<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">This is NOT Randy Shackelford. His email is Fairforest75@gmail.com. Please change Your email list <br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 30, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Steve & Shannon Cook via NFBofSC <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">If you know of anyone needing assistance to register for the National Convention, feel free to assist them or have them Call Steve Cook at 803 254 0222 and leave a message if I am unable to answer!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">National Convention <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"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Mom, two daughters, and dad pose for a photo during the carnival celebration during the 2019 National Convention.It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our leadership and establishing each year's organizational priorities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Although the convention is open to all, our constitution states that only members of the NFB have the right to participate in decision making when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a member, join the NFB today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">2020 Dates <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 18, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">2020 Location <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Considering the ongoing impact and wide-ranging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 National Convention will be held virtually for the first time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Join us as we celebrate NFB’s eightieth anniversary and expand our circle of participation, connecting blind Americans from coast to coast for what we expect to be the largest gathering of blind people in history.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">*The 2020 National Convention was originally scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas at the Hilton Americas-Houston.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">How to Participate<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The agenda for the 2020 National Convention will feature most of the elements our members know and love, with some new twists. There will be multiple ways to participate in and interact with all convention events, from video conferencing to phone access. Plus, as local conditions permit, NFB affiliates will organize in-person gatherings in conjunction with sessions being held at the national level to enhance the convention experience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Registration <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Members are requested and non-members are invited to register at no cost in order to get access to exclusive offers, convention announcements, door prizes, and other exciting content.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Register online today for the 2020 National Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">https://www.nfb.org/registration<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Registration will close Monday, June 15, so please register before then.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">*Operating the national convention virtually still costs money. While registration is free, we welcome and encourage donations to support our ongoing work to protect the rights of all blind Americans.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">*If you previously registered for the 2020 National Convention, either online or through the mail, you will be contacted about your registration fees and banquet ticket purchases.<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">Schedule<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The schedule for the 2020 National Convention is as follows. A more detailed agenda will be available soon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">•Tuesday, July 14: Seminars<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">•Wednesday, July 15: Board Meeting and Resolutions Day<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">•Thursday, July 16: Division Day and Opening Ceremonies<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">•Friday, July 17: Presidential Report, General Sessions, and Affiliate Caucus<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">•Saturday, July 18: Business Meeting, Resolutions, and Banquet<o:p></o:p></p></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBofSC mailing list</span><br><span>NFBofSC@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to any of the following within the NFB of SC, please click the below link. NFB of SC, Federation Center of the Blind, Chapter, or Division. Your support is appreciated!</span><br><span>http://nfbofsc.org/donations/</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBofSC:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/memawluvs6%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>