<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Respectfully,<div>Nickie Pearl</div><div>502-489-4457</div><div>njp@twc.com </div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><b>Date:</b> June 28, 2021 at 4:45:22 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Nickie Pearl <njp@twc.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>You’re Registered–Learn More about #NFB21</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> "National Federation of the Blind" <webmaster@nfb.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><!--[if gte mso 9]>
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<h1 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:24pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-weight:bold">NFB21 Is Next Week: Don’t Miss These Pre-Convention Activities</span></span></span></span></span></h1>
<p style="margin-top:4px"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black">We are looking forward to another great convention. Please continue to stay tuned for announcements and updates. We encourage you to share this information with chapter members who may not receive emails. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black">More information, including the Spanish version of the agenda, can also be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21871&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">https://nfb.org/convention</a>. </span></span></span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-weight:bold">June 29: Rookie Roundup</span></span></span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-top:4px"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">President Riccobono and Board of Directors Chairperson Pam Allen preview convention activities and provide a historical perspective of the organization and how it grew into the leading voice in the blindness field. If you are new to the NFB, come learn a little more about our dynamic organization and the extended family that could become your own. Join us Tuesday, June 29, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. eastern. Connect via Zoom: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21872&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">https://zoom.us/j/99605070015</a>. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">A review of the voting process will be provided during Rookie Roundup with the opportunity to participate in the first vote of the 2021 National Convention. The phone number for voting is <strong>667-206-6677</strong>. The number and voting instructions will be sent via email to qualified voters in addition to being posted to the convention information page. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We cannot wait to welcome you!</span></span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-weight:bold">June 30: Feasting Together—Cooking and Cocktails</span></span></span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-top:4px"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Attend this pre-convention activity to help prepare for the banquet on June 30 at 6:00 p.m. eastern via Zoom. Federationists Regina Mitchell and Hoby Wedler will share a couple of recipes and give tips to having a successful banquet dinner, no matter what your planned meal is. Please send your planned menu or any cooking questions to <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21873&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">communications@nfb.org</a>. Connect via Zoom: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21874&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">https://zoom.us/j/9210693838</a>.</span></span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-weight:bold">Ways to Access and Connect</span></span></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">There are many ways to connect to convention events and activities:</span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">All convention sessions, including the board meeting, general sessions, and the banquet, will be held via Zoom. Meeting IDs and Zoom links are <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21875&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">provided in the agenda</a> as well as our virtual event platform, CrowdCompass.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Personalize your agenda, visit the exhibit hall, network with attendees, and more on the virtual event platform, CrowdCompass. Login via the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21876&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">mobile app</a> or <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21877&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">the web</a>.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Review our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21878&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">Zoom information page</a> for tips and tricks, keyboard shortcuts, and local dial-in numbers for those who prefer to connect via phone. Find your local number and then enter the appropriate Zoom meeting ID.</span></span></span></li>
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<h2 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-weight:bold">Code of Conduct</span></span></span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-top:4px"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Our organization requires a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are committed to a safe and welcoming environment. As part of that effort, registration for national convention requires that you agree to the code of conduct. The NFB Code of Conduct outlines policies and standards for anyone who participates in Federation activities. Please read our code of conduct at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21879&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">https://nfb.org/codeofconduct</a> and become familiar with the reporting process. Thank you for your commitment to the safety and support of the blind community.</span></span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:4px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-weight:bold">Reminders</span></span></span></span></h2>
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<li><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Purchase tickets for the One Voice: #StrongerTogether #NFB21 Concert at <a https:="" nfb.org="" civicrm="" mailing="" url?u="21880&qid=5616397:\Users\Employee\Downloads\nfb.org\concert"">https://nfb.org/concert</a>.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Tell us you’re <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21881&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">hosting a banquet party</a> by June 30.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Thank you to the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=21882&qid=5616397" rel="nofollow">sponsors of the 2021 National Convention</a>!</span></span></span></li>
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