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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>For your information. If you are unable to read the attached pdf file, please let me know. I may be able to make it readable. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Camille <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBF-Leaders <nfbf-leaders-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-Leaders<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 12, 2020 1:51 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFBF <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org>; NFBF <nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise@aol.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-Leaders] NFBF 50th state convention information<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'>Dear Florida federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our 50th Anniversary State Convention is fast approaching, and we hope you are eager to attend.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As spring is just a few weeks ahead, let’s all spring into action and register for the best State Convention ever!</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>When: Memorial Day Weekend <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://0">May 22,2020 to May 25, 2020</a>.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Where: Embassy Suites USF </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://1/0">3705 Spectrum Blvd.</a></span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://1/0">Tampa, FL 33612</a></span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Tel: <a href="tel:813%20903%206602">813 903 6602</a> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Convention code: NFB Below is a unique reservation link to make reservations online. </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Reservation Deadline: <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://2">May 4, 2020</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 </span></span><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://4"><span class=s2><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>at 4 pm</span></span></a><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> and check out is </span></span><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://5"><span class=s2><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>at 11 am</span></span></a><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Complimentary breakfast is served daily <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7">Mon-Fri</a> </span></span><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7"><span class=s2><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>from 6:30 am-9:30 am</span></span></a><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> and <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://9">Sat-Sun</a> </span></span><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://9"><span class=s2><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 am-10:00 am</span></span></a><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Complimentary evening reception is available to all hotel guests </span></span>daily<span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. The hotel has a complimentary shuttle that provides service within a 3 mile radius of the hotel </span></span><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://11"><span class=s2><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>from 7 am-11 pm</span></span></a><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hotel Precautions and Policy Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s3><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Booking Link: </span></b></span><a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure3.hilton.com%2Fen_US%2Fes%2Freservation%2Fbook.htm%3FinputModule%3DHOTEL%26ctyhocn%3DTPAFRES%26spec_plan%3DCESNFB%26arrival%3D20200521%26departure%3D20200125%26cid%3DOM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink%26fromId%3DHILTONLINKDIRECT&data=02%7C01%7Ccharlotte.truong%40atriumhospitality.com%7C0f5754e27d074e0068e408d7a00f837b%7C2a940736346f4580951607fd1e7cc52d%7C0%7C0%7C637153860813211532&sdata=mpVgzFd94ZkprYmp0W8fs1DMTWHc16wjTUJafbIQO1E%3D&reserved=0"><span class=s4><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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</span></b></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>How to Register!</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This year we have “online” registration using the following link:</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><a href="https://nfbflorida2019.brownpapertickets.com/"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>https://nfbflorida2020brownpapertickets.com</span></a><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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:</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1. Please select the number of tickets for banquet</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2. Select the number of tickets for convention registration.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3. Select the number of tickets for the Senior Expo if you are attending the Expo.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4. Select the size of t-shirt you will need. (please select one size only if you are registering yourself)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5. When adding the options to the shopping cart, please complete all fields:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>a. First name</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>b. Last name</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>c. Company: use your chapter name I.E. Gainesville</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>d. City, state, zip</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>e. Email </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>f. Telephone/mobile</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6. Complete purchase and verify that you have all the correct information before submitting the form.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:16.2pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:16.2pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For multiple people registration:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7. Please select the number of tickets for banquet (the number of people who will attend)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8. Select the number of tickets for convention registration. (the number of people who will attend)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9. Select the number of tickets for the Senior Expo if you are attending the Expo. (the number of people who will attend)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10. Select the size of t-shirt you will need. (please select one size only for each person you are registering) </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11. When adding the options to the shopping cart, please complete all fields:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>g. You need to input each individual who you will be purchasing a ticket for.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>h. First name</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>i. Last name</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>j. Company is the chapter you are a member of I.E. Gainesville </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>k. address</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>l. city, state, zip</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>m. Telephone/mobile</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>n. Email</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-13.5pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12. Verify all information before submitting the order</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will have Golden Opportunities: Senior Possibilities Expo <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://15">on Friday, May 22nd from 10 AM to 3 PM</a>. Refreshments will be served. You can register for $5. If assistance is needed, email: </span></span><a href="mailto:info@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>info@nfb.org</span></a><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can inquire about additional details on the 2020 Florida State Convention by visiting the updated web page at </span></span><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org/convention"><span class=s5><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbflorida.org/convention</span></b></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=p1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto'><span class=s1><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please email </span></span><a href="mailto:info@nfbflorida.org"><span class=s5><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>info@nfbflorida.org</span></b></span></a><span class=s3><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> and we look forward in seeing all of you soon</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>