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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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Pre-Registration Closing Soon – Don’t Miss Out!</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Join Us for the 54th Annual NFB of Nebraska State Convention</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Forward Together: Shaping Tomorrow</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>March 27-30, 2025</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br></span><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Omaha Marriott Regency Hotel</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>10220 Regency Circle, Omaha, NE 68114</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Hotel Information:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Room Rate: $124 per night (doubles/kings) – Reserve by <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>March 6, 2025</span></strong><br>Call <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>402-399-9000</span></strong> and mention the <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>2025 NFB of Nebraska Convention</span></strong><br>Or <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Book Online:</span></strong></span><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1712003731728&key=GRP&app=resvlink">Click Here</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Pre-Registration Ends Soon!</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Register now to secure your spot before prices increase after <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>March 1, 2025</span></strong>. All registrations are final (no refunds).<br><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/convention25">Register Here</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Transportation Assistance:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>If you need transportation to and from the convention, please indicate this on your registration form, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>New This Year – Tactile Art Tour Across Nebraska</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>The Nebraska Commission for the Blind is coordinating a <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Tactile Art Tour</span></strong>, visiting three museums and providing transportation to the convention. This opportunity is open to <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>all blind Nebraskans</span></strong>, even if you are not currently working with NCBVI. Registration closes February 24<sup>th at noon. </sup>Get the full details</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://forms.gle/wPbGN8n9SYpHyYMi7"> Here</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Convention Agenda</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>The agenda is attached and will be available for download on our website by <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>February 27th</span></strong>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Visit the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/convention25">Convention Page</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>after that date for a complete agenda , including exhibitor information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>National Representative – Gary Wunder</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>We are pleased to welcome <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Gary Wunder of Missouri</span></strong> as this year’s national representative. Gary is the former editor of the Braille Monitor and he is looking forward to sharing insights and updates from across the Federation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Convention Highlights</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Opening Reception – Thursday Evening</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Kick off the weekend with an evening reception featuring appetizers, a cash bar, and the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Breakout Sessions – Friday Afternoon & Saturday Morning</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Sessions will cover a variety of topics, including:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Advancements in technology<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Creativity and crafting<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Artificial intelligence<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Guide dog discussions<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Diabetes management<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Interest divisions and groups<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>General Sessions</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Our general sessions will feature <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>agency updates, member spotlights, and insights from our national and student representatives</span></strong>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Be Part of Nebraska’s Largest Gathering of Blind Individuals</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>This convention is an opportunity to <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>learn, connect, and help shape the future</span></strong>. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org/convention25">Register Now</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dates to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>February 24<sup>th</sup> – Registration for NCBVI Tactile Art Tour Closes<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 1 – Convention Pre-registration Deadline<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 6 – Hotel Block Closes<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 14 – Resolution Submission Deadline<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 27 – Convention Begins<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 28 – Opening Session and Breakouts<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 29 – Sessions and Banquet<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>March 30 – Business Meeting and Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For more details, visit:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <a href="https://chatgpt.com/c/www.ne.nfb.org/convention25">www.ne.nfb.org/convention25</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Or follow us on Facebook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>@Nebraskasblind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We look forward to seeing you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>