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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From: Deepa Goraya<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please see below for an update from the National Office on this year’s Washington Seminar.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First, we are back to a fully in-person Washington Seminar for 2023. Nearly all Congressional offices are accepting in person meetings. However, the House and Senate are still requiring escorts as of the time of this email.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As far as COVID-19 protocols, we will be requiring all participants to wear a mask for the general training meeting that will occur at the hotel on Monday, January 30, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and for the Great Gathering-In that will occur that same day from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. We will not be requiring masks at any other time but all attendees are welcome to wear masks if they like. The District of Columbia, the hotel, and Congress do not require masks, but there is a chance that some individual Congressional offices might, so it might be a good idea to check with the office when you schedule your affiliate meetings. We will also not be requiring vaccination or testing before you come to Washington, but both are suggested. Anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should test themselves, and if positive cancel their trip. If you begin to experience symptoms and test positive while already in Washington, we strongly suggest that you quarantine in your hotel room. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please be sure to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Our hotel block expires on December 27, 2022. If you are having any problems making your reservation, please contact me at <a href="mailto:kwalls@nfb.org">kwalls@nfb.org</a> or 410-659-9314, extension 2223.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To book a room, please use our <a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/washington/wassm/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=WASSM&qGrpCd=NB8&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=HI&qDest=550%20C%20Street%20S.W.,%20Washington,%20DC,%20US&srb_u=1" target="_blank">booking link</a> or call 877-834-3613 and use group code NB8.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room rates:<br>Single - $109 per night<br>Double - $129 per night<br>(Room rates do not include 14.95 percent District of Columbia sales tax)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>After Thanksgiving, we will most likely be announcing the 2023 Washington Seminar issues during the week of December 5, and we will be having a series of Zoom training sessions, starting with an issues training session that will likely be conducted during week of December 12. Finally, we are planning to have a Congressional Reception the evening of Tuesday, January 31 that all Washington Seminar attendees are invited to attend. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As always, for the most up-to-date information regarding the 2023 Washington Seminar, please visit nfb.org/Washington-seminar. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Thanksgiving!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kyle<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kyle Walls<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Research and Regulatory Specialist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(410) 659-9314, extension 2223 | <a href="mailto:kwalls@nfb.org">kwalls@nfb.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deepa<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deepinder K. Goraya, Esq<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>