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<h1><b>The 10,000 Dreams Newsletter</b></h1><br><br>
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<h1><b>The Almost Autumn Edition</b></h1><br><br>
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Fellow Federationists:<br><br>
As the last days of summer roll on by, we're gearing up for an exciting
autumn in Minnesota. As cooler temperatures and pumpkin spice lattes
return (you know they're delicious), so do some of our most beloved
affiliate traditions. Even though the world has changed a lot in 2020, we
still have our Walk for Opportunity and the historic fall convention to
look forward to. There are myriad of ways to get involved. We need your
help raising funds through your networks for the walk, your creative
submissions to our first virtual auction, and your ideas to assist in
shaping the convention agenda. As seasons change, we consistently work
together to continue building the Federation. Thank you for your
resilience and partnership in the movement.<br><br>
<br><br>
Warmly,<br><br>
Ryan<br><br>
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<h2><b>News You Should Know</b></h2><br><br>
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<h3><b>Join the Live September Presidential Release</b></h3><br><br>
On September 1 at 7p.m. CST, NFB President Mark Riccobono will be
delivering Federation news and answering your questions live via Zoom.
Submit your questions in advance to
<a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a> and put PR497
in the subject line or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473.<br><br>
To join, use the link
<a href="https://zoom.us/j/95976618299" eudora="autourl">
https://zoom.us/j/95976618299</a><br><br>
Or one tap mobile:<br><br>
US: +16699006833,,95976618299# or +14086380968,,95976618299# <br><br>
Or telephone; dial then enter the corresponding webinar ID:<br><br>
+1 669 900 6833 <br><br>
Webinar ID: 959 7661 8299 <br><br>
<h3><b>New Edition of JBIR Out Now </b></h3><br><br>
The National Federation of the Blind’s Journal of Blindness Innovation
and Research is the scholarly journal created by blind people designed to
address the real problems of blindness. Some of the topics in this newest
issue include the association between mentoring and STEM engagement, the
benefits of pursuing adjustment to blindness post high-school graduation,
and route learning.
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/jbir/jbir20/jbir1002tc.html">
Read the latest JBIR articles here</a>.<br><br>
<h3><b>Summer Edition of the Minnesota Bulletin Now Available
Online</b></h3><br><br>
The <a href="https://www.nfbmn.org/bulletin/summer-2020">2020 summer
edition of the Minnesota Bulletin</a> is here for your enjoyment. Read
about how our members cook on a grill, climb on their roof, and
participate in Judo.<br><br>
<h2><b>What You Can Do</b></h2><br>
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<h3><b>Deadline Approaching to Register for Our Walk for Opportunity
</b></h3><br><br>
The National Federation of the Blind's 39th Annual Walk for Opportunity
(socially distanced edition) will take place on September 12, 2020.
There’s still time to
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFlpxdOKhLJEoDYJLYL3bAI0fgWde19MrnkrIDU_L8sPG20Q/viewform">
register</a> by September 5, 2020. Remember, even if you can’t walk one
of our 10-kilometer routes in your area, there’s plenty of inventive ways
to help and be a part of raising funds to do our important work. Thank
you for your help in making this year's walk a success.<br><br>
<h3><b>Items Still Needed for the Fall Convention Auction
</b></h3><br><br>
Though you will not be able to donate or purchase a pan of homemade
brownies this year, our signature convention auction will still be taking
place at our virtual celebration. To make this a success, however, we
still need your help. If you have an experience to donate such as a voice
lesson or assistive technology training, or you create handmade quilts,
or you have a friend who will donate a basket of bath products, we want
to hear from you. Reach out to our auction coordinators Tara Coyne
<a href="mailto:newyawker16@bellsouth.net">newyawker16@bellsouth.net</a>,
or Charlotte Czarnecki
<a href="mailto:Charlotte.renee1972@gmail.com">
Charlotte.renee1972@gmail.com</a><br><br>
<h3><b>Register for Our 100 Years Celebration!</b></h3><br><br>
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-U0BUd7xQRhFK2zco525T8SZSPO-ZUNfw9HkQtjXGZ7jT3w/viewform">
Please register</a> no later than October 6 for this year's historic fall
convention. Only registered attendees will be eligible for door prizes
and special commemorative gifts in celebration of our 100 years as an
organization. Don't forget to pay your $5.00 membership dues
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5scLGfJm9f-ic1fXuOdaLL7ehcwAiB13LoxV6SHz-l8C4lw/viewform">
online</a> to ensure you can vote on our policies and in our elections.
<br><br>
<h3><b>Participate in our Fall Convention Town Hall on August
27</b></h3><br><br>
We need your ideas to make our 100th anniversary as relevant and dynamic
as possible. Bring your questions and ideas to our upcoming town hall on
September 27 at 7:30 p.m.<br><br>
Connection info: <br><br>
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86878645829?pwd=bExtRU4ybDlwdjdvYVJJcE1Mc2t5UT09">
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86878645829?pwd=bExtRU4ybDlwdjdvYVJJcE1Mc2t5UT09</a>
<br><br>
One tap mobile<br><br>
+13126266799,,86878645829#,,,,,,0#,,543114# US (Chicago) <br><br>
<h3><b>Unemployment Benefits Survey</b></h3><br><br>
The National Federation of the Blind is investigating denials and
barriers experienced by blind people related to unemployment benefits. If
you have been terminated or laid off from your job within the last two
years, please take time to complete
<a href="http://www.nfb.org/legal">this important survey</a>.
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
Ryan Strunk, President<br><br>
<a href="mailto:president@nfbmn.org">president@nfbmn.org</a><br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfb.org/" eudora="autourl">www.nfb.org</a><br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a><br><br>
(612) 872-9363<br><br>
Live the life you Want.<br>
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