[NJABS-Talk] Fwd: [NFBNJ] Important: Final Reminder for NFBNJ members to register for the state convention and be eligible to vote

[Jonathan Zobek]

Hello Students,
Please see the below message regarding State Convention.

Best,
Jonathan


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Linda Melendez via NFBNJ <nfbnj at nfbnet.org>
> Date: September 28, 2021 at 20:57:12 EDT
> To: NFB of New Jersey Internet Mailing List <nfbnj at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBNJ] Important: Final Reminder for NFBNJ members to register for the state convention and be eligible to vote
> Reply-To: Linda Melendez <president at nfbnj.org>
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> National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 45th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
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> Date: November 10th through 13th, 2021
> Theme: Live the Life You Want; We Are More Than The Sum of One
> Location: Anywhere & Everywhere
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> Register and make a difference in the lives of blind New Jerseyans!
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> The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is proud to announce our 45th Annual State Convention! Once again, this event will be held virtually with free registration! Please save the dates of Wednesday, November 10, Thursday, November 11, Friday, November 12, and Saturday, November 13.
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> Note: The agenda will be finalized and distributed and posted on the state website in mid to late October. Yes, the agenda will be available on NEWSLINE® too!
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> Here is your chance to participate and learn more about the NFB’s programs and goals on the state and national level. Hear from the NFB national representative Patti Chang. Also, hear from speakers on topics of national and state importance, membership, seniors, technology, Braille, sports and recreation, students, and parents’ concerns, meet the scholarship class of 2021 and much more!
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> Mark your calendars and make every effort to attend the 45th annual state convention of the NFB of New Jersey. Get Involved. Make a Difference! Please share with others, everyone is welcome!
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> Pre-Registration
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> How many reasons do you need to pre-register by Sunday, October 10, 2021? Here are just a few:
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> By registering for the state convention before the deadline, you will be eligible to win door prizes!
>  If you are a current paid member with a chapter and/or division, and your dues are paid by Sunday, October 10, and you register, you are eligible to vote in the NFBNJ election at the convention!
> Registration is free: no travel costs, no hotel fees, and no expensive restaurants!
>  You’ll help the NFBNJ collect current contact information for everyone who registers!
>  You can wear casual comfy clothes and footwear of your choice to all of the sessions, even the banquet! No need to get up early!
>  All of the money you save can be donated to your favorite organization, the NFB of NJ!
> To register, click on the link below:
> https://nfbnj.org/state-convention
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> State Convention Donations
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> To make a donation via PayPal, click on the link below:
> https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/donations
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> To donate by check, please make your check payable to NFBNJ and mail to:
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> National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
> 7 Mayfair Road
> Southampton, NJ 08088
> in the memo please write  convention donation
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> State Convention Sponsors
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> Companies and individuals can support the programs and projects of the NFB of NJ by becoming a sponsor. There are four levels of sponsorship for all to consider and can be paid via PayPal or by sending a check to our Affiliate Treasurer Annemarie Cooke (7 Mayfair Road, Southampton, NJ 08088) and writing convention sponsor in the memo section
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> We are More Than the Sum of One: $500+
> Blind with Vision: $250 to $499
> Live the Life You Want: $100 to $249
> Raising Expectations: $50 to $99
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> All sponsors will be listed in our agenda, on our website and in all convention agenda email communications throughout our NFB Network. Sponsors who register at the “We are More than the Sum of One” category by donating $500+” will also be given the opportunity to include a website link in our program materials.
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> Please use the following link to register as a sponsor.
> https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/sponsor-registration
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> Schedule
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> Wednesday, November 10, 2021:
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> ·        Division Meetings
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> ·        Committee Meetings
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> Thursday, November 11, 2021:
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> ·        Resolutions 101
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> ·        Audio Description and Advocacy
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> ·        Technology Seminar
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> ·        Resolutions Committee Meeting
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> ·        Membership Workshop
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> Friday, November 12, 2021:
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> ·        Opening Session
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> ·        Affiliate Business Meeting
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> Saturday, November 13, 2021:
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> ·        2nd day of General Session
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> ·        Banquet & Convention Adjournment
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