<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hi Lavender, <div>I won't be there, so don't feel bad. Wish I could attend on Zoom. Hopefully that'll get worked out so we don't have to pay for Internet. Hey, we should be friends, lavender. </div><div>Pam <br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Mar 15, 2026, at 1:30\u202fPM, Lavender Darcangelo via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">I would like to register for Sunday but online because I can't be there in person. </div><div dir="ltr">Thanks </div><div dir="ltr">Lavender</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Mar 15, 2026, at 1:18\u202fPM, Brian Mackey via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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ul { margin-bottom: 0in; }</style><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As Shara stated in her message, details regarding virtual registration will be coming soon, meaning it isn\u2019t available at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Kristina Constant <kristinaconstant66@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 15, 2026 1:04 PM<br><b>To:</b> massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Brian Mackey <bmackey88@gmail.com>; massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] Agenda for the 2026 NFB MA convention is attached<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hi, convention is march 27 to 29 not aware of a phone registration. Kristinant from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">On Mar 15, 2026, at 12:51\u202fPM, Brian Mackey via Massachusetts-NFB <<a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal">\ufeff<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Agenda received. I will have it on the site between now and the start of the convention.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><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><span style="font-size:11.0pt">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Massachusetts-NFB <<a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 15, 2026 12:02 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List' <<a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com">sharawinton@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Massachusetts-NFB] Agenda for the 2026 NFB MA convention is attached</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Good Afternoon NFB Friends and Family,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Today is the last day of early registration. If you haven\u2019t registered, please do so today. This will ensure your food choices for banquet and that your name will be placed in the door prize drawing files. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">To register, click here: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://nfbma.org/state-convention/registration">https://nfbma.org/state-convention/registration</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://nfbma.org/state-convention/registration">https://nfbma.org/state-convention/registration</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts Convention is <i>by blind people and for blind people</i>. It is our premier gathering for connection, empowerment, learning, and community. Each year, members from across the state come together to share ideas, build skills, and strengthen our collective voice.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Our convention also serves as our democratic governing body, where we elect leadership and set organizational priorities\u2014many of which are carried forward to state and federal legislators to help improve opportunities and independence for blind people everywhere. In addition, we proudly award <b>college and trade school scholarships</b> to blind students who live in or attend school in Massachusetts.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Start the convention weekend with a night of creativity, fun, and Federation pride. Mic & Mojo: NFB Jams is our open-mic and talent showcase featuring performers from across Massachusetts. Each performer will have five minutes to share their talent. prizes will be awarded to the top three acts. Come for the music and stay for the mojo \u2014 it\u2019s the Federation at its finest!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Performances can include karaoke, original music, poetry, skits or comedy.</span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Each performance slot is 5 minutes long.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: a donation of $10 is suggested.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The evening will be capped at 25 performers\u2014sign up early!</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Even if you are not a performer, come dressed as your favorite musician or performing artist! Show off your creativity for a chance to win fun prizes.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Whether you\u2019re performing or cheering from the crowd, this will be a night full of energy, laughter, and unforgettable talent. Including a cash bar in the room! </span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Interested in performing? Please contact Cullen Gallagher at <a href="mailto:Cullen.Gallagher@gmail.com">Cullen.Gallagher@gmail.com</a> or 781-428-1254There might be some remaining spots for spur of the moment acts, but we can not promise. So, don\u2019t delay, sign up today! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If you would like to come via Zoom only, we will have registration and more info about that coming soon. If you would like to come via Zoom only, we will have registration and more info about that coming soon. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please reach out to me with any questions or if we can assist you in any way. We can\u2019t wit to see you at the convention!!!! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">With Love, Hope and Determination,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Shara Winton</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="http://www.nfbma.org/">www.nfbma.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com">sharawinton@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">617-304-0347</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">_______________________________________________<br>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org">Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Massachusetts-NFB:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/kristinaconstant66%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/kristinaconstant66%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list</span><br><span>Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Massachusetts-NFB:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/lavenderdarcangelo%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list</span><br><span>Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Massachusetts-NFB:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/pamsyk52%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></div></body></html>