<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Interesting. I have not received this email and I am registered for convention.</div><div>Warmly.</div><div>Edward</div><div><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jun 18, 2021, at 2:40 PM, Maryanne Melley via CT-NFB <ct-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I realize if you are registered for the 2021 National Convention, you will be getting this email. However it is always good to have more information than less. As always please share with your Chapter and Division members and members who you know that are not on the list serve.<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">Thank you,<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><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, June 18, 2021 10:00 AM<br><b>To:</b> Maryanne Melley <maryanne.melley@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> You’re Registered–Learn More about #NFB21<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%"><tbody><tr style="height:15.0pt"><td style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="600" style="width:6.25in"><tbody><tr><td style="background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style="background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left" width="100%" style="width:100.0%"><tbody><tr style="height:7.5pt"><td width="100%" valign="top" style="width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt"><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="601" height="231" style="width:6.2583in;height:2.4083in" id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2021-convention-email-header-100.jpg" alt="Map of United States with many brightly lit points and connected lines; text reads 2021 National Convention July 6-10 Anywhere and Everywhere" data-unique-identifier=""></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;border-color:initial"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left" width="600" style="width:6.25in"><tbody><tr style="height:15.0pt"><td width="100%" valign="top" style="width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt"><h1 style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="color:black">Three Weeks until NFB21: How to Access Convention Event</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We are looking forward to another great convention. Please continue to stay tuned for more announcements as they become available. We encourage you to share this information with chapter members who may not receive emails. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">More information including resources for first-time attendees can also be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21655&qid=5564628">https://nfb.org/convention</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:black">How to Access the Convention Events</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">There are multiple ways to participate in and interact with all convention events, from video conferencing to phone access. If you haven’t already done so, please also connect with your affiliate president.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style="margin-top:3.0pt"><em><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">All Sessions</span></em><o:p></o:p></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">All convention sessions, including the board meeting, general sessions, and the banquet, will be held via Zoom. Due to the large amount of sessions, there will be various links provided in the agenda as well as the virtual event platform. Learn more about the features of Zoom on our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21656&qid=5564628">Zoom information page</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Meeting IDs and Zoom links will be provided in the agenda, as well as our virtual event platform, CrowdCompass (more information coming soon).</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Each convention attendee will receive an invitation email to access the CrowdCompass mobile app and virtual event platform on the web. Visit the exhibit hall, personalize your own schedule, and network with other attendees.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">For those who prefer phone access, please see our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21656&qid=5564628">Zoom information page</a> for local dial-in numbers. Find your local dial-in number and then enter the appropriate meeting ID.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Zoom shortcuts, tips, and tricks are provided on our Zoom information page.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style="margin-top:3.0pt"><em><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Additional Options for the Board Meeting, General Sessions, and the Banquet</span></em><o:p></o:p></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color:black"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21657&qid=5564628"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Shoutcast</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color:black"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21658&qid=5564628"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">YouTube</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">NFB-NEWSLINE® Details coming soon.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:black">Pre-Convention Activity: Zoom Cooking and Cocktails for Banquet</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Plan to attend Feasting Together: Cooking and Cocktails, a pre-convention activity to help prepare for the banquet, on June 30 at 6:00 p.m. eastern via Zoom. Federationists Regina Mitchell and Hoby Wedler will share a couple of recipes and give tips to having a successful banquet dinner, no matter what your planned meal is. Please send your planned menu or any cooking questions to <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21659&qid=5564628">communications@nfb.org</a>. Zoom details and agenda coming soon.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:black">Policies to Be Considered</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As the supreme authority of the organization, the convention assembled elects leaders and sets policies and priorities. Delegations normally need to be in-person to vote but the board has proposed rules of engagement for the virtual environment. Similar rules were adopted in 2020.</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Review the proposed <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21661&qid=5564628">rules of engagement for the 2021 NFB Virtual Convention</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Review a board resolution being recommended to the convention <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21662&qid=5564628">to establish a fund to support survivors under our code of conduct</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Review proposed resolutions—which will be posted under <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21663&qid=5564628">https://nfb.org/resolutions</a> as soon as the committee has processed them.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><h2 style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:black">One Voice: #StrongerTogether #NFB21 Concert</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Enjoy a night of performance and support our work changing what it means to be blind, one stage at a time. The National Federation of the Blind and our Performing Arts Division are hosting a fundraiser concert on July 6, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. eastern. Please note: Separate registration is required for the concert. Ticket sales are opening on June 21. Learn more at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21664&qid=5564628">https://nfb.org/concert</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style="margin-top:3.0pt"><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:black">Reminders</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Join the Rookie Roundup - Tuesday, June 29 at 8:30 p.m. eastern</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color:black"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21665&qid=5564628"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Visit the Presidential Suite</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color:black"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21666&qid=5564628"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Host a Banquet Party</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> 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