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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT size=6><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Narrow">41st ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><FONT face="Arial Narrow"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">It’s time to gather for the </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><STRONG>41st Annual State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. </STRONG></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle><STRONG><FONT size=6><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Hotel Information<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></STRONG></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">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.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><FONT face="Arial Narrow"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><STRONG>Convention rates are $92.00 plus tax per room per night. Room rates apply to Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations must be made by October 24th </STRONG></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">The City of Hartford operates a Star Shuttle which loops around the city, making several stops along the way. The train/bus station and the Ramada Plaza are both stops. The service will be running until 7PM on Friday and all day until 11PM on Saturday; there is no Sunday service. For more information about this complimentary service, go to <a href="http://www.cttransit.com">www.cttransit.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle><STRONG><FONT size=6><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Convention Agenda<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></STRONG></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">On Friday evening, feel free to join our state affiliate Beth Rival and our NFB president & representative Alpidio Rolón in the hotel restaurant at dinnertime.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Narrow"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Saturday, November 3, 2012</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></STRONG></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM. During our morning session, we will hear from Beth Rival, our State President; Alpidio Rolón, our National Representative; Brian Sigman, Bureau of Rehab Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind; Carol Taylor, Retired Director of the Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped; and Denise Merrill, Secretary of the State.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">During our afternoon session, Noreen Grice will make a presentation about Mars. We will also have presentations about self defense, the Louisianna Center, a panel on leisure activities, and more. Steve Thal will also host a panel on emergency preparedness. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">We will hold various division meetings during the afternoon also: the Diabetic Division will meet from 1:30-2:30, guest speaker will be Janet Schaefer, MBA,MS,CDE. The Guide Dog Division will meet from 2:30-3:30. The Student Division will meet from 3:30-5:30. And, Parents Division will meet from 5:30-6:30; children will create a craft project with Ellen Schumann.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Saturday evening begins at 7:00 PM with a banquet followed by our keynote speaker, Alpidio Rolón. Scholarships will be awarded, door prizes and raffles will be drawn. We will also hear the winning entry from this year’s Writing Contest.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">At 8:00 AM, we will be serving a full breakfast, followed by our annual board meeting. We will be holding elections of all officer and two board member positions.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">______ Complete Convention Package: $45.00<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">______ Saturday and Banquet: $37.00<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">______ Saturday Only: $15.00<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">______ No, I cannot attend the 2012 state convention, but I am enclosing a donation to the NFB of CT.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><FONT face="Arial Narrow"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><STRONG>Registration deadline is October 23rd. </STRONG></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">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 <A href="mailto:info@nfbct.org">info@nfbct.org</A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Narrow">State Board Meeting<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoTitle align=left><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Narrow"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></STRONG></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Treasurer’s Report: Bruce Woodward<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Washington Seminar: Subsidy for 2009 was $170 for 4 days; Subsidy for 2010 was $100 for 3 days; No subsidy for 2011 or 2012. Voter for 2013 subsidy.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Location of January Board Meeting<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoTitle align=left><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Chapter Reports: Greater Hartford, East of the River, Central CT, Shoreline, Norwalk, Southern CT, Danbury, Stamford <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div></span></body></html>