[NFBNJ] NFB Virtual Convention Begins on Tuesday, July 5--please join in with all breaking news and excitement

[Ellen Sullivan]

Greetings all,

   This is a reminder of an opportunity to participate in the "Virtual
National Convention" starting on Tuesday, July 5. Virtual Registration is
still open. Please check with your Chapter/Division Presidents if you need
assistance or reach out to Mary Jo Partyka, First Vice President (609 462
9400) or Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary (302 333 8146) if you need
additional assistance. Please leave your name and telephone number and a
short message so your call may be returned and your question resolved.

 

Warmly, Linda Melendez

President, NFBNJ

Details for the National Convention Virtual Experience Available

The 2022 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind is
almost here. Thank you for being part of the virtual experience; below is an
outline of opportunities to note. We encourage you to share this information
with chapter members who may not receive emails and participate in the
virtual experience via phone.

Pre-Convention Activities

Participate in the following activities as we build excitement for
convention:

.      <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26047&qid=7258669> The Give
$20 Campaign-double your dollars now thanks to a generous matching
contribution from HumanWare

 

Virtual Experience Schedule

There will be a virtual experience component each day of the convention. As
a reminder, this is not a hybrid convention.

.          Exclusive Virtual Activities: Hospitality Suite, Division Day
Showcase, Meet Dan Parker

.          Board Meeting: An open session with presentations from leaders of
the Federation.

.          Virtual NFBNJ Caucus Meeting on Wednesday, July 6 (8:30 to 10:00
p.m.) See separate email for details and agenda.

.          General Sessions: The large portion of the agenda where all
attendees come together for ceremonies, Federation reports, special
speakers, and more!

.          Banquet: This red carpet event includes the President's banquet
address and award presentations.

.          How to Access

All of the #NFB22 virtual experience sessions will be accessed on Zoom,
phone, NFB-NEWSLINE, or through our streaming skill on Alexa. More specific
instructions on how to access will be shared soon. Closed captions and
Spanish will be available.

Thank You to the Sponsors of the 2022 National Convention

We greatly appreciate the
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26048&qid=7258669> 2022 National
Convention Sponsors who support the work of the Federation.

More Information

We look forward to your participation. Share your excitement by posting on
social media using the hashtag #NFB22. Follow the conversation, ask
questions, and share fun expectations. More information can also be found at
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26049&qid=7258669>
https://nfb.org/convention as it becomes available (you can also find the
agenda on this link!)

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