<div dir="auto">Greetings all,</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Today is the last day you can register for the NFBNJ State convention; see details below :</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><h2 style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 11px;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(31,102,195);font-size:20px;line-height:26px;letter-spacing:-0.05em;text-align:center"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 45th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION</strong></h2><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:"Trebuchet MS",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;text-align:center"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">November 10th through 13th, 2021<br style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Theme: Live the Life You Want; We Are More Than The Sum of One<br style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Location: Anywhere & Everywhere</strong></p><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:"Trebuchet MS",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">Register and make a difference in the lives of blind New Jerseyans!</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">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.</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">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. We are proud to announce that Patti Gregory-Chang, National Federation of the Blind’s Director of Outreach, will be serving as our national rep this year and you can read her bio below. 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!</p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">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!</p><h3 style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 19px;font-family:inherit;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(31,102,195);line-height:23px;letter-spacing:-0.02em;font-size:19px;text-align:center"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Registration</strong></h3><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">How many reasons do you need to register by Saturday, November 6, 2021? Here are just a few:</p><ul style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 1.4615em;padding:0px 0px 0px 25px;list-style-type:none!important"><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">By registering for the state convention before the deadline, you will be eligible to win door prizes!</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Registration is free: no travel costs, no hotel fees, and no expensive restaurants!</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">You’ll help the NFBNJ collect current contact information for everyone who registers!</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">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!</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">All of the money you save can be donated to your favorite organization, the NFB of NJ!</li></ul><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">To register, click on the link below:<br style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</a></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 15px">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 <a href="tel:732-421-7063" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none">732-421-7063</a> or Jane Degenshein at <a href="tel:973-736-5785" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none">973-736-5785</a>. Leave a message and they will get back to you promptly.</p><h3 style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 19px;font-family:inherit;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(31,102,195);line-height:23px;letter-spacing:-0.02em;font-size:19px;text-align:center"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Agenda</strong></h3><ul style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 1.4615em;padding:0px 0px 0px 25px;list-style-type:none!important"><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/Docs/2021StateConventionAgenda.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none">2021 NFBNJ State Convention Agenda (Word Document)</a></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/Docs/2021StateConventionAgenda.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;color:rgb(31,102,195);text-decoration:none">2021 NFBNJ State Convention Agenda (PDF)</a></li></ul><h3 style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 19px;font-family:inherit;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(31,102,195);line-height:23px;letter-spacing:-0.02em;font-size:19px;text-align:center"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Schedule</strong></h3><table style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;margin:0px 0px 1.4615em;width:398px"><tbody style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px"><tr style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px"><td style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;padding:5px;border:1px solid rgb(231,230,230);vertical-align:top"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Wednesday, November 10, 2021:</strong></td><td style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;padding:5px;border:1px solid rgb(231,230,230);vertical-align:top"><ul style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 1.4615em;padding:0px 0px 0px 25px;list-style-type:none!important"><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Division Meetings</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Committee Meetings</li></ul></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px"><td style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;padding:5px;border:1px solid rgb(231,230,230);vertical-align:top"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Thursday, November 11, 2021:</strong></td><td style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;padding:5px;border:1px solid rgb(231,230,230);vertical-align:top"><ul style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 1.4615em;padding:0px 0px 0px 25px;list-style-type:none!important"><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Resolutions 101</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Audio Description and Advocacy</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Technology Seminar</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Resolutions Committee Meeting</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Membership Workshop</li></ul></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px"><td style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;padding:5px;border:1px solid rgb(231,230,230);vertical-align:top"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Friday, November 12, 2021:</strong></td><td style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;padding:5px;border:1px solid rgb(231,230,230);vertical-align:top"><ul style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 1.4615em;padding:0px 0px 0px 25px;list-style-type:none!important"><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Opening Session</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Affiliate Business Meeting</li></ul></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px"><td style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;padding:5px;border:1px solid rgb(231,230,230);vertical-align:top"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Saturday, November 13, 2021:</strong></td><td style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;padding:5px;border:1px solid rgb(231,230,230);vertical-align:top"><ul style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 1.4615em;padding:0px 0px 0px 25px;list-style-type:none!important"><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">2nd day of General Session</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px">Banquet & Convention Adjournment</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="box-sizing:inherit;max-height:1000000px;margin:0px 0px 19px;font-family:inherit;font-weight:normal;color:rgb(31,102,195);line-height:23px;letter-spacing:-0.02em;font-size:19px;text-align:center"><br></h3></strong></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></span></font><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span>​</span>Warmly, <br>Linda Melendez, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>732-421-7063<br></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Email: </span><a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br><i>Website: </i></span><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbnj.org</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Facebook: </i><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Twitter: </i><a href="https://twitter.com/nfbnewjersey" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">@NFBNewJersey</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>YouTube: </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEDbjGsCYHMlwd4gqpBPjg" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">NFBNJTransformDreams</span></i></a><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>Live the life you want.<br></i><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><i><font size="1">The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</font></i></span></font><br></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><i><font size="1"><br></font></i></span></font></div><div></div></div><div dir="auto"></div><font color="#888888"></font></div></div>