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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Florida Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are only 38 days away from our 54<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As we are gathering momentum to attend our convention, I would like to provide you with some information when we are at convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First, this year during the open board meeting we will be asking chapters and divisions for pledges. These pledges could be spread throughout the course of the year so the chapter / division does not have a financial burden. However, if your chapter has the funds to pledge the amount and have no Burdon on donating the entire amount, then, you can bring check on hand.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, if you would like to pledge as an individual member, you can do so as well. The same could be done as mentioned above. You can bring check on hand and when we finish with the roll call of chapters / divisions, we will have ample time for those members to make their pledges <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Second, our nominating committee chair will be reaching out to chapters to request who will be representing your chapter during the most important section of our convention, nominating our leaders! When your chapter is called during the roll call, you must provide who will be representing your chapter (delegate) at the nominating committee and who will be your alternate. Please remember that only one person will be present during the nominating committee. If no member is representative from your chapter, that chapter will not have a seat at the committee. However, the president can send a delegate, but the president must contact the nominating committee chair with the name of the person who will be present at convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Third, make sure you register for convention and book your room quickly before rooms are all gone. Use the online registration at <a href="https://www.nfbflorida.org">https://www.nfbflorida.org</a> and go to affiliate convention, click read more about the convention, and you will have all the necessary information such as dates, room booking, convention registration, and much more. Also, the agenda will be posted soon to the website when it becomes available. Formats will be in BRF and word for your convenience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lastly, do not forget to fill out the first timers sponsorship for those first timers. This form was provided via the listserv. If any member has not received this form, please reach out to your chapter president so they can assist you on completing the form, or reach out to any affiliate board member, and we will gladly assist you. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This form is only for first timers to our convention. If you have attended convention before, please do not fill out the form, again, this is for first timers only.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Florida Affiliate is eager to see you all at Jacksonville Florida in October 11<sup>th, </sup>2024.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jorge Hernandez, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org">www.nfbflorida.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>305.877.2311<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:president@nfbflorida.org">president@nfbflorida.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Live the life you want”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>