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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>Hello Missouri Federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The countdown is here with just a few hours before the New Orleans Marriott and the Sheridan is filled with Federationists. Travel begins tomorrow for a fewMissourians and others will follow on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We have 54 preregistered with 32 who plan to be there in person. I believe that number is growing everyday. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday evening, June 27, we had a preconvention caucus. A number of our folks, who are participating in the convention, were not able to join us. Therefore, I wanted to be sure and make several final announcements. .<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Several of our members have asked if we can Zoom the caucus, I agreed that we would try to do so but after talking with some of our tech experts and remembering how slow internet connections can be at hotels, I am concerned that the WIFI capacity may be overloaded and that the feasibility of getting a connection and good sound quality may not be very likely. I am not even certain at this point in what parts of the hotel we will have access to WiFi. Therefore, I may have spoken with my heart instead of remembering actual lessons gained by experience. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our Affiliate Caucus will be on Thursday evening at 9:00 p.m. We will meet in Studio 10. Please bring your banquet ticket with you if you want to sit with the Missouri Delegation. We want to exchange our banquet tickets early on Friday, if at all possible. We will also discuss our 2022 Resolutions and answer any questions you may have. Come join us in Studio 10 to help us welcome our first-timers and network with our Missouri Federation Family. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Missouri Affiliate Table will be Table A-33. Please contact Jeff Giffen and volunteer to help at the table. Jeff’s mobile number is 517-575-1213.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As you see Missourians or former Missourians at the convention, please be sure to invite them to our caucus.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Safe travels to all. Listen for a shout out to our members who are participating in the virtual experience. Several of our chapters are hosting a Banquet Listening Party. Enjoy the convention whether in person or virtual!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shelia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P.S. The Governor did sign S. 681 on June 30<sup>th</sup>. This is the bill which included the BRITE Act. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shelia Wright, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7928 NW Milrey Drive, Kansas City, MO 64152<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>816-741-6402<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:President@nfbmo.org">President@nfbmo.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbmo.org">www.nfbmo.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>