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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Friends:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below is a message I received from an up and coming leader of the Johnson-Wyandotte chapter of the NFB of Kansas about their 55<sup>th</sup> annual convention during which President Riccobono will be representing our national organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Read below for more details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Daniel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Daniel Garcia, Second Vice President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>dgarcia@nfbmo.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(816) 621-0902<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.nfb.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.nfbmo.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Live the life you want<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Michael A. Nava <manava@thecanegroup.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 17, 2023 2:08 PM<br><b>To:</b> dgarcia@nfbmo.org; dongarcia3@hotmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Fwd: [Home-on-the-Range] 2023 state convention information<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I enjoyed our conversation, here is the information about the Kansas State convention, that will be held in Wichita Kansas, on November 3rd - 5th. The announcement of NFB's President Mark <span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Riccobono,</span> visit is not part of the email. Because it was only confirmed at last Saturday's (10/08/23) board meeting. For more detailed information, about his visit. Please contact President Tom Page or second vice president- Donna Wood. Her contact information is down below in the email.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Michael<o:p></o:p></p></div><div id=ms-outlook-mobile-signature><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Michael A. Nava </span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>(913) 777-8615</span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:manava@thecanegroup.org">manava@thecanegroup.org</a> </span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>or <a href="mailto:mexnava@msn.com">mexnava@msn.com</a></span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Helping the Blind, by Advocating, Educating and Empowering each other, in achieving a better quality of life. “Remember, Disability Rights are Human Rights!” </span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="98%" align=center></div><div id=divRplyFwdMsg><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Home-on-the-Range <<a href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org">home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> on behalf of Donna J. Wood via Home-on-the-Range <<a href="mailto:home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org">home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:16 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List' <<a href="mailto:home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org">home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:donnajwood@cox.net">donnajwood@cox.net</a> <<a href="mailto:donnajwood@cox.net">donnajwood@cox.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [Home-on-the-Range] 2023 state convention information<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dear Federation family and Friends, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Kansas state convention is quickly approaching. The deadline for room reservations is October 16, 2023. The convention will be held at The Holiday Inn Wichita East I35 at 549 S. Rock Road Wichita, KS 67207. Reservations can be made by calling (316) 686-7131 When making your reservations let them know that you are with the National Federation of the Blind or the block code of NFB. You will also find below the 2023 NFBKS state convention registration form. There is mailing and PayPal information on the form. If you want to return the form by e-mail please send it to robertfuller at <a href="mailto:robertfuller584@gmail.com">robertfuller584@gmail.com</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you have a request of a vegetarian or gluton free meal please put it on your registration form. Then get those forms in as soon as possible. If you have already sent your form in and did not put your meal request on it please e-mail me at <a href="mailto:donnajwood@cox.net">donnajwood@cox.net</a> so I can get you on the list for an alternate meal choice. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We will see you soon. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Donna J. Wood 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice-President </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>And State Convention Chair </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>National Federation of the Blind </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Of Kansas </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(316) 640-0650 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="mailto:donnajwood@cox.net">donnajwood@cox.net</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="OLE_LINK1"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Registration for the NFB of Kansas 55th Annual State Convention</span><o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>November 3-5, 2023</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Holiday Inn Wichita East I35,</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Please send registration form and payment to Robert Fuller at 1120 Randall Rd. Lawrence, KS 66049 or paypal to </span></span><a href="mailto:treasurer@nfbks.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>treasurer@nfbks.org</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'> and go to the Friends and Family button. </span><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'> Please make checks payable to the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>If you are registering multiple attendees, please include all names of those you are registering.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Name(s):________________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Address:________________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Telephone:_______________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Email:__________________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Pre-registration: $5.00 ___=_____ Registration at the door: $10.00</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Luncheon: $20.00 ___=_____ Banquet: $30.00 __=____ Vegetarian Meal? #_____ </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>The convention will be held at Holiday Inn Wichita East I35</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>At549 S. 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