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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you Becky for putting this out. I am glad I saw this before I sent it! For those going to convention, I’ll be sending separate information for people to register for the exhibit table now that we can build our week’s agenda! I’ll also be working on scheduling the Iowa caucus. See you in Orlando! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Scott Van Gorp, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Iowa<br>Phone: 515-720-5282<br></span><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="mailto:svangorp@nfbi.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Email</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="http://www.nfbi.org/"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Website</span></i></a></span><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> <br></span></i><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><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></span><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> <br></span></i><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="https://twitter.com/nfb_iowa"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>Twitter</span></i></a></span><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> <br>Live the life you want.<br></span></i><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><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></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><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><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Tall-Corn <tall-corn-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Rebecca Young via Tall-Corn<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 5, 2024 3:19 PM<br><b>To:</b> tall-corn@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Rebecca Young <rebecca.young1264@outlook.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [Tall-Corn] Fwd: Convention Communications: Prepare for the Trip!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Cell 5155539270 <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Email <a href="mailto:rebecca.young1264@outlook.com">rebecca.young1264@outlook.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Becky and guide dog Karma <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>Begin forwarded message:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <<a href="mailto:webmaster@nfb.org">webmaster@nfb.org</a>><br><b>Date:</b> June 5, 2024 at 3:02:02<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>PM CDT<br><b>To:</b> Becky Young <<a href="mailto:rebecca.young1264@outlook.com">rebecca.young1264@outlook.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Convention Communications: Prepare for the Trip!</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> <a href="mailto:Bounces+r.23295.9970663.df6dfcc388ba2e46@mailings.nfb.org">Bounces+r.23295.9970663.df6dfcc388ba2e46@mailings.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'></span> <o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:#0075C9;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=600 height=28 style='width:6.25in;height:.2916in' id="_x0000_i1034" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/top-blue-bar.jpg"><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='height:7.5pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:7.5pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34389&qid=9970663"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=240 height=264 style='width:2.5in;height:2.75in' id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/nfb-logo-for-email-template.jpg" alt="National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you want"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;border-color:initial'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><h1><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Know Before You Go: Review the Latest Convention Updates</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>We are less than a month away from convention! The 2024 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind is almost here. Please review the information below to help you prepare for your time in Orlando. This is the first of several emails you will receive with details and important notices. We encourage you to share this information with chapter members who may not receive emails.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>More information can also be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34390&qid=9970663">https://nfb.org/convention.</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34418&qid=9970663"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Información en español.</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Pre-Convention Activities</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Participate in the following activities as we build excitement for convention:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Virtual Exhibitor Showcase, June 26, 8:00 p.m. Eastern—get a preview of what to expect in the exhibit hall and more! <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34391&qid=9970663">Zoom meeting ID 968 9609 8716.</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Virtual Sponsor Showcase, June 27, 8:00 p.m. Eastern—meet our sponsors and preview their innovations. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34392&qid=9970663">Zoom meeting ID 967 1777 1870.</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34393&qid=9970663">Dream Big! Give $25 Drive</a>—contribute to share the Federation with others and be entered to win prizes.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Start Building Your Itinerary</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The agenda is now available. It will be provided in several formats including HTML, Word, BRF, and Spanish on the convention page. Access the HTML now:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34394&qid=9970663">2024 National Convention Agenda</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='color:1b5633'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1B5633'>Separate Registration Activities</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Some convention activities require separate enrollment or registration. Sign up for the Career Fair, legal office appointments, prepare for childcare and the NOPBC meeting.</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>NFB Camp (childcare during convention) enrollment is separate from the convention registration. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34395&qid=9970663">Enroll now for the NFB Camp!</a> If you have additional questions, please contact Harriet Go, camp director, at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34396&qid=9970663">nfbcamp@nfb.org</a> or 610-931-9013.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Career Fair deadline approaching. The National Convention Career Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Eastern in Orlando, Florida. The career fair requires a separate registration. Sign up for the career fair by June 7. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34397&qid=9970663">Job-Seeker Registration</a> and <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34398&qid=9970663">Employer Registration</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Disability rights attorneys will be on site at NFB24 to discuss blindness discrimination concerns on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Reservations are required. To reserve your spot, email <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34399&qid=9970663">legal@nfb.org</a> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2440, by June 21.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Our division, the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, (NOPBC) hosts an annual conference in conjunction with the National Convention--hosting exclusive events and workshops to advance the lives of blind children and their families.<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34400&qid=9970663">Learn more about the NOPBC conference and register early</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Volunteers Needed</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Are you interested in helping to make the 2024 National Convention a huge success? You can help by volunteering in the Independence Market. We are currently looking for people to serve as demonstrators, storekeepers, and marshals. The Independence Market will be open Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7. The hours for Thursday and Friday are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We split this day into two shifts. Saturday and Sunday, we are open from 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. only. We usually ask folks to volunteer one long shift and one short shift if they are able. We certainly understand if you can only volunteer for a certain day or days.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Thank you to everyone who has signed up thus far! For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jen White at 410-659-9314, extension 2236, or email her at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34401&qid=9970663">jwhite@nfb.org</a> today.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Below are additional volunteer opportunities during the week of convention.</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34402&qid=9970663">Support Service Provider Volunteer</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34403&qid=9970663">Convention Ally Network</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=34404&qid=9970663">Convention Ambassador</a></span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>We Can’t Wait for Orlando!</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>We look forward to your participation. Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag #NFB24. Follow the conversation, ask questions, and share fun expectations. 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