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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>Greetings Federationists and Friends!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Only one week until we gather in Lincoln for our 52<sup>nd</sup> Annual National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Convention! Are you ready to Dream, Dare, Discover?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now that registration is completed, the rooms are booked and transportation is scheduled, it’s time to start your packing list! Here are a few activities and events you’ll want to plan for.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fund-Raisers – What would a convention be without members wandering the halls in search of people to purchase goodies or chances at fun prizes?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greater At-Large Chapter:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Breakfast goodies are available at just $1 or $2 per item. Get your fuel for the day with a muffin, trail mix, granola bar, cheese or fruit and drinks every morning just inside Lancaster 4,5,6.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lincoln Chapter:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Satisfy an afternoon chocolate craving with and assortment of Baker’s Chocolates for $5 or purchase a chance to win some Bose Sunglasses for $5. Find members at the information table or around the convention halls.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Omaha Chapter:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gratify your salt craving with some delicious Indiana Popcorn for $5 or purchase some reading materials for the trip home with audio books on CD for just $5. Members can be found at the information table or around the convention halls.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jailhouse Karaoke: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get your friend arrested and they either have to sing during Jailhouse Karaoke Saturday or pay bail of $10! A warrant for arrest can be purchased for $10 and are only available at the information table and must be purchased by Friday evening. You might want to start thinking of your favorite karaoke song, in case you get arrested! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Auction:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday evening a select few items will be auctioned off during rounds of trivia. Baked goods, gift certificates and beer making kits are on the list along with other items! Cash or checks will be collected during the auction so come prepared!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lucky Ducky! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>During the cocktail hour of banquet purchase a lucky ducky for a buck a duck, or 6 ducks for five bucks. A game will be played with the ducks during banquet, and you could win a cash prize!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get On The PAC Plan!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan has come to be an ever-more important part of financing the movement. The PAC Plan allows members, affiliates, chapters, and others to give a regular and automatic donation to the Federation every month. All you have to provide is your checking or savings account identification information. Because of the costs associated with operating the program, the minimum donation is $5 a month and there is no restriction on how much you donate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PAC contributions can be made during the banquet or by contacting Barbara Loos by phone at (402) 486-3679 or e-mail <a href="mailto:beloos50@gmail.com">beloos50@gmail.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Exhibit Area – Visit the exhibitors on Friday afternoon to check out a wide variety of products and services. Sixteen different vendors will be on hand to meet with you. Check out this extensive list, and download it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/2023">online</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>T. Guys<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Bus Across Nebraska to Black Hills Regional Ski for Light<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Christian Record Services, Inc. – Gold Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Independence Science – Silver Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Kelly’s Art<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>NanoPac, Inc.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>NFB-Newsline® Nebraska<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Nebraska Recycling Council<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Nebraska Secretary of State<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Radio Talking Book Service (RTBS)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>ReUnite – Silver Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>ReVision Training, LLC<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Silver Level Sponsor<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’d suggest a quick trip to the bank to load up on cash for all these wonderful fund-raisers and vendors! You might also want to bring a little bit larger bag to take home all your loot!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See you in a week!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Jamie K. Richey, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Office: (402) 477-7711<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org">president@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Website: <a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org">www.ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'>The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska 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.</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>