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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>In order for the food options to be visible, you must answer “no” for the field asking if you will be attending virtually on the convention registration form.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 6, 2023 2:02 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List' <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> sharawinton@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [Massachusetts-NFB] Hotel reservation deadline for state convention is today, Monday February 6<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='color:black'>Make your hotel reservation today!! Today is the deadline for our state convention!! We are truly looking forward to an exciting and informative state convention!! We hope each one of you will join us.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'> The 2023 State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts will be held at:<br>Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston at Logan Airport<br>207 Porter Street<br>Boston, MA 02128<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>The in-person portion will be held from Friday, March 3 through Sunday March 5, 2023. We will have online programming on Thursday, March 2. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Note:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'> The agenda will be finalized, distributed, and posted on the state website in mid to late February. Yes, the agenda will be available on NEWSLINE® as well!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'>Here is your chance to participate and learn more about the NFB’s programs and goals on the state and national level. Hear from the NFB national representative, NFB of Arizona President Donald Porterfield! Also, hear from speakers on topics of national and state importance, membership, legislation, technology, Braille, students, guide dog users, and parents’ concerns! Meet the scholarship class of 2023 and much more!</span> Please, <span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333'>make every effort to attend the 2023 State Convention of the NFB of Massachusetts. It just wouldn’t be the same without you. Get involved. Make a difference! Please share with others, everyone is welcome!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The deadline for hotel registration is Monday, February 6!! If you want to be a part of our room block and get early bird prices, you must reserve your room by Monday, February 6!<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'> To make your reservation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please dial 617-567-5000 and use the group code of NF2, or visit </span><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bosapes-nf2-d32ee23a-7487-4d39-b8be-237a8baa26c0" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F66C3;background:white;text-decoration:none'>https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bosapes-nf2-d32ee23a-7487-4d39-b8be-237a8baa26c0</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'>. The best time to call is during regular business hours, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The 2023 room rate is $149 a night for a room with one king bed or $159 a night for a room with two queen beds. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes, which at present is a total of 14.45% and will be in effect at the time of check-out.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'>If you are a student in Massachusetts, please contact me rather than the hotel for your hotel reservation, but the deadline is the same. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The early bird registration for convention is February 10! To register go here: <a href="https://nfbma.org/state-convention/registration">2023 State Convention Registration Form | National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts (nfbma.org)</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To pay you will be directed to PayPal to pay for your convention fee. If for some reason your food choices are not showing don’t worry. I will call you and get your food choices. If you haven’t paid your membership dues, you should do this, as well, at that time. !<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At your service,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>617-600-8130<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="nfbma.org">Visit NFB MA Website for more information</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="nfb.org">Visit the NFB website for more info</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.facebook.com/National-Federation-of-the-Blind-of-Massachusetts-1593379944322253">Visit us on Facebook</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>“</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#01893E'>You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>”</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>