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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hello Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It is time to register for the National Convention! The convention will be virtual again this year and registration is free. If you can make a donation it is appreciated. Please read the details below and follow the link to register.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Maryanne Melley<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>860-212-5549<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>maryanne.melley@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Live the Life You Want; Blindness is Not What Holds You Back”<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>National Federation of the Blind via NFBNet-Members-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 2, 2021 9:26 AM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] National Convention Registration Open— It's Free and Virtual!<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0><tr><td width=510 style='width:382.5pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr><tr><td width=510 style='width:382.5pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><br><br><img width=600 height=28 style='width:6.25in;height:.2916in' id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/top-blue-bar.jpg" alt="[]"><br><br><br><br><a href="nfb.htm"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=240 height=264 style='width:2.5in;height:2.75in' id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/nfb-logo-for-email-template.jpg" alt="National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life"></span><br><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></a></p><h1><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="nfb.htm">Register for Free to Attend the Largest Gathering of Blind People<span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></a></span></u></h1><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="nfb.htm"><br><br>National Federation of the Blind 2021 National Convention<br>Tuesday, July 6 through Saturday, July 10, 2021<br>Anywhere and Everywhere #NFB21<br><br><o:p></o:p></a></span></u></p><h2><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="nfb.htm">Stronger Together: Transforming and Unifying Our Future<span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></a></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="nfb.htm"><br><br>Attend the premier event for the blind community and take advantage of the opportunity to: <br>Network with thousands of blind role models<br>Connect with leaders in the field of blindness<br>Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics<br>Learn about the latest in technology and innovation<br>And more!<br><br>The National Federation of the Blind is a transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Through this unique event, we will connect blind Americans from anywhere to build opportunities everywhere.<br><br><o:p></o:p></a></span></u></p><h2><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="nfb.htm">Schedule Outline<span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></a></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="nfb.htm"><br><br>The schedule for the 2021 convention is:<br>Tuesday, July 6: Seminars & Specialized Meetings<br>Wednesday, July 7: Board Meeting & Resolutions<br>Thursday, July 8: Division Meetings & Opening Ceremony<br>Friday, July 9: Presidential Report & General Session<br>Saturday, July 10: Business Session & Banquet<br><br><br><i>Is this your first convention or do you need a review of what to expect? Mark your calendar for the Rookie Roundup meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET. </i><br><br><o:p></o:p></a></span></u></p><h2><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="nfb.htm">Register Today<span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></a></span></u></h2><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='color:blue'><a href="nfb.htm"><br><br>Registration is now open and free! Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more. While there is no registration fee to attend the National Federation of the Blind 2021 National Convention, please consider a donation if you are in a position to do so. There is a donation option available during the registration process. Your support is greatly appreciated.<br><br></a><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20154&qid=4934345">Register for the NFB 2021 National Convention now!</a></span></u><br><br>For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20155&qid=4934345">nfb.org/convention</a>. We look forward to your participation in the biggest event of the year! <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0><tr><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20146&qid=4934345"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 height=35 style='width:.525in;height:.3666in' id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-facebook-ms.png" alt="Facebook Logo"></span></a><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20146&qid=4934345"> </a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20147&qid=4934345"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 height=35 style='width:.525in;height:.3666in' id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-twitter-ms.png" alt="Twitter Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20148&qid=4934345"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 height=35 style='width:.525in;height:.3666in' id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-instagram-ms.png" alt="Instagram Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20149&qid=4934345"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=51 height=35 style='width:.5333in;height:.3666in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-youtube-ms.png" alt="YouTube Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20150&qid=4934345"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 height=35 style='width:.525in;height:.3666in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-email-ms.png" alt="Email Icon Image"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20151&qid=4934345"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=50 height=35 style='width:.525in;height:.3666in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-donte-ms.png" alt="Donate to the NFB Icon."></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr><tr><td width=128 colspan=8 style='width:96.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=128 colspan=8 style='width:96.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/unsubscribe?reset=1&jid=16085&qid=4934345&h=47927cec202ef4db">Unsubscribe</a> | <a href="https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/optout?reset=1&jid=16085&qid=4934345&h=47927cec202ef4db">Opt Out</a> | <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=20152&qid=4934345">Sign Up for Our E-newsletter</a> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=128 colspan=8 style='width:96.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><br>200 East Wells St.<br>Baltimore, 21230<br>United States.. <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>