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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>I know everyone is excited to get registered for this year’s state convention. The forms are almost ready to go, but I did encounter an error in testing this evening that our webmaster will work with the national organization to resolve before we can publish the forms. Hopefully this will be fixed quickly and I can give everyone the links tomorrow. I wanted to come out and provide a little information on what people can expect as far as registration pricing and a couple of other things.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>In person registration: $25.00 by September 1, $30 at convention.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Friday Evening Meal/welcome reception: $0 (Compliments of the Des Moines Chapter.)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Saturday breakfast Buffet: $25.00 by September 1, $30.00 at convention subject to availability.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Saturday Lunch: $25.00 by September 1, $30.00 at convention subject to availability.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Saturday Banquet: $50.00 by September 1, $55.00 at convention subject to availability.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Virtual registration: $15.00 by September 5.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraph>We will have separate forms for in person and virtual registrations, and I’ll also share the printable forms for those who wish to send in checks once the online ones are ready to go. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph>Please notify us of any food allergies/special requests by September 1, otherwise we cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2022 Chapter dues must have been paid prior to the annual business meeting in order to be eligible to vote. We will not be accepting 2023 dues with registration for this convention since the period for collecting such dues would not start until October, 2022. The exception to this is the At Large chapter which typically collects dues at its annual meeting at convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year’s convention coordinator is Cindy Ray. Meal requests and other convention needs can be passed on to her by calling 515-334-7231 or by emailing <a href="mailto:cindyray@gmail.com">cindyray@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chelsea Van Gorp is handling door prizes again this year and we’ll be providing more information on how to get prizes in soon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I will share information on our committees for this year’s convention later in the week once assignments are finalized. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I think that’s all I have for this update. More to come!! <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>