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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fellow federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We’re less than 24 hours from the kickoff of our 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary celebration, which will take place from the comfort of your couch, your kitchen table, or anywhere else you want to be. I am excited to gather with you soon to commemorate a century of advocacy for blind Minnesotans.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A few things to note before we get this party started:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Three days of sessions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In the past, we’ve held general sessions on Saturday and Sunday. This year, because we have so much to do, we’re having three days of general sessions. Our breakouts begin tomorrow at 2:00, and our first general session gets under way at 6:00. You can find the latest information, along with Zoom links, on our <a href="http://www.nfbmn.org/convention/agenda">online agenda</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Auction Action<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you haven’t scoped out <a href="http://www.nfbmn.org/convention/auction">the list of auction items</a>, you should. Our auction coordinators and generous donors have put together some wonderful items for your bidding pleasure. Come help us raise money for our organization immediately following general session tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For technical assistance …<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you run into any difficulties accessing our convention over the next few days, you can call one of our support volunteers for help. They can be reached at <a href="tel:+16125670606"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;background:white;text-decoration:none'>(612) 567-0606</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'>. If you get a voicemail, leave a message, and someone will call you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>A virtual group picture<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We’re still collecting pictures so we can put together a virtual photo collage of our members. If you have one handy, or if you take one on your phone, you can send it to <a href="mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com">jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com</a> to have it included.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Share your experiences with the world<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If there was ever a moment to brag, it’s this one, and if there was ever a place purpose-built for bragging, it’s social media. I encourage you to share your experiences and reflections on social media, and feel free to direct people to the Facebook stream we’ll be hosting. Just remember the hashtag #NFBMN.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And now that I’m finished writing this email, there are less than 23 hours until the kickoff. I’ll see you all soon!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ryan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ryan Strunk, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: he, him, his<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(612) 872-9363<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Live the life you Want.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>