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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Welcome to the 2024 NFB of Washington state convention: Tapping into the Future. We are excited you have chosen to join us for the NFB of Washington convention held February 29-March 3 at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA. You will find attached the English and Spanish agenda, as well as some information below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='color:black'>Rookie Roundup<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Please join us tonight via Zoom for our first event of this year’s convention: Rookie roundup; a virtual welcome to all first-time convention goers. Delve into the essentials of navigation, networking, and future possibilities. Join us as we uncover the keys to a successful convention experience, setting the stage for newfound connections and informative adventures.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Zoom Information: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82824861044?pwd=bm9vWHp5MUhOdC9BTFlzb1ZLNWRIdz09"><span style='color:black'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82824861044?pwd=bm9vWHp5MUhOdC9BTFlzb1ZLNWRIdz09</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Meeting ID: 828 2486 1044<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Passcode: 625885<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>+12532050468,,82824861044#,,,,*625885# US<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><span style='color:black'>Sponsors:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We would like to thank our sponsors of this year’s convention: platinum, center for Assistive Technology and Training (CATT) NW; gold, Department of Services for the Blind; silver, Democracy Live, Penny forward, and Amerability LLC; bronze, Bricks for the Blind, The Lighthouse for the Blind INC, Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals; and Northwest Association of Blind Athletes. To learn more about our sponsors, visit our website <a href="http://www.nfbw.org"><span style='color:black'>www.nfbw.org</span></a>, read the agenda, or find them in the Exhibit Hall Friday. We would also like to give special thanks to the following organizations/businesses for in-kind donations to making this year’s convention a success: Washington State School for the Blind, Blind Onion Pizza, and C-Tran. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='color:black'>Other Announcements:<o:p></o:p></span></h1><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fragrance Free: For the safety of those who may experience serious health consequences from exposure to fragrances, we request that attendees not wear scented products, such as perfumes, colognes, or scented lotions.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext'>Yoga: Blind Bliss: if you are planning to attend the yoga session on Saturday, please bring a towel or yoga mat to the session so you can participate.</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext'>Independence walk: If you are planning to join the Independence Walk on Saturday, please dress appropriately for the weather.</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:windowtext'>If you have not registered for the convention, you can register on-site at the Heathman when you arrive: however, we have no meals to sell for the event as we are completely sold out.</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h1><span style='color:black'>Blind Tennis Information Session<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Although not part of the official convention, there is an opportunity to try Blind Tennis, see information below: <b><u>Pacific Northwest Blind Low Vision Tennis Program 2024:<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Come and Try Sessions:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>When: Thursday, February 29th 3:45-5pm / Where: Vancouver Tennis Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Proposed Program Dates:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>8 week program: (2 courts)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Monday, April 15th 3:45-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Monday, April 22nd 3:45-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Monday, April 29th 3:45-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Monday, May 6th 3:45-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Mid Program qualifying (3 courts) tournament for USBTA Open<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Thursday, May 9th 3:45-5:45pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Monday, May 13th 3:45-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Monday, May 20th 3:45-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Monday, May 27th 3:45-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>Monday, June 3rd 3:45-5pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>TEXT PLAY to 5096018447 to receive more information.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We look forward to meeting you or reconnecting with you as we all gather this weekend to live the life we want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='color:black'>Marci Carpenter, President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white;font-variant-caps: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of Washington</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white;font-variant-caps: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='color:black'>Pronouns: she/her</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white;font-variant-caps: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='color:black'>206-604-5507</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white;font-variant-caps: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><u><span style='color:#094FD1'><a href="mailto:mjc59@comcast.net">mjc59@comcast.net</a></span></u><span style='color:#094FD1'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white;font-variant-caps: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><u><span style='color:#094FD1'><a href="http://www.nfbw.org/">www.nfbw.org</a></span></u><span style='color:#094FD1'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white;font-variant-caps: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal;min-height: 14px'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='font-variant-caps: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-feature-settings: normal;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-variation-settings: normal'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1D1D1D;background:#FBFBFB'>The National Federation of the Blind of Washington is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of blind Washingtonians. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>