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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 style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We are exactly three weeks away from arriving at the NFB national convention! Review the following information to make sure you are up-to-date and keep a look out for emails over the next couple of weeks with important information!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><strong><span style='font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal'>All the latest updates can be found on the<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><strong><span style='font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention">Convention Page</a></span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin-top:2.25pt'><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></h2><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The agenda is coming out soon and will be part of the next round of convention details. But you can begin preparing for various activities including the Rookie Roundup, NFB Camp and NFB Career Fair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>If this is your first time attending a NFB National Convention; be sure and check out the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide">First Timer’s Guide</a><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Before the start of convention. Also plan to attend the Rookie Roundup on<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Tuesday, July 5<sup>th</sup> from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>President Riccobono and many Federation leaders will be on hand to welcome you to the convention and preview the week’s activities. </span><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><h3 style='margin-top:2.25pt'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></h3><h3 style='margin-top:2.25pt'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>NFB Camp<o:p></o:p></span></strong></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/nfb-camp-registration-form">Registration</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Deadline is June 20<sup>th</sup>. Be sure and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/nfb-camp-registration-form">Register</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Those little ones so they can enjoy all the fun activities! Check out this<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2206/bm220610.htm">Article</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In the June 2022 Braille monitor with more details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin-top:2.25pt'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The NFB Career Fair is scheduled for <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Wednesday, July 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26131&qid=7245110">Register</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Before June 21<sup>st</sup> to participate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The 6th Annual National Association of Blind Students Walk-a-thon will be held on<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Thursday, July 7th from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>The event is simple: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://go.rallyup.com/e6e09d/Members/Details">Register to Walk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Then share your page with friends, family, and colleagues, not only will you be raising money for our transformational organization, but you will also have the chance to win big. Our top fundraiser will win a cash prize, and anyone who registers and raises at least $25 is entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card. Plus, team up with up to 4 total people to compete for a pizza party courtesy of NABS! Lots of walking is inevitable at convention, so why not turn those steps into dollars!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>A proposed </span><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>amendment to the constitution will be voted upon during convention. Read the text of the <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2206/bm220609.htm">amendment</a> <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>in the </span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>June 2022 Braille Monitor, so you can be prepared to make an informed vote.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Keep in mind: all convention attendees will need to test negative for COVID-19 prior to being admitted to convention activities. Test results can be sent in advance via email to<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><a href="mailto:testresults@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>testresults@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>and the email should include your full name as registered. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tests can be taken up to 72 hours before checking in at the hotel but not earlier than that. Test results can be submitted when they are available or can be shown in person. On-site testing will be available starting on July 4. A wristband will be given to those who have submitted negative test results. Registrants who do not have a wristband will not be able to receive registration materials.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>As we count down the days to convention; participate in the following activities! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26111&qid=7245110">The Give $20 Campaign</a>—double your dollars now thanks to a generous matching contribution from HumanWare</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Social Media 101 on June 21, 8 p.m. Eastern—learn about engaging on Twitter and Facebook using #NFB22</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sponsor and Exhibitor Showcase, June 27, and June 28, 8 p.m. Eastern—get a review of what to expect in the exhibit hall and more!</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin-top:2.25pt'><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> #NFB22</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>