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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>Hello Debbie and how are you?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Debbie Malone via NFBF-Tampa<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 2, 2021 12:32 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Debbie Malone <dmalone510@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: [NFBF-L] State Convention Registration and Room Reservation Information<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I will be attending the state convention in person. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Mon, Aug 2, 2021 at 10:53 AM tampa President via NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Please see the email below regarding our upcoming convention. In this email you will see some important deadlines and an outline of when and where<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <br>Miranda b. Kilby<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Ph: <a href="tel:(352)942-0417" target="_blank">(352)942-0417</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>Begin forwarded message:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> Camille Tate via NFBF-L <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-l@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Date:</b> July 28, 2021 at 11:21:56 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org</a>, NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-l@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Camille Tate <<a href="mailto:ctate2076@att.net" target="_blank">ctate2076@att.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBF-L] State Convention Registration and Room Reservation Information</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-l@nfbnet.org</a>><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Greetings Florida Federationists: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We are reuniting for our 2021 State Convention and it feels so good! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>As the fall fast approaches, let us get excited and register for our big family reunion! We can renew the ties stretched thin by these difficult times. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>When: Friday, October 1<sup>st</sup> - Sunday, October 3<sup>rd</sup> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Where: Embassy Suites USF </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3705 Spectrum Blvd.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tampa, FL 33612</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Tel: (813) 977-7066 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Convention code: FBD </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Below is a unique reservation link to make reservations online: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure3.hilton.com%2Fen_US%2Fes%2Freservation%2Fbook.htm%3FinputModule%3DHOTEL%26ctyhocn%3DTPAFRES%26groupCode%3DCESFBD%26arrival%3D20211001%26departure%3D20211004%26cid%3DOM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink%26fromId%3DHILTONLINKDIRECT&data=04%7C01%7CCharlotte.Truong%40atriumhospitality.com%7Ce84dddec6be34351e89208d929be447c%7C2a940736346f4580951607fd1e7cc52d%7C0%7C0%7C637586719441121711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Syf6dXb99hb0Tf3JrZkSbcJloas27Q2w1Q2L8qEbKrU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/es/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=TPAFRES&groupCode=CESFBD&arrival=20211001&departure=20211004&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Reservation Deadline: September 6, 2021 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>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 style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>at 4 pm</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> and check out is </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>at 11 am</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>. Complimentary breakfast is served daily </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mon-Fri<span style='color:black'> </span><span style='color:blue'>from 6:30 am-9:30 am</span><span style='color:black'> and </span>Sat-Sun<span style='color:black'> </span><span style='color:blue'>7:00 am-10:00 am</span><span style='color:black'>. Complimentary evening reception is available to all hotel guests daily. </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>How to Register!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This year we have “online” registration using the following link:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Website: </span><a href="https://nfbflorida2021.brownpapertickets.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfbflorida2021.brownpapertickets.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Code: nfbflorida2021</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Toll free number: 1-800838-3006 for registration</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>You can inquire about additional details on the 2021 Florida State Convention by visiting the updated web page at </span><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org/convention" target="_blank"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfbflorida.org/convention</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2021 Chapter Registration Form: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If a chapter is going to register members as a group, there is a form for that! Visit <a href="http://nfbflorida.org/convention" target="_blank">nfbflorida.org/convention</a> and click on 2021 Chapter Registration Form. This option is not available for online registration, so download the form, fill it out and return using the instructions provided. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will keep you informed of any restrictions and/or requirements for health and safety as we get them. If you have any questions, please contact President - Denise Valkema at 305-972-8529 or </span><a href="mailto:valkemadenise@aol.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>valkemadenise@aol.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>; and 2nd Vice President - Jorge Hernandez at 305-877-2311or </span><a href="mailto:jeh6@bellsouth.net" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>jeh6@bellsouth.net</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you require accommodations, please send your request in writing to President Denise Valkema, </span><a href="mailto:valkemadenise@aol.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>valkemadenise@aol.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. The deadline to submit your request is September 6, 2021. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Camille Tate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind, FL <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, FL <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Email: <a href="mailto:ctate2076@att.net" target="_blank">ctate2076@att.net</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Phone: 321 372 4899 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFBF-L mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBF-L@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">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/mbkilby%40gmail.com" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/mbkilby%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFBF-Tampa mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBF-Tampa@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">NFBF-Tampa@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-Tampa:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org/dmalone510%40gmail.com" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org/dmalone510%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif'>Debbie Malone</span></i><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>InclusionEducation.com </span></i><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B07RVCRR5R" target="_blank">Amazon Author Page</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>