State Convention
62nd Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel
8801 NW 112th Street, Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: 816-891-8900
April 11-14, 2024
Please take a moment to check out and thank our sponsors:
Gold Level Sponsors
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Bronze Level Sponsors
The Kansas City and Ivanhoe Chapters would like to warmly welcome you to Kansas City for our 62nd annual convention. Kansas City is proud to be the home of museums examining World War I, the Negro Leagues, the Steamship Arabia, and the Nelson Atkins Art Museum. Visitors can enjoy many entertainment options including Starlight Theater and our four professional sports teams including the multi-time Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs.
Come to the Hilton Airport Hotel with room rates of $109 a night (plus 16.6% tax and $1.76 KC development fee). To make reservations, call 816-891-8900 before March 21. The hotel is pet friendly and has a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary airport transportation. Hotel check-in at 3:00 PM and check out at noon. Hotel dining options include Asado Urban Grill, Asado Lobby Bar, and Starbucks.
Once again, we have the Federation Saver Package for $80 if bought by April 1. This includes registration, a banquet ticket, and a Saturday lunch ticket, saving you up to $35. Be sure to make your choice between chicken and steak for the banquet when you register. We will also have a planned lunch for Friday and the Prayer Breakfast Sunday. After April 1, the cost for registration and all meals will increase by $5 each. There will be opportunities to register and pick up packets on Friday and early on Saturday. Hospitality will be open on Friday evening.
We will be offering the Kid’s Zone for children in need of supervised care. There is no cost for children registered for the convention. To donate door prizes, please contact Chair, Linda Coccovizzo. Her email address is linda@coccovizzo.com. Those bringing door prices should drop them off at the registration table.
•Note: All attendees are required to adhere to our Code of Conduct.
Convention Streaming Schedule
(all times are listed in Central Time)
4/13/24
Saturday Morning Session 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday Afternoon Session 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Banquet 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
4/14/24
Sunday Morning Session 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
We will be streaming our Sate Convention on the Zoom platform during the times listed above.
Pre-registration is now closed.
Registration and a limited quantity of planned meals may be purchased at the Registration Table at convention.