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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>We would like to formally invite you to the 2025 National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Washington state Convention: Live the Life You Want. This exciting event will be held February 28-March 2 at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver WA. We have an array of exciting events planned which include a karaoke night, jam session, audio described movie, accessible sports, escape room, our annual job seeker seminar, gatherings for both parents and students, and other thrilling opportunities. Learn about legislative priorities, advocacy efforts, innovative technology, find new resources, and learn about the NFB of Washington at this annual gathering of the National federation of the blind of Washington. In addition, we will be awarding 3 $3000 scholarships Saturday evening at our annual banquet. Our convention agenda will be released in the next few weeks, so please stay tuned. Come meet new friends, reunite with old friends, and learn to live the life you want. Get your hotel room and register for this exciting event.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Convention Registration: all participants must be registered by February 14, 2025. The registration fee is $30 and there is a choice of 4 different meal packages: no meals, banquet only, all Saturday meals, or Friday lunch and all Saturday meals. Convention Registration Link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGh3iWzKY55B6sw2YXPdpbj3hgYsrpznW-ORy2MnyI39YncA/viewform?usp=sf_link">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGh3iWzKY55B6sw2YXPdpbj3hgYsrpznW-ORy2MnyI39YncA/viewform?usp=sf_link</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hotel booking: The rate for convention hotel rooms this year is $122 plus $12 per night amenity fee, and tax. all rooms must be booked by February 7, 2025. You can call the Heathman directly at 360-254-3100 and mention you are with the NFB of Washington convention for this rate. An electronic booking link will be coming soon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Partner/exhibitor: Are you interested in joining the convention as a sponsor or exhibiting in our exhibit hall? We would love to partner with you, our exhibitor/sponsorship registration form is below. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our platinum sponsor of this year’s convention, the Center for Assistive Technology and Training (CATT) NW. For any questions regarding sponsoring/exhibiting, please reach out to Chris Higley at <a href="mailto:chrishigley13@gmail.com">chrishigley13@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Partnership Registration form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYACuQUj4fauxLW5usIvNn3hnfkPtL-1UNWstkY4dLIW6gLw/viewform?usp=sf_link">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYACuQUj4fauxLW5usIvNn3hnfkPtL-1UNWstkY4dLIW6gLw/viewform?usp=sf_link</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions regarding convention, please reach out to Corey Grandstaff directly at <a href="mailto:corey.grandstaff@gmail.com">corey.grandstaff@gmail.com</a>. Look forward to connecting with all of you at this year’s annual convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Corey Grandstaff, Treasurer NFB of Washington, Convention Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>