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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Greetings to all!</FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The 42<SUP>nd</SUP> state convention of the National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey, Live The Life You Want; Blind With
Vision
will be held from Thursday, November 1<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>through Sunday, November 4, 2018.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">For early arrivals, there are a number of rooms
reserved
for Wednesday, October 31.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Don’t hesitate.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun:
yes">
</SPAN>Please make your room reservations as soon as possible.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">Last year, the room
block was sold out prior to the block deadline date and therefore, DON’T
HESITATE!</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun:
yes"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN>The room
block
deadline is October 5, 2018.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">When making hotel room reservations,you need to
secure
via credit card.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There will be
no
charge to your card until you arrive at the hotel.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">With this said, if<SPAN style="mso-spacerun:
yes">
</SPAN>you are thinking about attending, if you are somewhat positive that
you
will attend, not quite sure you will attend and to those that know that they
will attend, PLEASE make your hotel reservations as soon as
possible.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Note; if you can not attend and you have made hotel
reservations, don’t call the hotel to cancel.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please call me at 973 743 0075.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I usually have a waiting list to
review
as many learn about the state convention after the date of October 5. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>if the block is not sold out, the
remainder of rooms will be released to the public.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In years past, the block sells out
prior
to the deadline and therefore, Please, don’t hesitate!</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">There are a limited number of refrigerators and if
you
are in need for medical reasons,please inform the staff when making your
hotel
reservation.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT size=3>In addition, there are a limited number
</FONT><FONT size=3>of assessable rooms and if needed, don’t hesitate, make
it
known when you are making your room reservation.</FONT></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
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13pt"> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, 515 US Highway 1
South,
Iselin, NJ, 08830</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Note: If traveling via Access Link, please inform
the
trip coordinator the following.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">You must state that the hotel is in Woodbridge.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For some reason, Iselin does not
work as
the location.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Cross street: Gill Lane</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The address to use for those driving is 4 Gill
Lane.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">It is a bank that is across the street from the
hotel.</FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">To make your hotel reservations, 24 hours a day, 7
days
a week please call </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">(732) 634-3600 </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Please use code: NFB</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt">The best
time
to call is during regular business hours, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. </P>
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13pt"> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Standard Room</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">$106.00, plus tax.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Junior Suite</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">$146.00, plus tax.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Hotel’s room rates are subject to applicable state
and
local taxes (currently 14.625%) in effect at the time of check-out.
</FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
</FONT></SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Breakfast Buffet included in rate for up to two
guests.
</FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Note: The guide dog relief area will be announced at
a
later date.</FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">We are planning to distribute the pre registration
information by the last week in August however, don’t hesitate to reserve
your
hotel room</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">As updates are needed to distribute, we will do
so.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <FONT size=3>Thanks to all as we continue to
raise
expectations to live the life we want!</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt">Joe
Ruffalo,
President</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt">National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt">973 743
0075</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><A
href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt">Raising
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