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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>National convention highlights</p><p class=MsoNormal>All the meeting info you want about national convention can be found at the NFB national web site<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 5 through July 10, 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>New Orleans, LA<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Reserve Your Stay<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Space at the Marriott, our headquarters hotel, has filled up. However, the New Orleans Sheraton, our overflow hotel, is right across the street and has<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>plenty of rooms available for all nights of the convention at the convention rate of $109 per night plus taxes and fees. Call 888-627-7033 and ask to book<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>a room for the “NFB Convention”.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Main hotel: New Orleans Marriott at 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130. Call 855-821-4288 if you have questions about your reservations at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>the Marriott.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>More information available in the January 2022 Braille Monitor article, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>New Orleans Site of 2022 Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://nfbmd.org/node/486">May 2022 Minute Message</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Has a plethora of information including many aspects about national convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>June 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President Mark Riccobono delivers presidential release #517 before a live virtual audience. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Presidential Release 517, June 2022 (<a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2022-06/june_2022_live_release_short_chapter_version.mp3">English Audio) - For Chapter Meetings</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Presidential Release 517, June 2022 (<a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases/transcripts/presidential-release-517-june-0">English Transcript) - Chapter Version</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Tuesday, July 5: Seminar Day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Wednesday, July 6: Registration and Resolutions Day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Thursday, July 7: Board Meeting and Division Day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Friday, July 8: Opening Session<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Saturday, July 9: Business Session<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Sunday, July 10: Banquet Day and Adjournment<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>#NFB22 Convention Virtual Experience<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to participants who are unable to attend in-person convention. The 2022 National Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Virtual Experience is a dedicated online space for exclusive convention activities. Registration for the virtual experience will be at no cost. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Register for the 2022 Convention Virtual Experience!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In-person convention attendees will be required to provide proof of a negative covid-19 test within 72 hours of arrival.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Proof can be provided from a doctor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Picture of a at home test with a timestamp<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Can provide proof online to an email address<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or on-site testing will occur starting July 5<sup>th</sup> – be warned these could be very long lines.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You will receive a bracelet to show proof was provided.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Without a bracelet the attendee will not be able to pick up registration packets or get into any convention spaces.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Career Fair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Career Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 6, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. convention time in New Orleans. Location TBD. This will be an in-person event with<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>opportunities for interview screenings and employment workshops. Registration in advanced is required. Deadline to register is June 21.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Child Care: NFB Camp<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBMD Convention Orientation – Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 8:00PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland will once again be hosting a National Convention Orientation for Marylanders on Thursday, June 30, 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>starting at 8:00PM. All Marylanders who are attending an in-person NFB national convention for the first time or those who just want information about<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>the Convention are welcome. We will be discussing what to expect, Maryland-specific events and activities, and mentoring and getting assistance during<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>the convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Click this link to join: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6248138327?pwd=eTZlYUgwR3ZQVVl1dXBLSHcrbml1QT09">https://zoom.us/j/6248138327?pwd=eTZlYUgwR3ZQVVl1dXBLSHcrbml1QT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 624 813 8327<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+13017158592,,6248138327#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Graham Mehl<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:blind@trailstone.com">blind@trailstone.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Central Maryland Chapter, Board Member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of Maryland Website and Technology Committee, Member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>LCB graduate, 2016<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>