<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">Reminder! It\u2019s happening this week!!</div><div dir="ltr"><blockquote type="cite" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div dir="ltr"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>You Are Invited!</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The <b>National Federation of the Blind of Alaska\u2019s </b>State Convention is quickly approaching, and we would be delighted for you to join us! Learn about <b>groundbreaking initiatives</b> of the National Federation of the Blind. Discover how we work to create <b>a more inclusive future</b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">This year\u2019s convention will feature <b>a variety of distinguished speakers</b> from across the state and nation, each bringing unique insights and experiences.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4c5</span> <b>Convention Dates and Times:</b><br> <b><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, October 3, 2025</span></b><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;"> \u2014 </span><b><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">1 PM to 8 PM</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Meet & Greet Pizza Party <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">at 5:30 PM</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, October 4, 2025</span></b><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;"> \u2014</span><b><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">9 AM to 7 PM</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Networking Lunch <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">at 12PM</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Banquet <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">at 5 PM</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4cc</span> Convention Location:</b><br> Mt. View Lions Club<br> <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">501 North Pine Street</span><br><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;"> Anchorage, AK 99508</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">If you are interested please register at the following link <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://forms.gle/XXYbdGRGmc8nVmtJA" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">https://forms.gle/XXYbdGRGmc8nVmtJA</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A $40 registration fee will be collected at the event. Payment can be made by cash or check<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Whether you are blind, have low vision, or are simply interested in our perspectives and experiences, <b>your presence will make a difference!</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">We look forward to your presence at this empowering and informative event.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Join us in building a more inclusive future \u2014 together!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Kelsy Tallant, 1st Vice President <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">National Federation of the Blind of Alaska<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:kelsy.tallant@gmail.com" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">kelsy.tallant@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">(907) 342-7139</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.alaskanfb.org/" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">alaskanfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">\u201cLive the life you want.\u201d<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p></div>_______________________________________________<br>NFBofAlaska mailing list<br><span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;">NFBofAlaska@nfbnet.org</span><br><span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbofalaska_nfbnet.org</span><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBofAlaska:<br><span dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbofalaska_nfbnet.org/lindaot%40alaska.net</span></div></blockquote></div></body></html>