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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBNJ <nfbnj-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ellen Sullivan via NFBNJ<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 20, 2020 9:48 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnj@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBNJ] National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 44th State Convention: Agenda for Day 4 (Our last day)--All are welcome<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>From the desk of Linda Melendez, First Vice President and Chair of Convention Activities, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Submitted by Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Greetings all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> I hope you enjoyed our “Opening Ceremony” and day three of the 44<sup>th</sup> State Convention of the NFBNJ. On Saturday, November 21, 2020 we will start our General Session at 9:00 a.m. In the evening we will celebrate our “Traditional Banquet” and so much more. YES, THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES! Time, Zoom, and conference call details are included below. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thank you for joining us and for your support. All are welcome!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Linda Melendez<br><a name="_Hlk55921358">National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a name="_Hlk55921371"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>First Vice President</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>,<br>Chair, Convention Activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The 44<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT—<br></span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We Care. We Share. We Grow. We make a difference</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>!</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Anywhere and Everywhere</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Wednesday, November 18 through Saturday November 21, 2020</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Joseph Ruffalo, President</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>973 743 0075</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>nfbnj1@verizon.net</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Linda Melendez, Chair of State Convention Activities<br>732 421 7063<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:lindamelendez220@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>lindamelendez220@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.nfbnj.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.blindchildren.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.blindchildren.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Who We Are & What We Do</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest organization of and for the blind in the US, is made up of blind/visually impaired people of all ages, and their families and friends. We help newly blind people adjust to vision loss, assist parents and teachers of blind children, and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. Our activities include:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>• Assisting blind persons in acquiring the skills of independence and developing confidence in themselves<br>• Supporting parents and teachers of blind children with information, mentoring, role modeling, information, and training<br>• Preparing blind students for careers and self-sufficiency through mentoring, training, and academic scholarships<br>• Encouraging blind seniors to continue to live active and meaningful lives<br>• Advocating for policies that eliminate discrimination, promote civil rights, and guarantee equal access to high quality educational and rehabilitation programs</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>• Sponsoring information campaigns and legislative action at the state and national levels<br>• Educating the public through community activities and publications</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Spotlight on NFB of New Jersey</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Since 1976, the National Federation of the Blind of NJ, an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, has been providing invaluable information and resources to blind/visually impaired people throughout the state. Our members work together for a brighter tomorrow by raising expectations for blind people everywhere so that blind persons can live the life they want.<span style='background:white'> </span>Our seven chapters meet monthly; our five divisions hold events at various times throughout the year. For more information on the affiliate, chapters, divisions, committees, programs, and projects, visit </span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.nfbnj.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>. Please join us— we would welcome your participation.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Live the Life You Want</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>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. Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The National Federation of the Blind Pledge</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><br clear=all></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>ANNOUNCEMENTS:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>IT’S NOT TOO LATE!! You still can register for the 44th State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey. This event, the major gathering of our state’s blindness community, will be held virtually via the Zoom platform from Wednesday, November 18 through Saturday, November 21.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124'>Registration is FREE!!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124'>Click here to register</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Integrity and Respect<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>To allow all attendees the chance to benefit from all aspects of the convention, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone. We appreciate your assistance in cultivating an atmosphere in which participants from diverse backgrounds may learn, network, and share with each other in an environment of mutual respect. Thank you for doing your part to contribute to our community and the high expectations we strive to maintain.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Please visit the following link for the code of conduct<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>All state convention activities will be held at Eastern Standard Time via the Zoom platform unless otherwise indicated. And w<b><span style='background:white'>e will be </span>recording the convention.</b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Convention Zoom participation details<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103# US (Germantown)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)<br>+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<br>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br>+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<br>+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<br>+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Instructions for listening on an Echo device<br>Wake word Alexa: call 646 876 9923<br>Just like calling on the phone, you will hear "welcome to Zoom."<br>Meeting ID when prompted, then say wake word Alexa: Press 647 766 0103 pound sign<br>Then say Alexa Press pound to enter the meeting</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Door Prize Details</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Door prize raffles will be drawn and announced throughout the convention. Winners must be present to win. If you hear your name you can claim your prize one of three ways; by emailing </span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:nfb.newjersey@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>nfb.newjersey@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'> calling or texting Linda Melendez at 732-421-7063. Winners must give their convention registration name, best contact number and prize code word or phrase. Code must be in the email subject line.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>NFBNJ Eligible Voters</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Current 2020 dues paying members who registered and enrolled to vote have received an email and will receive another one with instructions and the phone number to cast their votes when announced.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>****</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Friday, November 20, 2020<br>Convention Zoom participation details<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103# US (Germantown)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)<br>+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<br>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br>+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<br>+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<br>+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Instructions for listening on an Echo device<br>Wake word Alexa: call 646 876 9923<br>Just like calling on the phone, you will hear "welcome to Zoom."<br>Meeting ID when prompted, then say wake word Alexa: Press 647 766 0103 pound sign<br>Then say Alexa Press pound to enter the meeting</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Saturday, November 21, 2020<br>Convention Zoom participation details<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09">https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=Qkw0RGxYdGc5TjVBdVZmUnFYYnlCQT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,6477660103# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,6477660103# US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)<br>+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<br>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br>+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<br>+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<br>+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>Passcode: 460 994<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Instructions for listening on an Echo device<br>Wake word Alexa: call 646 876 9923<br>Just like calling on the phone, you will hear "welcome to Zoom."<br>Meeting ID when prompted, then say wake word Alexa: Press 647 766 0103 pound sign<br>Then say Alexa Press pound to enter the meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.–General Session and two Break out Opportunities!<br>9:00 A.M.–Opening Remarks<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joseph Ruffalo, President NFBNJ<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>9:15 A.M.– Cyber Security<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Brian Keene, Member Technology Division<br>Tips on how to protect yourself in an increasingly dangerous online world.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>9:40 P.M.–Was Your Accessible Voting Experience Accessible?<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Lou Ann Blake, J.D. Director of Research Programs, Blindness Initiatives, NFB, Baltimore will provide the path for accessible voting that began with the NFB<br>Mary Ciccone, Director of Policy Disability Rights of New Jersey will provide the history of voting in 2020 and the future. Tracy Carcione and Linda Melendez, members will share their past and current voting experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fit break <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:20 A.M. Explore Supersense the Android and iOS App<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jane Degenshein, President, NFBNJ Technology Division, Facilitator <br>Shane Lowe, Mediate, Community Manager <br>Supersense can be described as the most efficient and effective scanning app on the market for android and iOS. Shane will discuss the development and will demo this app.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10:50 A.M.–Establishing a Path to Independence by Raising Expectations<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Highlighting Braille, mobility and technology, the three basic steps to raise expectations to live the life you want.<br>Debbie Bloomer, Retired Teacher of the Blind<br>Carley Mullin, Louisiana Tech University, Discovery Method, Orientation and Mobility<br>Richard Fox, Assistive Technology Instructor and owner B & F Teaching & Technology.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fit break<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:30 A.M.–Morning Session Adjourns<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Special Note: The General Session resumes at 1:00 pm. 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Discuss how you have journeyed through a year of challenges.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>11:00 A.M. to 12:50 P.M.–Student Division Business Meeting <br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/3570118237?pwd=cldMKzNETmtyWGVVeGo1a1lrU09Xdz09"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;background:white'>https://zoom.us/j/3570118237?pwd=cldMKzNETmtyWGVVeGo1a1lrU09Xdz09</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Meeting ID: 357 011 8237<br>Passcode: 460994<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,3570118237# US (New York)<br>+13017158592,,3570118237# US (Germantown) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)<br>+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<br>+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<br>+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<br>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br>+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Meeting ID: 357 011 8237<br>Passcode 460 994<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Next Generation of Federation Leaders<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jonathan Zobek, President New Jersey Association of Blind Students<br>To provide an overview of this past years programs and projects and to discuss 2021 <br>Next steps<br>Dues and Elections<br>Lia Stone, NFBNJ Chair State Scholarship Committee <br>National and State Scholarship Opportunities will provide the many reasons to apply.<br>Veronica Gaspa, NFBNJ Board Member and Liaison to the Students Division will provide the connection of the state affiliate board to the students.<br>Johna Wright, Liaison National Association of Blind Students<br>Johna will provide the National division connection to our New Jersey students.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Opening and Walking Through the Door into the World of Science<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Cary Supalo,<b> </b>Chemist; and Michael <span style='background:white'>Hingson</span>, Physicist<br>Come and learn how to open up doors to the wondrous world of science for blind students. There are many questions scientists ask about natural phenomenon in the world. We as blind people ask similar questions about how I travel from my house to work, or how do I make that awesome new pasta salad. This all relates to problem solving skills. Come and learn how fundamental problem solving can open up doors of possibilities into the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics professions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:00 to 2:50 P.M.–<span style='color:#202124;background:white'>Parents of Blind Children Division <br></span></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/2442502241?pwd=WDZ3Nzh4M2QxNTFDMnA2Z3dpQ2tCUT09"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;background:white'>https://zoom.us/j/2442502241?pwd=WDZ3Nzh4M2QxNTFDMnA2Z3dpQ2tCUT09</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Meeting ID: 244 250 2241<br>Passcode: 460 994<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>One tap mobile<br>+13126266799,,2442502241# US (Chicago)<br>+16468769923,,2442502241# US (New York) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Dial by your location<br>+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br>+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)<br>+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<br>+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<br>+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<br>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br>+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#202124;background:white'>Meeting ID: 244 250 2241<br>Passcode 460 994<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Parents of Blind Children,<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Carlton Walker, President, National Organization of Blind Children, Attorney<br>Carol Castellano, Secretary, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, Founder, Parents of Blind Children-New Jersey, Author<br>1:00 to 2:50 pm: Tools for Adapting to New Environments<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1:00 to 1:50 P.M.–Individualized Education Plans: What has changed and what hasn’t</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>The world is a very different place than it was last year. The school environment has changed, but our blind/low vision child’s educational rights have not.<br>Join us as we review special education law and explore its purposes so that we may protect our children’s rights in every school environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2:00 to 2:50 P.M.–Social Skills: From fist bumps to face masks and everything in between<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our “new normal” doesn’t change the need for social skills; it just adds more needs to the list. Join us as we explore identifying and meeting our blind/low vision children’s social skill needs as we head into the holiday season during a pandemic.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Saturday Afternoon General Session <br>1:00 to 2:50 P.M.–Technology on the Move</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>1:00 to 1:50 P.M.–NFB Newsline<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Scott White,<b> </b>NFB Director of Sponsored Technology Programs<br>In this workshop Scott will share how Newsline is accessed and demo the latest NFB Newsline App 3.0.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>2:00 to 2:50 P.M.–TTJ The Tech Juggernaut<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Instructor, Owner of the Tech Juggernaut<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>A Delicious Apple Demo exploring Apple Maps, Apple Books and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3:00 to 3:50 P.M.–Advocate or Disintegrate!<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>David DeNotaris, CIO Chief Inspiration Officer Sky’s the Limit Communications & Associates<br><span style='color:#222222'>Kaleigh</span> Brendle, Student <br>Advocate or Disintegrate, you must participate! Participants will learn the importance of showing up, speaking up, then shutting up and being an active listener and notetaker. Many communicate, but few really connect. If you are a student, someone looking for a job, or someone interested in being promoted, advocacy skills are essential for success at home, school, the community and work! Excellent communicators, advocacy, listening and notetaking skills are keys that can unlock doors, opportunities and your potential!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Special Note: Kaleigh has provided one of her international presentations.<br>Link: <a href="https://youtu.be/Z4L2m7ODKY8">https://youtu.be/Z4L2m7ODKY8</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:00 to 5:00 P.M.–Why I Am A Federationist:<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joseph Ruffalo, President NFBNJ<br>Thirty-two years as a Federationist<br>Joseph will share his experiences, growing the national, state, and local organization. What is the secret of a successful Federation; Why are you here? What is a leader?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 P.M.–Banquet<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Master of Ceremonies: Nicky Gacos, President <span style='color:black;background:white'>National Association of Blind Merchants </span><br>Invocation, Fr. Maximilian Buonocore, Monk of Newark Abbey<br>Keynote Address Julie Deden, Executive Director, Colorado Center for the Blind, Littleton, Colorado<br>Presentation of Awards<br>Recognition of sponsors<br>Recognition of contributors to the state scholarships<br>Presentation of State Scholarship Awards<br>Door prizes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>****</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey expresses appreciation to all members and non members who attended the 44<sup>th</sup> virtual state convention.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Joseph Ruffalo, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>973 743 0075<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:Nfbnj1@verizon.net" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Nfbnj1@verizon.net</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.nfbnj.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Linda Melendez, First Vice-President<br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>Chair of State Convention Activities<br>732 421 7063<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:lindamelendez220@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>lindamelendez220@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For the list of affiliate board members, chapter/division, Committees, projects and programs, please visit the state website at<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>www.nfbnj.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Special Announcements</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meet our National Rep Julie Deden<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black'>I am honored to be the national representative at our New Jersey convention and I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible in our new virtual space. I have always been blind but truly did not feel good about being a blind person until I became involved in the National Federation of the blind at age 18. Even when I joined the NFB it took a few years for me to feel proud of being a blind person. The National Federation of the Blind has given me the opportunity to participate in so many activities where I have met positive blind role models who have taken their time to mentor me.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black'>I have lived in Colorado for most of my life. Diane and Ray McGeorge are two of the first people I met through the NFB. They spent so much time with me teaching me about life and the NFB. Today, Diane serves as the chair of the Colorado Center Board of Directors and is still teaching me. She is not only a mentor but is like my mom as I feel that I grew up with her influence.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black'>I have a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Lesley University and always knew from a young age that I wanted to work with people. I enjoyed working as a rehabilitation counselor for 14 years, because I had an opportunity to provide support and mentor my clients. In 1997 I left the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to work at the Colorado Center for the Blind. Once again, Diane mentored me to prepare me to become the director of the center in March of 1999.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black'>I have held countless offices in the NFB. I currently serve as Second Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado. I am humbled to be the Vice President of the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black'>I am married to Dan Burke and have a grown-up son named Robert. Every day is a gift and I wonder what I may learn from the day! I treasure my involvement in the NFB and know that we can do anything, with love hope and determination.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>National Scholarship Program–Call for Applications Started November 1</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Every year, the National Federation of the Blind awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. The scholarship program is our commitment to academic excellence and leadership among blind students, and each winner is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and leadership. The application process opened November 1. Review the scholarship application checklist and the scholarship program FAQs. Share this opportunity that invests in the future of blind people. To learn about the eligibility and requirements of the 2021 scholarship program visit<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Join the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults and the National Federation of the Blind in this upcoming contest to promote Braille. K-12 students and adults learning Braille across the U.S. compete to read the most Braille pages, going against other participants in similar contest categories for seven weeks. What books are on your reading list?</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Encourage more Braille. Improve reading skills. Win prizes.<br>Registration is opened on November 1. Learn more about the </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18832&qid=4372187" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Braille Readers Are Leaders contest</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>NFB T-Shirts for Sale</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Maybe some of your chapter members are new, maybe some members haven’t yet purchased one for their wardrobe, and maybe some members and non members are looking for a spare.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>They are heather red with white print. The top left on the front has our logo and in 2 lines beneath, The National Federation of the Blind. The back in 2 lines says, Live the Life You Want and are available in sizes small, medium, large, and X Large;. Prices are $18. If <span style='background:white'>interested contact Anne Marie Harris at </span></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:lovey1160@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>lovey1160@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'> or 856 589 8747.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>PRE-AUTHORIZED CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM (PAC Plan)</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>We encourage all members and conventioneers to join the PAC Plan. This plan raises funds for the National Federation of the Blind by automatically debiting your checking account or charging your credit/debit card the specified monthly amount you designate; as little as $5 a month. Individuals already enrolled are encouraged to raise their monthly contributions.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>To arrange for PAC Plan contributions go to </span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://nfb.org/pac" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>nfb.org/</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;text-decoration:none'>pac</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> and f</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>ill out the form. The Na</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>tional Center </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>will call you to take payment information. You can also call 877 635 2711 or email </span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>pac@nfb.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> to enroll.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>The National Center will contact individuals for financial and banking information following the convention. For additional assistance contact<b> </b>Mac Biggers, NFBNJ PAC Plan Coordinator at<b> </b>801 916 9753</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey thanks the following sponsor and vendors for their continued support with raising expectations to live the life we want.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Sponsor:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>T-Mobile Accessibility<br>Hannah DeFelice<br>Blind/Low Vision Customer Relationship Manager<br>513-501-5459</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:Hannah.defelice@t-mobile.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Hannah.defelice@t-mobile.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.sprintrelay.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>https://www.sprintrelay.com/</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>3D PhotoWorks<br>John Olson, Co founder<br>124 Hudson Avenue<br>Chatham, New York 12037<br>518 392 8161<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:john@3dphotoworks.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>john@3dphotoworks.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.3dphotoworks.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>www.3dphotoworks.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Vendors:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>C-TECH<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Chuck Cohen, President<br>2 N. William St.<br>Pearl River, NY 10965<br>845 735 7907<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:chuck@magnifyit.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>chuck@magnifyit.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.ctechlowvision.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.ctechlowvision.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Independence Science<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Jasodhara Bhattacharya<br>Director of Strategic Global Projects<br>3000 Kent Ave<br>Suite 1303<br>West Lafayette, IN 47906<br>866 862 9665<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:jas@independencescience.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>jas@independencescience.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://independencescience.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>http://independencescience.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>OrCam<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Eve Posner/Get OrCam<br>25 Luth Terrace<br>West Orange, NJ 07052<br>973 820 5090<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:Eve@Amit-Group.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3C61AA'>Eve@Amit-Group.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.getorcam.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.getOrCam.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>SW Unlimited, LLC<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Sherlock Washington, President<br>81 Ortley Court<br>Matawan, New Jersey 07747<br>732 290 1677<br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:sherlock@swunlimited.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>sherlock@swunlimited.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:6.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We are grateful to those who contributed time, effort and suggestions to care, share, and grow as we continue to make a difference by raising expectations to live the life we want!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>