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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk193621916"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Some logistical notes for this weekend’s convention as well as the final list of sponsors and exhibitors. <o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Check-in is at 3:00 and check-out on Sunday is noon. It is recommended that folks check out prior to Sunday’s session if possible.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Breakfast for hotel guests is served in the lobby from 6:30 to 9:30 Friday and 7:00 to 10:00 on Saturday and Sunday.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We will have a cash bar Saturday night in the banquet room from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. We need to sell $300.00 in drinks to get the bar at no charge. Make sure to have your banquet tickets with you and placed them above your place setting or the servers will not know what you are eating or if you are eligible to be served.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Likewise tickets are required for both lunches. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Important: Saturday’s lunch is a buffet. General Session is in Salon A and lunch is next door in Salon B. The line for the buffet will be between the two rooms. Members are requested to go directly to lunch as the caterers want to serve you hot food and will also not stand around waiting for you to show up an hour later, save your trip to your room until after you have eaten Volunteers will assist anyone who needs assistance from the end of the buffet line to a seat in Salon B. BTW: we can always use more people to jump in and volunteer. .<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Guide Dog relief area complete with refuse receptacle is located just off the foyer to the convention area near salon A B C. There is a sidewalk with a long strip of grass which is six to eight feet wide <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If there are any smokers left you should go out the hotel’s main entrance and walk 25 feet from the door.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Below is the list of sponsors and exhibitors. The table numbers only indicate the order in which reservations were made at a particular sponsor/exhibitor level. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A micro-mart is located adjacent to the front desk.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>There is 24/7 complimentary coffee and tea. Free parking and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Look forward to seeing everyone this weekend,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Gene Coulter , your frazzled convention Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS FOR 2025<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Registration Central (just outside of Columbia Room): <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Registration and State Affiliate Fundraisers<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sponsors and Exhibitors (in Columbia Room):<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our Wonderful Sponsors: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 1: NANOPAC Gold Sponsor: high quality technology aids<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 2 Bronze Sponsor Audio Reader service reading service for the blind <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Exhibitors: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 3: Sight And Sound Impaired Of St Louis our services to Deaf-Blind Missourians and their families<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table :4Missouri Assistive Technology assistive technology devices and MoAT programs and services information<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 5: Mary's Braille International Navi lens <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 6: Wolfner Library <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 7: National Disability institute Expanding awareness & access to STEM Careers through pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships to individuals with disabilities . <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 8: Braille Bibles International <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 9: DEAF Inc. Brochures, pens, clips, flyer about our SSP program <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 10 Guiding Paws Brochures, handouts, misc. promotional items<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 11: Kansas City Chapter blue tooth item <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 12: Ivanhoe Chapter Logoed Merchandise Cups, pens , t-shirts<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 13 Missouri Association of Blind Students blind students fundraiser <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk193621916'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Table 14: Lewis and Clark Chapter Meta Glasses raffle </span></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>