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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 Members and Friends!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska is just two days away! We will gather with 125 of our friends, family members, co-workers, acquaintances and supporters for some much-needed Federation Fellowship and Fun! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Unfortunately, we know not everyone is able to make it to the convention, so we are offering a streaming option. All of the general sessions, the keynote luncheons and the banquet will be streamed. Sorry we aren’t able to teleport chocolates or popcorn at this time, but we are working on it!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are the times for the streaming option:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, March 24, 2023<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 to 11:30 a.m. – General Session I<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 to 1:00 p.m. – Keynote Luncheon <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Board Meeting and Resolutions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(Please note: the end time for the Resolutions Committee is an estimate.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, March 25, 2023<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 to 11:30 a.m. – General Session II<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 to 1:00 p.m. – Keynote Luncheon <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7:00 to 9:30 p.m. – Annual Banquet <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sunday, March 26, 2023<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 a.m. to Noon – General Session III<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Attached is the complete agenda for your review and lists the speakers during each of the sessions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The stream can be accessed on YouTube at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NFBNE/streams">https://www.youtube.com/@NFBNE/streams</a><br clear=all><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>If you have any problems with the stream please text <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>(402) 477-7711<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Or leave a voice mail at <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>(402) 477-7711<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>And we will do our best to address the issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>If you are listening live be sure and tag us on social media using <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>#NFBNE23<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Dream, Dare, Discover with us on the stream! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Jamie K. Richey, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Office: (402) 477-7711<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org">president@ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Website: <a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org">www.ne.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'>The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>