<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> L Mcintosh <Squeaky.LM55@gmail.com><br><b>Date:</b> April 18, 2025 at 7:20:35\u202fPM CDT<br><b>To:</b> Carol King-Ries <cmkries@comcast.net>, Sylvia Reid <shevra@verizon.net><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>BVA 80th National Convention</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<div dir="auto">This is open to any one. Great information you don't have to be VET</div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Blinded Veterans Association</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:blindedveterans@blindedveteransassociation.ccsend.com">blindedveterans@blindedveteransassociation.ccsend.com</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 1:47 PM<br>Subject: BVA 80th National Convention<br>To: <<a href="mailto:squeaky.lm55@gmail.com">squeaky.lm55@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><u></u>
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<h1 style="text-align:center;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#717a80;font-size:26px;font-weight:bold;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">BVA 80TH NATIONAL CONVENTION</span></h1>
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0" align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Official Convention Letter</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Pursuant to the provisions of Article IX, Section 3 of the National Bylaws, all members of the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) are hereby notified that the Association\u2019s </span><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">80th National Convention </span><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:normal">will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/300+Reunion+Boulevard,+Dallas,+Texas+75207?entry=gmail&source=g">300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75207</a>, </span><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">from</span><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> </span><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Saturday, July 5 through Friday, July 11, 2025</span><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:normal">. BVA is partnering with the American Council of the Blind (ACB) in hosting this historic gathering. </span><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The following details are important for attendees to begin planning their trips and stays in Dallas.</span><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">BVA members and guests can register and pay online at </span><a href="https://xcfbskebb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_EgR8F2SRBqyrksra4C5VGKV9d_X-1IBQCmGkunXWzf9yLwwcTDYUZC0x0mnDrvyXmrGzrQoMHfQGBPI43w61-Wci2MaRMJ8wsTWlg8lsoaUtZ_75wHv-S82B6bTzdVrmUrZghYK3soT8vvUsSSgoLK907IQx1E_S8CzUqvKqXlPP4d6affYPA==&c=6EO-SchByO_ZNfk5uXvX6Y4U7TFJQYEKrLtXc3TXlwpCnBtXkIE-HA==&ch=8OvC8fockyRVGMXtbog0ThyKyRuOkaJOTVIp7kX3ToxLSqGhXrn2VA==" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">https://bva.org/national-convention/</a><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">. Alternatively, members and guests can register by calling 202-371-8880 and speaking with the National Administrative Coordinator or the National Membership Coordinator, or by emailing </span><a href="mailto:Membership@BVA.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">membership@BVA.org</a><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">. The registration price is $200 per person. This price does not include Offsite Trips and the Cooking Seminar. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">The deadline to register for the convention is June 20, 2025. All registrations after June 20 must be onsite and will have a fee of $250 per person, excluding Offsite Trips. BVA National Headquarters highly encourages members to register by the end of May to ensure accurate counts on T-shirts, meals, etc. Due to manpower limitations, if you require special assistance of a caregiver, you will be required to make those arrangements and register them as a guest.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:left;margin:0" align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">The BVA room rate at the Hyatt Regency Dallas begins at $99 per night (plus a 15 percent room tax and a $2 Tourism Public Improvement District Tax). The hotel offers complimentary standard Wi-Fi in guest rooms and social spaces, refrigerators in each room, a K-cup coffee maker, use of the outdoor pool daily, and a 24-hour fitness center on the third floor. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align:left;margin:0" align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">You can reserve your hotel room online at </span><a href="https://xcfbskebb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_EgR8F2SRBqyrksra4C5VGKV9d_X-1IBQCmGkunXWzf9yLwwcTDYUZC0x0mnDrvyXmrGzrQoMHfQGBPI43w61-Wci2MaRMJ8wsTWlg8lsoaUtZ_75wHv-S82B6bTzdVrmUrZghYK3soT8vvUsSSgoLK907IQx1E__k97UsMVAs5Pfy6k-8nGHw==&c=6EO-SchByO_ZNfk5uXvX6Y4U7TFJQYEKrLtXc3TXlwpCnBtXkIE-HA==&ch=8OvC8fockyRVGMXtbog0ThyKyRuOkaJOTVIp7kX3ToxLSqGhXrn2VA==" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">National Convention \u2013 Blinded Veterans Association</a><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"> or call (800) 233-1234 and use Code G-AMCB. To receive the group rate, you must register prior to June 10, 2025. A credit card upon booking is mandatory, but a deposit is not required. Upon arrival, a pending authorization hold will be applied for the entire stay. This is a hold, not a charge. The hold will be charged upon check-out. Cancellations are required 7 days prior to arrival. If the guest does not cancel at least 7 days prior to the arrival date, a charge for one night will be applied. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align:left;margin:0" align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Dining options include Coffee\u2019s Post Market, Parrino\u2019s, Centennial, Monduel\u2019s, and Dining To Go.</span></p>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661layout" style="table-layout:fixed" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661column m_-2224345464307603661scale m_-2224345464307603661stack" style="width:100%" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661text" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661text_content-cell m_-2224345464307603661content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align:left;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#403f42;font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;display:block;word-wrap:break-word;padding:10px 20px" align="left" valign="top"><h2 style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#606d78;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;margin:0"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Hotel Parking</span></h2></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661layout" style="table-layout:fixed" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661column m_-2224345464307603661scale m_-2224345464307603661stack" style="width:100%" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661text" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661text_content-cell m_-2224345464307603661content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align:left;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#403f42;font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;display:block;word-wrap:break-word;padding:10px 20px" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Self-parking in the outdoor Radish Lot located at the intersection of Hotel Street and Reunion Boulevard West is $30 per day. This fee includes in/out privileges for overnight guests only.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Valet Parking is available at the hotel entrance for $50 plus tax per day. This fee includes in/out privileges and overnight stay. Hourly fee varies if not staying overnight.</span></p>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661layout" style="table-layout:fixed" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661column m_-2224345464307603661scale m_-2224345464307603661stack" style="width:100%" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661text" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661text_content-cell m_-2224345464307603661content-padding-horizontal" style="line-height:1;text-align:center;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#403f42;font-size:12px;display:block;word-wrap:break-word;padding:10px 20px" align="center" valign="top"><h2 style="text-align:left;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#606d78;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;margin:0" align="left"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif">Transportation to the Hotel</span></h2></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661layout" style="table-layout:fixed" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661column m_-2224345464307603661scale m_-2224345464307603661stack" style="width:100%" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661text" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661text_content-cell m_-2224345464307603661content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align:left;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#403f42;font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;display:block;word-wrap:break-word;padding:10px 20px" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Please note that a shuttle will not be provided. You will be required to arrange transportation to and from the airport. When you finalize your travel plans, please send your itinerary to Margarine Beaman at </span><a href="mailto:oleo501625@outlook.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">oleo501625@outlook.com</a><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">, who will be assisting with navigation to the best of her ability. For more additional transportation options, visit the </span><a href="https://xcfbskebb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_EgR8F2SRBqyrksra4C5VGKV9d_X-1IBQCmGkunXWzf9yLwwcTDYUZC0x0mnDrvyXmrGzrQoMHfQGBPI43w61-Wci2MaRMJ8wsTWlg8lsoaUtZ_75wHv-S82B6bTzdVrmUrZghYK3soT8vvUsSSgoLK907IQx1E_ZBBdj1LIOLJOXJcnFVlQHw==&c=6EO-SchByO_ZNfk5uXvX6Y4U7TFJQYEKrLtXc3TXlwpCnBtXkIE-HA==&ch=8OvC8fockyRVGMXtbog0ThyKyRuOkaJOTVIp7kX3ToxLSqGhXrn2VA==" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">National Convention</a><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"> page.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Dallas has two airports: DFW International and Dallas Love Field (DAL). Dallas Love Field is the closest and recommended airport to the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Approximate taxi fare is $20-$25 from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). App-based rides are available as well. A contract for reduced rates with Z-trip as well as paratransit information are being pursued by the Convention Coordinators.</span></p>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661layout" style="table-layout:fixed" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661column m_-2224345464307603661scale m_-2224345464307603661stack" style="width:100%" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661text" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661text_content-cell m_-2224345464307603661content-padding-horizontal" style="line-height:1;text-align:center;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#403f42;font-size:12px;display:block;word-wrap:break-word;padding:10px 20px" align="center" valign="top"><h2 style="text-align:left;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#606d78;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;margin:0" align="left"><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(206,33,64)">Travel Information</span></h2></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661layout" style="table-layout:fixed" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661column m_-2224345464307603661scale m_-2224345464307603661stack" style="width:100%" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661text" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661text_content-cell m_-2224345464307603661content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align:left;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#403f42;font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;display:block;word-wrap:break-word;padding:10px 20px" align="left" valign="top"><p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-size:14px">For travel assistance, please contact Brenda K. McDaniel, Independent Travel Consultant and daughter of a BVA member, by email at</span><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-size:14px;font-weight:normal"> </span><a href="mailto:brenda_mcdaniel@sbcglobal.net" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-weight:normal;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-size:14px;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">brenda_mcdaniel@sbcglobal.net</a><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-size:14px;font-weight:normal">, </span><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-size:14px">or by telephone at (915) 204-0101 between 11:00am and 6:30pm Eastern Time. </span></p></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661layout" style="table-layout:fixed" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661column m_-2224345464307603661scale m_-2224345464307603661stack" style="width:100%" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661text" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661text_content-cell m_-2224345464307603661content-padding-horizontal" style="line-height:1;text-align:center;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#403f42;font-size:12px;display:block;word-wrap:break-word;padding:10px 20px" align="center" valign="top"><h2 style="text-align:left;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#606d78;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;margin:0" align="left"><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:bold">Schedule of Events (subject to change)</span></h2></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661layout" style="table-layout:fixed" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661column m_-2224345464307603661scale m_-2224345464307603661stack" style="width:100%" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661text" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661text_content-cell m_-2224345464307603661content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align:left;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#403f42;font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;display:block;word-wrap:break-word;padding:10px 20px" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">Open All Week:</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">1. Waymo Bow Wow Lounge \u2013 Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11, from 9:00am-5:00pm </span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">2. Nurse\u2019s Office \u2013 Time TBD </span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">3. Veterans Service Program Claims \u2013 Sunday, July 6-Friday, July 11, from 9:00am-4:00pm</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">View the complete Schedule of Events </span><a href="https://xcfbskebb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_EgR8F2SRBqyrksra4C5VGKV9d_X-1IBQCmGkunXWzf9yLwwcTDYUciqJIuYgRwb8Ipdhq7apZvna3bLJ_UheO6-jBVzjqD8QG9ozcp64LkTYaT_6nFGJtlgRDGV4cfccNHgVdofy9ToDXt4qxdOCthgiZKkVA5tiQDlYR9O7560v696_JnwYGK-uTzczuxsmmWPW2I-BkPB15AfONf8cd5K30GRdMBnqvvGmX1xvcvifClJdZZchf8SEwtrMIGY&c=6EO-SchByO_ZNfk5uXvX6Y4U7TFJQYEKrLtXc3TXlwpCnBtXkIE-HA==&ch=8OvC8fockyRVGMXtbog0ThyKyRuOkaJOTVIp7kX3ToxLSqGhXrn2VA==" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-size:14px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-weight:bold;color:#ce2140;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">.</span></p>
</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661text" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661text_content-cell m_-2224345464307603661content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align:left;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#403f42;font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;display:block;word-wrap:break-word;padding:10px 20px" align="left" valign="top"><h2 style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#606d78;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:bold">Member Voting Options</span></h2></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661layout" style="table-layout:fixed" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661column m_-2224345464307603661scale m_-2224345464307603661stack" style="width:100%" align="center" valign="top"> <table class="m_-2224345464307603661text" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"> <tbody><tr> <td class="m_-2224345464307603661text_content-cell m_-2224345464307603661content-padding-horizontal" style="text-align:left;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#403f42;font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;display:block;word-wrap:break-word;padding:10px 20px" align="left" valign="top">
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Every member shall be eligible to attend and participate in Convention meetings and shall be entitled to one (1) vote. Members do not have to be present at the convention to vote but there is no longer proxy voting. Members may vote online, by mail, or telephonically.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0 0 0 3em"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">a. Online and telephonic voting begins June 2, 2025. Voting instructions will be emailed each week until the member has voted.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0 0 0 3em"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"><span>\ufeff</span>b. All members will receive a paper ballot in the mail which, if used, must be received by Vote-Now by July 2, 2025.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0 0 0 3em"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">c. Online and telephonic voting ends at 2:00pm Central Time on July 8, 2025.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">What is the registration cancellation policy?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Fully refundable registration cancellations will be honored through June 20, 2025, at 5:00pm Eastern Time. Registrations after June 20 must be onsite at the Convention and the cost will be $250 exclusive of Offsite Trips.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">How do I sign up for offsite events, tours, and activities?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Separate BVA Offsite Trips are available on the registration page at BVA.org. Spacing is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Offsite Trips are $25 per person and the Friday night Circle R Ranch-80th Texas BBQ is $10 per person.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">Will someone meet me at the airport/train station?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Volunteers may be available to assist BVA members and guests at the airport. Please note that a shuttle will not be provided. You will be required to arrange transportation to and from the airport. When you finalize your travel plans, please send your itinerary to Margarine Beaman at</span><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(206,33,64)"> </span><a href="mailto:oleo501625@outlook.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">oleo501625@outlook.com</a><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">, who will be assisting with navigation to the best of her ability. For more additional transportation options, visit the </span><a href="https://xcfbskebb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_EgR8F2SRBqyrksra4C5VGKV9d_X-1IBQCmGkunXWzf9yLwwcTDYUZC0x0mnDrvyXmrGzrQoMHfQGBPI43w61-Wci2MaRMJ8wsTWlg8lsoaUtZ_75wHv-S82B6bTzdVrmUrZghYK3soT8vvUsSSgoLK907IQx1E_fRyU3wiHCbxZmEkTV6dbKw==&c=6EO-SchByO_ZNfk5uXvX6Y4U7TFJQYEKrLtXc3TXlwpCnBtXkIE-HA==&ch=8OvC8fockyRVGMXtbog0ThyKyRuOkaJOTVIp7kX3ToxLSqGhXrn2VA==" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">National Convention</a><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"> page. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">Is there a shuttle from the airport to the hotel?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">A shuttle will not be provided. Dallas has two airports: DFW International and Dallas Love Field (DAL). Dallas Love Field is the closest and recommended airport to the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Approximate taxi fare is $20-$25 from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). App-based rides are available as well. A contract for reduced rates with Z-trip as well as paratransit information are being pursued by the Convention Coordinators.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">Do the hotel rooms have refrigerators for my medications?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Yes. All rooms are equipped with a small refrigerator.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold"> What dining options are available at the hotel?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">The hotel has onsite restaurants with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">Is there a dog relief area?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Yes! ScoopMasters will provide and maintain our dog relief areas. If you would like to preorder dog food to be delivered to your hotel room, call Tim Stone at (661) 714-0749 or order online </span><a href="https://xcfbskebb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_EgR8F2SRBqyrksra4C5VGKV9d_X-1IBQCmGkunXWzf9yLwwcTDYUciqJIuYgRwb5OGKpmYzG-F7KUgfWUNqa_OAQFKLhRMh9eOdQnaXdrcjzq0vD7e6VVRZN-j-1QbUQMlZLi2hagLUkEseKo56d3yd-XyP4yfsqGwlSpJd7zs=&c=6EO-SchByO_ZNfk5uXvX6Y4U7TFJQYEKrLtXc3TXlwpCnBtXkIE-HA==&ch=8OvC8fockyRVGMXtbog0ThyKyRuOkaJOTVIp7kX3ToxLSqGhXrn2VA==" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">. Food must be ordered by June 20, 2025, to ensure delivery. Also, back by \u201cpupular\u201d demand, the Bow Wow Lounge sponsored by Waymo will serve as a respite area for our canine heroes throughout the convention. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">What is the plan in the event of a fire drill or emergency?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Volunteers and hotel staff will orient members to the emergency exits, stairwells, and assembly areas near their rooms. Any further questions can be answered at the convention.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">What meals are included in my registration fee?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Tuesday: Refreshments and pastries will be served Tuesday morning during the VA 508 Accessibility Fireside Chat. Dinner will be served at the Gala.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Wednesday: Afternoon lunch at the Father Carroll Luncheon and Awards Ceremony</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">What meals are included during the Offsite Trips?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Thursday: The AT&T Stadium VIP Tour includes lunch.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">Friday: Circle R Ranch-80th Texas BBQ includes a buffet dinner.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:bold">What if I have additional questions?</span></p>
<p style="margin:0"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-size:14px">If you have any additional questions or comments, please contact your District Director, the BVA National Administrative Coordinator, or the National Membership Coordinator, or by emailing </span><a href="mailto:membership@BVA.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-weight:normal;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-size:14px;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">membership@BVA.or</a><a href="mailto:membership@BVA.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-weight:normal;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-size:14px;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">g</a><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-size:14px">. We are excited to celebrate with you in Dallas.</span></p>
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<li style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">April 3 \u2014 Deadline for Candidate nominations of National Officers and District Directors 1 and 3.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">April 17 \u2014 Nominee Biography Deadline. Submit electronically via email to </span><a href="mailto:membership@bva.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(206,33,64);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">membership@bva.org</a><a href="mailto:membership@bva.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89);font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-style:normal" target="_blank">.</a>
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<li style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">May 6 \u2014 Proposed Bylaw Amendment Deadline.</span></li>
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<li style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">June 2 \u2014 Commencement of electronic voting with Vote-Now.</span></li>
<li style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">July 2 \u2014 Deadline for paper ballots to be received and accepted by Vote-Now.</span></li>
<li style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">July 9 \u2014 Vote-Now Election close date at 3:00pm Eastern Time.</span></li>
<li style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)"><span style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(25,41,89)">July 11 \u2014 Election results announced in-person at Convention.</span></li>
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