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<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span>New
& Reminder 45<sup>th</sup> State Convention details;<br>2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span>NFBNJ
dates to keep in mind;<br></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">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> </font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Warmly,<br>
Linda Melendez, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>
732-421-7063 <br>
<a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.orgg" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a></font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><i><span style="line-height:115%">*Please
do not reply to this email, this is an announcement only mailbox*</span></i><span style="line-height:115%"></span></font></p>
<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">New and Reminder details
for our 45<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention;
Live the Life You Want; We Are More Than The Sum Of One being held virtually from Wednesday, November 10
through Saturday, November 13</font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>a. Registration reminder:<br></b></span><span style="line-height:115%;color:rgb(51,51,51)">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 b</span><span style="line-height:115%"> Convention sponsors.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="line-height:115%"><br></span></font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">Mark
your calendars and make every effort to attend the 45<sup>th</sup> annual state
convention of the NFB of New Jersey. Get Involved. Make a Difference! Please
share with others<b>, </b>all are
welcome! </span></font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 9pt"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Click
on the link below to register:<br><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convenion/registration</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="line-height:115%">b. Convention sponsor update:<br>
</span></b><span style="line-height:115%">There
are four levels of sponsorship for all companies and individuals to consider
and can be paid via PayPal or by 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></font></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span>Raising
Expectations: $50 to $99</font></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">·<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</font></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span>Blind
with Vision: $250 to $499</font></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">·<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+</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="line-height:115%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><br></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="line-height:115%;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">To become a sponsor please click on the link below: <br>
</span><span style="line-height:115%"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/sponsor-registration" target="_blank"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/sponsor-registration</span></a></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><br></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="line-height:115%">c. Virtual exhibit room reminder:<br>
</span></b><span style="line-height:115%">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.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="line-height:115%">d. Voting reminder<u>:<br>
</u></span></b><span style="line-height:115%">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 <b>NO</b> exceptions will be
granted! The convention voting telephone number will be provided to verified
members by the end of October.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="line-height:115%">e. Door prize reminder:<br>
</span></b><span style="line-height:115%">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></font></p>
<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">f. General session details </font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Friday,
November 11<br>
</span></b><span style="line-height:115%">Traditional
pre-convention music 8:30 A.M.<br>
Morning session 9:00 A.M. to noon<br>
Afternoon session 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.<br>
Evening Entertainment 5:30 P.M. to 6:45 P.M.<br>
Affiliate Business Meeting 7:00 P.M.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><span style="line-height:115%"><br></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b><span style="line-height:115%">Saturday,
November 12<br>
</span></b><span style="line-height:115%">Morning
Session 9:00 A.M to 11:45 A.M.<br>
Open Lunch Chat Session 12:00 P.M.– Jane Degenshein, Facilitator<br>
Grab your lunch and get ready to share <br>
Afternoon session 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.<br>
Banquet 7:00 P.M.</span></font></p>
<h1><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">NFBNJ Dates to Keep in Mind </font></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">At-Large
Chapter Tuesday, September 28 7:00 P.M. </font></span></li><li><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Guide
Dog Committee Meeting Thursday, September 30 7 P.M.</font></span></li><li><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Zoom
Landline and Alexa/Google Dot Training Monday, October 25 7:00 P.M.</font></span></li><li><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Zoom
Computer and Smart Device Zoom Training Wednesday, October 27 7 P.M.</font></span></li><li><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Convention
Rookie Roundup Tuesday, November 2 7:00 P.M.</font></span></li><li><span style="line-height:115%"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">45<sup>th</sup>
NFBNJ State Convention; Lived the Live You Want; We Are More than the Sum of
One November 10 through November 13</font></span></li></ul><p></p>
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please do not reply to this email, this is an announcement only mailbox*</span></i><span style="line-height:115%"></span></font></p>
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