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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>Here are a few updates and reminders as national convention approaches. First, just a reminder that limited assistance is available. The form is located at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbi.org/national-convention">https://nfbi.org/national-convention</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The form closes on May 31, 2023. Decisions on funding will be communicated by June 15, 2023.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will once again be selling popcorn, scissors, and hats at our affiliate table in the exhibit hall. Chelsea Van Gorp is our exhibit table coordinator this year. The online form to sign up for exhibit table times is available at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbi.org/national-convention/exhibit-table-registration">https://nfbi.org/national-convention/exhibit-table-registration</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This form is open through 6/25/23. Please secure your spots as soon as possible if you are planning to work so that we have an idea where help is needed to fill positions. Please contact Chelsea by phone at 601-618-5170 or by email at <a href="mailto:cvangorp@nfbi.org">cvangorp@nfbi.org</a> if there are any questions!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am getting reports that the Hilton may be full, so if you tri and get a room there and are unable to, you will want to book at the Marriott. Please note there is a $6 difference per night at that hotel, so the rate there is $125 plus tax.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>More information will be coming out about convention activities and the agenda. I am also working with our national organization to secure a caucus time and will let you know the date and location once that has been established.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National convention registration also closes May 31 for in-person preregistration. If you need to register on site, your prices will go up. Please go to <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.nfb.org/convention for more information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to seeing you in Houston. Please reach out if there are any further questions!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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 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>