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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 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind National Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>July 5 through July 10, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>New Orleans Louisiana<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>#NFB22<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Deadline approaching! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Network with thousands of blind role models. Connect with leaders in the field of blindness. Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics. And so much more! The National Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Each year we come together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing for the premier event in the blind community! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/registration">Registration</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Closes May 31. So, Go <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/registration">Register now!</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Registration is available on-site of the convention at a higher rate and with longer lines!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Deadline approaching!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Don’t wait any longer to make your hotel reservations! The block will be released on May 31<sup>st. </sup> The Marriott rooms are filled, but rooms are still available right across the street at the New Orleans Sheraton. Rooms are still at the $109 convention rate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Call <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>(888) 627-7033 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>and ask to book a room for the “NFB Convention” or the “NTL Federation.” Please note that this is a different number than originally published in the Braille Monitor. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The schedule for the 2022 convention is:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• Tuesday, July 5: Seminar Day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• Wednesday, July 6: Resolutions Day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• Thursday, July 7: Board Meeting and Division Day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• Friday, July 8: Opening Session<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• Saturday, July 9: Business Session<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• Sunday, July 10: Banquet Day and Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The full agenda will be available in June.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Is this your first convention or do you need a review of what to expect? Mark your calendar for the Rookie Roundup meeting scheduled for<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Tuesday, July 5, at 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Which will go over all the things you need to know about the convention. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Visit the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/convention">Convention Information Page</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>regularly for additional details and announcements. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>If You Can’t Make It to New Orleans, register for the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=481"> #NFB22 Virtual Experience</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to participants who are unable to attend the convention in-person. The 2022 National Convention Virtual Experience is a dedicated online space for exclusive convention activities. Registration for the virtual experience is separate and there is no cost.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=481">Register for the virtual experience now!</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Visit the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/convention">Convention Information Page</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>regularly for additional details and announcements related to the virtual experience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Help Needed!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The NFB of Nebraska will be selling Colby Ridge Popcorn Balls and The Mill Coffee and Tea Coffee at convention. We need volunteers to work the affiliate table in the exhibit hall. The table is open during the exhibit hall regular hours and is as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Wednesday, July 6: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Thursday, July 7: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Friday, July 8: noon–1:45 p.m. AND 7:00–9:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Saturday, July 9: noon–1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Please e-mail<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org">president@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>with the days/times you would be available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Help Needed!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Shopping at the Independence Market is one of the highpoints of the convention for many attendees especially for the hundreds of members who haven't had the opportunity yet to visit the Market in Baltimore and browse through the many items offered. The task of recreating the Market for a few days each year at the convention is a huge undertaking and it takes many Federationists to perform this service. Your help would be greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The dates and times that help is needed is as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• Wednesday, July 6, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Shift 1 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Shift 2 - 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• Thursday, July 7, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Shift 1 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Shift 2 - 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• Friday, July 8, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Shift - 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• Saturday, July 9, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Shift - 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Needed are product demonstrators, pay station attendants, order writers, and storekeepers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Please e-mail<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org">president@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>with the days/times you would be available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Help Needed!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Convention ambassadors are members of the Federation who give their time and attention to making the convention experience welcoming and empowering for all participants. Ambassadors take assignments in all parts of the convention, doing what is needed. Duties may range from ensuring that lines do not get too crowded in hallways, serving as talking signs at key points, helping to keep the spirits high and respectful while crowds flock to the elevators, to assisting first-timers with navigating the complexities of activities such as banquet exchange.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The 2022 NFB Convention Ambassadors will assist in making the convention a welcoming and empowering experience for all attendees by helping to facilitate the sharing of accurate information, providing access to information at key locations within the convention, and generally serving as a positive influence during the convention. Ambassadors will be asked to take on assignments as coordinated by the ambassadors committee. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>If you are interested in being a NFB Convention Ambassador e-mail:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org">president@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>If you are bringing children with you to convention, you may want to register them for NFB Camp. NFB Camp provides childcare during pre-convention meetings, General Sessions, and Banquet, for children six-weeks to twelve-years old. We separate the children by age, and provide age-appropriate activities, including lessons from the NFB BELL® Academy curriculum. For information about NFB Camp hours, fees, and enrollment click<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=25731&qid=7133727">Here</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>If you have additional questions, contact Carla McQuillan at <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:president@nfb-oregon.org">president@nfb-oregon.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'> or call <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>(541) 653-9153. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=25731&qid=7133727">Enroll now for the NFB Camp.</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Career Fair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registrationEmployer%20Registration">Registration Open for Job Seekers</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Scheduled for <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Wednesday, July 6, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The career track is a seminar where talent meets opportunity. Registration in advanced is required and the deadline to <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registrationEmployer%20Registration">Register</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>is June 21<sup>st</sup>!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The convention hotels are located on Canal Street in the bustling French Quarter with streetcar access to Uptown and Mid-City making it effortless to discover the Big Easy! Stroll through the neighboring Warehouse Arts District, then explore everything from Jackson Square to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. This storied city will stimulate your senses with its French and Spanish architecture, world-renowned restaurants, and live music.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>To peruse some of the offerings ahead of convention order a print or braille French Quarter guide through<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.structureddiscovery.org/pay.php">Structured Discovery Incorporated</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>For only $5.00 with all proceeds going to braille programs for children. Type your preference of braille or print in the “What Are You Paying For” field. The guide will be mailed ahead of convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Each year thousands of Federation members make contributions during national convention. For those not able to attend in-person or who want a chance at a big prize enter the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45">Give $20 Campaign </a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>The Give $20 Campaign is a way for individuals to support the three major funds of the NFB and the Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund and potentially win the grand prize. When you give $20 or more between May 1st and July 10th you will be entered into the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45">Give $20 Convention Drawing</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>to win a trip for two to the 2023 NFB National Convention which includes<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Round-trip transportation <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Hotel Room<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Banquet tickets <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>$1,000 in walking-around cash<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Or for those who aren’t able to join us in 2023 $2,000 in cash will be awarded.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Thanks to the generous gift from HumanWare, every dollar contributed during this campaign will be matched up to $50,000! Visit the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45">give $20 page to contribute and double your dollars.</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Or call <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>(410) 659-9314, extension 2430<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'> please be sure to indicate that it is a Give $20 contribution, and which fund you select. You can select multiple funds. The funds are:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• White Cane Fund<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• KJ Fund (Kenneth Jernigan Fund)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• SUN Fund<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>• tenBroek Fund<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Wow there’s so much to do and so little time! First off go <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/registration">Register</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Then get your hotel and flight booked!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Don’t forget the little ones <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=25731&qid=7133727">NFB Camp Registration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>For those job seekers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registrationEmployer%20Registration">Register</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>For the career fair!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Next e-mail <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org">president@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>With the days and times you are available to help with the affiliate table, the Independence Market and to be an ambassador!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Finally, regularly check the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb.org/convention">Convention Page</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>For the latest updates! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Keep a lookout for e-mails in the next few weeks concerning the Nebraska Caucus and related information!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>