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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 style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'>Please pass this information to all that cannot receive this message.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'>Good afternoon, ladies, and gentlemen, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'>we welcome all to our 2023 annual fiftieth state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia. Even though we are anticipating over 100 in attendance for this year’s convention. We know that all that would like to participate will not be able to attend in person. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'>We would like to present to those that will not be able to attend in person the option of being able to attend virtually through our zoom portal. Please be advised that our virtual component will be exclusively designated for passive listening. We advise that we have put in place stringent protocols that will be strictly enforced. All participants will remain muted, and a designated moderator will oversee this process. We kindly request your full cooperation in adhering to this policy. Any participant found in violation by unmuting themselves will be disconnected from the conference and will not be permitted to rejoin.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal'><span style='color:black'>It is imperative to understand that this session is not intended for voting on Federation business matters. Furthermore, all participants should be aware that the virtual component will be recorded for record-keeping purposes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:22px'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'>*Important Note: We do not guarantee that this connection will work or if it will be a reliable connection throughout the entire session.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'>We will be offering this zoom connection option during our general sessions on Saturday only, October 27, 2023, from 9:00A.M. to 4:30P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'>You may attend our virtual convention by using the following link.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/95539617118" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/95539617118</a> <br><br>Meeting ID: 955 3961 7118 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'>One tap mobile <br>+16468769923,95539617118#,# US <br> <span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Your participation is highly valued. We trust that this convention will be an enjoyable and informative experience for all involved.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Respectfully,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dorothy Griffin - President <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Georgia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:dgriffin@nfbga.org" target="_blank">dgriffin@nfbga.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>770-374-4832<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind 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='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>