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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Dear Minnesota
Federationists,</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Here are a few more details about
the semiannual convention. First, a reminder that we need a count of how many
lunches will be required , so if you have not already called or sent in a lunch
reservation, please do so right away.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Reserve a lunch by calling 612-872-9363 or sending an e-mail to <A
href="mailto:sstarnes@blindinc.org">sstarnes@blindinc.org</A>.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Be sure to indicate which type of
sandwich you would like, (turkey or ham), and whether you would like cheese or
not. </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>In addition to the sessions on
various important topics, here are some more details/opportunities that will be
available at the convention (and there will be even more to come):</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Carrying Cases for Sale:<o:p></o:p></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Our seniors' division is selling
cell phone cases for just $10 apiece.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>These handy cases are quite versatile and can be used to hold any number
of small electronic devices or anything else that is about the size of a cell
phone.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They're even a perfect size
to carry around an iPod while listening to it. Be sure to check them out and
pick up one for yourself! </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">And Speaking of iPods</B>:</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>The Minnesota Association of
Blind Students will be selling raffle tickets—the lucky winner of the raffle
will be the proud owner of an iPod Touch®! Tickets cost $6 for one, and $10 for
two.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The tickets will be
available for purchase at the convention only. Buy yourself some chances to win,
or buy some for any of your "iPodless" friends!<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Chair Massages</B>:</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>May Vang, who is one of our
members and is a student at BLIND, Incorporated, will offer chair massages at
select times during the day.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All
proceeds go toward the important work of our NFB adjustment-to-blindness
training center, BLIND, Incorporated.</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Hand-Made Jewelry Boxes:<o:p></o:p></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Jim Cecil, an officer of our
Central Minnesota Chapter, makes beautiful hand-made wooden boxes and has
donated a pair of them to auction off for our affiliate at the convention.
Here's what he says about them:</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>"They are made from solid pecan
wood and are finished in the natural color. The ladies box has a removable
tray and the man's box comes without a tray. The color of the boxes is a light
golden yellow color with the graining a bit darker in color. The ladies
and man's box are the same size in width and length at 7 inches x 10
inches. The ladies box is 6 and 3/4 inches deep while the man's box is 5 and 3/4
inches deep. These dimensions are outside and are not exact." </P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Braille, Braille,
Braille:<o:p></o:p></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>In addition to the afternoon
sessions listed in the original convention notice, there will also be a meeting
of the Minnesota Association to Promote the Use of Braille. Information, games,
and other practical activities pertinent to braille will be on the agenda.</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>There's much more, so don't miss
the semiannual!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Here is a link to
the original notice: <A
href="http://members.tcq.net/nfbmn/convention.html">http://members.tcq.net/nfbmn/convention.html</A></P>
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