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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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='color:black'>We are truly looking forward to an exciting and informative state convention!! Our Theme is “Fab, Fit, Fight!! You but better, how to become more fabulous, fit and how to fight for your Right to Live the life you want! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='color:black'>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><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 has passed. If you still plan on coming, but have not booked your hotel room, please contact me. We will see if there is anything we can do. <span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'><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 for your room assignments. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Register for convention now, if you Haven’t done so: <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. You do not need a PayPal account. You only need a credit or debit card and an email address. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You also, now have the option of using Zelle. To pay using Zelle you will send it to <a href="mailto:treasurer@nfbma.org">treasurer@nfbma.org</a>. If you need help give me a call. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On both PayPal and Zelle, please write in the notes whether this is for dues and/or convention registration. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The agenda still isn’t quite ready, but as soon as it is, we will post here and on the website, as well as Newsline. Have a great day!! <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>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>