<div><div lang="EN-US" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="m_2800583687599204960WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Good morning, Federation <span class="m_2800583687599204960GramE">family</span> and friends!<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">I am thrilled to be dropping in with a special delivery \u2013 the eagerly anticipated 2026 NFBI State Convention agenda! You can find a copy attached as well as pasted below for your convenience.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks to all for their patience. We cannot wait to be with you in Coralville in just over 48 hours!<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Yours,<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Elizabeth<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_2800583687599204960__MailAutoSig"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img src="cid:image001.jpg@01DD55D9.D406C2E0" alt="National Federation of the Blind of Iowa LogoColor image showing the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa Logo with the tagline &quot;Live the life you want.&quot;" style="width:803px;max-width:100%"></span></a><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">            </span><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h1><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">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></h1><h1><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">100<sup style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">th</sup> ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h1><h1><span><span style="color:windowtext">The Next 100 \u2013 Connected by Purpose, Driven by Progress<u></u><u></u></span></span></h1><h1><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">October 9\u2013October 11, 2026<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h1><h1><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Holiday Inn &amp; Kinnick Conference Center<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h1><h1><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">1220 1<sup style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">st</sup> Avenue<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h1><h1><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Coralville, IA 52241<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Helen Mejia, President<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">E-Mail: <a href="mailto:hmejia@nfbi.org" target="_blank" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">hmejia@nfbi.org</a><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="m_2800583687599204960SpellE"><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cell</span></span></span><span><span lang="PT-BR" style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">: (570) 983-7867<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Website: </span></span><a href="http://www.nfbi.org" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">www.nfbi.org</span></span><span></span></a><span><u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you have questions or need assistance during the convention, contact Elizabeth Rouse at (563) 210-1854.<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">  </span><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Sponsors &amp; Exhibitors<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed toward the costs of this year\u2019s convention making it more affordable for blind Iowans to attend.<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Silver <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sponsor</span><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Iowa Lions Foundation<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Bronze <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sponsor</span><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Nicolet Bank<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">White Cane <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sponsors</span><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Democracy Live<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">En-Vision America<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Greater Iowa Credit Union<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Iable<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://JW.ORG" target="_blank" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">JW.ORG</a><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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Leader Dogs for the Blind<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="m_2800583687599204960SpellE"><span lang="FR" style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">NanoPac</span></span></span><span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">, Inc.<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Vanda Pharmaceuticals/Non-24<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97)"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Helen Mejia, President, Des Moines<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cindy Ray, First Vice President, Urbandale<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Scott Van Gorp, Second Vice President, West Des Moines <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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Richard Webb, Secretary, Burlington <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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">David Hammel, Treasurer, Urbandale<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Becky Young, Board Member, Urbandale <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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Elizabeth Rouse, Board Member, Durant<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Karen Clayton, Board Member, Sioux City <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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Shawn Mayo, Board Member, Des Moines<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97)"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Committee Chairs<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Karen Clayton: Audit<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="m_2800583687599204960MsoListParagraph" style="line-height:normal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Elizabeth Rouse: Convention Planning<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Becky Young &amp; Donna Prime: Door Prize<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">____: Fundraising<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Roger Erpelding: Legislative<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Scott Van Gorp: Membership<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Shawn Mayo: Nominating <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Elizabeth Rouse: Resolutions <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Emily Wharton: Scholarship<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">____: Youth Activities<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><span style="text-decoration:none;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Use the hashtag: #NFBIA2026<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">  </span><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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Like us on Facebook: 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 style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Follow us on X: @NFB_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 style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sign up for the Tall-Corn mailing list to get our latest information at <a href="http://nfbnet.org" target="_blank" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">nfbnet.org</a><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h1><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h1><h1><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">AGENDA<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h1><h2><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Friday, October 9, 2026<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">10:00 A.M.\u20133:15 P.M. &amp; 4:00 P.M.\u20134:45 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span>In-Person Registration &amp; Online Registration Packet Pickup \u2013 Hall of Fame<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">10:00 A.M.\u20134:45 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">       </span>Exhibit Hall \u2013 Hall of Fame<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">10:30 A.M. \u201312:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">    </span>Seniors Seminar \u2013 Cindy Ray, Coordinator, NFBI Blind Seniors Group, Hospitality Suite 208<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1:00 P.M. \u20133:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">         </span>Parents of Blind Children Seminar \u2013 Molly Hefflefinger &amp; Monica Rouse, Hospitality Suite 234<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1:30 P.M.\u20133:30 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">           </span>At Large Chapter Meeting \u2013 Cindy Ray, President, Hospitality Suite 208<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3:30 P.M.\u20134:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">           </span>Resolutions Committee Meeting (open to all) \u2013 Elizabeth Rouse, Chair, Resolutions Committee, Hospitality Suite 234<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Friday General Session \u2013 Kinnick C/D<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">5:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Call to Order \u2013 Helen Mejia, President, NFBI<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Pledge of Allegiance<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">  </span><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind Pledge<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Housekeeping Items \u2013 Elizabeth Rouse, Chair, Convention Planning Committee<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Welcoming Remarks from Our National Representative \u2013 Jim Marks, Board Member, NFB &amp; President, NFBMT<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">5:20 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Membership Matters Most (panel) \u2013 Scott Van Gorp, Chair, Membership Committee <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">5:50 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Meet the 2026 NFBI Scholarship Winner \u2013 Emily Wharton, Chair, Scholarship Committee<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">6:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Telling Our Story: NFBI Kernel Book Project \u2013 Barbara Hammel, Urbandale<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">6:15 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Break &amp; Transition to Kinnick Center<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">6:30 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Invocation \u2013 Terri Wilcox, Des Moines<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">6:35 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Presidential Report \u2013 Helen Mejia, President, NFBI<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">7:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>What Would You Like NFBI to Do? (discussion) \u2013 Enrique Mejia, Des Moines<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">7:20 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Accessible Tabletop Gaming \u2013 Emily Wharton, Des Moines &amp; Scott Stevens, Cedar Rapids<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Adjourn<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8:30 P.M. </span></span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">\u2013 </span></span><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">11:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">       </span>Hospitality \u2013 Kinnick Center<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Join us for a fun-filled night of connection as we meet with old and new friends from across the state. Cash bar available, brought to you by the 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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h2><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Saturday, October 10, 2026<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">7:30 A.M.\u20138:45 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">         </span>Final Opportunity for In-Person Registration &amp; Online Registration Packet Pickup \u2013 Hall of Fame<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">7:30 A.M\u20138:45 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">          </span>Exhibit Hall \u2013 Hall of Fame<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><span style="text-decoration:none;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8:00 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Breakfast \u2013 Kinnick Center<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-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Saturday Morning General Session \u2013 Kinnick C/D<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">9:00 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Call to Order \u2013 Helen Mejia, President, NFBI<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">9:05 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>The National Convention Experience \u2013 Bitrus <span class="m_2800583687599204960SpellE" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Gwamna</span>, Inaugural Winner, Nyla Wisecup Convention Scholarship<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">9:20 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Why My Friend Got Better Tech Than I Did \u2013 Enrique Mejia, Des Moines<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">9:45 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Expanding My Comfort Zone \u2013 Karly <span class="m_2800583687599204960SpellE" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prinds</span>, Des Moines<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">10:10 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">   </span>National Report \u2013 Jim Marks, Board Member, NFB &amp; President, NFBMT<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">11:00 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">   </span>Updates from the Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) &amp; Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled \u2013 Sarah Willeford, Interim Director, IDB &amp; Director, Iowa Library for the Blind &amp; Print Disabled<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">12:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">    </span>Adjourn<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">12:00 P.M.\u20131:45 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">        </span>Final Opportunity for Exhibit Hall \u2013 Hall of Fame<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">12:30 P.M.</span></span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">\u2013</span></span><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1:45 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">        </span>Lunch \u2013 Kinnick Center<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Keynote Presentation: Blind Entrepreneurship: Innovation in the Iowa Business Enterprises Program \u2013 Matt Nemmers, Executive Officer, IDB Business Enterprises Program<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Saturday Afternoon General Session \u2013 Kinnick C/D<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Call to Order \u2013 Helen Mejia, President, NFBI<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2:05 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>What is the IDB Education &amp; Training Team? \u2013 April Stots, IDB Education &amp; Training Director<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2:35 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Meet the New Orientation Center Director \u2013 Brianna Murray, Director, IDB Orientation Center<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3:05 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Legislative Report \u2013 Roger Erpelding, Chair, Legislative Committee &amp; Cindy Ray, Urbandale<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3:35 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>The 2026 Washington Seminar \u2013 Jonathan Ice, Cedar Rapids<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3:50 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Traveling to New Places for Work \u2013 Felicia Burns, Des Moines<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">4:05 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Becoming a Writer \u2013 Emily Wharton, Des Moines<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">4:30 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Living the Life I Want: My Journey in Acquiring Nonvisual Skills \u2013 Elizabeth Rouse, Board Member, NFBI<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">5:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Adjourn<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">5:15 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Student Meet-Up \u2013 Kinnick C/D<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">7:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Annual Banquet \u2013 Kinnick Center<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:123pt"><span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Master of <span class="m_2800583687599204960SpellE" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ceremonies</span> \u2013 Enrique Mejia, Des Moines<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:123pt"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Invocation \u2013 Cindy Ray, First Vice President, NFBI<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:123pt"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Banquet Address \u2013 Jim Marks, Board Member, NFB &amp; President, NFBMT<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Preauthorized Contribution (PAC) Plan \u2013 Elizabeth Rouse, Coordinator, NFBI PAC Program<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Awards &amp; Drawings<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h2><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Sunday, October 11, 2026<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Affiliate Board Meeting &amp; Business Session \u2013 Kinnick C/D<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">9:00 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Board Meeting<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Call to Order &amp; Determination of Quorum<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Secretary\u2019s Report<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Treasurer\u2019s Report<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Old/New Business<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Adjourn<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">9:15 A.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">      </span>Business Session<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Remembering the Ones We\u2019ve Lost \u2013 Cindy Ray, First Vice President, NFBI<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2025 Meeting Minutes \u2013 Richard Webb, Secretary, NFBI<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Treasurer\u2019s Report \u2013 David Hammel, Treasurer, NFBI<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Audit Committee Report \u2013 Karen Clayton, Chair, Audit Committee<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Resolutions Committee Report \u2013 Elizabeth Rouse, Chair, Resolutions Committee<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Friends of the Library Report \u2013 Cindy Ray, President<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Chapter &amp; Group Reports<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">                        </span>At Large Chapter \u2013 Cindy Ray, President<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">                        </span>Des Moines Chapter \u2013 Becky Young, President<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">                        </span>Old Capitol Chapter \u2013 Darrel Kirby, President<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">                        </span>Siouxland Chapter \u2013 Karen Clayton, Treasurer<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">                        </span>Southeast Iowa Chapter \u2013 Richard Webb, President<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Blind Parents Group \u2013 Terri Wilcox, Coordinator<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Blind Seniors Group \u2013 Cindy Ray, Coordinator<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Blind Students Group \u2013 Enrique Mejia, Coordinator<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">NFB Newsline Report \u2013 Scott Van Gorp, Coordinator<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Nominating Committee Report \u2013 Shawn Mayo, Chair, Nominating Committee<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">                        </span>Election of Officers &amp; Board Members<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Election of Delegate &amp; Alternate Delegate to the 2027 National Convention<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Old Business<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">New Business<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Final Remarks<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jim Marks, Board Member, NFB &amp; President, NFBMT<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Helen Mejia, President, NFBI<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">12:00 P.M.<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">    </span>Adjourn<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h1><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:windowtext">Convention Notes:<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Be sure to visit our sponsors and exhibitors and thank them for supporting the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa! Stop by registration first to grab your exhibitor sheet, then visit them all for a chance to win a cash prize!<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Need a dog relief area? When facing the elevators, use the exit door to your right. Head straight outside a short distance, and you\u2019ll find the relief area. Please remember to clean up after your dog and help keep the area clean for everyone!<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Exciting door prizes will be drawn throughout general sessions, the banquet, and the business session! If you haven\u2019t sent your door prize ahead of time, please bring it to convention and give it to one of our Door Prize Committee Chairs, Becky <span class="m_2800583687599204960GramE" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Young</span> or Donna Prime.<u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Got a sweet tooth? You\u2019re in for a treat! Our Baked Goods Auction will be sprinkled throughout the sessions, so be sure to bring your appetite\u2014and your bidding game! If you\u2019re planning to bring a baked good, please let Elizabeth Rouse know. It\u2019s sure to be a deliciously good time!<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span>Sponsor Ad:</span><span><span><u></u><u></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><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-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img border="0" src="cid:image002.png@01DD55D9.D406C2E0" alt="Promotional flyer for Iowa Lions Foundation highlighting dedication to improving vision and hearing for Iowans of all ages through humanitarian service by Iowa Lions Clubs. Features foundation logo, mission statement, icons for vision and hearing, and tagline emphasizing community service since 1959." style="width:874px;max-width:100%"></span></span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="color:windowtext"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></h3><h3><span><span style="color:windowtext">Inclusivity, Diversity, &amp; Code of Conduct</span></span><span><span style="color:windowtext"><u></u><u></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thank you for cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect where attendees can learn, network, and share with each other. The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa is committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas as outlined in our Code of Conduct. We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere.</span></span><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prohibited behaviors, such as harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct, will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the convention and/or other consequences. To report an incident at the convention, please contact President Helen Mejia at (570) 983-7867. </span></span><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The full Code of Conduct and resources are at </span></span><a href="http://nfb.org/codeofconduct" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:blue">nfb.org/<span class="m_2800583687599204960SpellE" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">codeofconduct</span></span></span><span></span></a><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">.</span></span><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="color:windowtext">Dream Makers Circle<u></u><u></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle (DMC.) It is easier than you think. You can visit your bank and convert an account to a payable on death (P.O.D.) bank account, which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of the Blind or one of our affiliates. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list the NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at (410) 659-9314, extension 2422 or at </span></span><a href="mailto:pchang@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">pchang@nfb.org</span></span><span></span></a><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">.<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="color:windowtext">Vehicle Donations<u></u><u></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations to improve the education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles for Charity to process donated vehicles. Please call toll-free (855) 659-9314, and a representative can <span class="m_2800583687599204960GramE" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">make arrangements</span>, or you can donate online by visiting </span></span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/vehicledonations" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">https://nfb.org/vehicledonations</span></span><span></span></a><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">.<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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="color:windowtext">Preauthorized Contributions <u></u><u></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Can you help the National Federation of the Blind on a regular basis? Please consider joining our preauthorized contribution (PAC) plan. Starting at $5 monthly, you can help us turn dreams into reality and raise expectations. Call (877) 632-2722, visit: </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/pac" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">https://nfb.org/pac</span></span><span></span></a><span><u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> to fill out the online form, or email </span></u></span><a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">pac@nfb.org</span></span><span></span></a><span><u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> for additional information.</span></u></span><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="color:windowtext">Mission of the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa<u></u><u></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind <span class="m_2800583687599204960GramE" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">people, because</span> low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</span></span><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><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:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></u></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="color:windowtext">The National Federation of the Blind Pledge<u></u><u></u></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of The National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the federation; and to abide by its constitution.<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"><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">Elizabeth Rouse (she/her/hers)</span></span><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>