[MN-at-Large] Fwd: You're Registered–Learn More about #NFB21

Fri Jun 11 00:39:07 UTC 2021

>To: David Andrews <dandrews920 at comcast.net>
>Subject: Youâ€™re RegisteredLearn More about #NFB21
>From: "National Federation of the Blind" <webmaster at nfb.org>
>Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:31:21 +0000
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>Four Weeks until NFB21: Begin Preparing Your Itinerary
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>We are looking forward to another great 
>convention. Please continue to stay tuned for 
>more announcements as they become available. We 
>encourage you to share this information with 
>chapter members who may not receive emails.
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>More information including getting to know our 
>host affiliate can also be found at 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21576&qid=5523778>https://nfb.org/convention. 
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>Convention Schedule
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>The schedule for the 2021 National Convention is 
>as follows. A more detailed agenda in both 
>English and Spanish, and full instructions for 
>accessing convention events, are coming soon. 
>All times are Eastern Daylight Time.
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>Tuesday, June 29: Pre-Convention Activities
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>8:30 p.m. – Rookie Roundup
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>Monday, July 5: Pre-Convention Activities
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>7:30 p.m. – LOL Comedy Night
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>Tuesday, July 6: Seminars & Specialized Meetings
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>9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall
>9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite
>8:00 p.m. – One Voice: #StrongerTogether #NFB21 
>Concert. Please note: Separate registration is 
>required for the concert. Ticket sales opening 
>soon. Learn more at 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21577&qid=5523778>https://nfb.org/concert.
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>Wednesday, July 7: Board Meeting & Resolutions
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>9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall
>9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite
>2:00 p.m. – Board Meeting
>5:00 p.m. – Resolutions Committee
>6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite
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>Thursday, July 8: Division Meetings & Opening Ceremony
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>9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall
>9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite
>1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Division Meetings
>5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Presidential Suite
>6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies
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>Friday, July 9: Presidential Report & General Session
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>8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Presidential Suite
>9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Exhibit Hall
>11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Affiliate Caucuses
>2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – General Session: Presidential Report
>6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – General Session
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>Saturday, July 10: Business Session & Banquet
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>9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall
>9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite
>1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – General Session: 
>Financial Report, Elections, and Resolutions
>4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – General Session
>7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Banquet
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>Host a Banquet Party
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>The 2021 National Convention banquet is on the 
>evening of Saturday, July 10. Following local 
>guidance, host a banquet party with members near 
>you! During the event, we will drop into banquet 
>parties across the country for a chance to say hello to the whole convention.
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><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21578&qid=5523778>complete 
>the banquet party form by June 30, so we can connect with you.
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>Ways to Access and Connect
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>There are many ways to connect to convention and to attendees.
>All convention sessions, including the board 
>meeting, general sessions, and the banquet, will 
>be held via Zoom. Meeting IDs and Zoom links are 
>provided in the agenda as well as our virtual 
>event platform, CrowdCompass. Agenda and virtual event platform coming soon!
>For those who prefer phone access, we will 
>provide local dial-in numbers. Find your local 
>dial-in number and then enter the appropriate Zoom meeting ID.
>Learn about Zoom in the upcoming training 
>session, hosted by the NFB Muslim Group, June 
>13, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The training will be geared 
>toward preparing participants for the national 
>convention. Everyone is welcome. Please send 
>questions to our group at 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21580&qid=5523778>nfb-m at nfbnet.org, 
>or email the chair, Tasnim Alshuli, at 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21581&qid=5523778>tasnim.shuli at gmail.com. 
>Zoom details: 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21582&qid=5523778>https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84819687811; 
>Zoom Meeting ID: 848 1968 7811; one tap mobile: +16027530140,,84819687811#
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>Additional Options for the Board Meeting, General Sessions, and the Banquet
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><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21583&qid=5523778>Shoutcast
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21584&qid=5523778>YouTube
>Access our live stream by asking your Amazon device to play "Nation's Blind"
>NFB-NEWSLINE® Subscribers (Using the telephone, 
>press 5 from the main menu. Then select option 5 
>for "National Meetings of Interest to the Print 
>Disabled." From there, select the "NFB 2021 Convention Stream.")
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>Connect on Social Media!
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>Connect with other convention goers and follow 
>the conversation on social media using the 
>hashtag 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21585&qid=5523778>#NFB21 
>on Twitter. Join 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21586&qid=5523778>the 
>Facebook event. If you haven’t already, please 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21587&qid=5523778>contact 
>your state affiliate for more waysto get involved and meet more Federationists.
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>Dream Makers Circle – Make a Difference
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>You can help build a future of opportunity for 
>the blind by becoming a member of our Dream 
>Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21588&qid=5523778>Learn 
>more about ways to transform dreams into reality 
>for future generations. For additional 
>information, please contact Patti Chang at 
>410-659-9314, extension 2422 or at 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21589&qid=5523778>pchang at nfb.org.
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>Reminders
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><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21590&qid=5523778>Resources 
>for First-Timers
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21591&qid=5523778>Code of Conduct
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21592&qid=5523778>Give 
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><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21593&qid=5523778>Career Track Events
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