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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 everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As you’ve heard, the convention hotel block sold out on Monday. That being the case, we’re doing what good Federationists do and getting resourceful.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need to cancel your hotel room for any reason, please don’t. Instead, write to me. I’ll gladly take that room off your hands and pass it along to someone who could use it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you were late to the party and need a room, write to me. I can’t promise anything but will do what I can to help you out should rooms become available inside our block. If not, we’ll gather blankets and set you up near the fireplace in the lobby. I’ll rent out Tracy’s shower for a nominal fee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All room rate adjustments should have been completed this morning. If you made a reservation prior to October 9, and your reservation rate has not yet been adjusted, please write to me. I’ll give you a good shaking for not writing to me sooner, but after grumbling, I’ll do what I can to help you out. I would prefer that you forward me the confirmation email you received from Hilton.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you reserved on October 10 or later, well, not gonna lie, you’re kind of in a difficult position. No promises.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Again, please write. In the weeks leading up to convention, my inbox becomes my to do list. It will be a lot easier for me to keep track of your questions and concerns if I can keep it centralized in my email as opposed to having to juggle that with my phone. During the convention, call away, but leading up to the convention, email, email, email: jsorozco@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And, if you’re feeling generous, send me a funny joke. Not funny suggestions. Tracy’s already dressing up in colonial garb, but a funny joke or meme is always appreciated!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Stay tuned for a hotel description, do’s, don’ts and all great things that will make NFBV23 the best convention ever!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Can’t wait to see you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joe Orozco, Convention Operations<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>