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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>Dear Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Can you believe it? In just three short weeks, we’ll be gathering in New Orleans for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind National Convention—and Nebraska is ready to make its mark!<o:p></o:p></p><p>So far, we have 83 Nebraskans registered to attend in person and 8 signed up for the virtual experience. Whether you’re traveling to New Orleans or tuning in from home, we can’t wait to connect with each of you for what promises to be an unforgettable week.<o:p></o:p></p><p>This email is packed with exciting updates, important reminders, and meaningful ways you can get involved.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention">www.nfb.org/convention</a> for the latest updates and full details.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Nebraska Caucus – Add This to Your Calendar!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Let’s kick things off Nebraska-style! Our caucus is your chance to get organized, ask questions, exchange banquet tickets, and hear the latest updates from your affiliate leadership.<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Time: 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Location: Galerie 4<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p>Please add this event to your calendar now and plan to attend—and don’t forget your banquet ticket! Linda Mentink is coordinating Nebraska banquet exchange. Let her know who you’d like to sit with, and she’ll do her best to make it happen!<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NFB25 Virtual Experience – There’s Still Time to Register!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Not making the trip to New Orleans? No problem! The NFB25 Virtual Experience offers a parallel experience!<o:p></o:p></p><p>By registering, you’ll be able to:<br>• Stream sessions live<br>• Access recordings after the event<br>• Chat with other Federationists <br>• Win door prizes!<o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention">Register Today</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Pre-Convention Virtual Events – Get a Head Start!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Join us early for these exciting online events:<br>• Sponsor Showcase – June 24 at 8:00 PM ET (Webinar ID: 997 2616 6453)<br>• Exhibitor Showcase – June 26 at 8:00 PM ET (Webinar ID: 938 7445 8797)<br>• Convention 101 – June 30 at 8:00 PM ET (Webinar ID: 951 8904 0187)<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Lead and Drive – Give 25 in '25!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Help fuel the mission by giving $25 in 2025 and encouraging others to do the same. Every $25 donation enters you into the Give 25 Drawing, with amazing prizes like:<o:p></o:p></p><p>• A trip for two to the 2026 NFB Convention <br>• OR $2,025 in cash!<o:p></o:p></p><p>All donations will be matched up to $25,000. Want to spread the word and possibly announce the winner at the banquet? Ask friends or family to give and include your name on the donation form.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Give online, by phone, or by check—and choose your fund: Jernigan, SUN, White Cane, or tenBroek.<br><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-25">Learn More and Donate Here</a>: <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Build Your Itinerary – Agenda Now Available!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>The official agenda is now available in HTML, Word, BRF, and Spanish formats!<o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2025-national-convention-agenda">Download It Now</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p>Starting today, download the official #NFB25 app! <o:p></o:p></p><p>Use the app to: <br>• Customize your personal schedule<br>• Join streamed sessions<br>• Connect with attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors<o:p></o:p></p><p>Check the email you registered with for access instructions. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Volunteer and Make Nebraska Proud!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>We still need volunteers for the Independence Market—no product knowledge required, just your Nebraska spirit!<o:p></o:p></p><p>Email <a href="mailto:jwhite@nfb.org">jwhite@nfb.org</a> to sign up.<o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/volunteer-opportunities">View All Volunteer Opportunities</a> <br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>We Can’t Wait to See You!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Whether you’re heading to New Orleans or joining us virtually, we are thrilled to share this experience with our Federation family. Let’s show the nation what Nebraska can do!<o:p></o:p></p><p>Use #NFB25 on social media to share your excitement and stay connected.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>See you in New Orleans—or online!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk187995115"><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'><img border=0 width=227 height=96 style='width:2.3611in;height:1.0in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DBDFB7.E62E3A00" alt="National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska logo and tagline live the life you want."><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>