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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Attached and following is the 67<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention Save the Date flier. It was posted in the Blind Coloradoan Blog, but I thought I should get this out there again as we get ever closer
to the deadlines to reserve hotel rooms at the Denver Marriott South by 10/8 and get registered for state convention before the rates go up after 10/15.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">When you call the hotel, be sure to ask to reserve your room for the NFB event through passkey, which is their system for room blocks.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Lisa<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">CONVENTION BULLETIN 1!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> THE BLIND OF COLORADO LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://www.nfbco.org/"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none">THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND</span></b></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="http://www.nfbco.org/"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none">OF COLORADO</span></b></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><img border="0" width="127" height="89" style="width:1.3263in;height:.9236in" id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D7A55D.02355470"></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">67<sup>th</sup> ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION</span></i></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><br>
<b><i>October 28 through October 31 <o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The 67th Annual State Convention will kick off Thursday October 28 in Denver, Colorado with a variety of seminars and initial socializing. The programming will continue all weekend
long with exhibitors, informative and inspiring presentations during general sessions, additional breakout seminars including meetings of our several special interest divisions, interactive and exciting social events, and much more! Join the largest gathering
of blind people in Colorado to make a difference in the lives of the blind across the state!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We will be holding a hybrid convention starting Thursday, October 28. The main sessions for exhibitors will be on Friday, October 29 with other opportunities sprinkled throughout
the weekend. You must register and pay the $20 registration fee in order to be eligible for door prizes.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Please note that the Convention is still being planned and not all sessions are finalized. Stay tuned for a full Convention Agenda slated to be released in early October. We will
also sending updates throughout the Summer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">THE NFBCO CONVENTION HOTEL:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Our 2021 convention will be held at the Marriott Denver South at Park Meadows located at 10345 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124. Just off the Lincoln light rail stop (E Line),
the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows offers convenience, the beauty of Denver, exciting entertainment options of the Park Meadows Mall, and the comfort that has become synonymous with the Marriott Brand. When you add in over 300 of your favorite blind
friends you have one FANTASTIC NFBCO convention! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">HOTEL ROOM RATES:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The NFBCO room rate is $104 a night. There is no limit on room occupancy. Reservations MUST be made by Friday, October 8.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">To reserve your room, call the hotel at 303-925-0004. You will need to press 1 for reservations which will take you to the Marriott 1-800 number call center. You must mention that you are with the National
Federation of the Blind of Colorado. If they cannot find our block under our full name, try asking for NFB. If this still doesn’t work please contact Lisa Bonderson, at 303-504-5979. You may also use the following link to make a reservation:
</span><a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/50146720"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">click here to make a reservation</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Convention registration has gone live and you can register using the following link.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.nfbco.org/nfbco-state-convention-review/registration-for-nfbco-convention"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Registration for NFBCO Convention | NFBCO</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Pre-registration fees: BEFORE October 15</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">$20 registration</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">$0.00 Thursday reception</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">$25 Friday luncheon<br>
$25 Saturday luncheon<br>
$40 Saturday banquet</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">$0.00 Sunday breakfast</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Total: $110.00 </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Registration fees: AFTER October 15</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">$25 registration</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">$0.00 Thursday reception</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">$30 Friday luncheon<br>
$30 Saturday luncheon<br>
$45 Saturday banquet</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">$0.00 Sunday breakfast</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Total: $130.00. You save $20 by pre-registering.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Stay tuned to your email and check our web site at
</span><a href="http://www.nfbco.org"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">www.nfbco.org</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">
</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">for more information about convention registration. OR Contact Lisa Bonderson at
</span><a href="mailto:lkb@labarrelaw.com"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">lkb@labarrelaw.com</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">FOR MORE CONVENTION INFORMATION CONTACT:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Scott C. LaBarre, President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Phone: (303) 504-5979
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><a href="mailto:slabarre@labarrelaw.com"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">slabarre@labarrelaw.com</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt">
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