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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Okay not a problem. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Will Emily not be able to join us as well?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Simon. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Angelina Angelcyk <3dsgamer477@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, September 17, 2022 12:44 PM<br><b>To:</b> Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students List <pabs@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Jake.Rose8@icloud.com; rosesarahwest@gmail.com; jamurray0720@gmail.com; katelyn.siple26@gmail.com; cristina.hartmann@gmail.com; tylerh0619@gmail.com; hughessara182@gmail.com; andrewjerrylowe@icloud.com; timfox9115@gmail.com; madigrose7@gmail.com; jlpumastehlik@gmail.com; cornettimk@gmail.com; Ron Bonenfant <ronbonenfant1@gmail.com>; adisondance13@gmail.com; jp3827@drexel.edu; Emily Gindlesperger <skewbdobdo@verizon.net>; Lynn Heitz <lynnelaineheitz1958@gmail.com>; Simon Bonenfant <sbonenfant2@gmail.com>; ben wallace <benelevator1600@gmail.com>; giannazaccagni15@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [PABS] sharing information about the student division and the upcoming state convention happening in November<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>I am going to be out performing today and I will not be able to make the student meeting. Is this meeting going to be recorded? If so I will be able to listen to it and get the minutes from it<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Sep 17, 2022, at 12:33 PM, Simon Bonenfant via PABS <<a href="mailto:pabs@nfbnet.org">pabs@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning all. <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>For those who I had the pleasure of speaking with yesterday I enjoyed it. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>As promised, here is the zoom link for tonight's student meeting starting at 7:30 PM and running until 8:30 PM. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>The zoom link is: <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/96292437071?pwd=Smd3bVY0c05BclZVbXdVQVJMdC9vUT09">https://zoom.us/j/96292437071?pwd=Smd3bVY0c05BclZVbXdVQVJMdC9vUT09</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Here is some information about the upcoming state convention happening from November 10 to 13. This is from convention chair Joseph Drenth. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><h2 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial'><strong><span style='font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania 2022 STATE CONVENTION</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13, 2022</span><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania State Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the state. It is the premier event for training, support, and information for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing our leadership and establishing each year’s organizational priorities.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Register and make a difference in the lives of blind Pennsylvanians!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>The 2022 State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania will be held at:<br>Sheraton Station Square<br>300 W. Station Square Drive<br>Pittsburgh, PA 15219</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>We will be live streaming portions of the convention that will be recorded for archival purposes on the website.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><strong><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Note:</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'> The agenda will be finalized, distributed, and posted on the state website in mid to late October. Yes, the agenda will be available on NEWSLINE® too!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>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. Also, hear from speakers on topics of national and state importance, membership, seniors, technology, Braille, students, guide dog users, merchants, deafblind, and parents’ concerns, meet the scholarship class of 2022 and much more!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>We are proud to announce that Karl Smith, the chair of the board of directors for the Louisiana Center for the Blind, will be serving as our national rep this year.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Mark your calendars and make every effort to attend the 2022 State Convention of the NFB of Pennsylvania. Get involved. Make a difference! Please share with others, everyone is welcome!</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:29.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:14.6pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:1.4375rem'><strong><span style='font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Room Reservations</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>The Sheraton Station Square is now accepting room reservations for the State Convention. To make your reservation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please visit <a href="https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1659647053517&key=GRP" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1659647053517&key=GRP</span></a> or dial 412-261-2000 and state that you are attending the NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention. The best time to call is during regular business hours, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The 2022 room rate is $119 a night. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes, which at present is 7% and will be in effect at the time of check-out.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>For those considering arriving early, there is a limited number of available guest rooms as another group will be occupying most of the hotel on Wednesday, November 9. The Hotel will be releasing our block of rooms on October 10, 2022 so make your reservation quickly. Hotel rates and room availability will not be guaranteed after October 10th due to the Pittsburgh Steelers game taking place in Pittsburgh on Sunday, October 16. You will need a credit card to secure your reservation, There will be no charge to your card until you arrive at the hotel. In addition, there are a limited number of wheelchair accessible rooms and if needed, make it known when you are making your room reservation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>If you cannot attend and you have made hotel reservations, don’t call the hotel to cancel. Please call Lynn Heitz at 215-988-0888. Lynn usually has a waiting list to review as many learn about the state convention after Monday, October 10.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:29.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:14.6pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:1.4375rem'><strong><span style='font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Convention Preview</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0 width=840 style='width:8.75in;border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;border-spacing:0px'><tr style='box-sizing:inherit'><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:21.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Thursday Events:</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Exhibit Hall</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Senior Possibilities Fair</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Technology Seminars</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Veterans Celebration</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing:inherit'><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Friday Events:</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Exhibit Hall</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Meetings of Blind Students, Parents of Blind Children, Blind Parents, DeafBlind/Hearing-Impaired, and Guide Dog Users.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Resolutions Committee Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>State Board Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Talent Show and Live Auction</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing:inherit'><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Saturday Events:</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l10 level1 lfo3;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Report from the National Representative (Karl Smith)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l10 level1 lfo3;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Interesting speakers, presentations, and panels</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l10 level1 lfo3;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Banquet Saturday Evening</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing:inherit'><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Sunday Events:</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Chapter Sharing Breakfast</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>State Business Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Adjourn at Noon</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></td></tr></table><h3 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:29.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:14.6pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:1.4375rem'><strong><span style='font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Online Registration</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'><a href="http://nfbp.org/convention/reg"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Online Registration</span></a> is now open for the 2022 NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention. Registration with the convention is required in order to be eligible for our discounted room rates at the hotel. Sponsor our event, sign up to be an exhibitor, register for professional technology training, purchase your convention meals, and register people for door prizes all through the online convention registration form.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Please note that the reduced convention registration rate of $15 per person will only be available till September 30. Starting on October 1, the cost to register for the convention will increase to $25 per person. The registration cost for professionals attending only the Technology Seminar on Thursday, November 10, to obtain their continuing education credits will be at $35 per person both before and after September 30.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>If you have already submitted a registration form, but need to purchase additional meals, please contact Joe Drenth at 215-827-7787 prior to submitting another form.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>In order to provide an accurate meal count to the hotel, the registration form will close on Wednesday, October 19. If you need to purchase any meals at the walk up registration table, a limited number of meal tickets will be available on a first come first served basis and we cannot guarantee that the meal option you want will be available at the time of purchase.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:35.35pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:17.7pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:1.1875rem'><strong><span style='font-family:Merriweather;color:black;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.55pt'>VETERANS CELEBRATION REGISTRATION:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>On the evening of Thursday, November 10, we will be holding a Veterans Celebration. During this event, we will be recognizing our vets and military service members, or their family members. If you are a veteran or a military service member, or a family member of a veteran or military service member, and wish to have the opportunity to be recognized during this event, please complete the registration form at <a href="http://www.nfbp.org/convention/veterans-celebration-registration"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>www.nfbp.org/convention/veterans-celebration-registration</span></a>. The deadline for submissions is October 1. Please note that first preference of those being recognized for this event will go to veterans and military service members, or their family members, residing in Pennsylvania. If you wish to provide a donation for this event and listed as a “Red, White, and Blue Patron,” please visit the Veterans Celebration donation page at <a href="http://www.nfbp.org/convention/veterans-celebration-donations"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>www.nfbp.org/convention/veterans-celebration-donations</span></a> to help defray the cost of holding this event.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:35.35pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:17.7pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:1.1875rem'><strong><span style='font-family:Merriweather;color:black;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.55pt'>SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>For those wishing to be a sponsor of this year’s convention, payments for the following must be received no later than October 1 either via check or via the <a href="http://nfbp.org/convention/reg"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>online registration form</span></a>:</span><o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0 width=840 style='width:8.75in;border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;border-spacing:0px'><tr style='box-sizing:inherit'><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:21.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Accessibility For All $2000</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Exhibit Hall Table (Thursday and Friday)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Six (6) Convention registrations for representatives to attend</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Six (6) Banquet tickets (Saturday evening)</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing:inherit'><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Braille Literacy $1500</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo6;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Exhibit Hall Table (Thursday and Friday)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo6;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Four (4) Convention registrations</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo6;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Four (4) Banquet tickets (Saturday evening)</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing:inherit'><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Cane Travel $1000</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Exhibit Hall Table (Thursday and Friday)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Two (2) Convention registrations</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Two (2) Banquet tickets (Saturday evening)</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing:inherit'><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Daily Living Skills $500</span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid #D1D1D1 1.0pt;padding:5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt 5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit'><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Exhibit Hall Table (Thursday and Friday)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>One (1) Convention Registration</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>One (1) Banquet ticket (Saturday evening)</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul></td></tr></table><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>The exhibit hall will be open during the following days and times:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Thursday, November 10: 11:00am – 5:00pm</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Friday, November 11: 9:00am – 3:00pm</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>For those registering as an exhibitor for this year’s convention, payment for the following prices must be received no later than October 1 either via check or via the <a href="http://nfbp.org/convention/reg"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>online registration form</span></a>:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo10;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Both days (Thursday, November 10, and Friday, November 11): $150</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo10;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Single Day (Thursday, November 10, or Friday, November 11): $100</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><h3 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:29.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:14.6pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:1.4375rem'><strong><span style='font-family:Merriweather;color:black'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/code-conduct"><span style='color:black'>Code of Conduct</span></a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>As an attendee at our convention, you not only represent yourself but also represent our greater organization. We want you to enjoy our time together and to make new friends and renew old acquaintances. Although we encourage members to socialize and have fun, the convention also provides a valuable opportunity to come together to continue the work of our organization, to learn about the important initiatives that we are involved with on local and national levels, and to plan our work for the future.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind seeks to provide a convention environment in which diverse participants, including members, speakers, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers, may learn, network, and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues in an environment of mutual respect and professionalism. We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit of all. Some behaviors are therefore specifically prohibited:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l9 level1 lfo11;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>harassment or intimidation based on race, religion, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, physical appearance, or other group identity</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l9 level1 lfo11;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>sexual harassment or intimidation, including unwelcome sexual attention, stalking (physical or virtual), or unsolicited physical contact</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l9 level1 lfo11;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>public drunkenness and associated behaviors (e.g., belligerence, yelling, hostility, destruction of property)</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Participants are expected to abide by these rules and behaviors in all convention venues, including online arenas, social media, and social events. Participants who are asked to stop a behavior that the recipient considers hostile or harassing are expected to comply immediately. We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. Please visit <a href="https://www.nfb.org/code-conduct"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>https://nfb.org/code-conduct</span></a> for more information.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:29.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:14.6pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:1.4375rem'><strong><span style='font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Audio from Past Conventions</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Please visit our <a href="http://www.nfbp.org/convention/past-conventions"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Past Conventions</span></a> page to access audio highlights from previous State Conventions.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:29.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:14.6pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:1.4375rem'><strong><span style='font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Additional Information</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Additional information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please check back often.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>If you have any questions, please contact one of the following people:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:21.0pt;margin-left:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Joseph Drenth, Convention Chair<br>Phone: 215-827-7787<br>Email: <a href="mailto:convention@nfbp.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>convention@nfbp.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black'>Lynn Heitz, NFB of Pennsylvania President<br>Phone: 215-988-0888<br>Email: <a href="mailto:president@nfbp.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>president@nfbp.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you and hope to hear from everyone tonight!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Simon. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>PABS mailing list<br><a href="mailto:PABS@nfbnet.org">PABS@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/pabs_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/pabs_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for PABS:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/pabs_nfbnet.org/3dsgamer477%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/pabs_nfbnet.org/3dsgamer477%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>