<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Hello all.<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Please see below for Washington Seminar information. Thanks and have a great holiday.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Audrey T. Farnum</div><div class="">Secretary</div><div class="">Central Oklahoma Chapter</div><div class="">National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma</div><div class="">4055906110</div><div class=""><br class=""><div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Jeannie Massay <<a href="mailto:jmassay1@cox.net" class="">jmassay1@cox.net</a>><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">Washington Seminar 2017</b><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">December 13, 2016 at 4:14:51 PM CST<br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Jeannie Massay <<a href="mailto:jmassay1@cox.net" class="">jmassay1@cox.net</a>><br class=""></span></div><br class=""><div class=""><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Greetings leaders and members of the NFB of Oklahoma, (Please forward to anyone interested in attending Washington Seminar 2017!<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">It is time to start planning for the 2017 Washington Seminar.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Seminar Details:<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">PLACE: Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">DATES: Monday, January 30, 2017 through Thursday, February 2, 2017. Oklahoma’s congressional visits will be scheduled on Tuesday , January 31 and Wednesday morning, February 1<sup class="">st</sup>.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">MEETINGS:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Monday, January 30, 2:00 p.m. – Legislative Seminar at Holiday Inn<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Monday, January 30, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Great Gathering In at Holiday Inn<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Tuesday, January 31, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – NFB Student Rally at Upper Senate Park<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Tuesday, January 31, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Congressional Reception at Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room G50<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Tuesday, January 31, and Wednesday, February 1, Oklahoma Hill visits<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">PROGRAM: The Washington Seminar is an annual event of the National Federation of the Blind to introduce the agenda of blind Americans--the priority issues requiring congressional attention over the coming year. The issues are selected from official positions of the Federation and may address concerns in the following areas: relevant civil rights issues; educational programs and services; rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation of vending facilities by blind persons on public property; specialized library services for the blind; the organization and funding of federal programs; Social Security and Supplemental Income programs; and other timely topics. Approximately three legislative initiatives are chosen for priority attention during the Washington Seminar.<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">ROOM RATES AND RESERVATIONS: You can now reserve a room at the Holiday Inn Capitol (550 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20024) for Washington Seminar for check-in beginning Saturday, January 28, 2017 and check-out Friday, February 3, 2017. The rate is $188.00 per night. This rate does not include DC sales tax, currently 14.5%. You may begin booking reservations by using the following link:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/washington/wassm/hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn.ki&qChld=0&qFRA=1&qGRM=0&qGrpCd=F7B&qIta=99801505&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=20&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;" class="">Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol</a> or by calling 1 877-572-6951 and referencing booking code F7B.<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><span class="Heading1Char" style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="">FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE</span></span>: The NFB of Oklahoma Board of Directors has allocated $600.00 from the Live the Life You Want Fund for up to 3 first time attendees of Washington Seminar to receive a $200.00 stipend. Recipients of these stipends are responsible for all expenses above and beyond the amount of the stipend. Stipends will be provided to recipients at the Great Gathering In on January 30th. Stipend recipients are required to attend all of the meetings listed above in addition to a meeting with the Oklahoma delegation to review our meeting schedule and practice our presentation to our representatives.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><span class="Heading1Char" style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="">ESTIMATED EXPENSES PER PERSON</span></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings;" class="">L</span>For Monday, January 30 – Wednesday morning, February 1<sup class="">st</sup>)<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Airfare to Washington Reagan National Airport $350.00<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Hotel for 2 nights based on last year’s rate $406.00 (Can be split between up to 4 persons)<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Ground Transportation $30 to $50<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Meals at $40 per day $120<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Total estimated cost $926<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Selected applicants can reduce cost by room sharing and cab sharing. You will receive assistance in coordinating opportunities to reduce your cost at the time of selection.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><span class="Heading1Char" style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;" class="">APPLICATION PROCESS</span></span>: All persons who wish to attend Washington Seminar must complete the brief application that will be reviewed by the Legislative Director & Affiliate President. Selected applicants will be notified by e-mail on Monday, January 2, 2017. Applications are to be submitted on or before December 30, 2016 to Glenda Farnum, Legislative Director at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:gfarnum@cox.net" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;" class="">gfarnum@cox.net</a>. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Please note all persons wishing to attend Washington Seminar need to complete the application form. It is necessary for us to have the names of all persons who will be making Hill visits to send to legislators when scheduling appointments. We look forward to your attendance and growth in learning about the legislative action of the National Federation of the Blind and how your local chapter fits into the affiliate and national organization. Thank you for your interest!<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center; font-size: 16pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></h1><h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center; font-size: 16pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase;" class="">APPLICATION FORM<o:p class=""></o:p></h1><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Name:<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Address:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">City, State, Zip:<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Phone:<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">e-mail:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""> <o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;" class=""><span class="">1.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';" class=""> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span>Are you a member of the National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma? If you are a member of a chapter or division please list.<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;" class=""><span class="">2.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';" class=""> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span>Describe any leadership roles you hold in your chapter, division, affiliate or National level.<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;" class=""><span class="">3.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';" class=""> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span>Have you attended National or State Conventions?<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;" class=""><span class="">4.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';" class=""> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span>Have you attended Washington Seminar?<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;" class=""><span class="">5.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';" class=""> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span>If you are a first-time attendee, are you applying for a stipend? <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;" class=""><span class="">6.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';" class=""> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span>Describe your involvement in advocacy activities.<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;" class=""><span class="">7.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';" class=""> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span> Why do you want to attend Washington Seminar, what do you hope to gain from attendance and what do you hope to do with what you gain?<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""> <o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">I understand that I am responsible for all expenses related to attending Washington Seminar. I Understand that I can seek additional support for Washington Seminar from my local chapter and that the chapter is under no obligation to provide funding for Washington Seminar. <o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">I understand that if I am selected to attend Washington Seminar that I am to attend all meetings and Congressional appointments.<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""> <o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">My typed signature constitutes that I have read and understand my responsibilities related to attending Washington Seminar.<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""> <o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Name and date:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""> <o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">My contact information is listed below should you have any questions or concerns.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">With warm regards,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Glenda Farnum,<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Legislative Director<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">NFB OK<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Phone or text 405-255-6482<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">E-mail<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:gfarnum@cox.net" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;" class="">gfarnum@cox.net</a></div></div></div></blockquote></div><br class=""></div></body></html>