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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>Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our National Convention in Orlando, Florida is a little more than a month away!! We are all getting so pumped up for this reunion! I hope many of you will be joining us there. If you haven’t registered, please do so before May 31. The on-line registration deadline and prices will increase after that date. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need financial assistance to attend the Convention, please reach out to me as soon as possible. If the affiliate assists you with financial assistance, we do have expectations with your convention participation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You will need to attend all general Sessions, work at least one shift at our exhibit table, and attend our NFB of Mass Caucus. We try to have the caucus in conjunction with a shared meal. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions or would like assistance, please reach out to me soon. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly, <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><a href="http://www.nfbma.org/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbma.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sharawinton@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>617-304-0347<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>