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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">To: David Andrews
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Subject: You’re RegisteredLearn More about #NFB21<br>
From: "National Federation of the Blind"
<webmaster@nfb.org><br>
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:31:21 +0000<br><br>
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<h1><b>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. <br>
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More information including getting to know our host affiliate can also be
found at
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21576&qid=5523778">
https://nfb.org/convention</a>. <br>
<h2><b>Convention Schedule</b></h2><br>
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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.<br>
<h3><b>Tuesday, June 29: Pre-Convention Activities</i></b></h3><br>
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8:30 p.m. – Rookie Roundup<br>
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<h3><b>Monday, July 5: Pre-Convention Activities</i></b></h3><br>
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7:30 p.m. – LOL Comedy Night<br>
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<h3><b>Tuesday, July 6: Seminars & Specialized
Meetings</i></b></h3><br>
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9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall<br>
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite<br>
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
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21577&qid=5523778">
https://nfb.org/concert</a>.<br>
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<h3><b>Wednesday, July 7: Board Meeting &
Resolutions</i></b></h3><br>
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9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall<br>
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite<br>
2:00 p.m. – Board Meeting<br>
5:00 p.m. – Resolutions Committee<br>
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite<br>
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<h3><b>Thursday, July 8: Division Meetings & Opening
Ceremony</i></b></h3><br>
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9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall<br>
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite<br>
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Division Meetings<br>
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Presidential Suite<br>
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies<br>
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<h3><b>Friday, July 9: Presidential Report & General
Session</i></b></h3><br>
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8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Presidential Suite<br>
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Exhibit Hall<br>
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Affiliate Caucuses<br>
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – General Session: Presidential Report<br>
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – General Session<br>
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<h3><b>Saturday, July 10: Business Session &
Banquet</i></b></h3><br>
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9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall<br>
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite<br>
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – General Session: Financial Report, Elections,
and Resolutions<br>
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – General Session<br>
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Banquet<br>
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<h2><b>Host a Banquet Party</b></h2><br>
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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.<br>
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Please
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21578&qid=5523778">
complete the banquet party form</a> by June 30, so we can connect with
you.<br>
<h2><b>Ways to Access and Connect</b></h2><br>
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There are many ways to connect to convention and to attendees. <br>
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. <b><i>Agenda and virtual event platform coming
soon!</i></b><br>
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.<br>
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
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21580&qid=5523778">
nfb-m@nfbnet.org</a>, or email the chair, Tasnim Alshuli, at
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21581&qid=5523778">
tasnim.shuli@gmail.com</a>. Zoom details:
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21582&qid=5523778">
https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84819687811</a>; Zoom Meeting ID: 848 1968
7811; one tap mobile: +16027530140,,84819687811#<br>
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<h3><b>Additional Options for the Board Meeting, General Sessions, and
the Banquet</i></b></h3><br>
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<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21583&qid=5523778">
Shoutcast</a><br>
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21584&qid=5523778">
YouTube</a><br>
Access our live stream by asking your Amazon device to play
"Nation's Blind"<br>
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.")<br>
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<h3><b>Connect on Social Media!</i></b></h3><br>
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Connect with other convention goers and follow the conversation on social
media using the hashtag
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21585&qid=5523778">
#NFB21 on Twitter</a>. Join
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21586&qid=5523778">the
Facebook event</a>. If you haven’t already, please
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21587&qid=5523778">
contact your state affiliate</a> for more waysto get involved and meet
more Federationists.<br>
<h2><b>Dream Makers Circle – Make a Difference</b></h2><br>
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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.
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21588&qid=5523778">
Learn more about ways to transform dreams into reality for future
generations</a>. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang
at 410-659-9314, extension 2422 or at
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21589&qid=5523778">
pchang@nfb.org</a>.<br>
<h2><b>Reminders</b></h2><br>
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<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21590&qid=5523778">
Resources for First-Timers</a><br>
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21591&qid=5523778">
Code of Conduct</a><br>
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21592&qid=5523778">
Give $20 Convention Drawing</a><br>
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21593&qid=5523778">
Career Track Events</a><br>
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