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The Mitten Phone Chapter meets via Zoom. Please contact Diane Scalzi our secretary for the Zoom. Meeting information at:<\/p>\n
dscalzi@comcast.net<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We will only meet via conference call at our usual conference number, (605) 313-6098 449092# when directed to, otherwise all meetings shall be via Zoom.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you would like to join the connections events you will need the Zoom information. For this, please contact our MCBVI President:<\/p>\n Casey Dutmer at:<\/p>\n casedut@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n June 5, 2025 7:00 PM MCBVI Connection Chat via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n June 16, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n June 28, 2025 10:00 AM Mitten Phone Chapter Business Meeting via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n July 3, 2025 7:00 PM MCBVI Connection Chat via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n July 4th-11, 2025 ACB Convention in Dallas Texas.<\/p>\n Room rates at the Hyatt, located at 300 Reunion Blvd., are $99 single or double, $124 triple or $149 quad, plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 15%). All rooms have refrigerators and K-cup coffee makers.<\/p>\n To make reservations online go to<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/en-US\/group-booking\/DFWRD\/G-AMCB<\/a><\/p>\n If you prefer to make reservations by phone call (214) 651-1234, and use group code <\/strong>G-AMCB. If asked the Hyatt is located at 300 Reunion Blvd. The cut-off date to make reservations is Monday, June 9, but don\u2019t delay, make your reservations today! For any convention-related questions, please contact Janet Dickelman, convention chair, at\u00a0(651) 428-5059, or via email, janet.dickelman@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n July 19, 2025 10:00 AM MCBVI Board Meeting via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n July 21, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n August:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n August 4, 2025 12:30 PM Lighthearted Call via Zoom.<\/p>\n August 7, 2025 7:00 PM MCBVI Connection Chat via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n August 18, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n September:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n September 4, 2025 7:00 PM MCBVI Connection Chat via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n September 15, 2025 7:00 PM Mitten Chapter Social Call via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n September 27, 2025 10:00 AM Mitten Phone Chapter Business Meeting via Zoom. Information to be sent to the membership.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n October 2, 3, 4 &5, 2025 Save The Date! Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired (MCBVI)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, October 2 – Sunday, October 5, 2025<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Hotel Rate: $113 plus county and state tax per night<\/p>\n Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join us for our second in-person convention!<\/strong><\/p>\n Theme: \u201cLeading Through Adversity: Exploring New Possibilities\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Early Registration<\/strong>: Take advantage of our $40 early registration fee, available until June 1, 2025! If paying by credit card, add $4.00 to your charge. After June 1, registration will increase to $50.00. If paying by credit card, add $5.00 to the charge.\u00a0 People who register early will be entered into a drawing for $100 to be drawn during the convention. To register early, please contact Dakota Burch, by phone or email<\/p>\n 989-327-4233<\/p>\nJune:<\/h2>\n
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\n52nd Annual State Convention<\/p>\n
\nDoubleTree by Hilton Grand Rapids Airport
\n4747 28th St SE
\nGrand Rapids, Michigan 49512
\nPhone: 616-957-0100<\/p>\n