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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_GoBack"></a>Good evening National Federation of the Blind of Iowa, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope you all are having a great Memorial Day weekend! I wanted to bring the May 31 pre-registration deadline to your attention. As we get ready to co-host the convention, I know there will be some exciting things that you won’t want to miss. You can pre-register at <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://convention.nfb.org/"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>https://convention.nfb.org/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Last week, the National Federation of the Blind and AIRA announced the news that APL.De.Ap will headline our 2018 Host Committee Welcome Party at National Convention. This is extremely exciting news and I hope this encourages you to take action and pre-register for the convention today!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As you know, we need you to pre-register, so we have enough seats for everyone to sit in the Iowa Delegation. Last year we did not have enough room in the one Rowe we were given. This year, I know we will have at least 20 students and staff from the Iowa Department for the Blind LEAP program attending, so get your registration in to be able to sit together. This is also true for the Banquet, as one of the co-host affiliates; we want to be able to sit together in the main banquet room! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Volunteers needed! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> As part of the host committee, we have a few places that we need volunteers to help staff. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The host committee has two welcome areas where you can meet fellow Federationists from across the country, the lobby information table, and the hospitality suite. For more information and to sign up for shifts contact Cindy Ray at (515)208-2351 or <a href="mailto:cindyray@gmail.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>cindyray@gmail.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Like usual, The affiliate will also have our exhibit hall table where we will be selling popcorn, scissors, welcome party tickets and Iowa students will have cane bows. To sign up for shifts for the exhibit hall table, contact Christie Steele at (319)759-5763 or <a href="mailto:steele.christiane@gmail.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>steele.christiane@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below is information about the welcome concert. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Who are the Black Eyed Peas?<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The Black Eyed Peas is a pop, hip hop, and dance music group featuring rappers Will.I.AM, APL.De.Ap, Taboo and Fergie.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The group is one of the world’s bestselling musical groups with hits like <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I Gotta Feeling<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQmrxJk2_Ug">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQmrxJk2_Ug</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let’s Get It Started (with features a solo by APL towards the end of the song)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqV7DB8Iwg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqV7DB8Iwg</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Who is APL.De.Ap?<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Allan Pinedo Lindo (APL) who goes by APL.De.Ap. is both a member of the Black Eyed Peas and a solo performer. Legally blind in both eyes from nystagmus, <a name="OLE_LINK1"></a>apl.de.ap has always lived the life he wants. apl.de.ap launched the <a href="http://www.apldeapfoundation.org/">apl.de.ap Foundation</a>, a charity dedicated to helping various communities and children in the Philippines and throughout Asia. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>APL has a number of solo songs such as:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We Can be anything<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOAqDlDsIzY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOAqDlDsIzY</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Going Out<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqChQldIji0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqChQldIji0</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Take Me to the Philippines <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V2Fd7O2dRY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V2Fd7O2dRY</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Opening Acts<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>in addition, there will be numerous Federation performers such as Marion Gwizdala, James Brown, and Precious Perez.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>How do I get into the concert<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The Welcome Party concert will be held Friday, July 6 from 7:00 PM to 10:00PM. ?The location will be included in the convention agenda. The concert is exclusive to registered convention attendees who purchase a $10 wrist band. Advance wrist bands can be purchased at the Welcome table in the lobby, at the hospitality Suite, at any of the host affiliates tables in the exhibit hall or from the SUN table at the back of the General Session. Wrist bands can also be purchased at the door. All wrist bands are the same $10 price.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>What is included in the $10 Wrist Band Price?<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>The $10 price covers admission and there will be a cash bar at the concert. .<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>What is expected from Host Committee Affiliate Members?<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Together with the other host affiliates, we will be responsible for the following:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Selling advance wrist bands and promoting the concert at events throughout the convention<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Ensuring that all wrist band proceeds are provided to the Iowa Affiliate Treasurer who is responsible for Host Committee income and expenses. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Selling wrist bands at the concert itself<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Checking that those who attend the concert have their wrist bands<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Serving as talking signs and helping people at the concert<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have further questions about the concert or the convention as a whole, do not hesitate to contact me. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope to see you in Orlando in just over a month from now! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jerad S. Nylin, President <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Iowa <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jerad S. 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