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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good day Federation family and friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As we prepare for the 2024 National Federation of the Blind of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(NFBMI) State Convention, we are excited to share some of the key highlights you won't want to miss! The convention kicks off on October 31, and in the weeks leading up to it, we will be posting information from our sponsors and exhibitors. Keep an eye out for these updates to learn more about the amazing products, services, and opportunities that will be available during the event. This year's convention promises to be a memorable experience filled with networking, learning, and opportunities to support the blind people's movement. As always, we encourage you to share information about our state convention with your family and friends! If you are posting on social media, please use our hashtag for this year, which is NFBMI24<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBMI Exhibit Hall<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Make sure to stop by the NFBMI exhibit hall, where chapters, divisions, exhibitors, sponsors, and vendors will showcase the latest products and services. Whether you're looking for access technology, services that may benefit you, or some sweet treats, this is the perfect place to explore it all while connecting with fellow attendees and professionals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year, the exhibit hall will also feature our BRB Exhibitor Passport Program, a special fundraising effort for Blind Equality Achievement Month (BEAM). By purchasing a BRB Passport ID card, you can participate in an engaging experience. Simply show your braille ID card at each exhibitor's table to collect a code word. These words will form our 2024 BRB phrase!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hand in your complete braille passport with the BRB phrase to President Parsons after the general session by 5:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, for a chance to win $150.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you haven't purchased your BRB Passport ID card yet, don't worry! Cards will still be available at the convention registration table. However, if you want to buy the BRB passport card with the personalized braille letter, along with a list of our chapters and divisions as well as the NFB pledge and one-minute message, we encourage you to do this as soon as possible. For more information you can visit The Braille readers Brigade passport page:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnfbmi.org%2Fbrb%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0xANapCQprg7pKQtsvbpMCqwGgqO8S9qUfE53N9tWYtn1dpJKVurNIGrk_aem_yx60EQjiDJjNB1BbTprWMQ&h=AT3XJrLfl5fvlHzWseVwm_Jf-StNwBbAAkIWrVOeqPgkwFwEm7qfyPhSfb6NOLie-e4uuWCTpgk63nD23LF_4ajcaPLjaeM1vDAgBHgBq1nXbn-0nY7uWex1tZjzE3nxWhUbY-ISe2dJlRm8-zkz&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT0kPK3geSM6DYZFMaHrcBfOT6qlUdNoLUYHYxLH88WOKEPrG0rdWJAyyNgEsxkLjvQWS9T3eTt17mMXXsUpyZtilZuCSyEc1apvFwZawBVrZBIjPFSQniDplXkR5lqsbmhBFQ3AFERykPGZuQM95r8CRA" target="_blank"><b>https://nfbmi.org/brb</b></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBMI State Convention Banquet<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us on Saturday night for the NFBMI State Convention Banquet, starting at 7:00 PM. This will be an evening of celebration, recognition, connection and good eating! Tickets for the banquet are $45 if purchased by October 15, 2024, so be sure to get yours early!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Convention Registration and additional information<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To learn more about our state convention or to register, please visit our state convention page:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnfbmi.org%2Fconvention%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1Ecx_dAlDwNsoJsYqKIac4sEd57zV9IjOt4O0lZP2_YIR9slmJZO-JD2o_aem_DBFU541vNUT7cC3M9NxHXw&h=AT0qnUCoSB79fTWNr6FBHxzETutZ-e_giYpXwTTf6s83G6MxnrMGMMvbTpt4mAXFud2F6tls6cBjYJRV3Z6jaLHp8kcG0v4nXzx6YEmCOthwFeaiHcBesX0vyzoQUe82ViaT1GIQfndS8U-9QEE1&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT0kPK3geSM6DYZFMaHrcBfOT6qlUdNoLUYHYxLH88WOKEPrG0rdWJAyyNgEsxkLjvQWS9T3eTt17mMXXsUpyZtilZuCSyEc1apvFwZawBVrZBIjPFSQniDplXkR5lqsbmhBFQ3AFERykPGZuQM95r8CRA" target="_blank"><b>https://nfbmi.org/convention</b></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to seeing you at the convention and sharing this amazing experience with you. Let's make this year's event the best one yet!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warm regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Your NFBMI Communications Team<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>