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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Awesome!<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 [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>llee@nfbct.org<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 18, 2013 2:25 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of CT list serve; CTABS List serv<br><b>Subject:</b> [Ct-nfb] State Convention Update!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Hello all!</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>We’ve got some state convention updates!</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The deadline for reserving hotel rooms has been extended to Tuesday, October 22<sup>nd</sup>. The deadline for registering for our convention is the same day. Don’t miss out! Get your reservations and registrations taken care of!</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>We are having two national representatives this year: Parnell Diggs, Board Member of the NFB and President of the NFB of South Carolina, and Kevan Worley, Executive Director, National Association of Blind Merchants.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>If you are interested in joining Beth and our national reps for dinner on Friday evening at 6:00PM, please email the office at </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="mailto:info@nfbct.org"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>info@nfbct.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> or call us at 860-289-1971.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Friday evening’s social, which starts at 7:00 PM in the Arlington Room, is a Halloween themed event. So, please wear a costume!</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Saturday morning speakers will include Author Linda Goodspeed; Mac Janney from Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports; Tim Kelly, a guide runner!</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Our Saturday evening banquet emcee will be Esther Levegnale.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Several divisions and chapters will be selling items during the convention. These sales will benefit both the chapter or division and the state affiliate. The Connecticut Association of Blind Students will be selling snack packs; The National Association of Guide Dog Users of CT will be selling their famous chocolate paw pops again; The Central CT Chapter will be selling doggie treats; and the Southern CT Chapter will be selling turkey lollipops. Help support these groups!</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Stay tuned for more exciting updates!</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>