<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> David Andrews via NFB-Conventions <nfb-conventions@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> October 26, 2021 at 9:42:44 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> nfb-conventions@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFB-Conventions] NFB of CT 50th Annual State Convention</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> David Andrews <dandrews920@comcast.net><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><span></span><br><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>The state of Connecticut is proud to announce that this coming Saturday we will be celebrating our 50th annual state convention. Please join us for this momentous event. Below and attached is our agenda for Saturday, October 30th with zoom information. We invite everyone to join in celebrating our Past, Present and Future!</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Text</span><br></blockquote><span></span><br><span>Description automatically generated with medium c</span><br><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>2021 50th Annual State Convention</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>October 29th, 30th and 31st, 2021</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Sheraton Hartford South</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>100 Capital Boulevard</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Rocky Hill, CT 06067</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>We will be celebrating our 50th anniversary in a hybrid format so all members can participate in a manner that feels comfortable to them. Elections will be held by texting in your vote to 860-385-6788.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>National Representative: John Paré, Executive Director, Advocacy and Policy, National Federation of the Blind</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>President: Maryanne Melley</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><http://www.nfbCT.org>www.nfbct.org</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Facebook: National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Saturday, October 30th, 2021</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>7:00a.m.- 9:00a.m. Breakfast, Nutmeg Ballroom</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>9:00a.m. - Call to order, Invocation; Father Bob Kwiatkowski, Church of Saint Peter Claver</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>9:05a.m. - Pledge of Allegiance, NFB Pledge</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>9:10a.m. – Honoring our Veterans, Vernon F. Humphrey, Master Sergeant, US Army, retired and Leonard Schlenk, Staff Sergeant E6, US Army.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>9:15a.m. – Announcements: Principals of Engagement, change to our State Constitution. Thank you to our donation mailers. Charlie Rival, Joe Kolczynski, Mary Silverberg, Cheri Duquette, Maryanne Melley, Ebony Simmons, Karine Pimental, Richard Ireland, George Reed, and Pam Taylor. Without all of you we would not be in the strong financial situation we are. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to this years’ convention committee, Beth Rival, Deb Reed, Jim Cronin, Brian Martin, Becky Ireland, and Kristen Dockendorf. Through all their challenging work and planning we are experiencing our first successful hybrid convention.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>9:20a.m. - Jim Cronin, Nominating Committee Report</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>9:25a.m. – John Paré, Executive Director, Advocacy and Policy, National Federation of the Blind</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>9:55a.m. – Justin Salisbury, National Association of Blind Students (NABS) Representative-Update from the National Student Division</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>10:15a.m. - Hear from our Scholarship Finalists:</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span> Lizzy Capelli</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Isabel Rosario</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Yew Siang Cheong</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Sasha Somuah</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Jack Mc Donald</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>10:30a.m. - Maryanne Melley; Presidents Report</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>10:45a.m. - Dave Furland, Sighted Guide Techniques</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>10:55a.m. - Hans Jorgen, Be My Eyes</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>11:05a.m. - Nick Whitney, Fidelco guide dogs, a User, and a Spokesman.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>11:15a.m. – Erin Spaulding, Hope and Possibility with Achilles Connecticut</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>11:30a.m. – Vicki Preddy, Vanda Pharmaceuticals</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>11:45p.m.- Shon & Jennifer Spears, Colorado Center for the Blind</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Break for lunch</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>1:00p.m.- Amy Porter, Department of Rehabilitation Services</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>1:15p.m. - Vernon Humphry, The Effect of Vision Loss and Partners</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>1:30p.m. - Dan Parker, My Experiences as a Blind Racecar Driver</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>1:45p.m. - Brian Martin and Lizzy Cappelli, Adventures with LEAP (Learn, Earn and Prosper)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>2:00p.m.- Lou Anne Blake and Jeff Kaloc, Our Right to an Independent Vote</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>2:15p.m.- Justin Salisbury, Welcoming Home Our Native Son</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>2:30p.m. - Patrick Olsen, Accessible Pharmacy Services</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>2:45p.m.- Rick Fox, Former Affiliate President, The History of the NFB of CT</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>3:00p.m. – Michael Ross, Dinosaur State park</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>3:15p.m. – Deborah Schander, State Librarian, Updates on the LBPH (Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>3:30p.m. – Marty Watts, Aira Presentation</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>3:45p.m. – Jon Sperling and AJ, A Puppy Raisers Job. Guide Dog Foundation</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>One Minute Message</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>4:00p.m.- 6:00p.m. Break</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>6:00 p.m. Banquet Dinner, Nutmeg Ballroom</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Invocation: Rabbi Michael Pincus, Congregation Beth Israel</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Master of Ceremonies, Brian Martin</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Keynote Address: John Paré, Executive Director, Advocacy and Policy National Federation of the Blind</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Presentation of 2021 Scholarships:</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Mary Silverberg and Deb Reed:</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Scholarship Finalists:</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Lizzy Capelli</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Isabel Rosario</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Yew Siang Cheong</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Sasha Somuah</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Jack Mc Donald</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Scholarships:</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Howard E. May Memorial Scholarship</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Woodward Memorial Scholarship</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>C. Rodney Demarest Memorial Scholarship</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Doris Higley Memorial Scholarship</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Zukowski Family Foundation Scholarship</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>NFB Connecticut is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Topic: 50th State Convention General Session</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Time: Oct 30, 2021, 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Join Zoom Meeting</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><https://zoom.us/j/95845616778?pwd=UXlob1ZOam5ZNUt5dUkvQmZPWmpxdz09>https://zoom.us/j/95845616778?pwd=UXlob1ZOam5ZNUt5dUkvQmZPWmpxdz09</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Meeting ID: 958 4561 6778</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Passcode: 683516</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>One tap mobile</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>+13017158592,,95845616778#,,,,*683516# US (Washington DC)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>+13126266799,,95845616778#,,,,*683516# US (Chicago)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Dial by your location</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span> +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span> +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span> +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Meeting ID: 958 4561 6778</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Passcode: 683516</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Find your local number: <https://zoom.us/u/abi4fEIU3A>https://zoom.us/u/abi4fEIU3A</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Join by Skype for Business</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><https://zoom.us/skype/95845616778>https://zoom.us/skype/95845616778</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Best Regards,</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Maryanne Melley</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>President</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>860-212-5549</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>maryanne.melley@gmail.com</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>“Live the Life You Want; Blindness is Not What Holds You Back”</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></div></blockquote></body></html>