<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hi Everyone,<div>I hope everyone had a great day one of our national convention. Today is day two, and I hope that you have looked at the items on the agenda.Please try your best to attend the board of directors meeting, and the resolutions committee meeting. I have included below The notice that was sent out earlier today from headquarters. It will give you other important information in order to connect to the events that I talked about, and others.</div><div><br></div><div>Have a great day.</div><div>Denice Brown</div><div><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; width: 600px;"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: medium none;"><table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="height: 145px; width: 600px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border: medium none; height: 20px; vertical-align: top; width: 600px;"><h1 style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Day 2 of NFB21: Exhibit Hall, Seminars, Board Meeting, & More</span></span></h1><p style="margin-top: 4px;"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22099&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Información en Español</span></span></a></p><p style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Welcome to the second day of the 2021 National Federation of the Blind National Convention! Today’s agenda includes seminars, exhibit hall hours, and the Board of Directors meeting. More information can also be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22100&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">https://nfb.org/convention</a>.</span></span></p><h2 style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">How to Participate</span></span></h2><p style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">There are many ways to connect to convention events and activities. Please note, all times listed are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).</span></span></p><ul><li style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">All convention sessions, including the board meeting, general sessions, and the banquet, will be held via Zoom. Meeting IDs and Zoom links are <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22101&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">provided in the agenda</a> as well as our virtual event platform, CrowdCompass.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Review our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22102&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">Zoom information page</a> for tips and tricks, keyboard shortcuts, and local dial-in numbers for those who prefer to connect via phone. Find your local number and then enter the appropriate Zoom meeting ID.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Personalize your agenda, visit the exhibit hall, network with attendees, and more on the virtual event platform, CrowdCompass. Log in via the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22103&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">mobile app</a> or <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22104&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">the web</a>. Please log in using the same email address you used to register for the convention. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Connect via social media with the hashtag #NFB21. </span></span></span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Board of Directors Meeting <span dir="ltr">2:00 p.m.</span>—Open to All</span></span></span></h2><p><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The elected leaders of the National Federation of the Blind invite you to join them. Join via Zoom: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22105&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">https://zoom.us/j/94514533422</a></span></span></span></p><p><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Join a little early for some commentary and housekeeping notes from our Nation’s Blind Podcast hosts, Melissa Riccobono and Anil Lewis, prior to the Board of Director’s meeting and the general sessions.</span></span></span></p><h2><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Resolutions Committee Meeting <span dir="ltr">5:00 p.m.</span></span></span></span></h2><p><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22106&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">Review the 2021 Proposed Resolutions</a> to be considered by the committee. Those that pass will be considered by the full convention <span dir="ltr">on July 10.</span></span></span></span></p><h3><strong><em><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Voting Reminder</span></span></span></em></strong></h3><p><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Voting for national elections and resolutions will be conducted via SMS (text messaging) and phone. To be eligible to vote, attendees must be current Federation members and have registered for convention by May 31. The phone number for voting is <span dir="ltr">667-206-6677</span>. You may choose to program this number into your phone. The number and voting instructions will be sent via email to qualified voters in addition to being posted to the convention information page.</span></span></span></p><h2 style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Presidential Suite is Open</span></span></span></h2><p style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Presidential Suite is open <span dir="ltr">today from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.</span> and <span dir="ltr">6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.</span> Federation leaders will be available to answer questions and to make connections within the resource network of the movement, and individuals and groups can request appointments with President Riccobono. Access the Presidential Suite by connecting to <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22107&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">https://zoom.us/j/2235173348</a>.</span></span></span></p><h2 style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Visit the Exhibit Hall</span></span></span></h2><p><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The exhibit hall is open <span dir="ltr">until 5:00 p.m. today</span>. Visit the exhibit hall on our virtual event platform, <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22104&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">CrowdCompass</a>. Exhibitors will be available to chat via Zoom links in their profile pages.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Tip: Having trouble activating links in the description section when using voice-over in your mobile app? Look for the "show more" link to expand the profile.</em></span></span></span></p><p><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">You can review the list of exhibitors here: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22108&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/sponsors-exhibitors</a>.</span></span></span></p><h2 style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Join the PAC Program</span></span></span></h2><p style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Throughout the general sessions and Board of Directors meeting, we will be providing updates regarding our PAC (Pre-Authorized Contribution) program. Join the program by contributing to the National Federation of the Blind through recurring monthly donations. Complete the PAC webform to become a monthly contributor or to update your current giving information at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=22109&qid=5683671" rel="nofollow">https://nfb.org/pac</a>. </span></span></span></p><h2 style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Have a Great Convention!</span></span></span></h2><p><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Thank you for being part of the 2021 National Federation of the Blind National Convention. We are <em>stronger together: transforming and unifying our future</em>.</span></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr></tr></tbody></table><br></div><div><div><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div></div></div></body></html>