[NFBC-At-Large] FW: You’re Registered–Learn More about #NFB21

Mon Jun 14 02:26:56 UTC 2021

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Subject: You’re Registered–Learn More about #NFB21

Four Weeks until NFB21: Begin Preparing Your Itinerary 

We are looking forward to another great convention. Please continue to stay tuned for more announcements as they become available. We encourage you to share this information with chapter members who may not receive emails. 

More information including getting to know our host affiliate can also be found at https://nfb.org/convention <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21576&qid=5525572> . 

Convention Schedule

The schedule for the 2021 National Convention is as follows. A more detailed agenda in both English and Spanish, and full instructions for accessing convention events, are coming soon. All times are Eastern Daylight Time.

Tuesday, June 29: Pre-Convention Activities

*     8:30 p.m. – Rookie Roundup

Monday, July 5: Pre-Convention Activities

*     7:30 p.m. – LOL Comedy Night

Tuesday, July 6: Seminars & Specialized Meetings

*     9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall

*     9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite

*     8:00 p.m. – One Voice: #StrongerTogether #NFB21 Concert. Please note: Separate registration is required for the concert. Ticket sales opening soon. Learn more at https://nfb.org/concert <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21577&qid=5525572> .

Wednesday, July 7: Board Meeting & Resolutions

*	9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall
*	9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite
*	2:00 p.m. – Board Meeting
*	5:00 p.m. – Resolutions Committee
*	6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite

Thursday, July 8: Division Meetings & Opening Ceremony

*	9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall
*	9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite
*	1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Division Meetings
*	5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Presidential Suite
*	6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies

Friday, July 9: Presidential Report & General Session

*	8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Presidential Suite
*	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Exhibit Hall
*	11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Affiliate Caucuses
*	2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – General Session: Presidential Report
*	6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – General Session

Saturday, July 10: Business Session & Banquet

*     9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall

*     9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Presidential Suite

*     1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – General Session: Financial Report, Elections, and Resolutions

*     4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – General Session

*     7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Banquet

Host a Banquet Party

The 2021 National Convention banquet is on the evening of Saturday, July 10. Following local guidance, host a banquet party with members near you! During the event, we will drop into banquet parties across the country for a chance to say hello to the whole convention.

Please complete the banquet party form <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21578&qid=5525572>  by June 30, so we can connect with you.

Ways to Access and Connect

There are many ways to connect to convention and to attendees. 

*	All convention sessions, including the board meeting, general sessions, and the banquet, will be held via Zoom. Meeting IDs and Zoom links are provided in the agenda as well as our virtual event platform, CrowdCompass. Agenda and virtual event platform coming soon!
*	For those who prefer phone access, we will provide local dial-in numbers. Find your local dial-in number and then enter the appropriate Zoom meeting ID.
*	Learn about Zoom in the upcoming training session, hosted by the NFB Muslim Group, June 13, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The training will be geared toward preparing participants for the national convention. Everyone is welcome. Please send questions to our group at nfb-m at nfbnet.org <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21580&qid=5525572> , or email the chair, Tasnim Alshuli, at tasnim.shuli at gmail.com <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21581&qid=5525572> . Zoom details: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84819687811 <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21582&qid=5525572> ; Zoom Meeting ID: 848 1968 7811; one tap mobile: +16027530140,,84819687811#

Additional Options for the Board Meeting, General Sessions, and the Banquet

*	Shoutcast <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21583&qid=5525572> 
*	YouTube <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21584&qid=5525572> 
*	Access our live stream by asking your Amazon device to play "Nation's Blind"
*	NFB-NEWSLINE® Subscribers (Using the telephone, press 5 from the main menu. Then select option 5 for "National Meetings of Interest to the Print Disabled." From there, select the "NFB 2021 Convention Stream.")

Connect on Social Media!

Connect with other convention goers and follow the conversation on social media using the hashtag #NFB21 on Twitter <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21585&qid=5525572> . Join the Facebook event <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21586&qid=5525572> . If you haven’t already, please contact your state affiliate <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21587&qid=5525572>  for more ways to get involved and meet more Federationists.

Dream Makers Circle – Make a Difference

You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. Learn more about ways to transform dreams into reality for future generations <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21588&qid=5525572> . For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, extension 2422 or at pchang at nfb.org <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21589&qid=5525572> .

Reminders

*      <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21590&qid=5525572> Resources for First-Timers

*      <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21591&qid=5525572> Code of Conduct

*      <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21592&qid=5525572> Give $20 Convention Drawing

*      <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21593&qid=5525572> Career Track Events

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