[Nebraska-Students] The Count Down Begins to National Convention

[Jamie K. Richey]

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!

 

All the latest updates can be found on the

Convention Page <http://www.nfb.org/convention> 


 


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

 

If this is your first time attending a NFB National Convention; be sure and
check out the 

First Timer
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide> 's
Guide

Before the start of convention.  Also plan to attend the Rookie Roundup on

Tuesday, July 5th from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

President Riccobono and many Federation leaders will be on hand to welcome
you to the convention and preview the week's activities. 


 


NFB Camp


Registration <https://nfb.org/nfb-camp-registration-form>  

Deadline is June 20th.  Be sure and 

Register <https://nfb.org/nfb-camp-registration-form>  

Those little ones so they can enjoy all the fun activities!  Check out this

Article
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2206/bm220610.htm> 

In the June 2022 Braille monitor with more details.


 


The NFB Career Fair is scheduled for 

Wednesday, July 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Register <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26131&qid=7245110>  

Before June 21st to participate.

 

The 6th Annual National Association of Blind Students Walk-a-thon will be
held on

Thursday, July 7th from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

The event is simple: 

Register to Walk <https://go.rallyup.com/e6e09d/Members/Details> 

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!

 

A proposed amendment to the constitution will be voted upon during
convention.  Read the text of the 

amendment
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2206/bm220609.htm>  

in the June 2022 Braille Monitor, so you can be prepared to make an informed
vote.

 

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

 <mailto:testresults at nfb.org> testresults at nfb.org

and the email should include your full name as registered. 

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.

 

As we count down the days to convention; participate in the following
activities! 

*    The Give $20 Campaign
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26111&qid=7245110> -double your
dollars now thanks to a generous matching contribution from HumanWare

*    Social Media 101 on June 21, 8 p.m. Eastern-learn about engaging on
Twitter and Facebook using #NFB22

*    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!


 


Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag

#NFB22