[MN-at-Large] 10,000 Dreams, The Optimistic BBQ Edition

[David Andrews]

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>The 10,000 Dreams Newsletter
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>The Optimistic BBQ Edition
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>Federation Family:
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>As I enjoyed my national convention banquet dinner of take-out BBQ 
>and listened to the powerful words of President Riccobono, I 
>realized I was feeling the same sense of purpose I always do at our 
>banquets. All throughout the convention, though we were gathered in 
>Zoom rooms instead of a hotel ballroom, or as we voted by text 
>instead of speaking our votes aloud, so much remained the same. The 
>connection, engagement, and opportunities for growth were all still 
>there, even though we weren't together face-to-face. Whether this 
>was your first convention or fortieth, you displayed a resilience, 
>creativity, and ingenuity I have come to appreciate about all of 
>you. I am as inspired as ever to continue the work of our movement 
>until we can be together face-to-face in New Orleans in 2021. I hear 
>the beignets are fantastic.
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>Warmly,
>Ryan
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>News You Should Know
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>We're Still Walking for Opportunity
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>Mark your calendars for September 12, 2020 for our annual Walk for 
>Opportunity fundraiser. Rather than meeting in one large group in 
>Rochester, however, we will all be walking various routs in our own 
>parts of the state to raise awareness about the capabilities of 
>blind people while following social distancing guidelines. More 
>information about the specific rout in your city will be coming 
>shortly. We are excited to continue this beloved tradition together 
>even if we are farther apart.
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>Sunday Staying Connected Chats
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>Our weekly chats are still taking place from 3-5 p.m. every Sunday. 
>Feel free to drop in at any time to talk to friends, old and new.
>To connect to the Zoom chat:
><https://us02web.zoom.us/j/485038509?pwd=dGJPVUcxdWxpMVZ3UlVUYmt6eCs3UT09>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/485038509?pwd=dGJPVUcxdWxpMVZ3UlVUYmt6eCs3UT09
>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,485038509#,,,,,,0#,,63266#
>Phone: 301-715-8592
>Meeting ID: 485 038 509
>Passcode: 63266
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>Audio Description Available at the Virtual Minnesota Fringe Festival
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>The Minnesota Fringe Festival is an annual event showcasing 
>theatrical talent from all over the state. This year, 
><https://www.minnesotafringe.org/2020/shows>the festival is virtual. 
>Patrons wishing to access Audio Described and/or Closed Captioned 
>shows in the Digital Hub are invited to use the code "Access2020" at 
>check-out to receive a Fringe Button, and access to the Digital Hub, 
>at no cost using the login: access at fringefestival.org and password: fringe2020.
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>What You Can Do
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>The PAC Form is Available Online
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>The Preauthorized Contribution (PAC) Plan is a way to give monthly 
>to the National Federation of the Blind. It is now possible to 
><https://www.nfb.org/pac>begin or update your contribution online. 
>Even if you're already on the PAC Plan, share this link via social 
>media or e-mail with friends or family who may be interested in 
>supporting us. Share your story of how the National Federation of 
>the Blind has changed your life and, in turn, help change more lives 
>through this consistent fundraising effort.
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>Purchase your NABS Swag by August 4
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>Show your support for the National Association of Blind Students by 
>purchasing a sweatshirt for yourself or a blind student in your 
>life. Sweatshirts are available in maroon, charcoal gray, and navy 
>blue. Hoodies come in adult sizes only; crew necks come in children sizes only.
>Description: The front of the sweatshirt is a solid colored hoodie 
>with a White rectangle at the top of the left breast pocket area 
>featuring black braille that reads "FREEDOM". Directly under the 
>white braille text box is a white freedom bell (distributed by our 
>NFB training centers to graduates as a symbol of independence). 
>Directly below the bell is the corresponding print word "FREEDOM" in 
>all caps and white text. The back of the sweatshirt has in white 
>text, "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION" on the first line and "OF BLIND 
>STUDENTS" on the line below.
><http://bonfire.com/nabs-outerwear>Buy your shirt by 12 p.m. EST on August 4.
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>Free Braille Books from Seedlings
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>If you are a parent of a blind child or a teacher of blind students, 
>Seedlings has free braille books for you. Blind children are 
>eligible for three free books through the 
><http://www.seedlings.org/bkangel2009.php>2020 Book Angel Program 
>and teachers can acquire four free books with the code TVIP20 by 
><http://www.seedlings.org/order.php>ordering here. Please know that 
>the production staff is behind due to COVID-19 and your patience is 
>appreciated. If you have not received your books after two months, 
>please contact Seedlings directly.
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>Ryan Strunk, President
><mailto:president at nfbmn.org>president at nfbmn.org
>www.nfb.org
><http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org
>(612) 872-9363
>Live the life you Want.


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