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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 Nebraska Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Convention is only <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>one week away</span></strong>—are you ready? Whether this is your first or fiftieth national convention, we’re thrilled that you’ll be part of the <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>85th Annual National Federation of the Blind Convention</span></strong> in New Orleans!<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Here are a few important reminders as you prepare for the week:<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</span></strong><br>• Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025<br>• Time: 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM<br>• Location: Galerie 4 – second floor, River Tower side<o:p></o:p></p><p>Please plan to attend and <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>bring your banquet ticket</span></strong> to the caucus. We’ll be coordinating seating for banquet, and this will ensure Nebraskans can sit together.<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 to Marshal Opening Session</span></strong><br>Nebraska has been asked to serve as marshals for the <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Opening General Session</span></strong> on <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Friday, July 11</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></p><p>• Arrival Time: 8:15 AM<br>• Location: Grand Ballroom foyer<o:p></o:p></p><p>Let’s make Nebraska proud! We’ll be spreading out to help attendees find the doors to general session. This is an important responsibility, especially for the opening day, and we want to show our Federation spirit through excellent hospitality and teamwork.<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'>Virtual Attendees – We’re Glad You’ll Be Tuning In!</span></strong><br>We know some of our Nebraska members will be attending <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>virtually</span></strong>, and we’re so glad you’ll be joining us online! We hope to hear your name called for one of the fabulous virtual door prizes.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Nebraska will be cheering loud and proud in New Orleans—so be sure to join in the excitement from wherever you are!<o:p></o:p></p><p>There’s still time to register for the <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Virtual Experience</span></strong> at:<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention">www.nfb.org/convention</a></span></strong><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'>Convention Agenda and App</span></strong><br>• Word and BRF versions of the agenda are attached to this email.<br>• Agendas are also available online at: <a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention">www.nfb.org/convention</a><br>• The #NFB25 app is now live and can be accessed using the email address you used when registering.<o:p></o:p></p><p>The app lets you view the full agenda, customize your personal schedule, and stay updated during the week.<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'>Need Help During Convention?</span></strong><br>If you have any issues while at convention, feel free to reach out:<o:p></o:p></p><p>• Jamie K. Richey, President and Delegate – call or text (308) 520-9024<br>• Linda Mentink, Secretary and Alternate Delegate – calls only (402) 910-7360<o:p></o:p></p><p>Please remember that we’ll be participating in convention activities as well. If we don’t respond right away, know that we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re able.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Have a wonderful Independence Day and safe travels to New Orleans! We can’t wait to see you next week in NOLA and enjoy another unforgettable convention together.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk187995115">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'>Jamie K. Richey, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'>Office: (402) 477-7711<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'>Email: </span><a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'><span style='color:blue'>president@ne.nfb.org</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'>Website: </span><a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/sXwGCZ6m5AI5NDo7CjhPSB2L_N?domain=ne.nfb.org/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'><span style='color:blue'>www.ne.nfb.org</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'><u><span style='color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></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@01DBEAB8.B5588140" 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>