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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Folks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will be holding our NFB of Maryland Caucus on Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 8:30 PM \u2013 10:30PM in Salon C. Please plan to join us in person if you will be at Convention. If you wish to sit with Maryland at the banquet, you need to pick up your convention registration materials before the Caucus and bring your banquet ticket to the caucus. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In addition, we will be discussing proposed resolutions and policies that will come before the convention. As usual, we\u2019ll use the Caucus as an opportunity for the membership to share your perspective on resolutions; this will help the delegates decide how we will vote should the delegates be polled on resolutions and policies. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We\u2019ll also hear \u2013 for the first time \u2013 from our 2026-2027 John T. McCraw Scholarship finalists. We\u2019ll share other important information as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We hope to make available a virtual option for the Caucus, but it\u2019ll depend on whether or not the technology behaves. Thus please don\u2019t be frustrated if the technology does not work. If it does, you can use the usual affiliate Zoom information to access the meeting. The information for Zoom is at the end of this email.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Those who are not able to attend the convention in person are welcome to reach out to me directly to share your perspective on resolutions. Texting is the most efficient way to get in touch with me, so please text 708-829-0523. You can also email me directly at <a href="mailto:President@nfbmd.org">President@nfbmd.org</a> \u2013 but response time is likely to be slower.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks and see you in Austin.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/6248138327?pwd=3j1veR63Yr9IbB8Kv0xxaxMCA2tKOb.1&omn=92819472509">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/6248138327?pwd=3j1veR63Yr9IbB8Kv0xxaxMCA2tKOb.1&omn=92819472509</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 624 813 8327<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Passcode: 63263<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>---<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+13126266799,,6248138327# US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+13092053325,,6248138327# US<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>