
the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-state-council-of-the-blind-2018-spring-conference-and-convention-registration-40983293133
If you cannot use the web based registration link provided above, please call
us at (617) 633-7947 and we will be happy to take your reservation by phone.
Thank you for your time and consideration. It is a privilege to serve our
organization.
Sincerely
Frank Ventura, 2018 BSCB Spring Conference Coordinator
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