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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Greetings to all!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Please review and share with others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>All are invited to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Keep a watchful eye as we will be forwarding information to register.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Joe<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>From the Desk of Joe Ruffalo, President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Submitted by Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Greetings to all!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey‘s 44th State Convention,<br>“Live the Life You Want; We Care. We Share. We Grow. We Make a<br>Difference” will be a virtual State Convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Please save the dates of Wednesday, November 18, Thursday, November 19,<br>Friday, November 20 and we will conclude on Saturday, November 21.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Note: The agenda will be finalized and distributed and posted on the <br>State Website in late October or early November.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Yes, the agenda will be available on Newsline too!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>We are planning to conduct a “Rookie Roundup” to highlight the agenda, voting<br>procedures for all paid members and to answer your questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>The “Rookie Roundup” is for all first timers and those that have attended<br>previously are also welcomed to participate in this meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>With this said, all should plan to attend the “Rookie Roundup”!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Save the Date and Time: Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Details will be forthcoming.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>We are planning to distribute the registration form after Labor Day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Please take special notice of the dates provided to register.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>All who register within the dates provided will be added to the door prize list.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Let’s make this year’s State Convention the best ever!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>Joe <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%'>We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference!<br>Joe Ruffalo, President <br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>