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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>we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2025 NFB of Washington convention, Live the Life You Want. Attached you will find both an English and Spanish version of the agenda. We are excited all of you have decided to join us for this event. We would also like to congratulate our three scholarship winners this year: Angie Rodriguez, Sadie Stevens, and eric Alaniz. Tonight we kick off convention with our rookie Round-up via Zoom. This is an event in which you can connect with Federation leaders, learn the ins and outs of convention, and learn the keys to a successful convention experience. Please see Zoom information below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81543327601?pwd=ef5weIdWUlUapJnCFGTdhKqykfdP4p.1">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81543327601?pwd=ef5weIdWUlUapJnCFGTdhKqykfdP4p.1</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 815 4332 7601<br>Passcode: 797279<br>One tap mobile<br>+12532158782,,81543327601#,,,,*797279# US (Tacoma)<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We would also like to take this opportunity to extend a thank-you to our convention sponsors: Center on assistive Technology and Training Northwest (CATT-NW); Department of Services for the Blind; C-TRAN; Democracy Live; OneCourt; Disability Rights Washington; Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Lions Low Vision Resource Center; Irie AT; Northwest Access Fund; and ViewPlus Technologies Inc. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Alaska cruise drawing: At this year’s convention, we will also be holding an Alaska cruise fundraiser. Get your tickets now! The National Federation of the Blind of Washington is giving away cabin fare on 2 balcony cabins and 1 interior cabin for our 2025 Alaska cruise. Cruise to Alaska with Federation friends on the Norwegian Cruise Lines Bliss. Cruise dates: September 27 - October 4, 2025. Drawing date: March 1, 2025. Drawing ticket price: $20. Winners need not be present to win. Get all the details and purchase tickets:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev9xSfOc-3HPPvX7qjqcMdZ4Kd5ENbGikE0tkaVQYZ8WwKng/viewform">here</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you and look forward to connecting with each of you at convention or tonight via Zoom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Corey Grandstaff, Convention Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>