<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default"><h1 align="center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:rgb(31,102,195);letter-spacing:-0.6pt">National Federation
of the Blind of New Jersey 45th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION</span></strong><span style="font-weight:normal"><span></span></span></font></h1>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-weight:normal">November 10th through 13th, 2021</span></strong><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)"><br style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px">
<strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Theme: Live the Life You Want; We Are More Than The
Sum of One</span></strong><br style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px">
<strong><span style="font-weight:normal">Location: Anywhere & Everywhere</span></strong></span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)"><span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Register and make a difference in the lives of blind New Jerseyans!<span></span></font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is proud to announce
our 45th Annual State Convention! Once again, this event will be held virtually
with free registration! Please save the dates of Wednesday, November 10,
Thursday, November 11, Friday, November 12, and Saturday, November 13.<span></span></font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><u><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-weight:normal">Note:</span> </u></span></strong><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The agenda will be finalized and
distributed and posted on the state website in mid to late October. Yes, the
agenda will be available on NEWSLINE® too!<span></span></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Here is your chance to participate and learn more about the NFB’s
programs and goals on the state and national level. Hear from the NFB national
representative. Also, hear from speakers on topics of national and state
importance, membership, seniors, technology, Braille, sports and recreation,
students, and parents’ concerns, meet the scholarship class of 2021 and much
more!<span></span></font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Mark your calendars and make every effort to attend the 45th annual state
convention of the NFB of New Jersey. Get Involved. Make a Difference! Please
share with others, everyone is welcome!<span></span></font></span></p>
<h3 align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 11.4pt;text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(31,102,195);letter-spacing:-0.25pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Pre-Registration</span></strong><span style="color:rgb(31,102,195);letter-spacing:-0.25pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-weight:normal"><span></span></span></font></h3>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">How many reasons do you need to pre-register by Sunday, October 10, 2021?
Here are just a few:<span></span></font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:normal"></p><ul><li><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">By registering for
the state convention before the deadline, you will be eligible to win door
prizes!</span></font></li><li><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">If you are a current
paid member with a chapter and/or division, and your dues are paid by Sunday,
October 10, and you register, you are eligible to vote in the NFBNJ election at
the convention!</span></font></li><li><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Registration is free:
no travel costs, no hotel fees, and no expensive restaurants!</span></font></li><li><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">You’ll help the NFBNJ
collect current contact information for everyone who registers!</span></font></li><li><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">You can wear casual
comfy clothes and footwear of your choice to all of the sessions, even the
banquet! No need to get up early!</span></font></li><li><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">All of the money you
save can be donated to your favorite organization, the NFB of NJ!</span></font></li></ul><p></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;color:rgb(51,51,51)">To register, click on the link below:</span><br></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">
<a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration-line:none">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</span></a><span></span></font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Using the arrow keys will greatly improve your ability to view all of the
information on this form when navigating with a screen reader. If you need
assistance registering, please call Linda Melendez at 732-421-7063 or Jane Degenshein
at 973-736-5785. Leave a message and they will get back to you promptly.<span></span></font></span></p>
<h3 align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 11.4pt;text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(31,102,195);letter-spacing:-0.25pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">State Convention Donations</span></strong><span style="color:rgb(31,102,195);letter-spacing:-0.25pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-weight:normal"><span></span></span></font></h3>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">To make a donation via PayPal, click on the link below:<br style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px">
<a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/donations" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration-line:none">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/donations</span></a><span></span></font></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">To donate by check, please make your check payable to NFBNJ and mail to:<br style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px">
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px">
7 Mayfair Road<br style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px">
Southampton, NJ 08088<br style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px">
In the memo please write, convention donation.<span></span></font></span></p>
<h3 align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 11.4pt;text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(31,102,195);letter-spacing:-0.25pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Schedule</span></strong><span style="color:rgb(31,102,195);letter-spacing:-0.25pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-weight:normal"><span></span></span></font></h3>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:17.55pt"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="line-height:115%;font-weight:normal">Wednesday, November 10, 2021:</span></strong><span style="line-height:115%"><span></span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span>Division Meetings<span></span></font></p>
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</span>Committee Meetings<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="line-height:115%;font-weight:normal">Thursday, November 11, 2021:</span></strong><span style="line-height:115%"><span></span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span>Resolutions 101<span></span></font></p>
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</span>Audio Description and Advocacy<span></span></font></p>
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</span>Technology Seminar<span></span></font></p>
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</span>Resolutions Committee Meeting<span></span></font></p>
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</span>Membership Workshop<span></span></font></p>
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</span>Opening Session<span></span></font></p>
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</span>Affiliate Business Meeting<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="line-height:115%;font-weight:normal">Saturday, November 13, 2021:</span></strong><span style="line-height:115%"><span></span></span></font></p>
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</span>2nd day of General Session<span></span></font></p>
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</span>Banquet & Convention Adjournment<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"></span><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Again t</span></span></font><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font size="4"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"></span>o </font></span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">register, click on the link below:</span></div><div><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1e +06px"><span style="color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration-line:none">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</span></a><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"></span><br></span></font><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></font></div><div></div></div><div dir="auto"></div><font color="#888888"></font></div></div></div></div></div></div>