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<div lang="EN-US" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="m_6265018668986057944WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Happy Saturday, folks!<span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">This is your last reminder to get in on the early registration fun before end-of-day on Monday, August 31. See below for details. <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">\U0001f60a</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">***<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">We\u2019re getting <span class="m_6265018668986057944GramE"><span class="m_6265018668986057944m-6108235864634746425grame">closer and closer</span></span> to the <b>NFBI State Convention</b>, and we\u2019d love to see you there! If you haven\u2019t registered yet, now is the time to get signed up.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Remember that early registration ends end-of-day on Monday, August 31!</b> Everyone who registers by this deadline will be eligible for a <b>$50 cash prize</b>, so don\u2019t miss your chance!<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="PT-BR">Register online:</span></b><span lang="PT-BR"><br></span><a href="https://nfbi.org/convention/2026-registration" target="_blank"><span lang="PT-BR">https://nfbi.org/convention/2026-registration</span></a><span lang="PT-BR"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="PT-BR"> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Prefer paper? No problem! You can also complete the <b>attached registration form</b>, print it, and send it in.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Please note that if you select the \u201cComplete Meal Package,\u201d you should not also select each meal individually. Doing so will incur double the charge when the system calculates your payment.</b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Refer to the attached letter for further <span class="m_6265018668986057944GramE"><span class="m_6265018668986057944m-6108235864634746425grame">information, and</span></span> note that our Friday evening hospitality event will likely not have any appetizers available. We apologize for any confusion regarding this aspect as some of our plans have changed since we first distributed the convention letter in the spring.</b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Hotel Reservations:</b><br>You can make your reservation using one of the following options:<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Online:</b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=CIDCV&checkInDate=08&checkInMonthYear=092026&checkOutDate=11&checkOutMonthYear=092026&_PMID=99801505&GPC=CO8&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00" target="_blank">https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=CIDCV&checkInDate=08&checkInMonthYear=092026&checkOutDate=11&checkOutMonthYear=092026&_PMID=99801505&GPC=CO8&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00</a></span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><b>By Phone:</b><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="color:black">(319) 351-5049 \u2013 You will then select \u201c0\u201d to be connected directly to the hotel\u2019s front desk. Be sure to ask for the NFBI block!</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">As a reminder, this year\u2019s room rates will be just <b>$109 per night plus applicable taxes and fees</b>.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">We encourage you to book early to ensure you receive the special convention rate and your preferred accommodations. All reservations must be made by end-of-day on Friday, September 11.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">We\u2019re looking forward to gathering with NFBI members, friends, and families for another fantastic convention. Get registered, get your hotel room, and get ready for a great weekend!<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">See you in Coralville!<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Best,<br>Elizabeth<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_6265018668986057944__MailAutoSig"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background:0% 0% repeat white;color:black">Elizabeth Rouse (she/her/hers)</span></a><span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background:0% 0% repeat white;color:black">Secretary, Old Capitol Chapter<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background:0% 0% repeat white;color:black">Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Iowa<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><a href="mailto:Elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background:0% 0% repeat white;color:rgb(70,120,134)">Elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com</span></span><span></span></a><span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background:0% 0% repeat white;color:black"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span></span><a href="http://www.nfbi.org" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background:0% 0% repeat white;color:rgb(70,120,134)">www.nfbi.org</span></span><span></span></a><span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background:0% 0% repeat white;color:black"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background:0% 0% repeat white;color:black">Live the life you want.</span></span><span><span><u></u><u></u></span></span></p><span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div></div></div>