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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>North Dakota<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>2019 Annual State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>October 5, 2019 9:00am to 4:00pm<sup><o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="http://www.clubhousefargo.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Clubhouse Hotel and Suites</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>4400 15<sup>th</sup> Ave South <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Fargo, ND 58103<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Room reservations and shuttle service call 701-282-5777<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Join with members, friends and our federation family from the National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Welcome our National Representative, Adelmo Vigil, a long-time Federationist, member of our National Board of Directors and President of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/about-us/leadership/board-directors/adelmo-vigil"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Adelmo's Bio</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Registration and banquet meal $25.00 per person <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Highlights of the day <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Hear the National Federation of the Blind annual report from Adelmo Vigil and attend our banquet to hear his inspiring life story at the banquet address.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Meet Superintendent Paul Olson, from the North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind and hear the latest news and upcoming events.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Get involved with physical activities and connect with our friend, Bob Miller to learn about beep baseball and upcoming bowling in the region.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Updates from our North Dakota Talking Book and Braille Library <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Look at the new voting machines and test one out for yourself!(pending)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Attend the business meeting and participate in Elections<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Gather for an evening meal at the Porter Creek restaurant only steps away from the hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Spend time socializing with our federation family and visit with Adelmo and his wife Soledam. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Connect with the people who have blindness too. Learn, grow and share with us in the love, hope and determination to live the lives we want! <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Registration due by September 30, 2019 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>To register, just reply to this email message with the following information <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Name: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Address:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>City:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>State:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Zip:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Phone:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Email:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Current member? Yes or no <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>If no, I would like to join the National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota for $5.00 included with my registration fee <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Yes or no<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Current members please include your $5.00 annual dues with your registration fee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Make checks payable to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>And mail to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Jesse Shirek, Treasurer <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>2307 10<sup>th</sup> Street South<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Fargo, ND 58103<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Call 701-781-3055 for phone registration or questions <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>Registration must be received by September 30, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:whitesmoke'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:whitesmoke'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;background:whitesmoke'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/">visit NFB.org</a></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:whitesmoke'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sherry E. Shirek, Secretary <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Voice/text 701-781-3055<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Email <a href="mailto:sherrybeth7@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sherrybeth7@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfbnd.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbnd.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=304 height=378 style='width:3.1666in;height:3.9375in' id="Rectangle_x0020_2" src="cid:image003.png@01D55F12.C29B8600"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>With love, hope & determination, we change dreams into reality <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. 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