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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 12, 2024 7:04 PM<br><b>To:</b> Frank Loza <floza58@bellsouth.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Convention Communications: Virtual Experience, Awards, SSP, and Career Fair<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img width=100 height=100 style='width:1.0416in;height:1.0416in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. National Federation of the Blind 2024 National Convention; Collage of eleven NFB members from past national conventions in Florida with a background of palm trees."></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;border-color:initial'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><h1><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Less Than Three Months to Convention: Register, Nominate, Prepare</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>2024 National Convention<br>July 3 through July 8<br>Orlando, Florida<br><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33630&qid=9719321">Register now!</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>"From the moment I arrived at the convention I knew I had made the right choice. The people I met truly changed my life for the better and learning a new place and its history was an experience I will carry with me always." </span></em><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>– First time attendee </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. Each year we come together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing. The convention is open to all. Our constitution states that only members of the Federation have the right to participate in decision-making when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a member, please <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33631&qid=9719321">connect with your state affiliate</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Register Early</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more. Online registration ($25) closes May 31. Onsite registration ($30) will be available in Orlando. Plan to register early to avoid the increased registration fees. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33632&qid=9719321">Register for the 2024 National Convention now!</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>For more information and hotel details, visit <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33633&qid=9719321">https://nfb.org/convention</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='color:1b5633'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1B5633'>NFB24 Virtual Experience</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to participants who are unable to attend the convention in-person. There will be exclusive virtual events and access to the board meeting, resolutions committee meeting, general sessions, and banquet. The Virtual Experience registration fee is $10. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33634&qid=9719321">Register for the 2024 National Convention Virtual Experience</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Submit Nominations for Awards</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>We announce several awards at National Convention. Submit your nominations for the following today!</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33635&qid=9719321">Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards</a>, deadline April 15, honor individuals and organizations that are a positive force in the lives of blind people.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33636&qid=9719321">Blind Educator of the Year Award</a>, deadline May 1, recognize exceptional blind teachers.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33637&qid=9719321">Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award</a>, deadline May 1, recognize an outstanding teacher of blind students.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Request for Service Support Providers</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>To optimize participation in the convention by members who are DeafBlind, the DeafBlind Division of the National Federation of the Blind is seeking Support Service Providers willing to volunteer their time to support DeafBlind attendees. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33638&qid=9719321">Learn more about becoming a SSP volunteer</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Convention Career Fair</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Convention Career Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Eastern in Orlando, Florida. The career fair requires a separate registration. Sign up for the career fair today: <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33639&qid=9719321">Job-Seeker Registration</a> and <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=33678&qid=9719321">Employer Registration</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>More Convention</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Stay tuned for more exciting convention updates. 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