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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>Hello!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So, here’s the thing: That discounted convention registration rate we’ve been peddling? It closes this Monday night at midnight.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you want to pay $30 instead of $60 or more, you have to get your registration in by this Monday, and really, why would you procrastinate? We’re talking thirty bucks for the price of four meals, one light reception, and one light hospitality per person. Even restaurant week is shaking in its boots at the deal we’re throwing down. Inflation already threw up its hands and squeaked uncle. It also enters you into a drawing for $100. I mean, talk about sticking it to the man, right?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here’s the other thing. The $89 room rate at the hotel? We’re not going to see rates that low, not in this area, certainly not before 2024, quite possibly never again. And the deadline to get your room booked at convention rates also happens to be on Monday. If you happen to get a hotel representative on the line who is about as helpful as teats on a bull, let them know the group code is: NF2166, and the name of the block is NFBV 2022 Conference.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yeah yeah, you say. I’m not so sure I want to attend. Alright, let me give you five compelling reasons why you needed to register yesterday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5. Variety. I can confidently say this year’s agenda features the greatest range of programming we’ve seen in recent years. There’s something for everyone, and thank goodness not all of it involves sitting still for hours on end.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4. Equality. Democrats think this year’s low rates are inclusive. Republicans think this year’s rates are logical. We just think it’s a dang good dating match between professional growth and your wallet.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3. Networking. Because speaking of professional growth, let’s be honest. When it comes to conferences like these, you can learn, you can have fun, but you can rarely learn and have fun at the same time. The people coming to convention decided enough was enough, decided safety and celebration do not have to be mutually exclusive, and decided you were worth coming out in person to spend the weekend in fellowship. Hearty spirits like those are likely the people you’re going to want in your corner long after the convention has adjourned.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2. Hospitality. Yes, we’ve done hospitality before, and every year it’s been cozy. This year however? Well, we’re moving the needle from friendly to fervent, from homey to heart-pounding, and from casual to caliente. Gather up the affiliate’s Latinos, stick them in a room for a planning session, and you get an event that is less reception and more a party even your grandparents will want to skip bedtime for. Imagine President Soforenko on the dance floor, and really, need we say more?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So, really, it’s time to jump off the fence, shatter your routine, clear off your social calendar, and decide now to be a part of the gathering October 28th through the 30th. Yes, we will stream certain parts of the agenda. We’re doing our best to bring this wonderful event to the homes of our loved ones who cannot be with us for various reasons, but you can’t feel the magic in all its potency if you’re not there, with us, where you belong. The place to get all the details, and register, for meals and hotel rooms, is right here:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>https://nfbv.org/convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What? You didn’t think I’d forgotten #1, did you?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1. If you want the gossip, you’re going to have to get it from me in person! At the convention! And it’s the sort of gossip that will make you giggle like a school girl!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Your faithful servant,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joe Orozco, Convention Operations<span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>