<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div id="AppleMailSignature">Thank you<div><br></div><div>Jorge Hernandez </div></div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> Denise <<a href="mailto:valkemadenise@aol.com">valkemadenise@aol.com</a>><br><b>Date:</b> June 16, 2018 at 9:20:13 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:president@nfbflorida.org">president@nfbflorida.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Fwd: Florida @ NFB National Convention </b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><span></span></div><div><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">How exciting the convention is just a few weeks away. Below is some helpful information: Florida caucus will be: Thursday, July 5, <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://1" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">5:15-6:15 PM</a>, in Suwannee 11. This is a great place to connect with Florida federationists and to connect with a chapter if you have not already. We will update you on what is happening in our affiliate since our state convention. Please bring your raffle ticket with you to give to our treasurer, Merry Schoch. She needs your ticket by <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">noon on July 6th</a> in general session. She will exchange your ticket so Florida can sit together at the banquet. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>Stop by our Florida table ( D8) in exhibit hall and purchase Amazing trio bundle raffle tickets and other surprises. This link is for the complete list of exhibitors:</span></div><div><a href="https://nfb.org/convention-exhibitors" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">https://nfb.org/convention-exhibitors</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We are cohosting the national convention with Iowa and Virginia. We are stronger by working together and need your help to welcome members in the host affiliate suite (11230) <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://4" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="4" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">on 7/5</a> & 7/7. Contact Lauren Blum at <a href="mailto:laurenblum79@gmail.com">laurenblum79@gmail.com</a> to sign up. We also need volunteers for information table in the lobby <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">on 7/4/18</a>. Contact Miranda Kilby at <a href="mailto:mbkilby@gmail.com">mbkilby@gmail.com</a>. We need you to support by purchasing a ticket and volunteer possibly on Friday, June 6th, <span style="font-weight: 700;">7:00 - 10:00 PM</span>—HOST COMMITTEE WELCOME PARTY ($10) <span style="font-weight: 700;">Gatlin Ballroom, A, Level 1 </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Join</b> us to celebrate one last year in Orlando with a concert and party with cash bar featuring special guest apl.de.ap from <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://11" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="misc" x-apple-data-detectors-result="11" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">The Black Eyed Peas</a>. Federation musicians including Marion Gwizdala, Precious Perez, and <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://12" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="misc" x-apple-data-detectors-result="12" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">James Brown</a> will be performing followed by a set from apl.de.ap. apl.de.ap will then keep your feet moving as he DJs a Federation dance party. Event is open exclusively to convention attendees. Tickets may be purchased at the lobby Welcome Table; in the Hospitality Suite; from the Florida, Iowa, and Virginia host affiliate tables in the Exhibit Hall; or at the door. Sponsored by Aira and the 2018 Host Committee </span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Presidential Suite (13217) and the Host Affiliate’s Suite (11230) to have a place to relax and refresh with some refreshments. </span></p></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><blockquote type="cite"><font color="#000000"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The 2018 NFB convention agenda is now available online. The HTML version is at <a href="https://nfb.org/convention/2018/agenda">https://nfb.org/convention/2018/agenda</a>. Other formats are available from the main convention webpage at <a href="https://nfb.org/convention">https://nfb.org/convention</a>. <br><br><br></span></font></blockquote><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We have a first timers guide at:<br><a href="https://nfb.org/convention-first-timers">https://nfb.org/convention-first-timers</a></span></div></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> If I can be of any help, please reach out to me any time. My contact information is below my signature. See you soon in Orlando!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kind Regards, </span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Denise Valkema, President National Federation of the Blind of Florida </span><div><font color="#000000"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="tel:(305)972-8529" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="17/0" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">(305)972-8529</a><br></span></font><div><a href="mailto:president@nfbflorida.org" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">president@nfbflorida.org</font></a></div><div><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">www.nfbflorida.org</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Follow us @nfbflorida</span></div></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You can live the life you want.</span></div></div><br><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></body></html>