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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RE: #1 Our monthly meeting, plus #2 our convention meeting; join us!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note: Firstly, I am informing you all about the date, time and topic relating to our regular March meeting. Secondly: because we will have a discussion of our convention meeting, I chose using/forwarding the notice of our affiliate’s 2022 state convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Contents of this message:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: When and how to get on our regular monthly call<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*2: Agenda for our regular monthly meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*3: The NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*4 Agenda for the convention; including our Division meeting; Zoom numbers come later<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: When and how to get on the call<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Monday March 14th<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 7:00 CT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09">https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+13462487799,,97431318555#,,,,*637552# <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+14086380968,,97431318555#,,,,*637552# <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dial by your location:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 346 248 7799 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 408 638 0968<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 974 3131 8555<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Passcode: 637552<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*2: Agenda- March monthly meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-First- Come to order, do introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--OLD BUSINESS <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>- Discuss and plan for our upcoming meeting during convention; meeting date is Friday, the 25<sup>th</sup>, at 6:30 PM (could last nearly 90 minutes). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Discuss the agenda for the entire virtual convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Talk about providing a door prize for convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Encouragement for all members to attend the convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-And anything else members may bring.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--NEW BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Talk about the 2022 national convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Whatever else we get from the membership<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Brags and Drags<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*3: NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>*4: Notice of our 2022 virtual state convention; agenda<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBN-Announce <<a href="mailto:nfbn-announce-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfbn-announce-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>NFB of Nebraska Info via NFBN-Announce<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 25, 2022 11:35 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:nfbn-announce@nfbnet.org">nfbn-announce@nfbnet.org</a>; NFB of Nebraska Membership List <<a href="mailto:nfbn-membership@nfbnet.org">nfbn-membership@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBN-Announce] Join Us for the 2022 NFB of Nebraska Virtual State Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Our Time Is Now:<b> It’s Never Too Late to Live the Life You Want!</b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:center'><span class=gmail-msohyperlink><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>The National Federation of the Blind</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=gmail-msohyperlink><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Of Nebraska</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>51st ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 24 through 26th</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=gmail-msohyperlink><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We warmly invite you to attend our 51st Annual State Convention kicking off Thursday evening, March 24th in the cloud, everywhere and anywhere via Zoom. BYOB and join us for fellowship and fun. The merriment will continue through Saturday evening with exhibitors, informative presentations, seminars, and much more! Join the largest gathering of blind men and women in Nebraska to make a difference in the lives of the blind across the state! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To learn more about our convention and to register, please go here: </span><a href="https://ne.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?id=3&reset=1"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://ne.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?id=3&reset=1</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Even though this is a free event, you still need to register in order to receive materials and to be eligible for a door prize.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you need assistance with registering on-line or wish a paper copy of the form, please contact treasurer Cheryl Livingston at 402-488-2509 or </span><a href="mailto:treasurer@ne.nfb.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>treasurer@ne.nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> and she will be happy to assist you. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It’s never too late! Our time is now! Make plans to join us. We can’t wait to see everyone on March 24-26 to celebrate Living the Lives We Want!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>"I am filled with hope, energy, and love by participating in the National Federation of The Blind because my expectations are raised, my contributions make a difference to me and to others, and I can celebrate the realization of my dreams with my Federation family.”</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br clear=all> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>AGENDA</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(All Times Are Central Daylight Savings Time)</span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, March 24, 2022</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Virtual Welcome and Rookie Round-up</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>BYOB and a snack and drop in to begin the celebration! Join us and learn about NFBN and the fun days ahead. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, March 25, 2022</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:30 AM – 12:00 PM General Session</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:30 AM – Call to Order: Amy Buresh President, National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Welcome and housekeeping</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:00 AM – What we are doing together - the national report: Shawn Callaway, Member National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors and President, NFB of D.C.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:00 AM – For your health: Panel presentations on accessible Covid-19 testing, hear how we can partner with EnVision America to make prescription labels accessible through their app and how we can advocate together to make this the law in Nebraska and the nation, and hear how you can compete and work out with sighted peers at a fitness club or class</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:00 AM – Educating our blind children- an update on the latest happenings at the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI): Sally Schreiner, Campus Administrator</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:25 AM – Read all about it - an update on the latest news from the Nebraska Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS): Gabe Kramer, Director</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:00 PM – Adjourn</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:00 PM – Accessible Technology and more – Wondering how to use that Talking Book player, download and use the BARD app or sign up for services? Want to know a totally free way to access more than publications, emergency weather alerts, job listings, retail adds and more? Drop by to hear from various venders and services like NanoPac, Talking Book and Braille Service, NFB-Newsline Radio Talking Book Service and more. Each vender will give an overview and then be available in their own virtual room for you to drop in and talk directly with them. (A full list of venders will be provided on our convention web page and may be subject to change.)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:00 PM – What’s the benefit for me? Benefits 101.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:00 PM <a name="OLE_LINK26"></a><a name="OLE_LINK13"></a><a name="OLE_LINK14"></a><a name="OLE_LINK17"></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK26'>–</span> Krafters Corner Tammy Freitag, President NFB Crafters Division Facilitator.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:30 PM – NFBN Senior Division annual meeting. Robert Newman, President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 8:00 PM – NFBN Got Talent! Sponsored by the Nebraska Association of Blind Students</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, March 26, 2022</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast with the board (open to all)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Shop Till You Drop. Lace up your comfy shoes and grab your credit cards and prepare for a guided tour of on-line shopping apps and websites. Jamie Richey Facilitator</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:00 AM – NFBN Student Division Annual Meeting. Maura Loberg President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:30 PM General Session</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:40 PM — Getting to the golden apple: Chase Crispin</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2:00 PM — All about that braille and that bell: Panel presentation</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2:35 PM — The 5 W.’s of training: Panel Presentation</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:15 PM — Partners for Success in empowering the blind of Nebraska to live a full life, be gainfully employed and achieve their dreams NCBVI Update — Kimberly Scherbarth, NFBN Designee to the Board of Commissioners and Carlos Servan, Executive Director</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:40 PM — Takin’ Care of Business</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Roll Call of Chapters and Divisions.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>B.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Minutes of the 2020 Convention.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>C.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Annual Treasurer's Report.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>D.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Nominating Committee Report.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>E.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Elections</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5:00 PM — Straight from the heart: Why I Am A Federationist</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5:15 PM — Adjourn.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 PM Annual NFB of Nebraska Banquet</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Barbara Loos, Master of Ceremonies</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Invocation: Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Keynote Address: Shawn Callaway, Member National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors and President, NFB of D.C.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Raffle Drawings: Maura Loberg, President, Nebraska Association of Blind Students</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBN Scholarship Presentations: Shane Buresh, Scholarship Chair.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PAC It Up</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note: This agenda may change without notice. That adds to the mystery. Join us to make what happens great.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Code of Conduct:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We welcome all attendees to our convention and embrace diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Please keep the following expectations in mind when you join us:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Through advocacy, public awareness, and mentoring, the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska provides support to members and advocates for our rights to live the lives we want. As a member or guest at our event, you represent not only yourself but also our organization. We want you to enjoy your time with us, make new friends, and renew old acquaintances. Although we encourage members to socialize and have fun, the convention also provides an important opportunity to come together to continue the work of our organization, to learn about the important initiatives that we are involved with on a local and national level, and to plan our work for the future.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please remember these guidelines:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Welcome new attendees: Although you will undoubtedly enjoy time with your friends, please reach out to those who have never joined us before and help them to be comfortable. We welcome people from all walks of life and with diverse needs and experiences.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Attend and participate in sessions.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances. If your behavior could possibly make anyone uncomfortable, even if you would not be upset by it yourself, do not do or say anything that could be considered inappropriate by others.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-- <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 402-477-7711<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:info@ne.nfb.org" target="_blank">info@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Web: <a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org" target="_blank">http://www.ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/nebraskasblind" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/nebraskasblind</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Twitter: @nfbn<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></p><p>Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></p><p>NFBN Senior Division, President<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBN Senior Division, President<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>