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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'>This is a reminder to register for the NFB National Convention before registration closes on May 31, 2021. Maryland is the host affiliate, and we need to bring home the attendance banner both because we are the host and because we have a streak to maintain. And, to show our appreciation for you registering and getting your friends to register, we will, if Maryland wins the attendance banner, hold a drawing of all Maryland registrants. First prize is $100, second prize is $50, and third prize is $25. Imagine that: Convention registration is free but you can win money just for registering. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'>You can register in a couple of ways: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoPlainText style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Visit <a href="https://nfb.org/registration">https://nfb.org/registration</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoPlainText style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>If you don’t have an email address, send me your information and I will register you – email me or have someone on your behalf email me at <a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a> or call me at 443-426-4110.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'>Here is some more information, but let’s go win the attendance prize!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The largest gathering of blind people will be held July 6 - 10, 2021.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>This will include most of the elements we all know and love, with some new twists. The 2021 National Convention will be held virtually anywhere and everywhere, with Maryland serving as the host affiliate. You can participate by phone or web. There will be multiple ways to participate in and interact with all convention events. Members are requested and non-members are invited to register at no cost in order to get access to exclusive offers, convention announcements, door prizes, and other exciting content. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Who should attend?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* blind people<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* people losing vision<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* seniors and students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* parents of blind children<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* educators and employers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* rehabilitation professionals<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* Family and friends of any and all of the above<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Schedule Overview<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* Tuesday, July 6: Seminars and Specialized Meetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* Wednesday, July 7: Board Meeting and Resolutions Day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* Thursday, July 8: Division Day, Opening Ceremonies<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* Friday, July 9: Presidential Report, General Session <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>* Saturday, July 10: Business Meeting, Resolutions, Banquet<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Deadline to register is May 31. Learn more at <a href="https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention">https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='color:#1F497D'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>