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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kristen Jocums<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(706) 718-8055<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFB of Oregon <president@nfb-oregon.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 9, 2024 9:23 AM<br><b>To:</b> Kristen Jocums <kjocums@icloud.com>; Kirk Wagner <kwagner8197@gmail.com>; stephanie mcgary <stephi1120@hotmail.com>; Renee Squier <squierr@comcast.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Washington State Convention Information<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Chapter Presidents,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Below is the information about the Washington State Convention. We would like for some of our members to attend the convention which will be in Vancouver February 29 to March 2. If you, or any of your chapter members, are interested in going, the affiliate will cover the cost of half of the room, based on a double occupancy, banquet, and registration. You will be responsible for transportation and any meals other than banquet. If you plan to have a single room, we will only cover half of the cost. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to attend, please register for the convention, and send me your registration confirmation, and we will reimburse you for the room, banquet, and registration.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>If you plan to go, but will be paying your own way, please let me know so I have you down as an Oregon member at convention.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'>We would like to formally invite you to the 2024 NFB of Washington state Convention: Tapping into the Future. This exciting event will be held February 29-March 3 at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver WA. We have an array of exciting events planned which include a karaoke night, a goalball event(join us as a player or a spectator) and for a small fee get food and transportation for the event, our annual job seeker seminar, gatherings for both parents and students, and other thrilling opportunities. Learn about advocacy efforts and find new resources at this annual gathering of the National federation of the blind of Washington. Our convention agenda will be released in the next week, so please stay gmail.com . Come meet new friends, reunite with old friends, and see what the future has in store for you. Get your hotel room and register for this innovative gathering of Washington’s blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'>Convention Registration: all participants must be registered by February 11, 2024. The registration fee is $25 and there is a choice of 4 different meal packages: no meals, banquet only, all Saturday meals, or Friday lunch and all Saturday meals. Convention registration Link: <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/2024-nfbw-registration">http://www.tinyurl.com/2024-nfbw-registration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'>Hotel booking: The rate for convention hotel rooms this year is $119 plus tax. all rooms must be booked by February 11, 2024. You can also call the Heathman directly at <a href="tel:360-254-3100">360-254-3100</a>. Hotel booking Link: <a href="https://www.heathmanlodge.com/rooms#/heathman/?startDate=2024-2-29&endDate=2024-3-3&adults=1&children=0&disabled=false&promo=2310NATION">https://www.heathmanlodge.com/rooms#/heathman/?startDate=2024-2-29&endDate=2024-3-3&adults=1&children=0&disabled=false&promo=2310NATION</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'>Partner/exhibitor: Are you interested in joining the convention as a sponsor or exhibiting in our exhibit hall? We would love to partner with you, our exhibitor/sponsorship registration form is below. For any questions regarding sponsoring/exhibiting, please reach out to Mario Eiland at <a href="mailto:eilandm@gmail.com">eilandm@gmail.com</a>. Partnership registration form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYACuQUj4fauxLW5usIvNn3hnfkPtL-1UNWstkY4dLIW6gLw/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYACuQUj4fauxLW5usIvNn3hnfkPtL-1UNWstkY4dLIW6gLw/viewform</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'>If you have any questions regarding convention, please reach out to Corey Grandstaff directly at <a href="mailto:corey.grandstaff@gmail.com">corey.grandstaff@gmail.com</a>. Look forward to connecting with all of you at this year’s annual convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'> Corey Grandstaff, Treasurer NFB of Washington, Convention Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote><div><p class=MsoNormal>Carla McQuillan<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>President<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Of the Blind of Oregon<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>541-6539153<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>