[Ohio-Talk] {Disarmed} Fwd: Friday: National Convention News & Updates

[Jordy D. Stringer]

Jordy D. Stringer
Executive Director, Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living 

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> From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
> Date: July 17, 2020 at 6:46:23 AM EDT
> To: "Mr. Jordy Stringer" <jordystringer83 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Friday: National Convention News & Updates
> Reply-To: "National Federation of the Blind" <webmaster at nfb.org>
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> Don’t miss the latest convention updates.
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> National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind
> July 14 through July 18
> Anywhere & Everywhere
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> Welcome to Friday! Today’s agenda includes affiliate caucuses and general sessions. Join us on our virtual event platform. More information can also be found at nfb.org/convention. Servicios en Español.
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> Melissa Riccobono and Anil Lewis, hosts of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, will be doing commentary thirty minutes before the start of the general session today. Tune in early to ask questions in the Q&A feature of Zoom or via social media.
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> *Please note that the Zoom links and meeting IDs for Friday’s general sessions, Saturday’s general sessions, and the banquet were recently updated. The web agenda, virtual event platform, and Word/BRF/EPUB files include the updated links. If you downloaded or exported the agenda prior to July 15, you will want to download it again.
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> State Affiliate Caucuses
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> Join your state affiliate caucus today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year’s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Visit your affiliate’s website or contact your delegate, typically your state president, for exact times and connection details.
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> Resolutions
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> The proposed 2020 resolutions are available for review. They will be officially voted on during general session on Saturday, July 18. If you wish to speak for or against a proposed resolution, please email resolutions at nfb.org today, Friday, July 17.
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> Check Out Our YouTube
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> Various NFB20 videos can be found on our YouTube channel. Access the following now:
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> #NFB21 Announcement
> Call for All Blind Americans to Vote Ad
> Welcome Video from Elaine Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation
> There is more to come. General sessions will also be streamed live onto our YouTube channel. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the channel.
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> Reminders
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> Give $20 Campaign – Deadline Approaching
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> Each year, Federation members purchase raffle tickets or make donations during the convention to various funds that support blind people. In 2020, your generosity is still needed to fund our great programs. If you give $20 or more between May 15 and July 18 at noon EDT, you will be entered into the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Drawing.
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> Social Media
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> Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to engage even more in convention events, network with fellow convention goers, and receive live updates. Use the hashtag #NFB20. And remember, our code of conduct applies to online activities as well.
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> Code of Conduct
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> Please review our code of conduct. Prohibited behavior or misuse of the NFB National Convention platform will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the convention and/or other consequences. For assistance or to report an incident during the convention, call 410-659-9314, extension 2475 or email coc at nfb.org.
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