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On Friday, November 20, 2020 we will celebrate our traditional “Opening Ceremony” and hear from our National Representative, Julie Deden, and SO MUCH MORE! In the evening we will have our business meeting with voting for Affiliate Officers and Board Members. Did I mention DOOR PRIZES? Time, Zoom, and conference call details are included below. We will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. with a call to order by Joe Ruffalo, President, NFBNJ who will share with us the Presidential Report.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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:12.0pt'>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:12.0pt'>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:12.0pt'>First Vice President</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>,<br>Chair, Convention Activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The 44<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT—<br></span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We Care. We Share. We Grow. We make a difference</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>!</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Anywhere and Everywhere<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, November 18 through Saturday November 21, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joseph Ruffalo, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>973 743 0075<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><a href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>nfbnj1@verizon.net</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda Melendez, Chair of State Convention Activities<br>732 421 7063<br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><a href="mailto:lindamelendez220@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>lindamelendez220@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.nfbnj.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><a href="http://www.blindchildren.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.blindchildren.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Who We Are & What We Do<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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:<o:p></o:p></span></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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Sponsoring information campaigns and legislative action at the state and national levels <br>• Educating the public through community activities and publications <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Spotlight on NFB of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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.<span style='color:#222222;background:white'> </span>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 </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.nfbnj.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Please join us— we would welcome your participation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Live the Life You Want<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind Pledge</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span></b><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>ANNOUNCEMENTS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>IT’S NOT TOO LATE!! You still can register for the 44th State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey. This event, the major gathering of our state’s blindness community, will be held virtually via the Zoom platform from Wednesday, November 18 through Saturday, November 21.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124'>Registration is FREE!!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124'>Click here to register</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Integrity and Respect<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Please visit the following link for the code of conduct<br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",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:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>e will be </span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>recording the convention.</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;layout-grid-mode:line'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Convention Zoom participation details<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join Zoom Meeting<br>https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103# US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Door Prize Details <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Door prize raffles will be drawn and announced throughout the convention. Winners must be present to win. If you hear your name you can claim your prize one of three ways; by emailing </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="mailto:nfb.newjersey@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;background:white'>nfb.newjersey@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'> calling or texting Linda Melendez at 732-421-7063. Winners must give their convention registration name, best contact number and prize code word or phrase. Code must be in the email subject line.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>NFBNJ Eligible Voters<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Current 2020 dues paying members who registered and enrolled to vote have received an email and will receive another one with instructions and the phone number to cast their votes when announced. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>****<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Friday, November 20, 2020<br></span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Convention Zoom participation details<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join Zoom Meeting<br>https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103# US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:00 A.M.–Welcome, Call to Order<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joseph Ruffalo, President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:05 A.M.–Invocation & Opening Ceremonies<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jane Degenshein, President, Senior and Technology Divisions<br>Pledge of Allegiance <br>The National Federation of the Blind Pledge<br>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.<br>Honoring Veterans, God Bless America Joseph Ruffalo, President, NFB of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:20 A.M.–Introduction of the Scholarship Class of 2020<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lia Stone, Scholarship Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:25 A.M–Nomination Committee <br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ryan Stevens, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:30 A.M.–Presidential Report<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joseph Ruffalo, President, NFBNJ<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:00 A.M.–We Care. We Share. We Grow. We Make a Difference!<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Representative’s Report Julie Deden, Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton, Colorado<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:35 A.M.–The Rights of Blind Parents: Are They Safe?<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ryan Stevens, Legislative Director, NFBNJ<br>Working Together for the Rights of the Blind Yvonne Lopez, New Jersey Assemblywoman, 19<sup>th</sup> Legislative District.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:55 A.M.–Together We Make a Difference!<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Elisa Neira; Deputy Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Human Services<br>Dr. Bernice Davis, Executive Director, New Jersey Comm. for the Blind & Visually Impaired<br>Looking forward to continuing services, programs, and interactions in 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:20 A.M.–The BELL Ringers Braille Enrichment Learning & Literacy<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joseph Ruffalo, President, NFBNJ; Mary Jo Partyka, NFB BELL Academy Coordinator; Joanna Benthall; NFB BELL Academy Coordinator; Parents, Students, and Volunteers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:40 A.M.–Pre Authorized Contributions<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mac Biggers, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:50 A.M.–Announcements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>12:00 P.M.–Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:00 P.M.–Afternoon Announcements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:05 P.M.– New Jersey State Library - Talking Book & Braille Center <br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Adam Szczepaniak, Deputy<b> </b>State Librarian and Directo<b>r<br></b>Adam will highlight this past year and then outline plans for 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey, Denville<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Elsa Zavoda<b>, </b>Program Director <br>Elsa will share all of the free virtual programs that will raise your expectations to educate, motivate and inspire all to live the life you want!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fit break<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:40 P.M.–Our First National Convention Experience<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zooming to Houston, Texas Vincent Elorza and Jennifer Uchanow, members.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2:00 P.M.–Learning Skills and Tricks at the Senior Retreat<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jane Degenshein, Board Member, National Association of the Senior Blind<br>Sharing a week of their experiences; Linda DeBerardinis, Ruth Williams, participants.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>2:40 P.M.–</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>September 11 and Beyond: You Never Know Where the World Will Take You”.<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Linda Melendez, Former Deloitte & Touche; Information Technology New Hire Specialist, 2 WFC New York City<br>Michael </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white'>Hingson</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>,</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white'> President, The Michael Hingson Group, Inc. and consultant to Independence Science <br>Meet survivors of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. You will hear some incredible and heroic stories of survival, perseverance and how these Federationists used their life philosophies to move forward from that trying day.</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>3:10 P.M.–Possibilities/Opportunities<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>National Overview, as we continue to provide information to all members that they are members in the chapters/divisions, affiliate and the national organization, we encourage all to participate and plan for possibilities/opportunities.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Anil Lewis, Executive Director Blindness Initiatives for the National Federation of the Blind; Overview of the Jernigan Institute<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rachel Kuntz, Blindness Learning In New Dimensions BLIND Inc., Resource Development Coordinator Minnesota<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Anny Safier, a state scholarship winner in 2020, will provide her experience as a student at BLIND Inc. She will also provide an overview as a student and how she is implementing her skills at college and in the community<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:00 P.M.–Panel on Careers Come and Learn the Steps to Transform Dreams into Reality<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richard Early, Paradox Comics and Cards, Entrepreneur North Dakota<br>Evelyn Valdez, Department of Veterans Affairs, Logistics Management Specialist, Washington D.C.,<br>Tracy Carcione, IT Tech Specialist, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York City<br>Titus G. Massey Manager, Financial Services Port Department, The Port authority of New York & New Jersey, New York City<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5:30 to 6:15 P.M. –Beginners Yoga Class<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Veronica Stocker, Certified Yoga Instructor, 2020 State Scholarship Winner & Member<br>Join Veronica as she offers a beginners yoga class for all participants. Bring your chair or towel and a pillow to experience a relaxing way to unwind. This class will offer gentle stretching, as well as </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>meditation </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>and breathing techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 P.M.–Business Meeting of the NFBNJ 2020 Convention<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This meeting is the supreme legislative authority of the NFBNJ affiliate.<br>All are welcome; NFBNJ President, Joseph Ruffalo will provide an overview of the past years activities and plans for the future. Also, elections for the affiliate officers and board will be held.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>****<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey expresses appreciation to all members and non members who attended the 44<sup>th</sup> virtual state convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Joseph Ruffalo, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>973 743 0075<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:Nfbnj1@verizon.net"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Nfbnj1@verizon.net</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.nfbnj.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><br><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Linda Melendez, First Vice-President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>Chair of State Convention Activities<br>732 421 7063<br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>lindamelendez220@gmail.com</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For the list of affiliate board members, chapter/division, Committees, projects and programs, please visit the state website at <br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.nfbnj.org</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Special Announcements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meet our National Rep Julie Deden<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;page-break-after:avoid'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Scholarship Program–Call for Applications Started November 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",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 requirements of the 2021 scholarship program visit<br></span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;page-break-after:avoid'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",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?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Encourage more Braille. Improve reading skills. Win prizes.<br>Registration is opened on November 1. Learn more about the </span><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18832&qid=4372187" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Braille Readers Are Leaders contest</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>NFB T-Shirts for Sale<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",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 <span style='background:white'>interested contact Anne Marie Harris at </span></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:lovey1160@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;background:white'>lovey1160@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> or 856 589 8747.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;page-break-after:avoid'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PRE-AUTHORIZED CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM (PAC Plan)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>To arrange for PAC Plan contributions go to </span><a href="http://nfb.org/pac" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;background:white'>nfb.org/</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;background:white;text-decoration:none'>pac</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> and f<span style='color:black;background:white'>ill out the form. The Na</span>tional Center <span style='color:black;background:white'>will call you to take payment information. You can also call 877 635 2711 or email </span></span><a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>pac@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> to enroll.<span style='color:#0563C1'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",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 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Sponsor:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:Hannah.defelice@t-mobile.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Hannah.defelice@t-mobile.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><br>https://www.sprintrelay.com/</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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='color:black'><a href="mailto:john@3dphotoworks.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>john@3dphotoworks.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.3dphotoworks.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>www.3dphotoworks.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;page-break-after:avoid;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Vendors:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;page-break-after:avoid;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>C-TECH<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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='color:black'><a href="mailto:chuck@magnifyit.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>chuck@magnifyit.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.ctechlowvision.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.ctechlowvision.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;page-break-after:avoid;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Independence Science<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",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='color:black'><a href="mailto:jas@independencescience.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>jas@independencescience.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://independencescience.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>http://independencescience.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>OrCam<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",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='color:black'><a href="mailto:Eve@Amit-Group.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3C61AA'>Eve@Amit-Group.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.getorcam.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>www.getOrCam.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>SW Unlimited, LLC<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>sherlock@swunlimited.com</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",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!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>