<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:nfb.pabs@gmail.com">nfb.pabs@gmail.com</a>></span><br>Date: Sat, Oct 26, 2024 at 11:52 AM<br>Subject: Informational Session: Learn All about the Upcoming State Convention of the NFB of PA: Monday, Oct 26 at 8:00 PM<br>To: <<a href="mailto:sBonenfant2@gmail.com">sBonenfant2@gmail.com</a>>, <<a href="mailto:lynnelaineheitz1958@gmail.com">lynnelaineheitz1958@gmail.com</a>>, <<a href="mailto:skewbdobdo@verizon.net">skewbdobdo@verizon.net</a>><br></div><br><br><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hello everyone, </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">My name is Simon Bonenfant, and I serve as the president of
the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I am delighted to welcome you to our fall programming! We
have many wonderful monthly events planned. I’d like to welcome all the new
members to our division, it will be wonderful to get to know you as we move
through our time together. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students is a division
of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, an affiliate of the
National Federation of the Blind. <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">As
fall colors come into view, and Halloween approaches, we are entering into a
busy time for NFB of PA. From November 7<sup>th</sup> to 10<sup>th</sup>, we
will be holding our annual state convention, located in Erie Pennsylvania.
Filled with enlightening speakers, community engagement and team building
opportunities, the state convention has something for everyone! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For those who have registered to attend, it will be great to
connect with you in person!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> For those who can’t attend but would like to participate,
we have virtual options as well. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As we kick off our fall programming, join me, this Monday
October 28, 2024 from 8:00 to 9 PM, as we take a deep dive into all things
state convention. <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">You will
hear from NFB of PA state president Lynn Heitz, and from our convention
chairperson Emily Gindlesperger, about what to expect and how you can get
involved. In addition to many interesting activities relating to technology,
advocacy, blindness skills and more, the student division will be having our
own meeting, happening on Friday November 8<sup>th</sup> from 10:15 to 11:45
AM. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">This meeting will be streamed virtually as well as occur
in-person. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">If you would like to learn more about the convention, visit
our </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/2024-state-convention/" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Convention
Webpage</span></a></span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Zoom info is below.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I hope to see many of you there!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">All the best,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Simon Bonenfant. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Want to contact me directly? Drop me a note at <span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:sbonenfant2@gmail.com" style="color:blue" target="_blank">sbonenfant2@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Want to drop me a line? Call me at 610-212-0016</p>
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