[MN-at-Large] The 10,000 Dreams Newsletter: The Countdown Edition

[David Andrews]

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>The 10,000 Dreams Newsletter
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>The Countdown Edition
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>Fellow Federationists:
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>In two short weeks, we will gather together virtually to honor 100 
>years of history, celebrate our present, and plan for our future. If 
>you do not usually read to the bottom of these updates, today is the 
>day to do it! Your action is still needed to make this landmark 
>occasion a success. We have all been working together to plan our 
>best convention yet and I can't wait to share a virtual hall with you all.
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>Warmly,
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>Ryan
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>News You Should Know
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>Accessible Absentee Voting Now Available in Minnesota
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>Thanks to our tireless advocacy, 
><https://www.sos.state.mn.us/about-the-office/news-room/secretary-of-state-announces-new-tools-for-voters-with-disabilities/>an 
>accessible voting option is now available to all blind Minnesotans. 
>There is still time to vote independently, even if you do not feel 
>comfortable voting in person. A comprehensive how-to guide will be 
>published by October 23 at <http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org.
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>Join Upcoming Presidential Releases
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>Our nationwide federation family is coming together again November 
>and December 1st for our newest tradition, a live presidential 
>release. 
><https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=398#:~:text=Sunday%2C%20November%201%2C%202020%20%7C,vice%20president%2C%20will%20moderate%20questions.>Check 
>out event details (including directions for submitting questions and 
>Zoom information).
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>What You Can Do
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>Your Photo is Needed to Bring Our Celebration to Life!
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>Although we are unable to be together in person for our 100th 
>anniversary celebration, we would like to put together a photo 
>collage showing the faces of all who attended. Therefore we would be 
>ever so much obliged if you would, no later than November 1,  send a 
>picture showing your lovely face either by email to 
><mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com>jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com 
>or by text to 612-203-2738.
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>Thank you in advance for helping to document this momentous occasion.
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>Calling for All Door Prizes!
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>We may not be meeting in the same room this year but everyone who 
>has registered will be eligible to win a door prize for just showing 
>up to our fall convention. If you have a door prize to donate, 
>please reach out to our door prize committee chair, Amy Baron, at 
><mailto:aebaron at comcast.net>aebaron at comcast.net or (734) 546-2264 by 
>Friday, October 30.
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>Are you a Writer?
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>The Metro Chapter is once again sponsoring the much anticipated, 
>annual essay contest. The task is simple: write about your 
>experience as a blind person. This could be reflections on our 
>philosophy, a pivotal experience growing up as a blind person, or a 
>vignette about how COVID-19 is impacting your experience moving 
>through the world. The winner will receive a $75 cash prize, and 
>other eligible entries will be entered into a drawing for an 
>additional prize. The winning entry and other select pieces will be 
>published in the Minnesota Bulletin. All essays must be between two 
>and five pages and submitted by October 25 as a Microsoft Word 
>document to Kathy McGillivray at 
><mailto:gilgal63 at gmail.com>gilgal63 at gmail.com.
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>Request Your Accommodations for the Fall Convention
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>We are committed as an organization to ensuring all who want to 
>participate have equal access to our events. If you need a 
>reasonable accommodation )such as live captions) to enjoy our 
>upcoming convention, please submit your request to 
><mailto:president at nfbmn.org>president at nfbmn.org as soon as possible. 
>We welcome the voices of all blind people and are invested in 
>providing an accessible experience for everyone.
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>Ryan Strunk, President
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><mailto:president at nfbmn.org>president at nfbmn.org
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>www.nfb.org
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><http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org
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>(612) 872-9363
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>Live the life you Want.


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