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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.9in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Greetings all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.9in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> This is a reminder of an opportunity to participate in the “Virtual National Convention” starting on Tuesday, July 5. Virtual Registration is still open. Please check with your Chapter/Division Presidents if you need assistance or reach out to Mary Jo Partyka, First Vice President (609 462 9400) or Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary (302 333 8146) if you need additional assistance. Please leave your name and telephone number and a short message so your call may be returned and your question resolved.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.9in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.9in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Warmly, Linda Melendez<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.9in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>President, NFBNJ<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.9in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Details for the National Convention Virtual Experience Available<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.9in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The 2022 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind is almost here. Thank you for being part of the virtual experience; below is an outline of opportunities to note. We encourage you to share this information with chapter members who may not receive emails and participate in the virtual experience via phone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.9in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Pre-Convention Activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.9in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Participate in the following activities as we build excitement for convention:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.9in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>· </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26047&qid=7258669" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#3C61AA'>The Give $20 Campaign</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>—double your dollars now thanks to a generous matching contribution from HumanWare<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.9in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Virtual Experience Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.9in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>There will be a virtual experience component each day of the convention. As a reminder, this is not a hybrid convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.9in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-26.25pt;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Exclusive Virtual Activities: Hospitality Suite, Division Day Showcase, Meet Dan Parker<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.9in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-26.25pt;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Board Meeting: An open session with presentations from leaders of the Federation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.9in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-26.25pt;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Virtual NFBNJ Caucus Meeting on Wednesday, July 6 (8:30 to 10:00 p.m.) See separate email for details and agenda.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.9in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-26.25pt;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>General Sessions: The large portion of the agenda where all attendees come together for ceremonies, Federation reports, special speakers, and more!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.9in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-26.25pt;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Banquet: This red carpet event includes the President’s banquet address and award presentations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.9in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>How to Access<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.9in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>All of the #NFB22 virtual experience sessions will be accessed on Zoom, phone, NFB-NEWSLINE, or through our streaming skill on Alexa. More specific instructions on how to access will be shared soon. Closed captions and Spanish will be available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.9in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Thank You to the Sponsors of the 2022 National Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.9in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>We greatly appreciate the </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26048&qid=7258669" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#3C61AA'>2022 National Convention Sponsors</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> who support the work of the Federation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:2.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.9in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>More Information<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>We look forward to your participation. Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag #NFB22. Follow the conversation, ask questions, and share fun expectations. More information can also be found at </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26049&qid=7258669" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#3C61AA'>https://nfb.org/convention</span></a><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> as it becomes available (you can also find the agenda on this link!) and if you still need to register for the Virtual Convention please go to: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=481" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Register for the 2022 Convention Virtual Experience!</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>