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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>Hi everyone, please read on to learn more about the national convention concierge service, available to mentor first-time attendees. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Hello everyone, happy Monday! Please read the information below for first-time convention attendees! This is our premiere event every year with training, technology and support for blind people of all ages, and there are many divisions and sessions which teach about a diverse array of topics. I would highly encourage joining the San Antonio Chapter, we also have many exciting speakers each month.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Make the Most of Your First National Convention!<br>Prepare yourself for a convention experience filled with energy, empowerment, fun, and education. The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is scheduled for July 6 through July 10, 2021 and will be virtual with multiple ways to access.<br>Sign up for Convention Concierge Service<br>The Kenneth Jernigan Committee understands that thinking about your first convention might be daunting, or perhaps there might be many gaps in what you think you should expect, but we are here for you. As President Riccobono announced at the May Presidential Release Live, we are launching the 2021 Convention Concierge Service for first time convention attendees.<br>Let’s connect you with someone who can help break the ice, tap into our network, and answer your questions about all things “national convention.”<br>E-mail rookie@nfb.org or drop us a voicemail at 410-659-9314, extension 2020 by June 15 to let us know that you are interested. Please include your name, preferred telephone number, what state you are joining us from, and a few things that you want us to know when matching you with mentors (e.g., life goals, if you are a guide dog user, perhaps a parent of a blind child, if you are a student, what are your hobbies, the types of individuals you would like to meet, etc.).<br>We want your first convention to be a space where we grow stronger together with love, hope, and determination.<br>Save the Date for Rookie Roundup<br>Mark your calendar for the Rookie Roundup meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET. In addition to the Convention Concierge Service, Rookie Roundup is an annual event for attendees to learn more about what to expect at national convention.<br>Register for National Convention<br>Registration is open and free! Get access to the latest information as it is made available and more. Register now at <a href="https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fregistration%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0O0mhjJAjdCq2GLDzNeBfJdQw_tP60RN99ufN0hVib4w6kUXjOe4FlrMg&h=AT26omYJz4FDMcpcMJgUJ1qXcj_jLnmB5EoSKCmkpE-8vm8F0kgP94kcwW2DBso0zC2NTYayMk5mJ55_oMBlZU4o3I2gib3j2hCugsvYBjX0YC8pfb4NHp4p8Ctyjf89VC23M6kVPZBOoQsd4-DVsWS0UuQkhMePwj3PYu0uD8ZF5WNNMUSnwOwclWhe9atOnDfd7LNn6it4ukoE3KpCBapNm1zscktENVfNOQGVfRXa4vlmuHzoHuNgnmWN9Vh4OoQoxbXLRs7LW7j6y0uYOcVg2NeOnokhGEqsJs4YnxW0Llhr8srgOqPgvKw9mf8cBPpqicByrOQ5wLJXf9HfhEIchmzfCZVLzvvLA6iSh6YiQ0piwyMsOOyNf2h1EhlRr2OiN2M8e0oQTTct0QMrDgutMBFoc9MsFow3h-LH1sv_fbsjbTp8kXCOh36dRk9hV38TIaenay-Ea0VzSUd-9eZzfAd3vFGITCdZE8sy4eCYUxai-hjkt0a_AIHOOctaz1pAt7kfxOTz8QXN99kk2XVuNTorspe1EaVvBKxy" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2B55AD'>https://nfb.org/registration</span></a>.<br>About the National Federation of the Blind National Convention<br>The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our leadership and establishing each year's organizational priorities. Learn more at <a href="https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fconvention%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR19hQtLZhuKIyMI5PmJWpJoR8LDJ3vz1anZ_Zincdq0T-pA9e9owJwrsGc&h=AT0M2LpR_ROqTpeN6ge3AaH8KrFMeviDTGqg97dxXGNkwtXYOnSTDyKnJz9sCYo1GmwYMwhrG0yW0j_HMK8Bghlo8NeA6sCpzmVB2l1JLoizFox34qlDVY_ibMOTy7sZd6IVH5f-qOC1eGruIIjvQrgnJKc4-5AsidM2qDC-09hsBhPZ0vs_O08okKgtpwY811d2btyZUpYOw3aU3tHQWNEspIQVc8tKnGtQ0rXjItfYKrHTCmGfpcnkT-LmAnFuGnUloWDB4gaKRClQY0sC4-s94gF74PyjLfFUp7Z0fP2msc7rNJVRvv2DwydIqh2rSKXbbYl82kYa8r4rt6yYn9CrDj0m7-OP1pdq9sbf9krdafO0n-uswIgP1tV5DAjKmXUYIjEQOe15-CIGWDfTVehtU2xpnZ_4CQGDbAPhmHqze2FWUAGjLuQSLOwjFT94-Nv9j9Ytc2AgZKQKPPDacd7SUZb7LPnPYMO32-LsJvT4xXlFjaCWHRdZQsHT2TVU_QkxD5FatghMkTdACa_b2d-3vftWrcQmm8KFxxx8" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2B55AD'>https://nfb.org/convention</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fregistration%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2vvri2QQ1VdUg1GzKU-8iOG9nYpJrOD7OV86FbTQBylJKgxI7oeuHGl8s&h=AT1JentwHQdD8d-MKlhbjszH47tWNobeA49ozXypJ6XnC5fO2TH6f0SMYzGoZe1rNuIR8YAe0NcV2VUTH-GOwb8a9_FW_xD9wbrvqNDlKpLkUSt_1hnRLtQLBkibS_2ENv1tqo2VDS9T_OfDkuUxtqSSE_FoYOuozEMn_AzoiJiuu7kyq0QxLV0zXTc4fZzxAkmA10sCGashsxsQCCUlqk_hbN8X6o-oab5UjVAgIEZVEKd7t3JF-2Gwmu3TvXyoj1ee42EQjTmhPeW5eXCOPeYSTOH1v4tYDDYD8R6zEnn4NOfBEL9gBe6DtF3q3VOdQuvP_xWWJV6eQtnh3SEcFTEWPVpM_r07xiFLdfOJ2cAWH8tnJLmykeO3GlY6e134HDAoX2zDAbAFMjMqgEgC8i0v4PLhZnb0GbS9h7_I6RLWU2kyVHcjDBKeYEh0scUYsG3o_nfpgrewLlE7c8z_ChH52nfhze0kExr5F3nyv1NoANUtwkmGrW5lxtmulsIyp8xHiqz9Zq-XnryJgOhrOTCjWAXOFRaD84byNzc" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#3E4350;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></a></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:#F5F6F7'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=466 style='width:4.85in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=466 valign=top style='width:4.85in;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h3 style='margin:0in;line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2021 National Convention | National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>nfb.org<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>