<div dir="ltr"><div><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">Hello, Fellow Federationist. Friends, and Future members,</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">I pray that everyone is doing well and looking forward to the changes in the seasons, with fall soon approaching. I know several of you have already received this notification. But we all wanna make sure the word gets out to all our members, be they Seniors, Blind Christians, and especially our new members, Friends, and to their families. All are welcome to join us!</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">Yes! It is almost State Convention time. The 57th annual National Federation of the Blind of Kansas state convention will be held </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:currentcolor;line-height:1.5">October 31 through November 2, 2025</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">, at Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:currentcolor;line-height:1.5">400 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS  67202</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">. To make your room reservations, call </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(150,198,250);line-height:1.5">800-325-0720</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5"> and give them the group number </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(150,198,250);line-height:1.5">10058484</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">The deadline for room reservations is </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:currentcolor;line-height:1.5">September 29, 2025</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">. </span></b></p><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">So make your reservations soon! <b>Room rates are $137 a night.</b> This does include breakfast and hospitality on Friday. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">We will enjoy a </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:currentcolor;line-height:1.5">lunch on Saturday</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">, of salad and lasagna. The banquet meal will be salad, basil cream chicken, and beef tips with creamy mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, and creme brûlée. Vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free meals are alternative options; please mark on the registration form if you would prefer one of these choices or have any food allergies.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:1.5"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5"><b>The cost of attending the 2025 state convention will be $10 for preregistration or $15 at the door.</b> Lunch is free and sponsored by Nanopac. T<b>he banquet cost is $35. </b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5"><b>The deadline for meal reservations is </b></span><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:currentcolor;line-height:1.5">October 21, 2025</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">. </span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">To register for the NFBKS state convention, please go to <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbks.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C56e7c55e108f461927cd08dde716cc32%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638920807280314524%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fhOVLwFXzppvE1Y7A5Y4iW4wKw8VaR2uKUyZBBVvqB8%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);text-decoration-line:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">nfbks.org</a> or go to the State Convention registration link below and fill out the registration form. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">There will also be a link to PayPal: </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(150,198,250);line-height:1.5"><a href="mailto:treasurer@nfbks.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(150,198,250);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">treasurer@nfbks.org</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">. Go to the Friends and Family button, and indicate in the notes what your payment is for. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">For those who are unable to register online, a registration form is attached to this message. Please e-mail registration forms to </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(150,198,250);line-height:1.5"><a href="mailto:robertfuller584@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(150,198,250);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">robertfuller584@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">. Be sure to CC Donna Wood at </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(150,198,250);line-height:1.5"><a href="mailto:donnajwood@cox.net" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(150,198,250);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">donnajwood@cox.net</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">The National Representative for this year&#39;s State Convention will be Ben Dallin, Affiliate President of Wisconsin. To learn more about Ben Dallin, be sure to check out the upcoming newsletter. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.5">Keep watching your e-mail for future updates on the convention.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(150,198,250);line-height:1.5"><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfi03TV_T-81BTSVYuZ6vO-tRGpsK7dHPhFEriZ8BDvrGeqeg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C56e7c55e108f461927cd08dde716cc32%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638920807280362867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=T2ldLZHGtvKTbKpX8nkw1%2Fl8asB8vmeClh8MAOvBSIE%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(150,198,250);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">NFB 25th State Convention Registration Form</a>  </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(150,198,250);line-height:1.5"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRjSaI4oN71pRCkGApsUsKiY7CkUqKqR6d8-VGv4ywQ6BK4A/viewform" target="_blank">Youth Registration Form</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlJvxVlknxoAdfuPZizGki4R6Ro6--b0Uq9pznConTZnvryQ/viewform?usp=header"><font size="4">Vendor Registration Form</font></a><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><br></p></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Roshunda J. Holt</div><div><span style="text-align:left;color:rgb(34,34,34);text-transform:none;text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13.33px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;word-spacing:0px;display:inline;white-space:normal;float:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">MsShunda Makes... Art</span><br><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Dress for Success Delegate</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">President of the National Federation of the Blind South Central KS Chapter</div>316-390-8393<br></div><div><a style="text-align:left;color:rgb(0,102,204);text-transform:none;text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13.33px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:underline;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal" href="mailto:msshnda@gmail.com" target="_blank">msshnda@gmail.com</a><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>