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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It was brought to my attention that the invitation I sent out earlier listed 2020 as the year. This is incorrect. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our NFB of ND Holiday Celebration in Bismarck is on December 18, 2019. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I apologize for the mistake! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely, Sherry Shirek<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'> WE are heading to Bismarck!!! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>The National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota is celebrating our year’s accomplishments and the holidays! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>The North Dakota Federation Family welcomes you and extended family, friends and colleagues to join us in Bismarck for our annual event!!!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>December 18, 2019 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>5:30 pm to 10:00 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>The Liberty room at the…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>Radisson Hotel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>605 East Broadway Avenue<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>Bismarck, ND 58501<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>Room reservations $96 plus tax<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>Call 701-255-6000<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>Join the ND federation family to celebrate! Make connections and network! Drop in for a drink and say hello or join in the fun and spend the evening with members and friends of the ND NFB affiliate! Wear your noisy Christmas sweater or attire that makes noise! We want to hear you and jingle all the way! Order from the restaurant menu Dutch style. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>Name that Christmas tune and sing-along with Ron and his guitar! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>$10 limit Santa exchange – bring a gift – choose a gift! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>Can you guess how many M&M’s it takes to fill a jar? Closest guess wins!!! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>All ages welcome! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>The travel train leaves from Fargo on Wednesday December 18<sup>th</sup> and returns on Thursday December 19<sup>th</sup>! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>The travel train can make stops along the way in Valley City, Jamestown and by request. To make arrangements please contact Sherry 701-781-3055 or <a href="mailto:sherrybeth7@gmail.com">sherrybeth7@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>As always, please feel welcome to contact me with any questions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>Happy Holidays!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'>Warmly, Sherry <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Sherry E. Shirek, Secretary <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Voice/text 701-781-3055<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Email <a href="mailto:sherrybeth7@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sherrybeth7@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><a href="http://www.nfbnd.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbnd.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><img border=0 width=304 height=378 style='width:3.1666in;height:3.9375in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D59FD8.16145040" alt="NFBND Logo RGB Square.jpg"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With love, hope & determination, we change dreams into reality <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofNorthDakota/?ref=bookmarks"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Like us on Facebook</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>