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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><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hi,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>As the conventions exhibit hall chair, I must chime in on this. The opening of the exhibit hall is not just for locals in the Jacksonville area or those who have a car. I am certainly encouraging folks to come in on Thursday if possible. Hanging out on Thursday night and relaxing through the morning on Friday, while enjoying a tasty breakfast at the hotel or at one of the nearby eateries like The Southern Grille, would be a fantastic way for our members to kickoff their experience in our wonderful city.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Russ Davis,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ph. 904-993-8433<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Email: <a href="mailto:russell@radiorusty.com">russell@radiorusty.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Peggy Fleischer via NFBF-L<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, August 9, 2026 7:02 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbf-l@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Peggy Fleischer <peggy.lynn.fleischer@gmail.com>; nfbf-l@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-L] Register now for the national Federation of the blind of Florida State convention<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi there, the exhibit hall opens at noon on Friday, but most of the meetings are later in the evening like 6 o'clock and beyond if you take the train to get you in around 4:30 or five you will be just fine or if you choose, you can come in on Thursday because we do have shoulder days where you can get the convention price for the room so if you want to be more leisurely on Friday, you could come in Thursday evening. Whatever works for you. Look forward to seeing you there.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'>Peggy Fleischer, Second vice president <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Aug 9, 2026, at 4:28<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM, Sheri Albers via NFBF-L <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org">nfbf-l@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span>Hello Peggy, I am close to making my decision about convention. One question I have is that the Amtrak will not get in until four or 4:30 PM on any given day. What time do things start up on Friday the ninth? Thank you so much.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sheri Albers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>513-886-8697<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Sheri.albers87@gmail.com">Sheri.albers87@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Aug 3, 2026, at 9:24<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>AM, Peggy Fleischer via NFBF-L <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org">nfbf-l@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>August is here and our state convention is coming up fast. I hope you are all getting excited about coming to convention this year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It's now time to register for the National Federation of the Blind of Florida 2026 state convention. Below you will find the information for booking your hotel room and the registration link for registering and for banquet tickets.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to seeing all of you at this year's state convention. So make your plans and book your room and get registered for the convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We can't wait to see you in October.<o:p></o:p></p><div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b>Here is the link for registering for convention:</b><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></blockquote><div><div style='margin-top:6.0pt;margin-bottom:6.0pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="https://nfbflorida.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=8" target="_blank" title="https://nfbflorida.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=8">56th Annual National Convention Registration</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbflorida.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=8">https://nfbflorida.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=8</a><br><br><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b>Book your room now for the 2026 Nfb of Florida state convention!</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span>You can now book your room for your stay at the Southbank Riverwalk hotel in Jacksonville for the 2026 NFB Florida state convention. Below you will find the link to book your room. I encourage you to book your room online because if you need to call, you will need to call the local hotel number and ask for the "group sales" desk; the main Marriott reservation number or the hotel front desk are not able to take your reservation by phone, so if you call, you must ask for group reservations. If possible, we encourage you to make your reservation online.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There is no booking code because we have actually been given our own page to make our reservations this year, so when you place your reservation, they automatically know you're with our group. Here is the phone number if you need to call and the link for you to make your reservation. We look forward to seeing you in October.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone number for the Southbank hotel is: <span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>904.421.4469</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>And here is the booking link:</span></u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><a href="https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1752865139426&key=GRP&app=resvlink" target="_blank">Book your group rate for National Federation of the Blind of Florida Oct 2026</a></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'>Peggy Fleischer, Second Vice President <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFBF-L mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBF-L@nfbnet.org">NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-L:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/sheri.albers87%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/sheri.albers87%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFBF-L mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBF-L@nfbnet.org">NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-L:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/peggy.lynn.fleischer%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/peggy.lynn.fleischer%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></body></html>