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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The NFB of Georgia 52<sup>nd</sup> State convention is just two weeks away, and we have planned you an agenda that is full of engaging workshops, powerful presentations, fun, and community engagement. We welcome you to renew with old friends and meet new ones, we believe we have something for everyone in our convention plans this year. We have attached a copy of the agenda for your use. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are some of our convention highlights.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBGA State Convention 50/50 drawing:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There is still time for you to purchase tickets for our 50/50 drawing, that will be held during our NFBGA business meeting on Sunday, October 12, 2025.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The current collected amount in the drawing is $1,540.00 and growing. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Each ticket can be purchased for a donation of $5.00 per ticket. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may make your purchase online by clicking on the following link.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=17">2025 NFB of Georgia Affiliate 50/50 Drawing Fundraiser</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The deadline for purchasing tickets online will be Friday, October 3, 2025, this will allow us time to be sure that we can get your tickets into the drawing by Sunday, October 12, 2025.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You do not need to be present to win. Once the drawing is completed, if you are the winner, our Treasurer will contact you and you can tell her how you would like to receive your prize. You may request your prize be sent to you with the use of cash app, ZELLE or by Check.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, October 10<sup>th, </sup>9:00 A.M. -11:00 A.M. -BINGO<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Friends of GLS will be hosting BINGO for all, at this year’s convention. They will provide snacks and prizes, come and join us for your chance to win.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, October 10<sup>th</sup>, 5:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. – NFBGA Philosophy Breakout session<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Philosophy, Facilitated by Mr. Tracy Soforenko, NFB National Representative<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us and learn about the Philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind, to obtain an understanding as to why Every day we work hard to raise the expectations of all blind people. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, October 10<sup>th</sup> at 7:00 P.M., -NFBGA Variety Show<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>we will host the first NFBGA Variety Show, if you have not already registered for this event, please do not miss out. The variety show will offer you singing, dancing, comedy, and spoken word. Hopefully, you have already made arrangements to attend our show, but if not, then tickets can be purchased for $10 when you pick up your registration packet upon your arrival at convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, October 11<sup>th</sup>, 7:00 P.M. -10:30 P.M. -NFBGA Banquet<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As a part of our annual banquet this year, we are offering you the Atlanta City Nights. We ask you to stay and join us for a night of carnival games guaranteed to entertain and engage you while having fun. At the start of the carnival, you will be able to purchase tickets that will allow you to play each game at a cost of three tickets per game. Tickets can only be purchased from our Treasurer Ms. Nata Watkins. $10 will get you 12 tickets. If you are a winner, you will be given a winner’s coupon that you will be able to exchange with Nata for your prize.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our Atlanta City Nights Coordinators are Ms. Landree CULBREATH, <a href="mailto:landreeculbreath@yahoo.com">landreeculbreath@yahoo.com</a> and/or Ms. Page Carlisle, <a href="mailto:pcarlyle3272@gmail.com">pcarlyle3272@gmail.com</a>. They are looking for participants to be a part of the annual horse race, if you would like to volunteer, or if you have any questions concerning the game night, please contact them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*Important Information:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBGA Parents of Blind Children Division Kid’s Camp:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our Parents of Blind Children Division offers a Kids camp during convention, this camp is designed for children ages 3 to 13, If you would like to enroll you child in our camp during convention, please contact Ms. Shelby Bball, <a href="mailto:sball@nfbga.org">sball@nfbga.org</a> and/or Ms. Jackie Anderson, <a href="mailto:janderson@nfbga.org">janderson@nfbga.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please make note that any kids under the ages of three (3), must be accompanied by a parent /guardian. Our camp does not have the staff to handled children under three (3). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If your child is enrolled in kids camp, the Affiliate will be providing a dinner meal on Saturday night, October 11<sup>th</sup> at 7:00 P.M. for the kid’s pajama party. We will not be providing any meals on Friday, October 10<sup>th</sup>, nor Saturday, October 11<sup>th</sup>, during lunch. Please plan accordingly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The camp hours are <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, October 10<sup>th</sup>, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 P.M. -5:00 P.M.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, October 11<sup>th</sup>, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:00A.M. -12:00 P.M. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 P.M. -5:00 P.M. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7:00 P.M. -10:30 P.M.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to seeing you all at convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note: I ask that you please send this information out to all that may not be able to receive this message.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Patrice Lewis<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PH: 678-756-3757<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:plewis@nfbga.org">plewis@nfbga.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>