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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>From the desk of Linda Melendez, First Vice President and Chair of Convention Activities, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Submitted by Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Greetings all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> I hope you are very excited to join us on our first day of the 44<sup>th</sup> State Convention of the NFBNJ. On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 our Divisions, Committees and At Large Chapter meet. Time, Zoom, and conference call details are included below. We begin promptly at 1:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Thank you for joining us and for your support. All are welcome!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Linda Melendez<br><a name="_Hlk55921358">National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a name="_Hlk55921371"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>First Vice President</span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>,<br>Chair, Convention Activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>732-421-7063<br><a href="mailto:lindamelendez220@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>lindamelendez220@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>The 44<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT—<br><span style='color:black'>We Care. We Share. We Grow. We make a difference</span>!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Anywhere and Everywhere</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Wednesday, November 18 through Saturday November 21, 2020</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Joseph Ruffalo, President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>973 743 0075</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",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 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Linda Melendez, Chair of State Convention Activities<br>732 421 7063<br><a href="mailto:lindamelendez220@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>lindamelendez220@gmail.com</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",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 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.blindchildren.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.blindchildren.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><br clear=all></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Who We Are & What We Do</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest organization of and for the blind in the US, is made up of blind/visually impaired people of all ages, and their families and friends. We help newly blind people adjust to vision loss, assist parents and teachers of blind children, and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. Our activities include:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>• Assisting blind persons in acquiring the skills of independence and developing confidence in themselves<br>• Supporting parents and teachers of blind children with information, mentoring, role modeling, information, and training<br>• Preparing blind students for careers and self-sufficiency through mentoring, training, and academic scholarships<br>• Encouraging blind seniors to continue to live active and meaningful lives<br>• Advocating for policies that eliminate discrimination, promote civil rights, and guarantee equal access to high quality educational and rehabilitation programs</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>• Sponsoring information campaigns and legislative action at the state and national levels <br>• Educating the public through community activities and publications </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Spotlight on NFB of New Jersey</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Since 1976, the National Federation of the Blind of NJ, an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, has been providing invaluable information and resources to blind/visually impaired people throughout the state. Our members work together for a brighter tomorrow by raising expectations for blind people everywhere so that blind persons can live the life they want. Our seven chapters meet monthly; our five divisions hold events at various times throughout the year. For more information on the affiliate, chapters, divisions, committees, programs, and projects, visit <a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbnj.org</span></a>. Please join us— we would welcome your participation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Live the Life You Want</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind Pledge</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><br clear=all></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>ANNOUNCEMENTS:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#202124'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Integrity and Respect</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>To allow all attendees the chance to benefit from all aspects of the convention, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone. We appreciate your assistance in cultivating an atmosphere in which participants from diverse backgrounds may learn, network, and share with each other in an environment of mutual respect. Thank you for doing your part to contribute to our community and the high expectations we strive to maintain.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Please visit the following link for the code of conduct<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>All state convention activities will be held at Eastern Standard Time via the Zoom platform unless otherwise indicated. And w</span><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>e will be recording the convention.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Convention Zoom participation details<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Join Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103# US (Germantown)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)<br>+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<br>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br>+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<br>+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<br>+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Instructions for listening on an Echo device<br>Wake word Alexa: call 646 876 9923<br>Just like calling on the phone, you will hear "welcome to Zoom."<br>Meeting ID when prompted, then say wake word Alexa: Press 647 766 0103 pound sign<br>Then say Alexa Press pound to enter the meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Wednesday, November 18, 2020</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>For divisions and At Large Chapter Meetings see Zoom participation details above<br>For committee meetings participation instructions are included.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>1:00 to 1:50 P.M.–Seniors Division Business Meeting </span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Jane Degenshein, President. We will review the year, outline 2021 and our guest speaker will be, Ruth Sager, President of the National Association of Senior Blind who discuss the successful virtual senior retreat.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>To subscribe to our NFBNJ Senior Division list serve, click on the link below:<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue'><a href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>To subscribe to our National division list serve, click on the link below:<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>2:00 to 2:50 P.M.–Technology Division Business Meeting <br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Jane Degenshein, President, <br>Join us as we review the successes of 2020 and look ahead to our involvement in 2021. Our guest speaker, Eileen Levin, Accessible Tester for Verizon will share her thoughts on teaching others technology under the Verizon volunteer pilot project.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>To subscribe to our NFBNJ tech div list serve, click on the link below:<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/njtechdiv_nfbnet.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>3:00 to 3:50 P.M.–Sports and Recreation Business Meeting<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Linda Melendez, President<br>Join us as we review past and present activities, challenges and events. Bring your ideas as we plan for 2021. Jessica Beecham, President National Sports and Recreation Division and First Vice President NFB of Colorado will be our guest speaker. Also presenting is 2020 NFBNJ Scholarship winner Veronica Stocker about being a Yoga Instructor and offering a Zoom Yoga class on Friday, November 20 from 5:30 to 6:15 P.M.; all are invited!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>To learn about our National Sports and Recreation Division<br>visit<br><a href="http://www.nfbsportsandrec.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.nfbsportsandrec.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>To join our National Sports and Recreation Division Listserv visit<br><a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/sportsandrec_nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/sportsandrec_nfbnet.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Find our Facebook Group by searching National Sports and Recreation Division</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>4:00 pm At Large Chapter Meeting<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Joseph Ruffalo, President<br>The meeting will highlight the past year, plans for 2021 and the importance to stay involved and raising expectations.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>7:00 P.M.–Braille Committee Business Meeting<br>Mary Jo Partyka, Chair<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Call: 515 604 9570<br>Code: 612 068 followed by the pound sign<br>We will discuss Braille mentoring, the Braille Challenge, BELL In-home Edition, and Brailing cards for the 2021 state convention. Our next steps will consist of determining the goals for this committee which we will discuss during our January 2021 meeting. You will also learn about the Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Sandy Halverson, Past President of the National Association to Promote the Use of Braille, will provide additional information to promote Braille literacy. Hear from the winners of the Braille Challenge for 2020 Kaleigh Brendle and Madeline Mau.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Our Braille committee website is <br><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/projects/braille-committee/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.nfbnj.org/projects/braille-committee/</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/projects/braille-committee/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.nfbnj.org/projects/braille-committee/</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Our national website is<br><a href="mailto:nfb-braille-discussion@nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>nfb-braille-discussion@nfbnet.org</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>7:50 P.M.–Guide Dog Committee Business Meeting<br>Dan Facchini, Chair<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Topic: Guide dog navigation during COVID-19</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Time: Nov 18, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>C</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>anada)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Join Zoom Meeting</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87877243174" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87877243174</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 878 7724 3174</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>One tap mobile</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>+16465588656,,87877243174# US (New York)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>+13017158592,,87877243174# US (Washington D.C)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Dial by your location</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 878 7724 3174</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>An overview of 2020 and plans for 2021. Raul Gallegos, newly elected President of the National Association of Guide Dog Users, NAGDU, will provide an overview of the national prospective and how all are invited to participate. Have you ever wondered how the current pandemic has impacted guide-dog navigation? The National Federation of the Blind’s New Jersey Guide-dog committee cordially invites you to join us at the state convention’s Zoom segment entitled, Guiding through a Pandemic. Come join current guide-dog handlers as we discuss some of the concerns and challenges that Covid19 has posed to the guide-dog community. Additionally, we will be joined by Glenn Hoagland, President of the Seeing Eye. Glenn will walk us through some of the modifications employed by the organization as it continues to fulfill its crucial mission.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users visit <br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:njagdu@nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>njagdu@nfbnet.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>National Guide visit <br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue'><a href="http://www.nagdu.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.nagdu.org/</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>8:30 P.M.–Diabetes Committee Business Meeting<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Ed Godfrey, Chair<br>Dial: 605 468 8005<br>Password: 460 994</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>An overview of 2020 and future plans for 2021. Jean Brown, First Vice-President Diabetes Action Network, (DAN) will provide info highlighting the overview of the purposes, goals and objectives of the national division. She will be talking about DAN what it is, how to join and various accessibility products like the Abbott FreeStyle Libre and accessible glucose meters.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Jocelyn Santiago, a registered nurse and a member of our committee. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><br>WHAT??? I am at risk of developing Diabetes?? Why? And how is that possible?? About 88 million adult Americans have prediabetes, that is more than 1 in 3, of those with prediabetes, 84% don’t know they have it!! Prediabetes is a serious health condition that will put you at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes ,heart disease and other harmful conditions relating to diabetes complications … so what are you waiting for? Come and join the Diabetes Committee to learn more about Pre-diabetes and how we can avoid from getting this preventable and absolutely reversible condition. She will give you valuable information that will also provide an overview about managing diabetes during this Holliday season.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>New Jersey listserv:<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue'><a href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nj-diabetes-division_nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nj-diabetes-division_nfbnet.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>National Diabetic Action Network (DAN) listserv:<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Special Announcements</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Meet our National Rep Julie Deden<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>I am honored to be the national representative at our New Jersey convention, and I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible in our new virtual space. I have always been blind but truly did not feel good about being a blind person until I became involved in the National Federation of the blind at age 18. Even when I joined the NFB it took a few years for me to feel proud of being a blind person. The National Federation of the Blind has given me the opportunity to participate in so many activities where I have met positive blind role models who have taken their time to mentor me.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>I have lived in Colorado for most of my life. Diane and Ray McGeorge are two of the first people I met through the NFB. They spent so much time with me teaching me about life and the NFB. Today, Diane serves as the chair of the Colorado Center Board of Directors and is still teaching me. She is not only a mentor but is like my mom as I feel that I grew up with her influence.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>I have a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Lesley University and always knew from a young age that I wanted to work with people. I enjoyed working as a rehabilitation counselor for 14 years, because I had an opportunity to provide support and mentor my clients. In 1997 I left the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to work at the Colorado Center for the Blind. Once again, Diane mentored me to prepare me to become the director of the center in March of 1999.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>I have held countless offices in the NFB. I currently serve as Second Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado. I am humbled to be the Vice President of the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>I am married to Dan Burke and have a grown-up son named Robert. Every day is a gift and I wonder what I may learn from the day! I treasure my involvement in the NFB and know that we can do anything, with love hope and determination.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>National Scholarship Program–Call for Applications Started November 1</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Every year, the National Federation of the Blind awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. The scholarship program is our commitment to academic excellence and leadership among blind students, and each winner is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and leadership. The application process opened November 1. Review the scholarship application checklist and the scholarship program FAQs. Share this opportunity that invests in the future of blind people. To learn about the eligibility and </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>requirements of the 2021 scholarship program visit</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Join the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults and the National Federation of the Blind in this upcoming contest to promote Braille. K-12 students and adults learning Braille across the U.S. compete to read the most Braille pages, going against other participants in similar contest categories for seven weeks. What books are on your reading list?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Encourage more Braille. Improve reading skills. Win prizes.<br>Registration is opened on November 1. Learn more about the <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18832&qid=4372187" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>Braille Readers Are Leaders contest</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>NFB T-Shirts for Sale</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Maybe some of your chapter members are new, maybe some members haven’t yet purchased one for their wardrobe, and maybe some members and non members are looking for a spare.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>They are heather red with white print. The top left on the front has our logo and in 2 lines beneath, The National Federation of the Blind. The back in 2 lines says, Live the Life You Want and are available in sizes small, medium, large, and X Large;. Prices are $18. If interested contact Anne Marie Harris at </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:lovey1160@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>lovey1160@gmail.com</span></a><span style='color:black'> or 856 589 8747.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>PRE-AUTHORIZED CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM (PAC Plan)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>We encourage all members and conventioneers to join the PAC Plan. This plan raises funds for the National Federation of the Blind by automatically debiting your checking account or charging your credit/debit card the specified monthly amount you designate; as little as $5 a month. Individuals already enrolled are encouraged to raise their monthly contributions.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>To arrange for PAC Plan contributions go to </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="http://nfb.org/pac" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>nfb.org/pac</span></a> and f<span style='color:black'>ill out the form. The Na</span>tional Center <span style='color:black'>will call you to take payment information. You can also call 877 635 2711 or email </span><a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>pac@nfb.org</span></a> to enroll.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>The National Center will contact individuals for financial and banking information following the convention. For additional assistance contact<b> </b>Mac Biggers, NFBNJ PAC Plan Coordinator at<b> </b>801 916 9753 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey thanks the following sponsor and vendors for their continued support with raising expectations to live the life we want.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Sponsor:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>T-Mobile Accessibility<br>Hannah DeFelice<br>Blind/Low Vision Customer Relationship Manager<br>513-501-5459</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:Hannah.defelice@t-mobile.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>Hannah.defelice@t-mobile.com</span></a><span style='color:#0563C1'><br><a href="https://www.sprintrelay.com/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.sprintrelay.com/</span></a></span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>3D PhotoWorks<br>John Olson, Co founder<br>124 Hudson Avenue<br>Chatham, New York 12037<br>518 392 8161<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:john@3dphotoworks.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>john@3dphotoworks.com</span></a><span style='color:blue'><br></span><a href="http://www.3dphotoworks.com/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.3dphotoworks.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Vendors:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>C-TECH<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Chuck Cohen, President<br>2 N. William St.<br>Pearl River, NY 10965<br>845 735 7907<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:chuck@magnifyit.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>chuck@magnifyit.com</span></a><span style='color:blue'><br></span><a href="http://www.ctechlowvision.com/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.ctechlowvision.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Independence Science<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Jasodhara Bhattacharya<br>Director of Strategic Global Projects<br>3000 Kent Ave<br>Suite 1303<br>West Lafayette, IN 47906<br>866 862 9665<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:jas@independencescience.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>jas@independencescience.com</span></a><br><a href="http://independencescience.com/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>http://independencescience.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>OrCam<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Eve Posner/Get OrCam<br>25 Luth Terrace<br>West Orange, NJ 07052<br>973 820 5090<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:Eve@Amit-Group.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#3C61AA'>Eve@Amit-Group.com</span></a><br><a href="http://www.getorcam.com/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.getOrCam.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:13.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>SW Unlimited, LLC<br></span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Sherlock Washington, President<br>81 Ortley Court<br>Matawan, New Jersey 07747<br>732 290 1677<br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue'><a href="mailto:sherlock@swunlimited.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>sherlock@swunlimited.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>We are grateful to those who contributed time, effort and suggestions to care, share, and grow as we continue to make a difference by raising expectations to live the life we want!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>