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Building on the experience gained from V-VSS 2020, the VSS Board and staff are confident that V-VSS 2021 will meet our society’s goal of communicating high-quality vision science in a collaborative and collegial environment. We are also dedicated to providing events that facilitate interaction and to generating networking opportunities for members at all career stages. VSS appreciates your patience as we finalize planning.</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0C0C0C'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42'> </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0C0C0C'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42'>We will provide additional details, including dates and deadlines, soon. </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0C0C0C'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42'> </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0C0C0C'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42'>This announcement follows careful consideration of the continued spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The VSS Board of Directors decided that the ongoing health concerns relating to the Coronavirus, travel and other restrictions, and compliance with public health guidelines, render it impracticable for VSS 2021 to proceed in person, and that the safest approach is to provide a virtual experience. We urge those who were planning to attend VSS 2021 in person to expedite flight and hotel cancellations. </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0C0C0C'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42'> </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0C0C0C'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42'>Thank you and be well!</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0C0C0C'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42'> </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0C0C0C'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#403F42'>All my best,</span><span 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