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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>Hello Convention Attendees,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our convention begins in less than two weeks. If you have not registered, I highly encourage you to do so. We have a deadline with the hotel, and though they may take a few late registrants, we want to be sure that as many are registered as possible. On Saturday, we will be having two meals and each person will need to pick their entrée for each meal. You may send an email with your choices to <a href="mailto:lucas.bonnie@gmail.com">lucas.bonnie@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For lunch: . <o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and spinach with a savory red pepper aioli in a spinach tortilla (with fries)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'>Chicken Caesar Wrap Tossed with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing and wrapped in a spinach tortilla<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>Dinner:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Chicken Piccata. Pan-fried chicken breast sautéed with butter cream, lemon, capers, garlic, and white wine cream sauce<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Pasta Primavera. Fresh veggies and herbs in a light garlic basil sauce served over penne pasta and sprinkled with parmesan cheese<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Desserts to choose from: Berry Crisp and Chocolate Cheesecake.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>I realize it is a pain to have to make these choices before hand but we need to allow the hotel the time needed to secure the ingredients for our various choices. It was important to have a vegetarian and nonvegetarian choice simply for variety and I feel these choices definitely give folks some options. It is less expensive to have plated foods than to have a baffet that serves a variety of things simply because more food needs to be made for a buffet. Thanks for your help with this.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, in my last email, I commented that we needed to make money to support “the Mother Ship.” I later realized that what I should have said and what I truly believe is that when we choose to support the NFB, no matter the size of our donation, we are supporting a true movement, that to improve the lives of the blind throughout America. If you have ever received a free white cane, attended a convention, learned of a legislative endeavor, participated in sharing your voting experience, used an accessible voting machine, or received accessible Covid tests, know that the National Federation of the blind has had an essential role in making these important things happen. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I encourage you to come to our convention, whether you are a member or not, and learn about the impact this movement has had on improving the lives of blind and low vision Americans. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are planning on staying at the hotel for one or two nights, please call and reserve your room. Again, we want to make sure that people who want to stay have received our special rate and are signed up before the convention. The rate is $109 per night with 15 percent taxes. There is no contental breakfast but there is a restaurant. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Last but truly not least, we are still looking for door prizes. If you have any questions about something you may have or be aware of to be used for a door prize, don’t hesitate to email <a href="mailto:lucas.bonnie@gmail.com">lucas.bonnie@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Final note…The convention agenda has Zoom links to each speaker. If you simply cannot join us, please listen in when you can. The link is actually the same but we wanted to make sure that everyone could click on it easily if they chose something in particular to listen to. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for your support!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bonnie<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bonnie Lucas<br>President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Alaska<br>Cell: 907-301-6808<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:lucas.bonnie@gmail.com">lucas.bonnie@gmail.com</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Web: <a href="https://alaskanfb.org/">alaskanfb.org</a><a name="_Hlk16627103"><br></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk16627103'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk16627103'></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#BFBFBF'>[Delegate-BML]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>