[Nebraska-Students] Houston Here We Come!

Thu Jun 22 20:09:54 UTC 2023

Greetings Nebraska National Convention Attendees!

Are you ready for #NFB23?

In just over a week thousands of our closest friends will gather in Houston
for the largest gathering of blind people!  We will catch up with old
friends, make new friends, check out new products and technology, and hear
from speakers all over the world!

Here are a few items to note before leaving for the convention. 

The 

2023 National Convention Agenda
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is available and provided in several formats including:

HTML
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2023-national-convention-a
genda> 

Word, BRF, MP3 and Spanish.

Make sure and add the Nebraska Caucus to your schedule!  This is a time to
meet with other Nebraskan's and receive relevant information to our
affiliate.  Bring your banquet ticket to be exchanged for a seat in the
banquet hall.

Date: Sunday, July 2, 2023

Time: 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Room: 335 B

To stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, set your personal
schedule, and connect with sponsors, exhibitors, and other convention
attendees download the 

#NFB23 iOS App
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/2023-nfb-national-convention/id1571774107>  

Or the

#NFB23 Android App
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobile.app5qRaVNxZXz> 

Once you download the app, login using first name, last name, and  the email
address that you used to register for the convention. A verification code
will be sent to your email, which you will need to enter before accessing
attendee-only app content.

Is this your first national convention? Be sure and check out the 

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

And attend the Rookie Roundup

Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023

Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

Room: Lanier Grand Ballroom A and D. 

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

Here are some pre-Convention Activities you might want to participate in as
we build excitement for convention:

* Virtual Sponsor Showcase, June 27, 8:00 p.m. Eastern-meet our sponsors and
preview their innovations. 

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* Virtual Exhibitor Showcase, June 28, 8:00 p.m. Eastern-get a preview of
what to expect in the exhibit hall and more!

Zoom meeting ID 922 2296 5861
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Not able to join us in-person in Houston?  Register for the 

#NFB23 Virtual Experience
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=573> 

At no cost and enjoy a dedicated online space for exclusive convention
activities and door prizes!

Already looking to next year's convention and want a chance to win an
all-expenses paid trip?  Enter the 

Give $20 Campaign
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give $20 or more before July 6, 2023, and you will be entered into the
Convention Drawing to win the following:

*	Round-trip transportation for two for the 2024 NFB National
Convention
*	Hotel at the convention
*	Registration and banquet tickets for two
*	$1,000 in walking-around cash
*	Or $2,000 CASH!

All this information and more can be found on the 

National Convention Page
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-conventio
n-scholarship> 

Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag 

#NFB23.

Hopefully, we won't hear the words "Houston we have a problem", but if
something does come up during convention and you need to contact someone in
the affiliate please contact one of the following:

Jamie Richey:  (308) 520-9024.  

Shane Buresh (402) 440-4722

We will do our best to address the issue as soon as possible, but please
note we will also be in and out of meetings and sessions, so you may need to
text or leave a message. 

Can't wait to see you in Houston!

Sincerely,

Jamie K. Richey, President

National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska

Office: (402) 477-7711

E-Mail: president at ne.nfb.org <mailto:president at ne.nfb.org> 

Website: www.ne.nfb.org <http://www.ne.nfb.org> 

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.