[NFBNJ] Free Registration is now open for the 45th National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey State Convention being held virtually from Nov 10 through Sat Nov 13; all are invited!

[Linda Melendez]

*National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 45th ANNUAL STATE
CONVENTION*

*November 10th through 13th, 2021*
*Theme: Live the Life You Want; We Are More Than The Sum of One*
*Location: Anywhere & Everywhere*

Register and make a difference in the lives of blind New Jerseyans!

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is proud to announce our
45th Annual State Convention! Once again, this event will be held virtually
with free registration! Please save the dates of Wednesday, November 10,
Thursday, November 11, Friday, November 12, and Saturday, November 13.

*Note: *The agenda will be finalized and distributed and posted on the
state website in mid to late October. Yes, the agenda will be available on
NEWSLINE® too!

Here is your chance to participate and learn more about the NFB’s programs
and goals on the state and national level. Hear from the NFB national
representative. Also, hear from speakers on topics of national and state
importance, membership, seniors, technology, Braille, sports and
recreation, students, and parents’ concerns, meet the scholarship class of
2021 and much more!

Mark your calendars and make every effort to attend the 45th annual state
convention of the NFB of New Jersey. Get Involved. Make a Difference!
Please share with others, everyone is welcome!
*Pre-Registration*

How many reasons do you need to pre-register by Sunday, October 10, 2021?
Here are just a few:


   - By registering for the state convention before the deadline, you will
   be eligible to win door prizes!
   - If you are a current paid member with a chapter and/or division, and
   your dues are paid by Sunday, October 10, and you register, you are
   eligible to vote in the NFBNJ election at the convention!
   - Registration is free: no travel costs, no hotel fees, and no expensive
   restaurants!
   - You’ll help the NFBNJ collect current contact information for everyone
   who registers!
   - You can wear casual comfy clothes and footwear of your choice to all
   of the sessions, even the banquet! No need to get up early!
   - All of the money you save can be donated to your favorite
   organization, the NFB of NJ!

To register, click on the link below:

https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration

Using the arrow keys will greatly improve your ability to view all of the
information on this form when navigating with a screen reader. If you need
assistance registering, please call Linda Melendez at 732-421-7063 or Jane
Degenshein at 973-736-5785. Leave a message and they will get back to you
promptly.
*State Convention Donations*

To make a donation via PayPal, click on the link below:
https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/donations

To donate by check, please make your check payable to NFBNJ and mail to:
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
7 Mayfair Road
Southampton, NJ 08088
In the memo please write, convention donation.
*Schedule*

*Wednesday, November 10, 2021:*

·        Division Meetings

·        Committee Meetings

*Thursday, November 11, 2021:*

·        Resolutions 101

·        Audio Description and Advocacy

·        Technology Seminar

·        Resolutions Committee Meeting

·        Membership Workshop

*Friday, November 12, 2021:*

·        Opening Session

·        Affiliate Business Meeting

*Saturday, November 13, 2021:*

·        2nd day of General Session

·        Banquet & Convention Adjournment


Again to register, click on the link below:
https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration
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