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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap: break-word;-webkit-nbsp-mode: space;-webkit-line-break: after-white-space'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hi again, Also for Maryanne’s info as dog guide division President of ct. I have a constitution for cT. already written for you to give national. thanks See below Beth </span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Merian president of NAGDU <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> 813 626 2789 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CONNECTICUT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>DOG GUIDE DIVISION CONSTITUTION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>NOVEMBER 6, 1993</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE I: NAME<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The name of this division will be the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut Dog Guide Division.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE II: PURPOSE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The purpose of the Division is to promote understanding through education with the general public; establish and maintain a forum through which discussion about guide dogs - their training, their care, their behavior - may be shared among guide dog users; work cooperatively with and provide consultation to the National Association of Guide Dog Users: National Federation of the Blind; and to work constructively within the framework of the National Federation of the Blind to strengthen equality, opportunity and security for all blind persons.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Persons eligible for membership are guide dog users and other individuals who are interested in the work of this division. Membership in this division will constitute membership in the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE IV: DUES<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Dues of the division will be five ($5) per year. Dues are payable at the time of the annual meeting. If an individual desires to become a member of the division at a time other than the annual meeting, the dues will be $5. Exception: Should the request for membership be less than three months before the annual meeting, the dues will be applied to the following year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE V: OFFICERS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The officers of the division are: president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Duties of the officers are those duties ordinarily ascribed to those offices.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE VI: ELECTIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Officers will be elected at the annual meeting of the division. Persons elected will serve a two year term. Election will be by a simple majority of the members present and voting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The officers will constitute the Board of Directors for purposes of managing the affairs of the division. The president shall appoint committees necessary for the transaction of specific program activities within the organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE VIII: MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The division will meet annually at the time of the convention for the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. The president may call special meetings (by phone or in person) of the Board. Committee meetings may be called by the chairperson (by phone or in person) with the knowledge of the president.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE IX: AFFILIATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut Dog Guide Division is a division of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. The organization will abide by the constitution of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut and policies established within the Authority of the National Federation of the Blind. The work of the division is integral to the over-all objectives of the National Federation of Blind of Connecticut and it will not consider any action contrary to or independent of the authority of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE X: DISSOLUTION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>If for any reason the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut Dog Guide Division ceases to exist, all assets which have been accrued by the division will be given to the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ARTICLE XI: AMENDMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> This constitution may be amended at any annual meeting of the division with the following provision:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>(A) The proposed amendment will be submitted in writing to the president at least 24 hours before the annual meeting; and,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>(B) a two-thirds majority of members present and voting is necessary for thae passage of the proposed amendment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Elizabeth Rival<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 27, 2011 10:34 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Yes, we have several booths in the hall from 8am. To 6pm. Kara’s Braille t shirts, Noreen’s books, Steve Deltotto’s technology and talk , Vision Dynamic technology . hope this helps. Beth <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>James Scrimgeour<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 26, 2011 6:23 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Connecticut Mailing List<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Beth, Do you have any more specific information about the technology presentations at the convention? (time, place, content, etc.) Chrissy Scrimgeour<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Oct 26, 2011, at 2:35 PM, Elizabeth Rival wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><image001.jpg></span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial 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style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>40th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>November 5 & 6, 2011</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial 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style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>860-549-2400</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>National NFB Representative</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Dr. Marc Maurer, President</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>National Federation of the Blind</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>General Information</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>It’s time to gather for the<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>40th Annual State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></b>Each year we meet to share ideas, to inform, to instruct and to have fun with our fellow Federationists, families and friends. Our conventions include updates on topics of interest to us including new technology, division meetings, personal anecdotes, raffles, door prizes, vendors and much more.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Vendors</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Steve DelTatto</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Silver Lining Technologies</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Kara Euvino</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Braille Tees</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Tracy Andrews</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Vision Dynamics</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Noreen Grice</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:black'>You Can Do Astronomy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Hotel Information</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Ramada Plaza-Downtown Hartford is located at 50 Morgan Street in Hartford. It is conveniently located just off the intersection of Routes 91 and 84. Take Exit 32B from Route 91 or Exit 50 from Route 84.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Convention rates are $89.00 plus tax per room per night. Room rates apply to Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations must be made by October 22nd<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>in order to receive the discounted room rates. Call the Ramada Plaza at 860-549-2400 and mention that you are attending the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut convention to reserve your room.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Ramada Plaza offers free shuttle service from the Hartford Bus & Train Station. If you want to use this shuttle, call the hotel when you get to the station and you will get picked up.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p></div><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u></b><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Convention Agenda</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>We are not holding a hospitality night on Friday evening this year. Feel free to join our state affiliate Beth Rival and our NFB president & representative Dr. Marc Maurer in the hotel restaurant at dinnertime.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Saturday, November 5, 2011</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM. During our morning session, we will hear from Beth Rival, our State President; Dr. Marc Maurer, our National Representative; Brian Sigman, Bureau of Rehab Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind; and Carol Taylor, Director of the Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Our afternoon session will start with what has become our annual fun game of NFB Jeopardy hosted by Nathanael Wales and Carol Lemieux.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Our Saturday convention program will also include presentations about technology, small business opportunities with E-Bay, the 2011 Youth Slam and NASA’s 2011 space launch, national scholarship winners’ experiences at the national convention in Orlando, and the Rolex 24 that was held in January. Steve Thal will also host a panel on emergency preparedness.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The National Association of Guide Dog Users of Connecticut will hold their annual meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. President Maryanne Melley will lead discussions including topics such as 2012 National Guide Dog Month.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>With the help of our scholarship winners, Kristen Giantonio and Krafters Korner Joyce Kane will host a fun hour of games and crafts for children and parents from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Saturday evening begins at 7:00 PM with a banquet followed by our keynote speaker, Dr. Marc Maurer. Scholarships will be awarded, door prizes and raffles will be drawn. We will also hear the winning entry from this year’s Writing Contest.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Please plan to stay after the banquet to meet and greet our scholarship winners.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Sunday, November 6, 2011</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>At 8:00 AM, we will be serving a full breakfast, followed by our annual board meeting, which will include the election of a secretarial and two board member positions.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></u></b><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Registration Form</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Name ________________________________________________________________</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Street ________________________________________________________________</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Telephone: ____________________________________________________________</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>E-mail ________________________________________________________________</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Please check the events you plan to attend, and the number of people attending:</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Complete Convention Package: $45.00</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Saturday and Banquet: $37.00</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Saturday Only: $15.00</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Banquet Only: $25.00</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Sunday Only: $10.00</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Vegetarian meals requested</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>______ No, I cannot attend the 2011 state convention, but I am enclosing a donation to the NFB of CT.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Sorry, we do not take charge cards. Make your check payable to the NFB of CT, and mail it with your registration form to:</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>NFB of CT</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>477 Connecticut Blvd, Suite 217</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>East Hartford, CT 06108</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Registration deadline is October 26th.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>People registering at the door will be charged an additional $10.00 regardless of meals desired. Save money, register by mail. All questions concerning meals, registration, etc. should be directed to our outreach office at 860-289-1971 or<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:info@nfbct.org">info@nfbct.org</a>.</span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-width:initial;border-color:initial'><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a> [<a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>]<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>On Behalf Of<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></b>Terry Hulbert<br><b>Sent:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Tuesday, October 25, 2011 5:38 PM<br><b>To:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'<br><b>Subject:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Re: [Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hey Elizabeth</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Good job with the hotel and sorry for the bashing you took! Is there any way that you could send us an agenda for the convention?</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Terry</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-width:initial;border-color:initial'><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a> [<a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>]<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>On Behalf Of<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></b>Elizabeth Rival<br><b>Sent:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:11 AM<br><b>To:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'<br><b>Subject:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Re: [Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Yes he is. I talked with him and this year he can’t make the convention but he will try for next year , that would be great. Beth</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-width:initial;border-color:initial'><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:[mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org]">[mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org]</a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>On Behalf Of<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></b>Deb Reed<br><b>Sent:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Monday, October 24, 2011 4:11 PM<br><b>To:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>nfb of CT list serve<br><b>Subject:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>[Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>I recently listened to a seminar given by the author of "Thunder Dog", Michael Hingson and thought they would be empowering to all of us. These are the two quotes given during the seminar provided by the Hadley School for the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>" Often a hero is just someone doing their job."<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>"Don't let your sight get in the way of your vision."<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Wonderful words to live by.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>_______________________________________________<br>Ct-nfb mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">Ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ct-nfb:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org/scrimgeo%40sbcglobal.net">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org/scrimgeo%40sbcglobal.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>