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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Greetings, The NFBI Convention is only seven weeks away. It is creeping up on us faster than anyone can believe it. This is our first seminar and it should be an exciting way to kickoff the 2024 NFBI Convention on Friday morning. We hope to have a great turn out for it. We want you be able to come away from it with some new ideas and hopefully a new friend or two.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>What is going to happen at this seminar? Well, Below is the flier that we have prepared to get people starting to think about being part of it.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Read it over and if you have questions we will do what we can to answer them. Talk it up with your friends and if you have some place that you could post our flier let us know. The more people that are there the more fun it will be.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Bob Ray, Senior Co-Ordinator<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>SENIOR GROUP NFBI PRESENTS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>FIRST ANNUAL SEMINAR FOR SENIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>OCTOBER 18, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>9:00 A.M. – NOON<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>HOLIDAY INN AND SUITES NW<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4800 MERLE HEY ROAD, URBANDALE, IOWA 50322<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Welcome to the First Annual seminar of the Senior Group of the National Federation of The Blind of Iowa. This seminar will give you the opportunity to meet other blind and low vision Iowans, leaders of the National Federation of The Blind of Iowa, Scott Van Gorp President NFB Of Iowa, Mark Riccobono President of The National Federation of The Blind, and others who are interested in helping blind persons live the lives we want. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>What you can expect in the three-hour gathering. You will have the opportunity to learn about training opportunities for blind seniors, and hear from several providers of services and products here in Iowa. These will include representatives from both state and private agencies. We will also have plenty of time for you to get to know the other participants of the seminar to learn from them about how they go about their everyday lives. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>After the seminar, many of the presenters, particularly the technology vendors, will have exhibit tables where you can check out their products and ask more specific questions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We are looking forward to you joining us for this exciting and informative seminar. The cost of the event is $20 unless you are registering for the full NFB of Iowa Convention. We will provide materials in accessible formats for people to take home with information shared during the event. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> If you are able, we encourage you to stick around for our first General Session of the convention, held from 1:30-4:30, for additional presentations on topics of interest to Iowans of all ages.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> For more information contact:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Bob Ray, CHAIR: (515) 334-7231 or (515) 208-2349 bray@nfbi.org <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>To register, please visit: <a href="https://nfbi.org/convention">https://nfbi.org/convention</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Note that to register for the senior seminar, you will need to fill out the standard convention registration form and select the option for “Senior Seminar Registration Only” in the “Registration Fees” section. If you wish to attend the entire convention, choose the “Convention Registration” option. You do not need to select both. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Aptos><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p></div></body></html>