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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good Evening Federation Family:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The below information is geared toward those going in person to New Orleans, but I thought I would share with all so everyone knows what’s going on. I borrowed this from the New Jersey affiliate and tailored it to Iowa. Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'>Important National Convention details and links <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'>Greetings NFBI 2022 National Conventioneers,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Listed below are important items and links; please save for future reference. If you have questions or concerns especially during the convention, please contact your affiliate leaders. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Scott Van Gorp<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>515-720-5282<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Cindy Ray<br>515-208-2351<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=field><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Chelsea Van Gorp, Fundraising chair and exhibit table coordinator</span><span style='color:#00B050'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=field><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>601-618-5170<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=field><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=field><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Important: Visit 2022 National Convention Safety Protocols</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'> including submitting your COVID-19 test results <br></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-safety-protocols"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>2022 National Convention Safety Protocols | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>For latest National Convention information visit</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050;font-weight:normal'> <br></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>National Convention | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Please review the first timers guide by clicking on the link below</span></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><br></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Review convention notes by clicking on the link below</span></span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><br></span></b><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-agenda/nfb22-convention-notes"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>NFB22 Convention Notes | National Federation of the Blind</span></b></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Airport Transportation</span><span style='color:#00B050'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>There are several ways to travel from the Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) to the Marriott or Sheraton. The approximately fourteen-mile trip takes twenty-five to forty minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are readily available and have a thirty-six-dollar minimum fee for two people. For three or more passengers, the cost is fifteen dollars per person. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The airport shuttle costs forty-four dollars per person round-trip or twenty-four dollars each way. You can reserve a spot on a shuttle online in advance or in person at the baggage claim area. Children under six ride free with their parents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The shuttle stops at multiple hotels, so if you choose that option, make sure to plan accordingly. For reservations, call (504) 522-3500 or (866) 596-2699 at least twenty-four hours before your flight. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available but require you to book a week ahead.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Click on the link below for audio version of the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the National Federation of the Blind members will vote on during the convention </span></b><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26076&qid=7254874"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26076&qid=7254874</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><h1><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Click on the link below for audio hotel description<br></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-agenda/nfb22-navigating-hotels"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-agenda/nfb22-navigating-hotels</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Rookie Round-Up<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>All first-time convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a reception from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, in the Acadia Ballroom. President Riccobono and other Federation leaders will be on hand to welcome you to the convention and preview the week’s activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Important: NFBI Affiliate Caucus Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Join us on Wednesday, July 6 at 5:30 PM in Studio 7. Bring your Banquet Tickets with you for exchange if you wish to sit with the affiliate <o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></h1><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Tuesday, July 5: Seminar Day and Rookie Round-Up<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Wednesday, July 6: Registration and Resolutions at 1 PM <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Wednesday, July 6: Affiliate Caucus Meetings at 5:30 PM Studio 7<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Thursday, July 7: Board Meeting and Division Day<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Friday, July 8: Opening Session<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Saturday, July 9: Business Session<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Sunday, July 10: Banquet Day and Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h2 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>CrowdCompass Platform</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#00B050'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The convention agenda can be accessed via the CrowdCompass platform. Mobile apps are available for both the iOS and Android platforms (</span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://crowd.cc/s/4kq4c" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#005AA3'>https://crowd.cc/s/4kq4c</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>). A web portal is also available (</span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://crowd.cc/nfb22" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#005AA3'>https://crowd.cc/nfb22</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>). CrowdCompass allows users to customize a personal agenda and chat with other CrowdCompass convention goers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:green'>Exhibit Hall and Independence Market </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:green'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='page-break-after:avoid;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The Exhibit Hall and the NFB Independence Market are in the Sheraton Napoleon Ballroom, across the street from the Marriott at 500 Canal Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h4 style='line-height:normal;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Exhibit Hall hours of operation are:<o:p></o:p></span></h4><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Friday: Noon to 1:45 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Saturday: Noon to 1:45 p.m. (final opportunity to visit the Exhibit Hall)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h4 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Independence Market hours of operation are: <o:p></o:p></span></h4><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Friday: Noon to 1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Saturday: Noon to 1:45 p.m. (final opportunity to visit the Market)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h3 style='line-height:normal;page-break-after:auto;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:green'>Presidential and Host Affiliate Suites</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:green'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>The Presidential Suite (room 4022) and the Host Affiliate’s Suite (room 633) are open during much of the convention. All are welcome to come to these suites to visit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Monday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to Noon<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Looking forward to seeing everyone going in person in New Orleans!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Scott Van Gorp, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Iowa<br>Phone: 515-720-5282<br></span><a href="mailto:svangorp@nfbi.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Email</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbi.org/"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Website</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br></span></i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/National-Federation-Of-the-Blind-Of-Iowa-372681823082570/posts"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Facebook</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br></span></i><a href="https://twitter.com/nfb_iowa"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Twitter</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br>Live the life you want.<br></span></i><br>The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>