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

[Chikodinaka Kismat Oguledo]

I want2sighn up fore convention! please

On 10/25/20, David Andrews via MN-At-Large <mn-at-large at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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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
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>>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
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>>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
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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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