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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The deadline to submit your assistance letter is just five days away! Please read below for this incredible opportunity to join us in New Orleans!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBN-Membership <nfbn-membership-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>christine Boone via NFBN-Membership<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:49 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Nebraska Membership List' <nfbn-membership@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> christine Boone <christineboone2@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBN-Membership] Assistance available for National Convention 2022<br><b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p>Greetings Fellow Federationists: <o:p></o:p></p><p>As you all know, the National Federation of the Blind is holding our National convention in New Orleans Louisiana this summer, beginning on Tuesday July 5<sup>th</sup> and ending on Sunday July 10<sup>th</sup>. There is truly nothing on earth that compares with an NFB National convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Blind children meet other blind kids and learn how to live in the world more comfortably and more confidently with their blindness.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Parents of blind children learn more than they ever imagined knowing about raising a blind child to become a successful, independent blind adult.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Blind high school and college students find a whole new network of friends while learning about the best ways to get the kind of education they want to pursue. <o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Blind professionals in every field can find mentors, friends, information, laughter and learning. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'>Everyone will be staying in one of two hotels, The New Orleans Marriott at 555 Canal Street, and the Sheraton New Orleans, situated just across Canal Street from the Marriott. You will need to reserve a room at one of these luxurious facilities as soon as possible, but not later than May 31<sup>st</sup> after which time the special rate given to NFB members will no longer be honored.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'>Here is some information to give you a rough idea about how much it will cost one person to attend this year’s convention. <o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>We anticipate airfare from Nebraska to New Orleans will cost between $400 and $600. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Your hotel will cost about $1,000 without a roommate. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Convention registration costs $25. Proof of registration is required if you want to pay the much cheaper hotel room rate only available to NFB convention attendees. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>The Sunday evening Banquet will cost $70. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>It is best to plan a meal budget of about $100 per day. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>You may also want some money to spend on purchasing things in the largest blindness-focused exhibit hall anywhere on the planet this year. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>You will also have ground transportation to and from the airport at either end of your journey, along with the extra small expenses that accompany any trip like this one. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Now, having taken the above information into consideration, do you feel you will be financially able to attend National Convention this year? Perhaps it will help you to know we are offering some financial assistance for those who might need a little help to make this dream come true. First you should know we do not cover the entire trip for anyone. Every Nebraska convention attendee must purchase their own registration and banquet ticket. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For anyone wanting financial assistance from our Nebraska affiliate, we have a committee in place to manage this important task. These colleagues of ours have the responsibility of reviewing all applicants and dividing the available pot of money among the requests they receive. To make application for a Nebraska 2022 convention award, please contact our Treasurer, Cheryl Livingston. Cheryl may be reached by calling (402) 889-5346, or by email at: <a href="mailto:treasurer@ne.nfb.org">treasurer@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p> You Must send your request to Cheryl No later than May 15, 2022. You will receive notification of any financial award you receive, not later than May 21<sup>st</sup>, 2022. <o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Yours in Federationism, <o:p></o:p></p><p>Christine Boone, First Vice-president <o:p></o:p></p><p>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska <o:p></o:p></p><p>P: (269)329-8500<o:p></o:p></p><p>E: <a href="mailto:christineboone2@gmail.com">christineboone2@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>