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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>for the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>53<sup>rd</sup> Annual National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Come join the largest gathering of the blind in Nebraska!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Convention Dates: April 11-14, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Location: Gering Civic Center, Gering, Nebraska </span><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>with lodging at the Cobblestone Hotel and Suites</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Hotel </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Reservations: </span><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>(308) 633-7660</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Mention the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska for the reduced rate of $104 + Tax <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The room block is only guaranteed until March 22, 2024. After that rates go up to $123 plus tax per night. There is no fee if the room is cancelled within 24 hours of arrival.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Welcome to the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Gering/Scottsbluff! We are conveniently located near everything Gering/Scottsbluff has to offer including a golf course, hiking, and roller-skating. Located off Highway 92, our property is easily accessible from the Western Nebraska Regional Airport.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Enjoy the following amenities:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Start your day in Gering with our delicious complimentary breakfast.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Fun for the whole family awaits you in our swimming pool.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Unwind after a long day in our onsite beer and wine bar.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Keep healthy, keep your routine, in our onsite fitness center.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'> 100% Smoke Free, braille coded exits and signage, hearing impaired accessible guestrooms , business center, complimentary high-speed internet, guest laundry, and onsite convenience Store . <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Each room features: flat panel TVs, hairdryer iron and ironing board, in-room safe, microwave and refrigerator.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Pre-Register for this year’s convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://ne.nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=19">Here</a></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Before April 1, 2024, to receive the reduced rate. NOTE: The price of Registration / Meals will increase by $5.00 if paid <span style='color:#6E6E6E'>after April 1, 2024</span>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The following choices are included in the registration form:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Convention Registration $25.00 – All attendees must register for the convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Please note there is no restaurant in the civic center or hotel, but a list of restaurants within a short walk will be available. We hope you will take the opportunity to participate in the following meals while hearing from great speakers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Friday Lunch $20.00 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Friday Evening Dinner $25.00 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Saturday Lunch $20.00 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Banquet $40.00 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoSubtitle style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#6E6E6E'>Sunday Boxed Lunch $12.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoSubtitle style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#6E6E6E'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoSubtitle style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#6E6E6E'>Transportation: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Transportation $75.00 per seat<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The bus will leave Omaha on the morning of April 11, 2024, and travel west along I80. Stops will be made along the way to pick up passengers. Please list the nearest city along I80 where you will be picked up. We will make every effort to meet your needs. The bus will reverse the route on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the close of convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Financial Assistance:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Assistance is available through the Gwendolyn M. Mangnall Scholarship. Although preference is given to first-time attendees, all are welcome to apply. For more information click<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/2024"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Here</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The annual academic scholarship is open until March 1 and affords students the opportunity to participate in the convention and win some much needed funds. For more information or to apply click<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/scholarship-form"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Here</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>This is an event you will not want to miss! The agenda will be released on March 1, 2024. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/2024"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Online</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>And available in large print or braille at convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Mark your calendars and plan to join us! 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;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/2024">www.ne.nfb.org/2024</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>