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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>From the desk of Linda Melendez, NFBNJ First Vice-President and Chair of State Convention Activities</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Distributed by Ellen Sullivan, NFBNJ Secretary</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greetings to all!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFBNJ) is proud to announce our 44th Annual State Convention. This year’s event will be virtual, on the Zoom platform.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please share the information below with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, etc. The state convention is open to all -- members and non-members alike.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>With warmest best wishes for an educational, motivational, and inspirational state convention,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda Melendez</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>EVERYONE IS INVITED!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is proud to announce our 44th Annual State Convention: “Live the Life You Want; We care, We Share, We Grow, We Make a Difference!” And for the first time ever, this event will be held virtually with FREE registration!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will be conducting a Rookie Roundup for all members and nonmembers attending the state convention on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 pm. We will be highlighting the procedures to attend, provide an overview of the agenda, answer questions and much more.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Details on attending via the Zoom platform will be forwarded by the end of October.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The dates for the NFBNJ’s convention are Wednesday, November 18, Thursday November 19, Friday November 20 and will conclude on Saturday November 21, 2020.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 representative, Ron Brown, Second Vice-President of the NFB Board of Directors and President of the Indiana Affiliate.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Also, hear from speakers on topics of national and state importance, membership, seniors, technology sports/recreation, Braille, diabetes, students, and parents’ concerns, meet the scholarship class of 2020 and much more!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>How many reasons do you need to register by Thursday, October 10, 2020? Here are just a few:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>By registering for the state convention before the deadline, you will be eligible to win door prizes!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you are a current paid member with a chapter and or division, and your dues are paid by Saturday, October 10, and you register, you are eligible to vote in the NFBNJ election at the convention!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration is free: no travel costs, no hotel fees, and no expensive restaurants</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You’ll help the NFBNJ collect current contact information for everyone who registers!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can wear casual comfy clothes and footwear of your choice to all of the sessions, even the banquet!</span> <span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>No need to get up early!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All of the money you save can be donated to your favorite organization, the NFB of NJ!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To register, click on the link below:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you need assistance registering, please call Linda Melendez at (732) 421-7063 or Jane Degenshein at (973) 736-5785. Leave a message and they will get back to you promptly.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To make a donation via PayPal, click on the link below:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/donations" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/donations</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To donate by check, please make your check payable to NFBNJ and mail to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBNJ 254ce Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>in the memo please write, state convention.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For additional or updated state convention information visit:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention</span></a></span></u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you for attending our state convention!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFBNJ registration Committee</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joe Ruffalo, President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>973 743 0075</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:Nfbnj1@verizon.net" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>Nfbnj1@verizon.net</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbnj.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>