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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Federation Family:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Come join us for the 2024 NFB of Washington state Convention: Tapping into the Future. This exciting event will be held February 29-March 3 at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver WA. We have an array of exciting events planned which include a karaoke night; a goalball event(join us as a player or a spectator), and for a small fee get food and transportation for the event; our annual job seeker seminar; sessions for parents, educators, and students; Beyond Boundaries Bizarre Exhibit Hall; and our accessible adventures hub and escape room, just to name a few. Learn about advocacy efforts and find new resources at this annual gathering of the National federation of the blind of Washington. Please see attached our full convention agenda, information is subject to change. Come meet new friends, reunite with old, and see what the future has in store for you. Get your hotel room and register for this innovative gathering of Washington’s blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sponsors: Thank you to the following sponsors of this year’s convention: platinum sponsor, Center for assistive Technology and Training (CATT NW); gold sponsor, Department of Services for the Blind; silver sponsor, Democracy Live; and bronze sponsor, Northwest association for Blind Athletes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Scholarships: Are you a blind college aged student who will be 18 years old by the time of convention? The NFB of Washington will be awarding 3 $3000 scholarships at convention, as well as fully supporting recipients to attend the convention in person. Scholarship applications are due on February 2, 2024. Please apply at the following webpage: <a href="https://nfbw.org/scholarships">https://nfbw.org/scholarships</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Convention Registration: all participants must be registered by February 11, 2024. The registration fee is $25 and there is a choice of 4 different meal packages: no meals, banquet only, all Saturday meals, or Friday lunch and all Saturday meals. In order to receive a meal at the convention, your food must be preordered with your registration by February 11. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Convention registration Link: <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/2024-nfbw-registration">http://www.tinyurl.com/2024-nfbw-registration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Hotel booking: The rate for convention hotel rooms this year is $119 plus tax. all rooms must be booked by February 11, 2024. You can also call the Heathman directly at 360-254-3100. Hotel booking Link: <a href="https://www.heathmanlodge.com/rooms#/heathman/?startDate=2024-2-29&endDate=2024-3-3&adults=1&children=0&disabled=false&promo=2310NATION">https://www.heathmanlodge.com/rooms#/heathman/?startDate=2024-2-29&endDate=2024-3-3&adults=1&children=0&disabled=false&promo=2310NATION</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Partner/exhibitor: Are you interested in joining the convention as a sponsor or exhibiting in our exhibit hall? We would love to partner with you, our exhibitor/sponsorship registration form is below. For any questions regarding sponsoring/exhibiting, please reach out to Mario Eiland at <a href="mailto:eilandm@gmail.com">eilandm@gmail.com</a>. Partnership registration form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYACuQUj4fauxLW5usIvNn3hnfkPtL-1UNWstkY4dLIW6gLw/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYACuQUj4fauxLW5usIvNn3hnfkPtL-1UNWstkY4dLIW6gLw/viewform</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Educator Sessions: CATT NW is hosting two different sessions at this years convention: <b><span style='color:black'>Notetaker Showdown! Chameleon Vs. Mantis; and Introducing TADA, a Tangible art and design adventure Map. Washington state clock hours and ACVREP hours will be available for both sessions. You must preregister for the notetaker Showdown session, see link below: <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Notetaker Showdown Registration: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2024-notetaker-showdown">http://tinyurl.com/2024-notetaker-showdown</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you have any questions regarding convention, please reach out to Corey Grandstaff directly at <a href="mailto:corey.grandstaff@gmail.com">corey.grandstaff@gmail.com</a>. Look forward to connecting with all of you at this year’s annual convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Corey Grandstaff, Treasurer NFB of Washington, Convention Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>