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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><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I have two important announcements regarding the upcoming state convention. First, please make your hotel reservations as soon as possible by calling Stony Creek at 573-442-6400 during regular business hours and using code 26NFBLAC. Some nights outside our reserved block are already sold out, so the earlier you reserve your room, the better your chances of securing accommodations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Second, it’s not too early to register and pay for your meals. At least two chapters are purchasing the Frugal Federationist package for their members. If your chapter plans to do the same, please notify both me and the state treasurer as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If your chapter is purchasing the Frugal Federationist package, here’s what you need to do:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>All members from participating chapters should send an email to both me and Carol Coulter titled “Chapter Paid Registration” with the following information:<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Your name<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Phone number<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Agenda format preference: large print, Braille, or electronic<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Any special needs, such as an assistive listening device<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Your banquet choice: Pot Roast or Chicken<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>? Send your email to both: CJCoulter59@gmail.com and GCoulter@NFBMO.org.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>? It’s a good idea to carbon copy your chapter president.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>? The state treasurer will collect the amount due from your chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please note, the Frugal Federationist package does not include Friday lunch. Because I know members of these chapters will want to purchase Friday lunch individually, please follow these steps:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Go to the state convention webpage at www.NFBMO.org/Convention.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Click on “Convention Registration” to access the registration form.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>In the first field, leave the number “1” and proceed to the next field.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fill out the required name and address information.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Under “Select Registration Fee for this Attendee,” choose “Meal Only - you must select at least one of the add-on meals” from the drop-down menu.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Select Friday lunch.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Click the Review button to proceed to checkout.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>While this may seem complicated, the process is straightforward once you begin.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Eugene Coulter, Convention Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Phone: 573-474-3226<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>