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<p>Why is the deadline for choosing a group so early?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Al</p>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/9/24 08:00, Shara Winton via
Massachusetts-NFB wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This year’s convention will have a 2-hour
lunch break. Everyone will be responsible for paying for and
choosing your own lunch. But it is extremely important to be
back by 2PM to be there for our exciting afternoon sessions
and win your door prizes. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There will be six teams from which we would
like for you to choose one for lunch on Saturday, March 16.
Please take a look at the following team leaders, restaurant
choices and menus below. When you have decided which location
you would like to have lunch, it is necessary to contact your
team leader. The team leader will be responsible for making
reservations and guiding the team to and from the hotel. There
are two choices inside the hotel The other four, are within a
short walking distance. The team leaders will be walking
there. If walking is not an option for you, we strongly
recommend that you stay and have lunch at the Regatta Pub,
inside the hotel. You are responsible for paying for the cost
of your own food, drinks and gratuity. If none of these places
are something you would choose, you are welcome to get to and
from or have delivered from where ever you select on your own.
Please contact your team leader no later than Monday January
15, 2024.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Team one: Kyra
Sweeney is the team leader for the Regatta Pub. Contact Kyra
at 310-430-3817<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Or <a
href="mailto:kyra.sweeney94@gmail.com"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">kyra.sweeney94@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You are welcome to stay at the hotel and
enjoy the fine food at the Regatta Pub. <span
style="font-family:"Montserrat Light";color:#021D49;background:white">Sleek
and modern with a charming nautical flair, the Regatta Pub
boasts seating up to 49 and an extensive lunch menu with
over 50 mouth-watering menu offerings, from seasonal New
England favorites and classic American bistro fare to fresh
local seafood. Our bar features a global wine list, bottled
and draft beers, signature cocktails, and themed martinis. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a
href="https://salemwaterfronthotel.com/amenities/regatta-pub-2/"
moz-do-not-send="true">Regatta Pub - Salem Waterfront Hotel
& Suites</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Team two: This choice is exclusively for
the students. You will need to contact Shara 617-304-0347 or <a
href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com" moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">sharawinton@gmail.com</a> ,
right away to let me know that you are coming. Your lunch will
be provided for you during your annual business meeting of
the Massachusetts Association for Blind Students. Your lunch
will be served in the main ball room. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Team three: Cullen will be the team leader
for Brother’s Taverna Located at 283 Derby Street. Contact
Cullen at 781-428-1254 or <a
href="mailto:cullen.gallagher@gmail.com"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">cullen.gallagher@gmail.com</a><span
class="MsoHyperlink"> </span><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Whether
you want to enjoy a nice seated meal or sit at the bar and
watch the game, Brothers has you covered. Everything you see
on our menu is made fresh in our kitchen daily; this is to
ensure that you have the best dining experience possible
here at Brothers. You will find all of your New England
comfort foods with many pasta, fish and steak options.
Soups, salads and heart healthy menus are also available. </span> Website: <a
href="https://brotherstaverna.com/" moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://brotherstaverna.com/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Includes menu categories near top of page.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Team Four: Debbie
Malone will be the team leader for Sea Level Oyster Bar 94
Wharf Street. Contact Debbie at 774-786-0177 or <a
href="mailto:Dmalone510@gmail.com" moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">Dmalone510@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sea Level <span
style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:display;color:#D2D2D6;background:white">Boasts
two floors with spectacular views of the Salem Harbor. We
feature fresh seafood, raw bar, pizzas, sandwiches, 20 craft
beers and cocktails. Innovative, sustainable, inspired menus
all lead to an extraordinary dining experience. Our menu
emphasizes creatively prepared fresh local seafood along
with seasonal offerings. Our raw bar offers the freshest
local oysters, littleneck clams, chilled lobster and jumbo
shrimp. </span>Website: <a
href="https://sealeveloysterbar.com/" moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://sealeveloysterbar.com/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Menu: <a
href="https://sealeveloysterbar.com/dinner/"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://sealeveloysterbar.com/dinner/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Team Five: Shirley
Dorris will be the team leader for Longboards Restaurant and
Bar 76 <span
style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:orig_montserrat_light;color:white;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Wharf
Street. Contact Shirley at 615-598-5020 or </span><a
href="mailto:Ladyshirl519@gmail.com" moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">Ladyshirl519@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="font8"
style="margin:0in;line-height:18.0pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span
class="wixui-rich-texttext"><span
style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:orig_montserrat_light;color:white;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Longboards
is the neighborhood joint for locals and a must-stop for
visitors. It's a lively, casual space perfect to call your
own. Stop in and say hi. You're sure to see Justin, Matt,
an old friend, or one you haven't met yet!</span></span><span
style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="font8"
style="margin:0in;mso-line-height-alt:18.0pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span
class="wixui-rich-texttext"><b><span
style="font-size:19.0pt;font-family:orig_hey_october;color:#FA4F43;letter-spacing:.6pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Why
Longboards?</span></b></span><span
style="font-size:19.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="font8"
style="margin:0in;line-height:18.0pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span
class="wixui-rich-texttext"><span
style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:orig_montserrat_light;color:white;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Although
the inspiration to open a laid-back bar on the ocean comes
from the West Coast, you won't find any surfboards or
skateboards here. Instead, we take pride in our unique
flatbread pizzas served on... long boards. They have the
best Lobster Rolls! They also have many sandwiches as a
Salmon BLT and tons of choices that do not include any
seafood at all. Panini’s, burgers, and pizza are to be
found at Longboards for your enjoyment. </span></span><span
style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:13.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:orig_montserrat_light;color:white;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> </span>Website: <a
href="https://www.longboardsbar.com/" moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.longboardsbar.com/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">PDF Menu: <a
href="https://www.longboardsbar.com/_files/ugd/0d21ef_bd115b4718314bc4a90f926b82e1a341.pdf"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.longboardsbar.com/_files/ugd/0d21ef_bd115b4718314bc4a90f926b82e1a341.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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style="margin:0in;text-align:center;vertical-align:baseline"
align="center"><span
style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="font7"
style="margin:0in;text-align:center;vertical-align:baseline"
align="center"><span
style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:22.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white"><span
style="color:black">Team Six: Mike Karsok Will be the team
leader for Mercy Tavern 148 Derby Street. Contact Mike at
978-979-7356 or <a href="mailto:mike.karsok@gmail.com"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">mike.karsok@gmail.com</a>
</span><span
style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Mercy
Tavern works hard to be the best neighborhood restaurant and
bar in Salem. We are committed to delicious, locally sourced
and sustainably produced food and drink, and we place
tremendous value in fun, friendship and community. Our staff
is committed to one another, to our guests, and to providing
exceptional service. We truly do care about your experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:22.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white"><span
style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Mercy’s
business model is designed around giving to community and
social justice organizations, so much so that a % of every
customer’s tab goes directly to organizations that help our
community. Best Burgers on the North shore! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Website: <a
href="https://www.mercysalem.com/pub/"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.mercysalem.com/pub/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Menu PDF: <a
href="https://www.mercysalem.com/pub/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/winter2023-24menu.pdf"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.mercysalem.com/pub/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/winter2023-24menu.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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