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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>State convention is just over 2 weeks away, March 26-29. If you are a DRS client and plan to get financial assistance from DRS, You need to call your counselor now if you haven’t already made arrangements. We have been told that DRS is putting a deadline on when clients can receive assistance but we aren’t being told exactly what that cut off date is. Don’t delay, call now. Also, if you live within 60 miles of the hotel, DRS is refusing to pay hotel costs for clients. Don’t let this stop you from attending convention. If you are in this position, please call Glenda Farnum immediately at 405-255-6482. NFB Oklahoma will be able to help with hotel cost but you must act immediately. Again, hotel financial assistance is available for DRS clients who live within 60 miles of the hotel and DRS refuses to pay for your hotel. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are attending convention at your own expense and haven’t booked your hotel room, the deadline is Thursday March 12. If you don’t book by the deadline, you will not be guaranteed our group rate. To book online, go to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/es/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=OKCONES&spec_plan=CESN">https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/es/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=OKCONES&spec_plan=CESN</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you would rather book by phone, you can call the Embassy Suites Northwest at 405-842-6633and use our group booking code “NFB”.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can also save money by doing early registration. You can register for convention online at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbok.org/convention-registration/">http://www.nfbok.org/convention-registration/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is important that you register early , particularly if you plan to attend banquet or eat at either of the convention included lunches. We cannot guarantee meal availability if you register at the door. You can register online and still pay at the door. This will ensure you get meals and help us plan appropriately.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need assistance with registration, please call Glenda Farnum @ 405-255-6482.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The agenda is finalized and will be available shortly (My next task is to go put it on the website) at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbok.org/agenda/">www.nfbok.org/agenda/</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>That’s all for now. Hope to see everyone at convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Audrey T. Farnum<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First Vice President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>405-590-6110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:firstvp@nfbok.org">firstvp@nfbok.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbok.org">www.nfbok.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindok/">www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindok/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Live the life you want. <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>