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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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel has extended our room block by just a couple more days. Attendees now have until March 5<sup>th</sup> to get their reservation in. Also please note that when calling the hotel at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'> (402) 474-7474 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Just mention the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska for the reduced rate of $99+Tax or </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1675181685873&key=GRP&app=resvlink"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Book Online</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>No code is required as previously announced.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is information on the hotel!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Capitalize on comfort and quality at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. Step into our elegant lobby, dominated by views of the grand staircase, and let our attentive staff, modern amenities and convenient services make you feel right at home. Our hotel is in the heart of downtown Lincoln, near local sights like the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Nebraska State Capitol, Haymarket, the Railyard District and Pinnacle Bank Arena. Start your day with breakfast at the Cafe, proudly serving Starbucks® coffee, then join us for lunch or dinner at Miller Time Pub & Grill. Take a dip in our indoor pool or work out in our state-of-the-art fitness center. With 46,000 square feet of event space, we're an ideal venue for conferences. Relax in a hotel room with plush bedding, high-speed internet, and spacious work areas. Experience hospitality at its finest at our downtown Lincoln hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Don’t forget to pre-register for this year’s convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/2023">Here</a></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Before March 5, 2023, to receive the reduced rate. NOTE: The price of Registration / Meals will increase by $5.00 if paid <span style='color:#6E6E6E'>after March 5, 2023</span>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The deadline for the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://ne.nfb.org/node/506">2023 Gwendolyn M. Mangnall scholarship</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Is also March 5<sup>th</sup> along with registration for childcare and transportation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are a senior you have until March 5<sup>th</sup> to contact Robert Newman about the following opportunity:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RE: Are you wanting to attend the NFBN state convention? Need financial assistance; the Senior Division can help you. <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 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2023 NFBN Senior Division Financial Fellowship<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'>For Whom: First-time Blind Senior convention goers interested in attending the 2023 National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska (NFBN) annual state convention <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'>Where: Lincoln, NE<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'>When: March 23<sup>rd</sup> through the 26<sup>th</sup><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'>Why: We in the Senior Division know that attending a convention of the NFB can be a life changing experience! The agenda is building into another event that can spur us all to live the lives we want. <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'>How: Call Robert Leslie Newman, president of the NFBN Senior division no later than March 5th.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone- 402-660-1743 <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'>Be prepared to express your interest in attending, your financial need, and your hopes for the experience.</span><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 Black",sans-serif'>Additional information can be found on our convention page as it becomes available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/2023">www.ne.nfb.org/2023</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>24 days and counting!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jamie K. Richey, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Office: (402) 477-7711<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org">president@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Website: <a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org">www.ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>