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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I will make the necessary updates to the site soon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I will put this on the next billing cycle, just sent the site creation invoice to David and you last night through my company email address.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Tall-Corn [mailto:tall-corn-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jerad S. Nylin via Tall-Corn<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 25, 2018 12:55 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Iowa Internet Mailing List <tall-corn@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Jerad S. Nylin <jerad.nfbi@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [Tall-Corn] Pre-registration deadline Tuesday September 25, hotel room reservation deadline September 28th!<br><b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_GoBack"></a>Greetings, Fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk523811109">Our annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa is in just over a week from the writing of this email. The convention will be held October 5-7, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Des Moines Northwest, and (4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale, Iowa 50322</a>).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Hurry hurry! Pre-registration closes tomorrow Tuesday September 25 at 11:59PM.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration information <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Once again this year we have online registration and we would prefer registration be done online, but as has been the case for the past few years, you can still mail in your registration along with your check by the end of the day tomorrow to: NFBI, P.O. Box 93071, Des Moines, IA 50393. To get the discounted rate of $80 per night at the Holiday Inn, you must register for the convention. Also, by registering for the convention you will help the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa give a more accurate count to the hotel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What are the perks for pre-registering for the state convention? The biggest perk is you save $5 off the cost of each food event you attend and the registration fee, plus you won’t have to wait in a longer line when picking up your packet. Don’t delay, pay today! After 11:59pm, all prices go up by $5.00, but you will still have the option to register online! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-iowa-2018-anual-convention-tickets-49777166846?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventname_text"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Register online here</span></a>, or copy and paste the below URL in your web browser. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-iowa-2018-anual-convention-tickets-49777166846?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#0F90BA'>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-iowa-2018-anual-convention-tickets-49777166846</span></a><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#666666'> </span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E<b>xtended hotel reservation deadline! <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hotel Information<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hotel room rates this year are $80.00 plus tax per night for standard and king-sized rooms. When reserving your room, please mention the below information: <span class=apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Group Name: NFBI National Fed Blind of Iowa<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Group Code: NFB<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Reservations Deadline: September 28, 2018<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To Reserve: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Call: 515-278-4755 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Click to: <a href="http://www.holidayinn.com/desmoinesia"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>www.holidayinn.com/desmoinesia</span></a> and use the 3-letter code above.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>If the hotel says they have no rooms left, please ask them to double check the room block. If the issue is not fixed, please contact me at: 319-535-3723. <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any special dietary need, please contact Tom Topping at: 319450-5468 or email him at: <a href="mailto:thomastopping1996@gmail.com">thomastopping1996@gmail.com</a> by Friday September 28<sup>th</sup> at noon. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We need lots of door prizes to make the convention a fun time for all. Please contact Mike Harvey with door prize questions. His information is listed below in the convention committee information. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Resolutions needed! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Resolutions Committee will consider resolutions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening. Submit resolutions electronically to<span style='font-family:"Times",serif'> </span><a href="mailto:tai.tomasi8@gmail.com">tai.tomasi8@gmail.com</a> by September 30, 2018. You may also bring resolutions in final Braille and written form to the committee meeting as long as there is provided an electronic version. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> This year’s convention will be packed with information and fun! We are honored to have Scott LaBarre, the President of the National Federation of the blind of Colorado, to serve as our National representative on behalf of President Mark A. Riccobono. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Special meetings to note: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>New at the 2018 National Federation of the Blind of Iowa State convention <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Child care will be provided on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of our state convention for families who are interested. On Friday, your kids will have the option to splash around in the hotel pool and play games with the Iowa Association of Blind Students. Saturday and Sunday they will enjoy arts and crafts, music, games, and much more during the convention’s general sessions. We invite all kids under 13 to join us for the fun!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>Parents of blind children networking seminar <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>Calling all parents of blind children. We will be hosting parents of blind children seminar on Friday the 5th from 12:30-5:00 PM. Topics being discussed will include adaptive physical activity, activities of daily living, library services, cane travel, a parent panel, legal rights for students in k-12, and much more. This will give parents the opportunity to share experiences and connect with other families as well as professionals in the blindness field. We encourage all families to stay for the remainder of our state convention. Financial assistance is available upon request and child care will be provided. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday morning FREE working breakfast 7:00am- 8:00am <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Are you wondering how you can help your local chapter and state affiliate when it comes to fundraising? If you can commit to spending an hour per week, a conference call every quarter, and some fun in the community – we invite you to register for and attend the complimentary working breakfast. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Committees for the 2018 convention: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nominating committee chair: Bob Ray – email <a href="mailto:rjray@q.com">rjray@q.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Resolutions committee chair: Tai Tomasi – email <a href="mailto:tai.tomasi8@gmail.com">tai.tomasi8@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Door prize chair: Mike Harvey – 615-554-0695 email: <a href="mailto:mike.harvey149@gmail.com">mike.harvey149@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Convention coordinators: Sam Claassen, Tom Topping <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The convention agenda will be coming out very soon, so please look for that! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I look forward to greeting you at this year’s National Federation of the Blind of Iowa state convention! Don’t wait and get your pre-registration in now! <span class=apple-converted-space> </span><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>Jerad S. Nylin, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Iowa<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <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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