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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>Greetings Fellow Federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> It is so hard to believe that April is almost over and the NFB National Convention is just around the corner! This year’s convention will be held in New Orleans Louisiana from July 5<sup>th</sup> through the 10, 2022. The deadline for<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=479">Registration</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Is May 31, 2022, so be sure and get registered as soon as possible! For additional information on <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention">National Convention</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Click the above link. The agenda will be posted in June.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> For those who are planning to attend national convention I need you to contact me please. We have a couple of opportunities to get involved as well as information pertaining to the Nebraska affiliate specifically. Please email me at <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org">president@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>or by phone at (308) 520-9024 right away!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> If you aren’t sure if you’ll be able to financially afford convention, please read below for an announcement from First Vice President Christine Boone. As always, contact me with any questions! <o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p> As you all know, the National Federation of the Blind is holding our National convention in New Orleans Louisiana this summer, beginning on Tuesday July 5<sup>th,</sup> and ending on Sunday July 10<sup>th</sup>. There is truly nothing on earth that compares with an NFB National convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:Symbol'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Blind children meet other blind kids and learn how to live in the world more comfortably and more confidently with their blindness.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Parents of blind children learn more than they ever imagined knowing about raising a blind child to become a successful, independent blind adult.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Blind high school and college students find a whole new network of friends while learning about the best ways to get the kind of education they want to pursue. <o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Blind professionals in every field can find mentors, friends, information, laughter and learning. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'> Everyone will be staying in one of two hotels, The New Orleans Marriott at 555 Canal Street, and the Sheraton New Orleans, situated just across Canal Street from the Marriott. You will need to reserve a room at one of these luxurious facilities as soon as possible, but not later than May 31<sup>st</sup> after which time the special rate given to NFB members will no longer be honored.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'> Here is some information to give you a rough idea about how much it will cost one person to attend this year’s convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'><o:p> </o:p></p><ul type=disc><li style='margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>We anticipate airfare from Nebraska to New Orleans will cost between $400 and $600. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Your hotel will cost about $1,000 without a roommate. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Convention registration costs $25. Proof of registration is required if you want to pay the much cheaper hotel room rate only available to NFB convention attendees. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The Sunday evening Banquet will cost $70. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>It is best to plan a meal budget of about $100 per day. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>You may also want some money to spend on purchasing things in the largest blindness-focused exhibit hall anywhere on the planet this year. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>You will also have ground transportation to and from the airport at either end of your journey, along with the extra small expenses that accompany any trip like this. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p> Now, having taken the above information into consideration, do you feel you will be financially able to attend National Convention this year? Perhaps it will help you to know we are offering some financial assistance for those who might need a little help to make this dream come true. First you should know we do not cover the entire trip for anyone. Every Nebraska convention attendee must purchase their own registration and banquet ticket. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> For anyone wanting financial assistance from our Nebraska affiliate, we have a committee in place to manage this important task. These colleagues of ours have the responsibility of reviewing all applicants and dividing the available pot of money among the requests they receive. To make application for a Nebraska 2022 convention award, please contact our Treasurer, Cheryl Livingston. Cheryl may be reached by calling (402) 889-5346, or by email at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <a href="mailto:treasurer@ne.nfb.org">treasurer@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p> You Must send your request to Cheryl No later than May 15, 2022. You will receive notification of any financial award you receive, not later than May 21<sup>st</sup>, 2022. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Hope to see you at convention!<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>Jamie K. Richey, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Office: (402) 477-7711<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: (308) 520-9024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org">president@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Website: <a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org">www.ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>