<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><p style="margin:12pt 0in"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:14pt">Greetings all,</span><br></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">I hope everyone is doing well after <span style="color:rgb(16,16,16);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Hurricane Ida. Jersey was heavily
impacted by this storm and many chapter leaders have checked in with members</span>.
If you are experiencing issues please reach out to your chapter president. National
First Vice President Pam Allen called on Friday to see how our affiliate was
doing. Please know we are a family and will help wherever we can.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">I am also hoping everyone had a fun and safe summer and
is ready to participate in our fall affiliate, chapter, divisions and committee
meetings.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Please save this email for future reference as there is a lot of information
and dates pertaining to our upcoming state convention. </span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Included
in this email are the following:<span></span></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Status of affiliate in-person meetings<span></span></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">45^th state convention details<span></span></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Affiliate PayPal membership dues update<span></span></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">NFBNJ dates to keep in mind<span></span></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">5.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Attached revised September meeting
schedule<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">If you would like to submit an event for consideration
please send an email with complete details 14 days prior to the event to Linda
Melendez at <a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a>.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Warmly,<br>
Linda Melendez, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>
732-421-7063<br>
<a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a> <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">*</span></i><i><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Please
do not reply to this email, this is an announcement only mailbox.*</span></i></p>

<h1><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Status of affiliate in-person
meetings<span></span></span></h1>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The NFBNJ Board of Directors met in late August to
discuss in-person meetings. The board voted 7 to 3 in favor of <b>NOT</b> having in-person meetings due to the
ongoing pandemic and the increasing numbers of the Delta Variant in Jersey (the
president only votes in the event of a tie).<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">During our December board meeting we will discuss the
status again and are hopeful the numbers in Jersey are better and we can offer
hybrid meetings for a few months before we return to in-person meetings. Remember
we know and understand many want to meet in-person; however, we must take into
consideration the safety of members when making this very important decision. Your
board of directors appreciates your cooperation and understanding.<span></span></span></p>

<h1><span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">45^th state convention details:<span></span></span></span></h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>a. Theme,
dates and location</b><span></span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The 45^th National Federation of the Blind of
New Jersey State Convention; Live the Life You Want - We Are More than the Sum
of One will<span><span style="line-height:115%"> be held virtually via the Zoom platform from
Wednesday, November 10 through Saturday, November 13; all are invited and registration
is free! <span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span><span style="line-height:115%"><br></span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>b. Registration:</b><span></span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Registration will open the week of September
7, again a</span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">ll are invited and registration
is free. Members as usual, please contact your chapter president if you need assistance.
T</span><span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">here will be an opportunity to make a donation during registration and we
appreciate your support. We are more than the sum of one and each one of us can
make a difference in what it means to be blind.</span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">c. Agenda:</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Thank you to individuals who summated convention ideas
for consideration. The Convention Planning Committee has met twice and the agenda
is looking great. As of this writing a National Rep has not been assigned. Listed
below are some details we would like to share;<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Monday,
October 25 7 P.M. Zoom Landline & Alexia/Google Dot Training<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Wednesday,
October 27 7 P.M. Zoom Computer & Smart Device Training<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Tuesday,
November 2 at 7 P.M. Rookie Round-up<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Wednesday,
November 10 Division and Committee Business Meetings<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Thursday,
November 11 morning segments on Resolutions, Audio Description & Advocacy, afternoon
technology workshops, evening affiliate resolutions committee meeting and membership
workshop<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:5pt 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Friday,
November 12 day one general session 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., evening entertainment and
convention business meeting<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0.5in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Saturday
November 13 day two general session 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and banquet<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>d. Voting:</b></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">We will be
using ExciteM, the Swift polling tool. This is the same application we used for the national convention the last two years and for last year’s state convention. To
vote, individuals need to be a current dues paying member of the NFBNJ (chapter
or division); register for the convention by October 10; supply a telephone
number you plan to use for voting (only one number may be registered and there
will <b>NOT</b> be an opportunity to change
this once you register). Remember voting can also be done by SMS text messaging.
If you fail to register by October 10 you will not be eligible to vote and <b>NO</b> exceptions will be granted! The convention
voting telephone number will be provided shortly.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b><br></b></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>e. Door
Prizes:</b></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The Board of
Directors would like to ask chapters, divisions and committees to donate funds
for door prizes by sending a check to our Affiliate Treasurer: Annemarie Cooke
(7 Mayfair Road, Southampton, NJ 08088) and write convention door prizes in the
memo section. The Convention Planning Committee plans to buy gift certificates
and/or send a check to the winners. Personal donations are also welcomed, and
all donations will identify the chapter/division/committee or individual giving
the gift. All donation commitments for door prizes should be sent by Monday,
October 18.<span></span></span></p>

<h1><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Affiliate PayPal membership
dues update:<span></span></span></h1>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">We are in the final stages of setting up PayPal for the Capital
and Garden State Chapters. Next will be the Central Jersey and Northern
Chapters followed by the Northeast Chapter. <span></span></span></p>

<h1><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">NFBNJ Dates to Keep in Mind
(for details see attached Revised NFBNJ September 2021 Affiliate Meeting
Schedule <span></span></span></h1>

<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Braille
Committee Tuesday, September 7, 7 P.M. <span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Senior
Division Date: Tuesday, September 7, P.M. <span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Student
Division Tuesday, September 7, 8:15 P.M.<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Senior
Division Book Club Wednesday, September 8 10:00 AM <span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Technology
Division Monday, September 13 7 P.M.<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Sports
and Recreation Division Wednesday, September 15, 2021 7 P.M.<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">At-Large
Chapter Tuesday, September 28 7:00 P.M. <span></span></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      
</span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Guide Dog Committee Meeting Thursday,
September 30 7 P.M.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      
</span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom
Landline and Alexia/Google Dot Training </span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Monday,
October 25 7:00 P.M.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      
</span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Zoom Computer and Smart Device
Zoom Training Wednesday, October
27 7 P.M.<span></span></span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Convention
Rookie Roundup Saturday, November 2 </span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">7:00 P.M.<span></span></span></p>

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NFBNJ State Convention; Lived the Live You Want; We Are More than the Sum of
One November 10 through November 13</span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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