[NFBNJ] Week Ending September 18, 2021 NFBNJ President Melendez Notes, Items of Interest and Dates to Keep in Mind

[Linda Melendez]

Greetings all,



Included in this email are the following:

1.   New & Reminder 45th State Convention details;
2.   NFBNJ dates to keep in mind;

If you would like to submit an event for consideration please send an email
with complete details 14 days prior to the event to Linda Melendez at
president at nfbnj.org <president at nfbnj.orgg>



Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
president at nfbnj.org <president at nfbnj.orgg>



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New and Reminder details for our 45th Annual State Convention; Live the
Life You Want; We Are More Than The Sum Of One being held virtually from
Wednesday, November 10 through Saturday, November 13


*a. Registration reminder:*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 rep Patti Chang. 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! There is an opportunity to make
donations during registration and we welcome your support for the programs
and projects of the NFB and the NFBNJ. A donation over $50 allows you to be
a sponsor of the convention; details below in item b Convention sponsors.


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*, *all are welcome!

Click on the link below to register:
https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convenion/registration
<https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration>




*b. Convention sponsor update: *There are four levels of sponsorship for
all companies and individuals to consider and can be paid via PayPal or by
sending a check to our Affiliate Treasurer: Annemarie Cooke (7 Mayfair
Road, Southampton, NJ 08088) and writing convention sponsor in the memo
section. We are requesting NFBNJ Chapters, Divisions and Committees
consider voting on a motion during their upcoming September and October
meetings to become a valued sponsor.

·       Raising Expectations: $50 to $99

·       Live the Life You Want: $100 to $249

·       Blind with Vision: $250 to $499

·       We are More than the Sum of One: $500+


To become a sponsor please click on the link below:
https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/sponsor-registration





*c. Virtual exhibit room reminder: *Paid vendors will be given an
opportunity to submit a 20 minute audio/video describing their product or
service. This video will be posted on the convention webpage commencing
November 3, 2021 and will remain posted until December 15, 2021 for
independent viewing.




*d. Voting reminder: *To vote, individuals need to be a current dues paying
member of the NFBNJ (chapter or division, this is different than being on
our distribution list); register for the convention by October 10; supply a
telephone number you plan to use for voting (only one number may be
registered and there will NOT be an opportunity to change this once you
register). Remember voting can also be done by SMS text messaging. If you
fail to register by October 10 you will not be eligible to vote and *NO*
exceptions will be granted! The convention voting telephone number will be
provided to verified members by the end of October.




*e. Door prize reminder: *Your Board of Directors would like to ask
chapters, divisions and committees to donate funds for door prizes by
sending a check to our Affiliate Treasurer: Annemarie Cooke (7 Mayfair
Road, Southampton, NJ 08088) and write convention door prizes in the memo
section. The Convention Planning Committee plans to buy gift certificates
and/or send a check to the winners. Personal donations are also welcomed,
and all donations will identify the chapter/division/committee or
individual giving the gift. All donation commitments for door prizes should
be sent by Monday, October 18.
f. General session details


*Friday, November 11 *Traditional pre-convention music 8:30 A.M.
Morning session 9:00 A.M. to noon
Afternoon session 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Evening Entertainment 5:30 P.M. to 6:45 P.M.
Affiliate Business Meeting 7:00 P.M.



*Saturday, November 12 *Morning Session 9:00 A.M to 11:45 A.M.
Open Lunch Chat Session 12:00 P.M.– Jane Degenshein, Facilitator
Grab your lunch and get ready to share
Afternoon session 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Banquet 7:00 P.M.
NFBNJ Dates to Keep in Mind


   - At-Large Chapter Tuesday, September 28 7:00 P.M.
   - Guide Dog Committee Meeting Thursday, September 30 7 P.M.
   - Zoom Landline and Alexa/Google Dot Training Monday, October 25 7:00
   P.M.
   - Zoom Computer and Smart Device Zoom Training Wednesday, October 27 7
   P.M.
   - Convention Rookie Roundup Tuesday, November 2 7:00 P.M.
   - 45th NFBNJ State Convention; Lived the Live You Want; We Are More than
   the Sum of One November 10 through November 13



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