<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">Greetings Kansas Federation family,</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Please review the information below concerning our national convention which will take place in about three weeks from now. When you click the link for the NFB convention web sight you will note that a full agenda is available in several formats excluding braille. Be assured that even if you did not register prior to the deadline you will still be able to access the zoom links and other platforms. Meanwhile, enjoy your summer and stay cool as we prepare for yet another virtual convention in 2021.</div><div dir="ltr">Best regards,</div><div dir="ltr">Rob Tabor | first vice president national Federation of the blind of Kansas</div><div dir="ltr">(785) 865-9959</div><div dir="ltr">Rob.tabor@sbcglobal.net</div><div dir="ltr"><br><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><b>Date:</b> June 18, 2021 at 9:04:13 AM CDT<br><b>To:</b> Rob Tabor <rob.tabor@sbcglobal.net><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>You’re Registered–Learn More about #NFB21</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><!--[if gte mso 9]>
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<h1 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:24pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-weight:bold">Three Weeks until NFB21: How to Access Convention Event</span></span></span></span></span></h1>
<p style="margin-top:4px"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="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></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:4px"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">More information including resources for first-time attendees can also be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21655&qid=5566420" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">https://nfb.org/convention</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"><span style="font-weight:bold">How to Access the Convention Events</span></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:14.0pt">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></span></span></p>
<h3 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><em>All Sessions</em></span></span></span></h3>
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<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><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. 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=5566420" rel="nofollow">Zoom information page</a>.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt">Meeting IDs and Zoom links will be provided in the agenda, as well as our virtual event platform, CrowdCompass (more information coming soon).</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt">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></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt">For those who prefer phone access, please see our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21656&qid=5566420" rel="nofollow">Zoom information page</a> for local dial-in numbers. Find your local dial-in number and then enter the appropriate meeting ID.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt">Zoom shortcuts, tips, and tricks are provided on our Zoom information page.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<h3 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><em>Additional Options for the Board Meeting, General Sessions, and the Banquet</em></span></span></span></h3>
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<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21657&qid=5566420" rel="nofollow"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt">Shoutcast</span></span></span></a></li>
<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21658&qid=5566420" rel="nofollow"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt">YouTube</span></span></span></a></li>
<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt">NFB-NEWSLINE® Details coming soon.</span></span></span></li>
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<h2 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Pre-Convention Activity: Zoom Cooking and Cocktails for Banquet</span></span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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=5566420" rel="nofollow">communications@nfb.org</a>. Zoom details and agenda coming soon.</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">Policies to Be Considered</span></span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-top: 4px;"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Review the proposed <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21661&qid=5566420" rel="nofollow">rules of engagement for the 2021 NFB Virtual Convention</a>.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Review a board resolution being recommended to the convention <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21662&qid=5566420" rel="nofollow">to establish a fund to support survivors under our code of conduct</a>.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Review proposed resolutions—which will be posted under <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21663&qid=5566420" rel="nofollow">https://nfb.org/resolutions</a> as soon as the committee has processed them.</span></span></li>
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<h2 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">One Voice: #StrongerTogether #NFB21 Concert</span></span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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=5566420" rel="nofollow">https://nfb.org/concert</a>.</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">Reminders</span></span></span></h2>
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<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join the Rookie Roundup - Tuesday, June 29 at 8:30 p.m. eastern</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21665&qid=5566420" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Visit the Presidential Suite</span></span></a></li>
<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21666&qid=5566420" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Host a Banquet Party</span></span></a></li>
<li style="margin-top: 4px; margin-left: 8px;"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Participate in the Give <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21667&qid=5566420" rel="nofollow">$20 Convention Drawing</a></span></span></li>
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