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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>For the next 10 days, we will highlight an important aspect of the convention. At the end of this message, we will provide details on registering. We need you at our 2021 NFB of Virginia convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Have you ever found the concepts of money, budgeting, credit cards, and finances to be overwhelming? Well, you’re not alone.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Over 53% of adults say thinking about their financial situation makes them anxious<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>two-thirds of American families would struggle to come up with the equivalent of six weeks’ savings<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>78% of adults live paycheck to paycheck<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Three in five adults don’t keep a budget<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Four in five youth failed a financial literacy quiz<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>60% of adults had credit card debt in the past year<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come join us on Saturday, October 30<sup>th</sup> from 12:30 to 3 PM as we break down some financial concepts into relatable, manageable, and simplistic objectives you can incorporate into your daily routine!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Participants of all ages and experience levels will learn new tricks by taking part in an index card activity, while other sessions will spotlight credit cards, prioritizing wants versus needs, and the essentials for managing an effective budget.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Finally, what better way to put your knowledge to test than by dropping you into an interactive scenario? The circumstances are real enough. The consequences are not. It’ll be the perfect way for you to practice your skills with the guidance of financially savvy role models.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You don’t have to feel behind financially. Check us out, and regardless of your experience level, you might just learn a few new tricks you can use to get ahead! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is just a small subset of the valuable programming to be included in sessions run between Sunday October 24 and Sunday, October 31. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia convention combines excellent networking with positive blind role models, fellowship with old and new friends across the Commonwealth, and some of the best presentations on topics important to the blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Don’t wait, register today. Registration for our virtual convention is free and will only take a few minutes. By registering, you will be informed of convention events, will be eligible for door prizes, and will make you eligible for our registration drawing if completed by October 18.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The agenda for the convention and other details can be found on our convention landing page at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfbv.org/convention"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>https://www.nfbv.org/convention</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The link for registration can be found at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbv.org/registration"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>https://nfbv.org/registration</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>www.nfbv.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>