<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default"><h1><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;font-weight:normal">Greetings from Jersey David,</span></h1><h1><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;font-weight:normal">Please share about our upcoming convention far and wide with our federation family.</span></h1><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;font-weight:normal"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;font-weight:normal">Thank you, </span></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;font-weight:normal">Linda Melendez</span></div><h1><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;font-weight:normal">*****<br></span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large;font-weight:normal">Greetings
all,</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"> </font><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large">I
can feel the magic of our upcoming convention in the air! The National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey’s 48th Annual State Convention – Don't
Stop Believing is being held from Thursday, October 24 through Sunday, October
27, 2024. There is a lot of information in this email and attached; included are the
following:</span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"> </span></p>
<p></p><ul><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Agenda links</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Daily Outline link</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Convention Committee Chair link</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Become a Convention Sponsor</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Donated Auction Baskets</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Donated Door Prizes</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Convention Rookie Round-Up</font> </li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Also,
included in this email are convention pre-registration and hotel reservation reminders.
For the latest and most up-to-date convention information please visit our newly
migrated website at <span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention</a><span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Linda
Melendez, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>
908-590-1747<br>
<a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a><br>
<a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank"><i>www.nfbnj.org</i></a><i><br>
Facebook: </i><a href="https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238" target="_blank"><i>https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238</i></a><span></span></font></p>
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<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Agenda Links<span></span></font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The
convention agenda is final and available in a variety of formats such as Word,
PDF, BRN, HTML and by Announcements and day. It is also available on Newsline!
Please use links below to view in your preferred format. Please note that the
agenda is subject to change due to last-minute changes during the convention.<span></span></font></p>
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<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/2024-agenda" target="_blank">2024
NFBNJ State Convention Agenda (HTML)</a><span></span></font></li>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/2024-agenda/Thursday" target="_blank">Thursday, October 24, 2024</a><span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/2024-agenda/Friday" target="_blank">Friday, October 25, 2024</a><span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/2024-agenda/Saturday" target="_blank">Saturday, October 26, 2024</a><span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/2024-agenda/Sunday" target="_blank">Sunday, October 27, 2024</a><span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/2024-agenda/convention-notes" target="_blank">Convention Notes</a><span></span></font></li>
</ul>
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/sites/nfbnj.org/files/2024-09/2024%20NFBNJ%20State%20Convention%20Agenda.docx" target="_blank">2024 NFBNJ State Convention Agenda (Word Document)</a><span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/sites/nfbnj.org/files/2024-09/2024%20NFBNJ%20State%20Convention%20Agenda.pdf" target="_blank">2024 NFBNJ State Convention Agenda (PDF)</a><span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/sites/nfbnj.org/files/2024-09/2024%20NFBNJ%20State%20Convention%20Agenda.brf" target="_blank">2024 NFBNJ State Convention Agenda (BRF)</a><span></span></font></li>
</ul>
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<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Daily Outline
link<span></span></font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">To
view our daily outline please clink on
the link below.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/daily-outline" target="_blank">2024 NFB of NJ
Convention Outline | National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (nfbnj.org)</a><span></span></font></p>
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<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Convention
Committee Chairs<span></span></font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">This
year available to all is a listing of 2024 Convention Committee Chair for your convenience
and future reference. Please click on the link below to view.<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/state-convention/committees" target="_blank">2024 NFBNJ State
Convention Committee Chairs | National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</a><span></span></font></p>
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<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Become a
Convention Sponsor<span></span></font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Donations
help to keep convention costs down. Please consider making a donation or
becoming a sponsor. To donate via PayPal, click on the link below:<br>
<a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/donations" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/donations</a><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">To
donate by check, please make your check payable to NFBNJ and mail to:<br>
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>
PO Box 2202<br>
Vincentown, NJ 08088<br>
In the memo please write, convention donation.<span></span></font></p>
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<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Donated Auction
Baskets<span></span></font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Our
annual auction, which raises funds for the work we do as an affiliate, is set
for a single time block on Friday, October 25 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, following
our Federation Family Dinner. Bring your cash, checkbook, or credit card to bid
on items of varying values. Everyone, budget-conscious or not, is bound to find
a treasure to take home! Donated auction items are welcome and can be dropped
off in the Studio Room when it is open for registration and packet pick-up. For
assistance or additional information please contact Committee Chair, Linda Halm
at <a href="mailto:lindashalm@aol.com" target="_blank">lindashalm@aol.com</a> <span></span></font></p>
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<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Donated Door
Prizes<span></span></font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Donated
door prizes are welcome and can be dropped off in the Studio Room when it is open
for registration and packet pick-up. For additional information please contact
Committee Chair, Ellen Sullivan at <a href="mailto:ems553@comcast.net" target="_blank">ems553@comcast.net</a>
<span></span></font></p>
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<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Convention
Rookie Round-Up<span></span></font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Whether
this is your first NFB of NJ Annual State Convention or not we highly recommend
all conventioneers join us for an important Rookie Round-Up. Daily Schedule and
events are new this year. In addition, you will meet our National Rep Patti
Chang, Denise Avant, Chair Membership Committee NFB HQ, Stephanie Cascone, NFB Director
of Communications and Zack Ledford NABS National Rep.<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b>Date</b>: Monday, October 21, 2024<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b>Time</b>: 7 PM<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><b>Zoom
Credentials:</b><span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">J<a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09</a><span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Meeting
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Passcode: 460994<span></span></font></p>
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<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Hotel and
Reservation Reminder<span></span></font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">The
convention will be held at: Crowne Plaza Edison 2055 Lincoln Highway Edison, NJ
08817. The hotel is accessible by NJ Transit Access Link or from the Edison
rail station on the Northeast Corridor line. The hotel has no shuttle service
so train travelers will need to take a short Uber or Lyft ride from the rail
station.<span></span></font></p>
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<p></p><ul><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Block name is NFB</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Booking phone number is 732-287-3500</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Cutoff date is 5 PM Fri, Oct 4</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">24 Hours Cancellation Required</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">$119 per night for 1 to 4 occupants plus taxes</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">No deposit is required and is now open</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">$50 per day hold on credit\debit card</font></li><li><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Bring confirmation number, state ID and credit\debit card for check-in</font> </li></ul><p></p>
<h2><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Convention
Pre-Registration Reminder<span></span></font></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Pre-Registration
is still open! Please click on the links below to register before Friday,
October 4 at 5 PM.<span></span></font></p>
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<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=10" target="_blank">2024
NFBNJ State Convention Registration Form (HTML)</a><span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/sites/nfbnj.org/files/2024-08/2024%20NFBNJ%20Pre-registration%20form_0.rtf" target="_blank">2024 NFBNJ State Convention Registration Form (Rich Text
Formatted Document)</a><span></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4"><a href="https://nfbnj.org/sites/nfbnj.org/files/2024-08/2024%20NFBNJ%20Pre-registration%20form_0.pdf" target="_blank">2024 NFBNJ State Convention Registration Form (PDF)</a><span></span></font></li>
</ul>
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