<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default"><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Greetings all,<br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Included in this email are the following:<span></span></font></span></p><p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">   </span></span><span style="line-height:115%">Additional
45^th state convention details;<span></span></span></font></p><p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">   </span></span><span style="line-height:115%">NFBNJ
Senior Division Book Club;<span></span></span></font></p><p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">   </span></span><span style="line-height:115%">NFBNJ
dates to keep in mind;<span></span></span></font></p><p><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:115%">4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">   </span></span><span style="line-height:115%">Attached
revised September meeting schedule<span></span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="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.orgg" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a> <span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Warmly,<br>
Linda Melendez, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>
732-421-7063 <span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.orgg" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">*Please
do not reply to this email, this is an announcement only mailbox*<span></span></font></span></i></p><h1><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Additional 45^th state
convention details:<span></span></font></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">a. <u>We have a national rep:<br>
</u><span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">I am excited
to announce Patti Chang will be  our
National Rep for our </span></span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">45th
Annual State Convention<span>;</span> Live the Life You
Want; We Are More Than The Sum Of One" <span>being held
virtually from Wednesday, November 10 through Saturday, November 13. Patti and
I have a call scheduled for next week; stay tuned for additional details.</span></span><span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">b. <u>Registration is free and now open to all!<br>
</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">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 rep Patti Chang.
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! There is
an opportunity to make donations during registration and we welcome your
support for the programs and projects of the NFB and the NFBNJ. A donation over
$50 allows you to be a sponsor of the convention; details below in item d </span><u>Virtual
Exhibit Room and Sponsors</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">.<span></span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><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"><br></font></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt"><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">Mark your calendars and make every
effort to attend the 45^th annual state convention of the NFB of New
Jersey. Get Involved. Make a Difference! Please share with others<b>, </b>everyone
is welcome! </span>Click
on the link below to register:<br>
<a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</a>
<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">c. <u>Voting Reminder:<br>
</u>To vote, individuals need to be a current dues paying member of the NFBNJ
(chapter or division, this is different than being on our distribution list);
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 NOT 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 NO exceptions will be granted! The convention voting
telephone number will be provided to verified members by the end of October.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">d. <u>Virtual Exhibit Room and Sponsors:<br>
</u>This committee chaired by Clarke King and
committee members Ellen Sullivan, Mary Jo Partyka, Brian Mackey, Joseph Ruffalo
and Linda Melendez will be setting up a virtual vendor room. Paid vendors will
be given an opportunity to submit a 20 minute audio/video describing their
product or service. This video will be posted on the convention webpage commencing
November 3, 2021 and will remain posted until December 15, 2021 for independent
viewing.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">There will now be an opportunity during registration for
individuals to become a sponsor. If you have already registered and donated $50
or more you will automatically be added as a sponsor, thank you for your
generous donation! Sponsorship is also available to corporations and companies
who wish to make a difference in the lives of blind and low vision individuals;
sponsors can remain anonymous if they wish.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">There are
four levels of sponsorship for all companies and individuals to consider and can
be paid via PayPal or by </span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">sending
a check to our Affiliate Treasurer: Annemarie Cooke (7 Mayfair Road,
Southampton, NJ 08088) and writing convention sponsor in the memo section. We are requesting NFBNJ Chapters, Divisions and Committees
consider voting on a motion during their upcoming September and October
meetings to become a valued sponsor.</span></p><p style="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">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">      
</span>Raising Expectations: $50 to $99<span></span></font></p><p style="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">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>Live
the Life You Want: $100 to $249<span></span></font></p><p style="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">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>Blind
with Vision: $250 to $499<span></span></font></p><p style="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">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">       </span>We are
More than the Sum of One: $500+<span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">e. <u>Door Prize Reminder</u>:<br>
Your 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></font></span></p><h1><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">f. Wednesday, November 10
and Thursday, November 11 Agenda details:<br>
Wednesday, November 10, 2021<span></span></font></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00 A.M. to 10:55 A.M.–Seniors Division Business
Meeting<br>
Jane Degenshein, President<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:00 A.M. to 11:55 A.M.–Technology Division Business
Meeting<br>
Jane Degenshein, President<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 P.M to 1:55 P.M. At Large Chapter Meeting<br>
Joseph Ruffalo, President<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">2:00 to 2:55 P.M.–Sports and Recreation Division
Business Meeting<br>
Linda Melendez, President<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">3:00 P.M. to 3:50 P.M.–Braille Committee Business
Meeting<br>
Mary Jo Partyka, Chair<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:00 P.M. to 4:50 P.M.–Diabetes Committee Business
Meeting<br>
Ed Godfrey & Angela Perone, Co-Chair<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:00 P.M. to 7:50 P.M.–Guide Dog Committee Business
Meeting<br>
Brianna Murrary, Chair<span></span></font></span></p><h1><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Thursday, November 11, 2021<span></span></font></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">10:00 A.M. to 10:55 A.M. Resolutions 101<br>
Sharon Maneki<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">11:00 A.M. to 11:55 A.M. Audio Description and Advocacy<br>
Evertte Bacon<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.<br>
Jane Degenshein, President New Jersey Association of Blind Technology Users<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">4:00 P.M. to 4:45 P.M. Breakout Rooms<br>
stayed tuned for additional details<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">6:00 P.M.–Resolutions Committee Meeting<br>
Ryan Stevens, Chair<br>
Open to all; take part in witnessing the development of resolutions, which
become the policy statements of NFBNJ.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">7:30 P.M.–9:00 PM Membership<br>
Mary Fernandez and Carley Mullin Membership Committee Co-Chairs<span></span></font></span></p><h1><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Senior Division Book
Club: <br>
Request for distribution by Janie Degenshein, President Senior Division<span></span></font></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Our next book is Fallen:
a Kate Burkholder novel DB104082; </span><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Castillo, Linda Reading
time: 10 hours, 1 minute; Kathleen McInerney; </span><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Suspense Fiction; Mystery
and Detective Stories’ stay tuned for participation date and details</span><span></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">When a body is found in
a Painters Mill motel, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder recognizes the victim as
a charming, but troubled, Amish girl who left the fold. As Kate digs into the
woman's past, someone doesn't want the secrets she took to the grave revealed.
Unrated; Commercial audio book 2021.</span><span></span></font></p><h1><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">NFBNJ Dates to Keep in Mind
(for details see attached revised NFBNJ September 2021 Affiliate Meeting
Schedule <span></span></font></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Technology Division Monday, September 13 7 P.M.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Students Division Monday, September 13 8:15 P.M.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Sports and Recreation Division Wednesday, September 15,
2021 7 P.M.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">At-Large Chapter Tuesday, September 28 7:00 P.M. <span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Guide Dog Committee Meeting Thursday, September 30 7
P.M.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom Landline and Alexa/Google Dot Training Monday,
October 25 7:00 P.M.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zoom Computer and Smart Device Zoom Training Wednesday,
October 27 7 P.M.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Convention Rookie Roundup Tuesday, November 2 7:00 P.M.<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">45^th NFBNJ State Convention; Lived the Live
You Want; We Are More than the Sum of One November 10 through November 13<span></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif">*Again,
please do not reply to this email, this is an announcement only mailbox*<span></span></font></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font size="4" face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">

























































































































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