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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Madam President,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>I registered yesterday using the link you sent. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>It worked with JAWS and it was easy and quick.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Diana Oliveira<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows 10</p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b>From: </b><a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org">DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-L</a><br><b>Sent: </b>Friday, March 13, 2020 9:26 AM<br><b>To: </b><a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org">NFBF</a>; <a href="mailto:nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org">NFBF</a><br><b>Cc: </b><a href="mailto:valkemadenise@aol.com">DENISE VALKEMA</a><br><b>Subject: </b>[NFBF-L] NFBF 50th state convention information corrected</p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>> Dear Florida federationists,</p><p class=MsoNormal>> </p><p class=MsoNormal>> Our 50th Anniversary State Convention is fast approaching, and we hope you are eager to attend.</p><p class=MsoNormal>> </p><p class=MsoNormal>> As spring is just a few weeks ahead, let’s all spring into action and register for the best State Convention ever!</p><p class=MsoNormal>> </p><p class=MsoNormal>> When: Memorial Day Weekend May 22,2020 to May 25, 2020.</p><p class=MsoNormal>> Where: Embassy Suites USF </p><p class=MsoNormal>> 3705 Spectrum Blvd.</p><p class=MsoNormal>> Tampa, FL 33612</p><p class=MsoNormal>> Tel: 813 903 6602 </p><p class=MsoNormal>> Convention code: NFB Below is a unique reservation link to make reservations online. </p><p class=MsoNormal>> Reservation Deadline: May 4, 2020</p><p class=MsoNormal>> The room rate is $110 plus tax. You can cancel a reservation 48 hours prior to arrival with no penalty. Overnight parking is provided at a discounted rate of $5/car/night. Guest room internet is provided complimentary to all attendees. Check in is at 4 pm and check out is at 11 am. Complimentary breakfast is served daily Mon-Fri from 6:30 am-9:30 am and Sat-Sun 7:00 am-10:00 am. Complimentary evening reception is available to all hotel guests daily. The hotel has a complimentary shuttle that provides service within a 3 mile radius of the hotel from 7 am-11 pm. </p><p class=MsoNormal>> </p><p class=MsoNormal>> Hotel Precautions and Policy Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) </p><p class=MsoNormal>> The hotel understands our concerns about the coronavirus and sent us the attached flyer. We are under contract obligations currently with no airport restrictions or quarantine. </p><p class=MsoNormal>> Booking Link: https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/es/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=TPAFRES&spec_plan=CESNFB&arrival=20200521&departure=20200125&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT</p><p class=MsoNormal>> </p><p class=MsoNormal>> How to Register!</p><p class=MsoNormal>> This year we have “online” registration using the following link: https://nfbflorida2020.brownpapertickets.com or, you can call the following toll free number to register for convention, register for Senior Expo and purchase your banquet ticket: 1-800-838-3006. Here are the the instructions:</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 1. Please select the number of tickets for banquet</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 2. Select the number of tickets for convention registration.</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 3. Select the number of tickets for the Senior Expo if you are attending the Expo.</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 4. Select the size of t-shirt you will need. (please select one size only if you are registering yourself)</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 5. When adding the options to the shopping cart, please complete all fields:</p><p class=MsoNormal>> a. First name</p><p class=MsoNormal>> b. Last name</p><p class=MsoNormal>> c. Company: use your chapter name I.E. Gainesville</p><p class=MsoNormal>> d. City, state, zip</p><p class=MsoNormal>> e. Email </p><p class=MsoNormal>> f. Telephone/mobile</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 6. Complete purchase and verify that you have all the correct information before submitting the form.</p><p class=MsoNormal>> </p><p class=MsoNormal>> For multiple people registration:</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 7. Please select the number of tickets for banquet (the number of people who will attend)</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 8. Select the number of tickets for convention registration. (the number of people who will attend)</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 9. Select the number of tickets for the Senior Expo if you are attending the Expo. (the number of people who will attend)</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 10. Select the size of t-shirt you will need. (please select one size only for each person you are registering) </p><p class=MsoNormal>> 11. When adding the options to the shopping cart, please complete all fields:</p><p class=MsoNormal>> g. You need to input each individual who you will be purchasing a ticket for.</p><p class=MsoNormal>> h. First name</p><p class=MsoNormal>> i. Last name</p><p class=MsoNormal>> j. Company is the chapter you are a member of I.E. Gainesville </p><p class=MsoNormal>> k. address</p><p class=MsoNormal>> l. city, state, zip</p><p class=MsoNormal>> m. Telephone/mobile</p><p class=MsoNormal>> n. Email</p><p class=MsoNormal>> 12. Verify all information before submitting the order</p><p class=MsoNormal>> </p><p class=MsoNormal>> We will have Golden Opportunities: Senior Possibilities Expo on Friday, May 22nd from 10 AM to 3 PM. Refreshments will be served. You can register for $5. If assistance is needed, email: info@nfb.org.</p><p class=MsoNormal>> </p><p class=MsoNormal>> You can inquire about additional details on the 2020 Florida State Convention by visiting the updated web page at www.nfbflorida.org/convention</p><p class=MsoNormal>> </p><p class=MsoNormal>> If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please email info@nfbflorida.org and we look forward in seeing all of you soon</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Together, </p><p class=MsoNormal>Denise Valkema, President National Federation of the Blind of Florida </p><p class=MsoNormal>(305)972-8529</p><p class=MsoNormal>president@nfbflorida.org</p><p class=MsoNormal>www.nfbflorida.org</p><p class=MsoNormal>Follow us @nfbflorida</p><p class=MsoNormal>You can live the life you want.</p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</p><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________</p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBF-L mailing list</p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</p><p class=MsoNormal>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org</p><p class=MsoNormal>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-L:</p><p class=MsoNormal>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/dianaoliveira58%40gmail.com</p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=DefaultFontHxMailStyle><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p></div></body></html>