<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">National Federation of the Blind</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:webmaster@nfb.org">webmaster@nfb.org</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Jul 6, 2022, 8:32 AM<br>Subject: Welcome to #NFB22 Day 2: Registration and Resolutions Day!<br>To: Z'Leah Liburd <<a href="mailto:nyirah17@gmail.com">nyirah17@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br>
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<h1 style="margin-top:16px"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:32px"><b>Welcome to National Convention! </b></span></font></h1>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="color:black">Day 2: Registration and Resolutions Day, Committee Sessions, and More</span></i></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><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 connect with you here in New Orleans. Here are highlights, reminders, and added events for #NFB22. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26574&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Also, check for agenda changes and updates.</a></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-left:8px"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26575&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2022 National Convention Agenda</span></span></span></a></li>
<li style="margin-left:8px"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26576&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">What is on the schedule for Wednesday, July 6</span></span></span></a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26577&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Review Thursday, July 7 sessions and plan to attend the Board Meeting</span></span></span></a></li>
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<h2 style="margin-top:3px"><strong><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Employment & Entrepreneurs Events</span></span></span></strong></h2>
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<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Join your loyal friends of the NFB Employment Committee on July 9 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Studio 2 of the Marriott for an evening of etiquette. Your coach will be long-time Federationist Eileen Rivera Ley, founder of Blind Savvy USA and creator of the ever popular Blind & Socially Savvy Strength Series™. RSVP by sending an email to <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26578&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">smturner234@gmail.com</a>. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In partnership with Smart Jobs LLC we are hosting a gathering of blind entrepreneurs at the National Convention to get feedback and share emerging resources. The event will be held on July 10, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Due to limited space, please complete the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26579&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Blind Entrepreneurs Forum Form</a>. </span></span></span></li>
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<h2 style="margin-top:3px"><strong><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">#NFB22 Box Office: Two Offsite, Exclusive Shows </span></span></span></strong></h2>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Both of the following exclusive screenings will be at Prytania Theatre - Canal Place which is located at 333 Canal St 3rd Floor, New Orleans, LA 70130. This theatre is .2 miles or approximately six-minute walk from the New Orleans Marriott. </span></span></span></p>
<h3 style="margin-top:3px"><strong><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">July 8: Stranger Things 4 </span></span></span></strong></h3>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind, Netflix invites you to a theatrical screening of Stranger Things 4 with Audio Description and Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as part of the 2022 National Convention. On Friday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. join us for complimentary concessions and exclusive Stranger Things merch designed for the National Federation of the Blind Convention at the Prytania Theatre - Canal Place. Space is limited. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26580&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Register now
for the screening of Netflix’s Stranger Things 4</a> to save your seat. </span></span></span></p>
<h3 style="margin-top:3px"><strong><span style="font-size:18pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">July 9: Advanced Screening of Surpassing Sight</span></span></span></strong></h3>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Join us Saturday, July 9, 5:30 p.m. at Prytania Theatres at Canal Place for an advanced screening of the film Surpassing Sight. A gripping documentary set out to prove to the world that people who are blind can be successful both on and off the bike, in the saddle and in the boardroom. The documentary, Surpassing Sight, parallels a journey to tackle the toughest cycling race in the world with the journey through the employment world. Please note: the location of this event has been updated from the published agenda. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26593&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out the trailer</a>. </span></span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:3px"><strong><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Convention Reminders</span></span></span></strong></h2>
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<li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Participa<span style="color:black">te in Give $20! Enter the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26549&amp;qid=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><span style="color:blue">Give $20 Convention Drawing</span></a> and double your dollars now thanks to a generous matching contribution from HumanWare. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26550&amp;qid=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><span style="color:blue">Give $20 online contribution form</span></a>.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:16px"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.6667px">Please wear a mask to all convention activities. Thank you!</span></font></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:white"><span style="line-height:107%">We are committed to delivering a safe and welcoming national convention experience as detailed in our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26582&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">2022 National Convention Safety Protocols</a>, our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26583&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">National Convention COVID-19 Testing Protocols</a>, and the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26584&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct</a>.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<h2 style="margin-top:3px"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:26.6667px"><b>Connect at Convention!</b></span></font></h2>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We look forward to your participation. Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag #NFB22. Follow the conversation, ask questions, and share fun expectations. For more information, visit <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26585&qid=7365472" rel="nofollow noreferrer" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/convention</a>.</span></span></span></p>
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