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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>Good afternoon all, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Just sending another quick reminder about the upcoming student meeting tonight all about National Convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See the full announcement below!<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 style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Simon Bonenfant <sbonenfant2@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1:29 PM<br><b>To:</b> cnolan@neshaminy.org; theodore.robinson@students.cau.edu; jazzyep94@yahoo.com; tlrcc@iup.edu; sadiemc01@gmail.com; kwf2005@icloud.com; juljaw@outlook.com; joannepark817@gmail.com; brock.kitterman@gmail.com; i.cook.lots.18643@gmail.com; kyla.carberry23@saintlucyschool.org; kylacarberry@yahoo.com; andrew.godwin23@saintlucyschool.org; awesomebetta011@gmail.com; Erin.morris24@saintlucyschool.org; 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; Puma Stehlik,Jia Li <jp3827@drexel.edu>; ben wallace <benelevator1600@gmail.com>; giannazaccagni15@gmail.com; Quirine De Bruin <qbrnew2@gmail.com><br><b>Cc:</b> BEAR Blindness Education and Advocacy Resources <BEARadvocacy@gmail.com>; Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students List <pabs@nfbnet.org>; Lynn Heitz <lynnelaineheitz1958@gmail.com>; David Denotaris <dave@possibilitythinkers.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Its Convention time for you! Learn about the incredible opportunity of the NFB National Convention at the May student meeting!<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Good afternoon all, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I hope that you are all doing well and getting excited about the end of the semester and the start of summer!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In the midst of the sweltering heat of July, there is an opportunity for you to stay cool and learn what’s hot in the field of blindness. You might be wondering what I’m talking about? I’m talking about the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind held from July 1 to July 6, 2023, in Houston Texas. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Each year our organization comes together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing. As an attendee, take advantage of the opportunity to: Network with thousands of blind role models. Connect with leaders in the field of blindness. Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics. Learn about the latest in technology and innovation. And more! The convention is open to all. We will discuss all of this at our May student meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I will be conducting a panel all about the national convention. Topics to be covered include A general overview of what to expect, highlights of the convention, some of the fun and educational activities held throughout the week, and more. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>On this panel you will hear David DeNotaris , Lynn Heitz, Carlton Walker, Elizabeth Rouse, and myself. All of us are seasoned veterans of national convention so we will be able to give you the inside scoop!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In addition, Elizabeth will be discussing the specific events that the National Association of Blind Students will be presenting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>You won’t want to miss this panel!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The meeting will take place this upcoming Monday, May 22, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Zoom info is below. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I hope to see many of you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>All the best, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Simon Bonenfant, PABS Student President <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Want to contact me directly? Drop me a note at <a href="mailto:sbonenfant2@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sbonenfant2@gmail.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Want to drop me a line? Call me at 610-212-0016 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>P.S. Want to win an Amazon gift card? Join the meeting to find out the amount and how you could be the big winner!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Zoom Link: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Topic: Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students Monthly Meeting <br><br>Join Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/96292437071" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1155CC'>https://zoom.us/j/96292437071</span></a><br><br>Meeting ID: 962 9243 7071<br>One tap mobile<br>+13052241968,,96292437071# US<br>+13092053325,,96292437071# US<br><br>Dial by your location<br> +1 305 224 1968 US<br> +1 309 205 3325 US<br> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<br> +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<br> +1 646 931 3860 US<br> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<br> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<br> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<br> +1 360 209 5623 US<br> +1 386 347 5053 US<br> +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<br> +1 507 473 4847 US<br> +1 564 217 2000 US<br> +1 669 444 9171 US<br> +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<br> +1 689 278 1000 US<br> +1 719 359 4580 US<br> +1 253 205 0468 US<br>Meeting ID: 962 9243 7071<br>Find your local number: <a href="https://zoom.us/u/aekx5i4x9S" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1155CC'>https://zoom.us/u/aekx5i4x9S</span></a><br><br>Join by Skype for Business<br><a href="https://zoom.us/skype/96292437071" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1155CC'>https://zoom.us/skype/96292437071</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>