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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 style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><b>From:</b> NFB_of_Georgia <nfb_of_georgia-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Patrice Lewis via NFB_of_Georgia<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 5, 2022 6:10 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Georgia List' <nfb_of_georgia@nfbnet.org>; brinikki3@gmail.com; 'Derrean Tucker' <dtucker@nfbga.org>; desai1shikha@gmail.com; 'Dorothy Griffin' <dgriffin@nfbga.org>; ehightower@nfbga.org; 'Gaylon Tootle' <gtootle@nfbga.org>; kattiedugan@hotmail.com; m.jarrett66@comcast.net; mr.bmosley@gmail.com; nwatkins@nfbga.org; ronniesheppard2015@gmail.com; rosillo7777@gmail.com; timiolukanni@gmail.com; 'Fountain City'; joann369@bellsouth.net; landreeculbreath@yahoo.com; president@ccec.nfbga.org; Rjsmith1116@gmail.com; vmeadows@nfbga.org<br><b>Cc:</b> plewis@nfbga.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFB_of_Georgia] Registration for the NFB of Georgia 49th Annual State Convention is now open<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It is time for the 2022 National Federation of the Blind of Georgia 49<sup>th</sup> Annual State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration is now open until September 22, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dates:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, October 7<sup>th</sup> through Sunday, October 9<sup>th</sup>, 2022 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cost of registration:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration only is $20.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration including lunch is $40.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Banquet ticket only is $60.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration and banquet ticket is $100.00 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*All pricing is based on a per person cost <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All donations will be non-refundable and will go into the NFB of Georgia general fund to continue to support our many programs as we help the Georgia blind community keep living the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You may register for this year’s convention by clicking on the following l</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>ink.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbga.org/2022-nfb-ga-state-convention-registration/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfbga.org/2022-nfb-ga-state-convention-registration/</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Location:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:4.0pt;line-height:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will be hosting this year’s convention at the beautiful <span style='color:#3A3A3A'>Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, located in Atlanta Georgia.</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Address:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:4.0pt;line-height:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A'>Sheraton Atlanta Hotel</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A'>165 Courtland Street NE</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3A3A3A'>Atlanta, GA 30303</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone: 404-659-6500<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We invite you to come and join us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>you can make your reservation by calling, 1-<span style='color:black'>800-833-8624. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Please remember to tell the hotel that you are with the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia or the NFB of Georgia, when making your reservation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Room Rate:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The room rate for singles, doubles and handicap rooms are $145.00 per night, this rate includes all taxes and fees, for as long as we have available rooms remaining in our block. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Please note, if you are desiring to register for a suite, please be advise that this will be at a cost charged by the hotel that will be outside of our block pricing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Convention Schedule:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>We have planned a full schedule of events for your education and enjoyment during the convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Friday, October 7<sup>th</sup> – Senior Possibility Fair, Leadership S<span style='color:black;background:white'>eminar, and Georgia Student Division Gala<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Saturday, October 8<sup>th</sup> – General Session, Chapters and Divisions Breakout Sessions and Banquet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Sunday, October 9<sup>th</sup> – Business Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Donations, Exhibitors and Sponsor Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>We have several ways that you can help to support the 2022 49<sup>th</sup> Annual NFB of Georgia State Convention. Please review our exhibitors and sponsorship letter by clicking on the following link.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>2022 Exhibitors and Sponsorship Letter:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbga.org/2022-nfb-of-ga-sponsor-and-exhibitor-letter/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfbga.org/2022-nfb-of-ga-sponsor-and-exhibitor-letter/</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>If you are already planning to be an exhibitor and/or a sponsor of our 49<sup>th</sup> annual state convention and just need to sign up, you may complete your registration by clicking on the following link.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2022 Convention Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration Form:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbga.org/2022-nfb-ga-state-convention-sponsor-and-exhibitor-registration/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://nfbga.org/2022-nfb-ga-state-convention-sponsor-and-exhibitor-registration/</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Information: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Stay tuned for more details regarding the 2022 NFBGA Georgia State Convention. If you have questions or need further information, please contact Patrice Lewis, </span><a href="mailto:plewis@nfbga.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>plewis@nfbga.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>. You may reach us by calling our office at 404-371-1000, and select option one. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You are also welcome to visit our web site <a href="http://www.nfbga.org">www.nfbga.org</a> for additional information about our 49<sup>th</sup> State convention.<span style='color:black;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We are looking forward to a great convention and we hope to see you all there. Please pass this announcement on to all that may need it.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>