<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Rochelle Houston,<div>National Federation of the Blind of California</div><div>President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles<br><div>rhouston58@gmail.com</div><div>323 807-0300</div><div>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. </div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><b>Date:</b> March 2, 2022 at 8:51:51 AM PST<br><b>To:</b> Rochelle Houston <rhouston58@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>National Convention Registration is Open!</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><!--[if gte mso 9]>
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                                                                        <h1><span style="font-size:24pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Register for the Premier Event in the Blind Community</span></span></h1>

                                                                        <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind 2022 National Convention<br>
                                                                        July 5 through July 10, 2022<br>
                                                                        New Orleans, LA<br>
                                                                        #NFB22</span></span></p>

                                                                        <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Each year we come together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing.</span></span></p>

                                                                        <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">As an attendee, take advantage of the opportunity to:</span></span></span></span></p>

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                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Network with thousands of blind role models</span></span></span></span></span></li>
                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Connect with leaders in the field of blindness</span></span></span></span></span></li>
                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics</span></span></span></span></span></li>
                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Learn about the latest in technology and innovation</span></span></span></span></span></li>
                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">And more!</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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                                                                        <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The convention is open to all. Important note: Our constitution states that only members of the Federation have the right to participate in decision-making when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a member, please connect with your <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=24919&qid=6912794" rel="nofollow">state affiliate</a>.</span></span></span></span></p>

                                                                        <h2><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Schedule Outline</span></span></span></h2>

                                                                        <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The schedule for the 2022 convention is:</span></span></span></span></p>

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                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tuesday, July 5: Seminar Day</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, July 6: Resolutions Day</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thursday, July 7: Board Meeting and Division Day</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Friday, July 8: Opening Session</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, July 9: Business Session</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
                                                                                <li><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sunday, July 10: Banquet Day and Adjournment</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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                                                                        <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The full agenda will be available in June.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

                                                                        <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><em><span style="color:black">Is this your first convention or do you need a review of what to expect? Mark your calendar for the Rookie Roundup meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, at 8:00 p.m. central time, which will go over all the things you need to know about the convention. Also available for first-time attendees, learn about the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=24908&qid=6912794" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship</a>.</span></em></span></span></span></p>

                                                                        <h2><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Register Today</span></span></span></h2>

                                                                        <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Registration is now open. Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more. </span></span></span></span></p>

                                                                        <p><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=24909&qid=6912794" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Register for the 2022 National Convention now!</span></span></span></a></p>

                                                                        <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more information and hotel details, visit <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=24910&qid=6912794" rel="nofollow" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">https://nfb.org/convention</a>. We look forward to your participation in this important event.</span></span></span></p>

                                                                        <h2><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Coming Soon: NFB22 Virtual Experience Registration</span></span></span></h2>

                                                                        <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to participants who are unable to attend the convention in-person. Details and registration for the 2022 National Convention Virtual Experience, a dedicated online space for exclusive convention activities, are coming soon. Registration for the virtual experience will be separate and at no cost. </span></span></span></span></p>
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