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

[David Andrews]

>To: David Andrews <dandrews920 at comcast.net>
>Subject: You’re Registered­Learn More about #NFB21
>From: "National Federation of the Blind" <webmaster at nfb.org>
>Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:00:57 +0000
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>Three Weeks until NFB21: How to Access Convention Event
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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 resources for 
>first-time attendees can also be found at 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21655&qid=5565007>https://nfb.org/convention. 
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>How to Access the Convention Events
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>There are multiple ways to participate in and 
>interact with all convention events, from video 
>conferencing to phone access. If you haven’t 
>already done so, please also connect with your affiliate president.
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>All Sessions
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>All convention sessions, including the board 
>meeting, general sessions, and the banquet, will 
>be held via Zoom. Due to the large amount of 
>sessions, there will be various links provided 
>in the agenda as well as the virtual event 
>platform. Learn more about the features of Zoom 
>on our 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21656&qid=5565007>Zoom information page.
>Meeting IDs and Zoom links will be provided in 
>the agenda, as well as our virtual event 
>platform, CrowdCompass (more information coming soon).
>Each convention attendee will receive an 
>invitation email to access the CrowdCompass 
>mobile app and virtual event platform on the 
>web. Visit the exhibit hall, personalize your 
>own schedule, and network with other attendees.
>For those who prefer phone access, please see 
>our 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21656&qid=5565007>Zoom 
>information page for local dial-in numbers. Find 
>your local dial-in number and then enter the appropriate meeting ID.
>Zoom shortcuts, tips, and tricks are provided on our Zoom information page.
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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=21657&qid=5565007>Shoutcast
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21658&qid=5565007>YouTube
>NFB-NEWSLINE® Details coming soon.
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>Pre-Convention Activity: Zoom Cooking and Cocktails for Banquet
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>Plan to attend Feasting Together: Cooking and 
>Cocktails, a pre-convention activity to help 
>prepare for the banquet, on June 30 at 6:00 p.m. 
>eastern via Zoom. Federationists Regina Mitchell 
>and Hoby Wedler will share a couple of recipes 
>and give tips to having a successful banquet 
>dinner, no matter what your planned meal is. 
>Please send your planned menu or any cooking 
>questions to 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21659&qid=5565007>communications at nfb.org. 
>Zoom details and agenda coming soon.
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>Policies to Be Considered
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>As the supreme authority of the organization, 
>the convention assembled elects leaders and sets 
>policies and priorities. Delegations normally 
>need to be in-person to vote but the board has 
>proposed rules of engagement for the virtual 
>environment. Similar rules were adopted in 2020.
>Review the proposed 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21661&qid=5565007>rules 
>of engagement for the 2021 NFB Virtual Convention.
>Review a board resolution being recommended to 
>the convention 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21662&qid=5565007>to 
>establish a fund to support survivors under our code of conduct.
>Review proposed resolutions­which will be posted 
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><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21663&qid=5565007>https://nfb.org/resolutions 
>as soon as the committee has processed them.
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>One Voice: #StrongerTogether #NFB21 Concert
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>Enjoy a night of performance and support our 
>work changing what it means to be blind, one 
>stage at a time. The National Federation of the 
>Blind and our Performing Arts Division are 
>hosting a fundraiser concert on July 6, 2021 at 
>8:00 p.m. eastern. Please note: Separate 
>registration is required for the concert. Ticket 
>sales are opening on June 21. Learn more at 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21664&qid=5565007>https://nfb.org/concert.
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>Reminders
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>Join the Rookie Roundup - Tuesday, June 29 at 8:30 p.m. eastern
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21665&qid=5565007>Visit 
>the Presidential Suite
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21666&qid=5565007>Host a Banquet Party
>Participate in the Give 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21667&qid=5565007>$20 Convention Drawing
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