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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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The 2022 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind is almost here! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>during the week of July 5 through July 10 there will </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>be a virtual experience component each day of the convention. As a reminder, this is not a hybrid convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=481">Registration </a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>for the NFB22 virtual experience is still open. There is no cost to register, but participants must register to receive relevant content and door prizes!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Exclusive Virtual Activities:</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Hospitality Suite, Division Day Showcase, Meet Dan Parker</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Board Meeting: An open session with presentations from leaders of the Federation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>General Sessions: The large portion of the agenda where all attendees come together for ceremonies, Federation reports, special speakers, and more!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:42.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Banquet: This red-carpet event includes the President’s banquet address and award presentations.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The 2022 National Convention <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/convention"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Agenda</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>is now available in several formats including </span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li style='margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>HTML<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Audio <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Word<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>BRF<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Spanish<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>And will soon be available on the</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crowdcompass-events/id604224729"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>CrowdCompass Platform through Apple</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Or <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crowdcompass.app4815162342&hl=en_US&gl=US"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>CrowdCompass Platform through Google</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>beginning June 27. CrowdCompass allows users to customize a personal agenda, chat with attendees, and join streamed sessions with the click of a button.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:24.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>All of the #NFB22 virtual experience sessions can be accessed on </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Phone<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NFB-NEWSLINE, <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The NFB’s streaming skill on Alexa<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> More specific instructions on how to access will be shared soon. Closed captions and Spanish will be available.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hosting a virtual banquet party? We would love to know about your party and the chance to say hello from convention! </span>Complete the <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/banquet-party-form">National Convention Virtual Experience Banquet Party Form</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'>by June 30<sup>th</sup> for a chance <span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> at a drop in during the convention banquet in New Orleans on July 10<sup>th</sup>!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please note this is NOT a hybrid convention, therefore virtual participants will only be able to stream certain seminars and general session. Virtual attendees will not be able to seek the floor or vote. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>A proposed </span><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>amendment to the constitution will be voted upon during convention. Read the text of the </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2206/bm220609.htm"><span style='font-size:22.0pt'>amendment</span></a><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>in the </span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>June 2022 Braille Monitor. Although you can’t vote virtually it’s still important to be informed of possible changes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Before convention begins make sure you participate in the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.25in'><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-20-convention-drawing"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Give $20 Campaign</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>And double your dollars now thanks to a generous matching contribution from<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><a href="https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/home"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>HumanWare</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>As well as </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>two pre-convention highlights to meet the sponsors and exhibitors of this year’s exhibit hall! </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join the sponsor Showcase virtual preview on Monday, June 27, at 8:00 p.m., eastern time. Hear from each of the sponsors, what they offer, and how you can connect with them at the convention and beyond.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/92969058502"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom Meeting ID is 929 6905 8502</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join the exhibitor highlight virtual preview on Tuesday, June 28, at 8:00 p.m., eastern time. Learn about each exhibitor, what they will offer in the exhibit hall, and how you can connect with them if you won’t be attending in person.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/98430318608"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom Meeting ID is 984 3031 8608</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Those participating virtually can play an important role in amplifying the message of the organization in social media. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>#NFB22. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For questions before, during and after convention contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>President, Jamie K. Richey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><a href="mailto:president@nfb.org">president@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Cell: (308) 520-9024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First-Vice President, Christine Boone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:christineboone2@gmail.com">christineboone2@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: (269) 329-8500<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>