<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> Linda Melendez via Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> August 25, 2022 at 6:27:03 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> NFB of New Jersey Internet Mailing List <nfbnj@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Linda Melendez <president@nfbnj.org>, NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org>, State Affiliate Leadership List <state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org>, "State President, Missouri" <sbwright95@gmail.com>, convention@nfbnj.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Chapter-Presidents] It's here; the NFB of NJ 46th Annual State Convention registration and more!</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal" dir="auto"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">Dear NFBNJ Family and
Friends:</span><br></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Have you missed
connecting in person with fellow members of the National Federation of the
Blind of NJ who aren’t part of your chapter meetings? Then you’ll want to be
sure to register for this year’s state convention; we’re having a special
NFBNJ Family Reunion dinner on Friday, November11! So, you can reconnect, chat
and catch up with each other.</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The meal is just one
of the features of our 46<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention November 10-13
at the Delta by Marriott Hotel in Iselin, Woodbridge Twp. The theme is “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now; We’re on
the Move.” We invite you to register now
as we have set aside a limited number of guest rooms at our special rate. The
link to the registration form is at the end of this letter. <span></span>For up-to-date convention information including hotel reservations (special reservation rate closes on October 10) please visit our state convention webpage or click on the link below</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/" target="_blank"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">State Convention – National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (nfbnj.org)</font></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Which safety
precautions are we planning to help keep us all safe as possible from the COVID
virus? (Remember, we have held only virtual conventions since 2020 because of
the pandemic)<span></span></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"></p><ul><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">All
registrants will need to show proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours
before checking in to the convention;</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Masks
with a metal noseband and which completely cover the nose and mouth must be
worn in convention space except when actively eating or drinking. Acceptable masks are N95, KN95 or KF94. Cloth masks or surgical masks are not sufficient on their own but would be acceptable when paired together, also known as “double masking” ; </font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Hand
sanitizer will be available throughout the public areas of the hotel;</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Tables
for meals will be arranged for eight people rather than 10 and the exhibit hall
will be limited to 13 vendor tables rather than the usual 15 or more. </font></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Other protocols will
be in place for anyone who unfortunately feels unwell or exhibits COVID
symptoms during the convention.<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">This is the first year
that you are able to choose the sandwich variety for your box lunch as well as
your Family Reunion dinner and banquet. We ask that you include payment for
these meals along with your registration fee. We recommend the box lunches
because the hotel restaurant has limited food service during lunch or dinner.<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Pre-registration for
$25 closes on October 20. Onsite registration will be $45. This ensures that all
our members get to participate in the full convention. Here is the link to the pre-registration form and payment via PayPal, Credit/Debit Card or check.<br></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</a><span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">We’re pleased to let
you know that the Garden State Chapter and the Senior Division are this year’s hosts. Additionally, we’re holding a question-and-answer meeting to address
any concerns you may have on Wednesday, September 7 at 7 PM on the affiliate Zoom
account. You will also meet our National Rep Sheila Wright, newly elected NFB National Board
Member and President NFB of Missouri.<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal" dir="auto"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">I so look forward to
having you join this year’s convention! <span></span></font><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">Please share far and wide as all are invited.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal" dir="auto"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"><br></span></p></div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div></div></div><div dir="auto"></div><font color="#888888"></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
</div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><br>Warmly, <br>Linda Melendez, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>732-421-7063<br><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org">president@nfbnj.org</a><br><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238">https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238</a><br></div>
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