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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>****</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The 47th Annual National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey State Convention <br> “It Begins with Us,” is just a little over two months away and I am delighted to share the pre-registration form links, meal options, hotel reservation details, and convention dates to keep in mind within this email. For the most up-to-date state convention information please visit our website at <a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a>. Please share this invitation far and wide; all are invited to join us. </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'>a. Pre-Registration: </span></b><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Pre-Registration remains at $25, and you can complete the form by clicking on the links below. You can also download a word or pdf file to mail in your form and payment to our affiliate treasurer by visiting our website at <a href="http://www.nfbnj.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:#4285F4'>www.nfbnj.org</span></a> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>On-line pre-registration link below <br><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Printable PDF<b> </b>pre-registration link <br><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-NFBNJ-Pre-registration-form.rtf" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.nfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-NFBNJ-Pre-registration-form.rtf</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Printable word file pre-registration link <br><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-NFBNJ-Pre-registration-form.pdf" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.nfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-NFBNJ-Pre-registration-form.pdf</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>During the pre-registration process you will have an opportunity to purchase box lunches, Friday Federation dinner and the banquet tickets. </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Box Lunches available on Friday and Saturday for $20 each box lunch comes with <span style='color:#313131'>Apple, Bag of Chips and a Bottle of Water, choose from the following three options: </span></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast, Italian Fontina Cheese, Honey Bacon, Mayo, Multigrain Bread </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat Bread </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Roasted Balsamic Marinated Vegetables, Spring Mix, Feta, Guacamole Spread, Spinach Wrap </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Friday Federation Meal options for $50. will be: </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Chicken Roulade, Quinoa & Chorizo, Roasted Asparagus & Carrots, Pan Gravy </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Vegetable Stir Fry, Fried Rice, Black and Garbanzo Bean Vegetable Chili </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Saturday banquet $50 options will be: </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Crispy Chicken Milanese with wilted arugula & shaved parmesan and lemon vinaigrette </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Pasta Primavera with mixed vegetables in a garlic andoilsauce Vegetable Pad Thai </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> <span style='color:#1A1918'> </span></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>If you need assistance, please contact your chapter president or send an email to <a href="mailto:nfbnj.convention@gmail.com" target="_blank">nfbnj.convention@gmail.com</a> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#2F5496'>b. On-site Registration <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>On site registration will be $40 There will be a limited number of Federation Family Dinner and Banquet tickets for sale for $65 each. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Box lunches will not be available for purchase. </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div></div></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'>c. Hotel Reservations and Details:</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'> <br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>We are pleased to have this year’s convention at the Crowne Plaza Edison located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/2055+Lincoln+Highway,+Edison,+NJ+08817?entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank">2055 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ 08817</a>. The room rate is $119 per night plus applicable taxes (outlined below). We have also negotiated this room rate from one to four occupants per room per night. <br> <br><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crowneplaza.com%2Fredirect%3Fpath%3Dasearch%26brandCode%3DCP%26localeCode%3Den%26regionCode%3D1%26hotelCode%3DEDSCP%26checkInDate%3D08%26checkInMonthYear%3D102023%26checkOutDate%3D12%26checkOutMonthYear%3D102023%26rateCode%3D6CBARC%26_PMID%3D99801505%26GPC%3DNFB%26cn%3Dno%26viewfullsite%3Dtrue&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0-B4YPNeVag3uFFhqebjEw" target="_blank">Please click here for the booking link</a> <br> <br>or you can paste the address below directly in your browser: <br><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crowneplaza.com%2Fredirect%3Fpath%3Dasearch%26brandCode%3DCP%26localeCode%3Den%26regionCode%3D1%26hotelCode%3DEDSCP%26checkInDate%3D08%26checkInMonthYear%3D102023%26checkOutDate%3D12%26checkOutMonthYear%3D102023%26rateCode%3D6CBARC%26_PMID%3D99801505%26GPC%3DNFB%26cn%3Dno%26viewfullsite%3Dtrue&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0-B4YPNeVag3uFFhqebjEw" target="_blank">https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=EDSCP&checkInDate=08&checkInMonthYear=102023&checkOutDate=12&checkOutMonthYear=102023&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=NFB&cn=no&viewfullsite=true</a> <br> <br>Bookings can also be called in to the hotel’s central reservations at 877-666-3243 <br>Booking Code: NFB <br>Last Day to Book: Thursday, October 26<sup>th</sup> 5 PM <br> <br>The above rates are subject to 6.625% New Jersey State tax, 5.0% Occupancy tax and 3.0% Municipal tax. All taxes are subject to change without prior notice. Rates include bagged continental breakfast (chef’s choice to include a bread, fruit, juice and hot beverage) <br> <br><b><span style='color:#0070C0'>c. Daily Schedule Outline:</span></b><span style='color:#0070C0'> <br></span>Thursday, November 9 <br>11:00 AM to 9 PM – Exhibit Hall Open <br>1:00 to 5:00 PM – Technology Session <br>5:30 to 7:00 PM – Membership & Friendship Appreciation Pizza Party; Sponsored by the NFBNJ <br>7:30 to 9:30 PM – Affiliate SegmentTBD <br> <br>Friday, November 10 <br>8:00 to Noon – Exhibit Hall Open <br>9:00 AM to Noon – Committee & Division Meetings <br>Noon to 12:30 PM – Pre-Purchased Box Lunch Pick-Up <br>1:30 to 4:30 PM – Breakout sessions <br>5:30 to 7 PM – Federation Family Dinner <br>7:00 PM – Resolutions <br>8:15ish to 11:00 PM – Blind Parents Gift Shower and Entertainment; Sponsored by Affiliate Membership Committee <br> <br>Saturday, November 11 <br>8:30 to 9:00 AM - Traditional Pre-Convention Music <br>9:00 AM to Noon - General Session One <br>Noon to 12:30 PM - Pre-Purchased Box Lunch pick-up <br>1:15 to 5:00 PM – General Session Two <br>7:00 PM - Banquet <br> <br>Sunday, November 12 <br>8:30 to 11:30 AM Affiliate Business Meeting </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;font-kerning:none'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'>e. Convention Dates to keep in mind: </span></b><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Oct 2 at 7 PM Affiliate Convention Meeting; all are invited </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Oct 26 Pre-Registration Closes at 5 PM </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Oct 26 Hotel Block Reservation closes at 5 PM </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Oct 30 at 7 PM Rookie Round-Up for Conventioneers </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Nov 9 through Nov 12 NFBNJ 47<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention; It Begins with Us ! </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>The hotel is accessible by NJ Transit Access Link or from the Edison rail station on the Northeast Corridor line. The hotel has no shuttle service so train travelers will need to take a short Uber or Lyft ride from the rail station. </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'> </span></b><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div></div><div><p style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Warmly, <br>Linda Melendez, President <br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <br>908-590-1747 <br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a> <br><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank">www.nfbnj.org</a><span style='color:#222222'> </span></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>