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<DIV>With only 14 days remaining to register and to pay your current dues,
please get to it! GRIN!</DIV>
<DIV>It is important to register for all current dues paying members as this
will provide you the opportunity to vote and to be added to the drawing for
door
prizes.</DIV>
<DIV>After the deadline of October 10, registration will be available
however,
late registration will not allowyou to vote or to be added to the door prize
opportunity,</DIV>
<DIV>With this said, register prior to the deadline of Saturday, october r
10.</DIV>
<DIV>Warmly,</DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">We
care. We
share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo, President <BR>National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743
0075<BR>nfbnj1@verizon.net<BR><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">Raising
Expectations To Live The Life You Want!</DIV>
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old
car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.<BR>Donate your unwanted
vehicle
to us by clicking <BR>www.carshelpingtheblind.org <BR>or call 855 659
9314<BR></DIV>
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inline'><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></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Distributed
by
Ellen Sullivan, NFBNJ Secretary</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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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>
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<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><FONT size=3></FONT></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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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><FONT size=3></FONT></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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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, Julie
Deden, Executive Director of the Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton,
Colorado. </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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>
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<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><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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>
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style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>NFBNJ
254
Spruce 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><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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><FONT size=3></FONT></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>
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