<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">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<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Sep 17, 2022, at 12:33 PM, Simon Bonenfant via PABS <pabs@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Good morning all. <div>For those who I had the pleasure of speaking with yesterday I enjoyed it. </div><div>As promised, here is the zoom link for tonight's student meeting starting at 7:30 PM and running until 8:30 PM. </div><div>The zoom link is: </div><div><a href="https://zoom.us/j/96292437071?pwd=Smd3bVY0c05BclZVbXdVQVJMdC9vUT09">https://zoom.us/j/96292437071?pwd=Smd3bVY0c05BclZVbXdVQVJMdC9vUT09</a><br></div><div>Here is some information about the upcoming state convention happening from November 10 to 13. This is from convention chair Joseph Drenth. </div><div><h2 align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:18pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;color:black">National Federation of the Blind of
Pennsylvania 2022 STATE CONVENTION</span></strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather"></span></h2>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;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:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Thursday, November 10 through Sunday,
November 13, 2022</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;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:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black"><img width="300" height="249" style="height: 2.593in; width: 3.125in;" alt="Picture of everyone who attended in person during the 2020 National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania State Convention in Pittsburgh" data-unique-identifier=""></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Register and make a difference in the lives of blind
Pennsylvanians!</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Note:</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<h3 align="center" style="margin:29.2pt 0in 14.6pt;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;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Room Reservations</span></strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather"></span></h3>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<h3 align="center" style="margin:29.2pt 0in 14.6pt;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;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Convention Preview</span></strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather"></span></h3>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Thursday Events:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Exhibit Hall</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Senior Possibilities Fair</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Technology Seminars</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Veterans Celebration</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Friday Events:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Exhibit Hall</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Meetings of Blind Students, Parents of
Blind Children, Blind Parents, DeafBlind/Hearing-Impaired, and Guide Dog
Users.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Resolutions Committee Meeting</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">State Board Meeting</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Talent Show and Live Auction</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Saturday Events:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Report from the National Representative (Karl
Smith)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Interesting speakers, presentations, and
panels</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Banquet Saturday Evening</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Sunday Events:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Chapter Sharing Breakfast</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">State Business Meeting</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Adjourn at Noon</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
</ul>
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<h3 align="center" style="margin:29.2pt 0in 14.6pt;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;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Online Registration</span></strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather"></span></h3>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black"><a href="http://nfbp.org/convention/reg" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<h4 style="margin:35.35pt 0in 17.7pt;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;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;color:black;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.55pt">VETERANS CELEBRATION REGISTRATION:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.55pt"></span></h4>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">www.nfbp.org/convention/veterans-celebration-donations</span></a> to
help defray the cost of holding this event.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<h4 style="margin:35.35pt 0in 17.7pt;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;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;color:black;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.55pt">SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.55pt"></span></h4>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">online registration form</span></a>:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Accessibility For All $2000</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
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<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Exhibit Hall Table (Thursday and Friday)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Six (6) Convention registrations for
representatives to attend</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Six (6) Banquet tickets (Saturday
evening)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
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<td style="border:1pt solid rgb(209,209,209);padding:5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Braille Literacy $1500</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border:1pt solid rgb(209,209,209);padding:5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit">
<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Exhibit Hall Table (Thursday and Friday)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Four (4) Convention registrations</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Four (4) Banquet tickets (Saturday
evening)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="box-sizing:inherit">
<td style="border:1pt solid rgb(209,209,209);padding:5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Cane Travel $1000</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
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<td style="border:1pt solid rgb(209,209,209);padding:5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit">
<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Exhibit Hall Table (Thursday and Friday)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Two (2) Convention registrations</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Two (2) Banquet tickets (Saturday
evening)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="box-sizing:inherit">
<td style="border:1pt solid rgb(209,209,209);padding:5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Daily Living Skills $500</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
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<td style="border:1pt solid rgb(209,209,209);padding:5.25pt;box-sizing:inherit">
<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Exhibit Hall Table (Thursday and Friday)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">One (1) Convention Registration</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">One (1) Banquet ticket (Saturday evening)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">The exhibit hall will be open during the following days and times:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Thursday, November 10: 11:00am – 5:00pm</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Friday, November 11: 9:00am – 3:00pm</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">online registration form</span></a>:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Both days (Thursday, November 10, and
Friday, November 11): $150</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Single Day (Thursday, November 10, or
Friday, November 11): $100</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
</ul>
<h3 align="center" style="margin:29.2pt 0in 14.6pt;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;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;color:black"><a href="https://www.nfb.org/code-conduct" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:black">Code of
Conduct</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather"></span></h3>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">sexual harassment or intimidation,
including unwelcome sexual attention, stalking (physical or virtual), or
unsolicited physical contact</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">public drunkenness and associated behaviors
(e.g., belligerence, yelling, hostility, destruction of property)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">https://nfb.org/code-conduct</span></a> for more
information.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<h3 align="center" style="margin:29.2pt 0in 14.6pt;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;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Audio from Past
Conventions</span></strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather"></span></h3>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Please visit our <a href="http://www.nfbp.org/convention/past-conventions" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">Past Conventions</span></a> page to access audio
highlights from previous State Conventions.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<h3 align="center" style="margin:29.2pt 0in 14.6pt;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;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Additional
Information</span></strong><span style="font-family:Merriweather"></span></h3>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Additional information will be posted as soon as it becomes
available. Please check back often.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">If you have any questions, please contact one of the following
people:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 21pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather;color:black">Joseph Drenth, Convention Chair<br>
Phone: 215-827-7787<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:convention@nfbp.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">convention@nfbp.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></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;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">president@nfbp.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Merriweather"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thank you and hope to hear from everyone tonight!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Simon. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p></div></div>
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