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<DIV
style='FONT-SIZE: small; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri"; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline'>Greetings
to all!<o:p></o:p></DIV>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>As we approach Thanksgiving, we have much to be thankful
for. We have family, we have friends, we have the Federation, we have each
other, and we have the right to raise expectations to live the life we
want!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>I wwant to express my thanks to all that assisted with the
agenda, presentations, seminars, workshops, division meetings, door prizes,
auction items, contributions to the BELL Academy and the NFBNJ state scholarship
program, our exhibitors, volunteers and the greatest members in the
Federation in the country, the members of the NFBNJ.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>A special thanks to Amo Musharraf , marketing
consultant of the NFBNJ, as he supplied his knowledge to stream the state
convention and has provided the following message.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Please review and share with others as we continue to
celebrate the 40th state convention, Raising Expectations!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Dear Joe and Brian,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>I have finished search optimizing all the video clips
streamed from the NFBNJ 40th Annual State Convention and parked on the
"NFBNJTransformDreams"<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>channel on YouTube. These are available for the world to
enjoy and searchable on Google. To make these easy to access, I have also
created a sequential playlist so that our listeners and viewers may enjoy tuning
into the voices, motivational speeches, informative workshops, technology and
service offerings, and the sheer joy of all those who were there. To access
please use this link:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Then lay back and enjoy as these 124 video clips
automatically play for you one after the other. I have also created a 2 minutes
introduction video clip with scrolling photos which I teased on Facebook
yesterday, along with 181 photographs from the convention. In one day, the intro
video garnered 857 views and the photo album 286 'likes' in addition to many
more 'likes' and comments on individual photographs.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>This is testament to your hard work in putting a great
convention together.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Amo Musharraf<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>We have highlighted several items of interest from the
state convention.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Enjoy the following.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>The 2016 NFBNJ Presidential Report audio can be found at
<A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org/nfbnj-presidential-reports">www.nfbnj.org/nfbnj-presidential-reports</A>.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>The scholarship award presentation during the banquet was
not included on the YouTube channel.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>But the scholarship presentation during general session
was included.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Scholarship presentation (general session):<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__56Now2594&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc&index=72">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__56Now2594&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc&index=72</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Everette Bacon’s banquet address part 1:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8yTzU1xGsQ&index=109&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8yTzU1xGsQ&index=109&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Everette Bacon’s banquet address part 2:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7rCCB3NZjQ&index=110&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7rCCB3NZjQ&index=110&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Rick Fox - Introducing the Agnes Allen
Award:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrA0Bh9iDWY&index=111&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrA0Bh9iDWY&index=111&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Adam Szczepaniak - Recipient - Agnes Allen Distinguished
Service Award:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ90hVuAODE&index=112&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ90hVuAODE&index=112&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Carol Castellano - Presenting the Gail and Tom Ferry
Memorial Award:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hfSOUlLL5I&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc&index=113">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hfSOUlLL5I&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc&index=113</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Larry Veltri - Accepting award for Holiday Inn
Manahawkin<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6REj7VO9vY&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc&index=114">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6REj7VO9vY&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc&index=114</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Joe Ruffalo - Lifetime Service Award<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a3uQ9gbjho&index=115&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a3uQ9gbjho&index=115&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>AnneMarie Cooke - Banquet Auctions:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl9wy8jmL5o&index=116&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl9wy8jmL5o&index=116&list=PLqHyYBVtzcL36xaVJoaGF0T-GPb_lnhoc</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>***<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Items of Interest:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>1. Achievements and
Accomplishments<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>2. Amazon SMILE Program<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>3. After The Holidays Party Invitation
Flyer<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>4. MAVIS Opportunity<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>**<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>1. I have a request and I need your assistance. The
information you provide could be used later for distribution. Over the
past number of years, I have been aware of our members that have achieved and
accomplished goals. Many have begun school, graduated school, hold
or held positions of leadership at school or in the community, earned
positions of leadership in civic organizations, earned the rank of Eagle, found
employment, reached out of their comfort zone to travel, gain skills and
techniques, and much more.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>I had collected such information to share during my
presidential message during the state convention. In addition, we have
established a page on the state website to share with others.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>I will confer with the state board to provide the page
with the following title, “Spotlight On Our Members: Achievements and
Accomplishments”.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>The purpose of this message is to provide an opportunity
for all to share such items of interest.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Please consider the following:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>1. provide your name<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>2. provide your email<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>3. provide your phone number<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Note, the above is needed if I need to contact you for
additional information.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>4. provide a short summary, probably two sentences
highlighting your achievements and or accomplishments.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Any questions, please call, 973 743 0075.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Please forward the information to Joe Ruffalo at <A
href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</A>.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>With this information, we will be able to demonstrate that
we are living the life we want by raising expectations to transform dreams into
reality.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>***<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>2. Now that convention is behind us, we
can begin to think about all those holiday gifts we want to purchase. Through
Amazon Smile you can help the NFB of New Jersey as you buy presents for your
friends and family. If you haven’t yet signed up for Amazon Smile, please do so,
and make the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey your designated
charity. Encourage the people in your network of friends and acquaintances to do
the same. Then, when you purchase from Amazon, simply go to <A
href="http://www.amazon.com/smile">www.amazon.com/smile</A>, and half of one
percent will be donated to the NFBNJ. It doesn’t sound like much money per
purchase, but when lots of people take part and buy lots of gifts, it adds up
fast! Please give the NFBNJ a holiday present by using Amazon
Smile!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>***<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>3. After The Holidays
Party<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>You are cordially invited<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>to the<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>National Federation of the Blind of NJ’s 8th
Annual<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>After the Holidays Party<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Saturday, January 7, 2017<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>1:00 pm to 5:00 pm<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Knights of Columbus Hall<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>94 Bridge Street, Belleville, NJ<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Access Link accessible Cross Street,
Belleville Avenue<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>$23 per adult; $13 for children 6- 12 years; free for
children 6 & younger<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Please include a separate sheet with attendees’ names
& phone numbers.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>All payment must be received no later than December 31,
2016.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Make check payable to NFBNJ and mail to:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Joe Ruffalo, President<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>NFBNJ<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>254 Spruce Street<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Bloomfield NJ 07003<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>For additional information call Joe at (973)
743-0075.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>We’ll have door prizes, a sing–along, & a special
appearance by jolly old Santa!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Special note: If you would like an attendee to receive a
gift from Santa, please bring a wrapped gift labeled with the name of the
recipient.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>MISTLETOE MAGIC MENU<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Holiday Tossed Garden Salad with Vinaigrette
Dressing<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Chicken Savoy, Eggplant Rollatini, Meatballs, Pasta with
Vodka Sauce<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Assorted Cold Cuts and Potato Salad<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Chicken Fingers<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Rolls and Butter<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Homemade Holiday Desserts<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Coffee, Tea and Assorted Soft Drinks<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Cash bar will be available.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Please join us in celebrating the holiday
season!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>We look forward to seeing all of our members, family and
friends!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>***<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>4. MAVIS Opportunity<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>The following information is being forwarded by CBVI as a
courtesy, in accordance with our continued efforts to share information that may
be of interest or of benefit to individuals who are blind and vision-impaired
and should not be construed as an official endorsement.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>MAVIS (Music Association for the Visually Impaired) is a
non-profit organization that has helped to provide free musical instruments and
subsidized music lessons for the vision-impaired community of New Jersey since
1979. This musical education facilitates an enriched use of leisure time
and allows students of all ages to develop their musical and creative abilities.
The discipline involved in mastering musical instruments can improve
concentration and study skills and is often a path toward higher education and
fulfilling employment.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>MAVIS is governed by an all-volunteer board of
directors. Our directors have had the pleasure of watching hundreds of our
students blossom throughout the years. MAVIS has no center and no school
but rather supports our students and their families by providing reimbursement
for individualized music lessons in their community. We have no paid
administrators, clerical staff or employees of any kind.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>The only eligibility requirement to receive our services
is to be classified as legally blind according to CBVI standards. Please
contact us if you would like more information about our program.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>MAVIS<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Phone: (732) 826-8216<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Email: <A
href="mailto:mavisnj@optonline.net">mavisnj@optonline.net</A>,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Address: PO Box 173, Woodbridge, NJ 07095<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>***<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>We care. We share. We grow. We make a
difference<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Joe Ruffalo, President<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>973 743 0075<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Your old car keys can be keys to literacy for the
blind.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText>Donate your unwanted vehicle to us by clicking <A
href="http://www.carshelpingtheblind.org">www.carshelpingtheblind.org</A> or
call 855 659 9314<o:p></o:p></P>
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