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<DIV>Hello</DIV>
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<DIV>This really helps I'd not known this information till now thanks for
it. What is the deadline that we have till to get this fee in as well as for
registration for the convention.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks so much Elizabeth</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 9/22/2015 10:21:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
ct-nfb@nfbnet.org writes:</DIV>
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Esther,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-serif"; COLOR: #1f497d'>I
believe we are subsidizing the convention, so the fee for registration is $50.
This is for Saturday and Sunday meals. I can understand the confusion, since
it wasn’t clear at the meeting on Saturday.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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[mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Esther Levegnale via
Ct-nfb<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, September 22, 2015 9:03 PM<BR><B>To:</B> NFB
of Connecticut Mailing List<BR><B>Cc:</B> Esther Levegnale<BR><B>Subject:</B>
Re: [Ct-nfb] 2015 Annual State Convention - National Federation of the Blind
of CT<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Hi, Cheri,<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>The $50 does not include the banquet. The full
three-day package is $75. Hope this helps.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Esther<BR><BR>Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone
6+!<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt"><BR>On Sep 22, 2015, at 7:42
PM, Cheri Duquette via Ct-nfb <<A title=mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</A>>
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Lucia,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: black'>Does the $50 Sat/Sun
Convention Package cover the banquet, or is that an additional
$25?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: black'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt">44th
ANNUAL</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 22pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>STATE
CONVENTION</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 22pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>November
6-7-8, 2015</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Holiday
Inn – New London</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>35
Governor Winthrop Blvd, </SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>New
London, CT 06320</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>860-443-7000</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>It’s time to gather for
the 44th Annual State Convention of the National Federation of the
Blind of Connecticut. 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. Additions for Friday
afternoon and evening include a Job Seminar, a Chapter Building
Seminar, and the annual meeting of our CT Association of Guide Dog
Users (CTAGDU) Division.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>NFB
National Representative</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Ever Lee
Hairston</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Board Member,
NFB</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Vice-President, NFB of
CA</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Board Member, LA Center
for the Blind</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 36pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Hotel
Information</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>The Holiday Inn is located
at 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd in New London. The hotel is off Exit 83
of Route 95. The New London Train Station is less than one-half a mile
away.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Convention rates are $85
plus tax per room per night. Room rates apply to Friday and Saturday
nights. Reservations must be made by October 23rd in order to receive
the discounted room rates. Call the Holiday Inn at 860-443-7000 and
mention that you are attending the National Federation of the Blind of
Connecticut convention to reserve your room.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Convention
Agenda</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
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November 6, 2015</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"; COLOR: black'>This
year, we will hold a Job Seminar on Friday afternoon beginning at
noon. A boxed lunch will be provided. We are planning an informal,
interactive seminar filled with information about career choices,
resume writing, job interviewing, etc. Representatives of the NFB and
our Employment Division will be presenting at our seminar.
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"; COLOR: black'>Prior to
dinner, we will hold a Chapter Building Seminar! Plan to attend to
learn how to increase your chapter’s
membership!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"; COLOR: black'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Barb Blejewski will host a
meeting of the CT Association of Guide Dog Users after
dinner.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"; COLOR: black'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Friday evening’s
entertainment will be comedy and a cash bar. Plan to join
us!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Saturday, November 7,
2015</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Registration and a
continental breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM. During our morning
session, we will hear from Edward Shaham, our State President; Ever
Lee Hairston, our National Representative; Brian Sigman, Bureau of
Rehab Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind; and
Gordon Reddick, Director of the Library for the Blind & Physically
Handicapped. We are also planning to hear from our students, and much
more! </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>On Saturday afternoon, we
will be holding NFB Vendors Unlimited! This will be an exciting
participatory and informational expo that includes leisure activities,
computer technology, Apple products, NFB-Newsline, orientation &
mobility, tactile crafts, guide dogs and more! There’s something for
everyone!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Calling all students! Come
meet other students at the CT Association of Blind Students Division
Meeting at 12:00 noon. This meeting will be followed by the
Legislative Leadership Workshop, jointly hosted by the NFB of CT and
the National Association of Blind Students.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Calling all merchants! The
founding meeting of the CT Association of Blind Merchants will be held
on Saturday afternoon before the banquet. Be a part of strengthening
NFB of CT to empower blind merchants in our
state!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Our Saturday evening
banquet begins at 6:00 PM. Ever Lee Hairston, our National
Representative will present the keynote address. The evening will
include presentations of 2015 scholarships, door prizes and raffles.
There will be a social time after the banquet with a cash bar and
music.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
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2015</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>At 8:00 AM, we will be
serving a full breakfast, followed by our annual board meeting. We
will be holding elections of two board member
positions.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Wait! It’s not over! We
are planning a guided tour of Mystic Aquarium after our board meeting.
Members will meet in LaLuna Restaurant for lunch followed by a trip to
the aquarium. Each member will be responsible for purchasing their own
lunch.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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style='FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Verdana","sans-serif"'>Please
see registration form attached!</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN
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