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<DIV>Peter,</DIV>
<DIV>I’m sorry to hear its so hard to simply find a reader. If I were desperate,
I’d go door to door in neighborhoods asking for readers and advertising my rate
per hour so someone would assist me.</DIV>
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<DIV>I hope you get some response, but as I said, nfb national cannot solve our
personal problems. Local chapters in nfb are supposed to meet local needs and
its unfortunate your chapter is not functional.</DIV>
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<DIV>Ashley</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=pdonahue2@satx.rr.com
href="mailto:pdonahue2@satx.rr.com">Peter Donahue</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, February 20, 2014 4:24 PM</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hello again everyone,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> If you read our previous posts
our chapter is in serious disarray and involving our state affiliate is like
trying to conduct business with the Wizard of Oz. Again this is previously
plowed ground and we're tired of planting crops only to have them <FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">sprout weeds.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Peter Donahue</DIV>
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<A title=bookwormahb@earthlink.net
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=community-service@nfbnet.org
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<DIV>Peter,</DIV>
<DIV>good idea; I suggest though you do this in your state or local chapter
since they know your area best.</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=pdonahue2@satx.rr.com
href="mailto:pdonahue2@satx.rr.com">Peter Donahue</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, February 18, 2014 10:48 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=community-service@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:community-service@nfbnet.org">Community Service Discussion
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Good morning everyone,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> Not only should we seek to
participate in other community events but how about conducting some community
service activities within the NFB. Blind people all across this nation have a
need for readers and drivers. Here is an idea where the NFB and other
community organizations could work together to meet this need. Mary and I have
had a devil of a time trying to have our snail mail read on a regular basis
and finding transportation to reach destinations not in our local transit
system's service area. Even when we have offered to pay someone to read our
mail or to drive us somewhere our offers have been refused. On other occasions
we have been offered assistance but when we try contacting the individual who
said they would read our snail mail our calls go unreturned. I'm sure there
are countless stories of other blind individuals who have had a similar
experience.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> Some of our chapters have
talked about creating reader/driver pools in their communities but have yet to
pull it off. Our Community Service Division could play a major role in making
this a reality by working with the NFB Jernigan Institute, our local chapters
and state affiliates. We should be able to partner with various volunteer
organizations and individuals willing to provide these services to blind
persons needing them. I hope this is discussed and acted upon so blind persons
will have an easier time finding readers and drivers in the
future.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Peter Donahue</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=dsmithnfb@gmail.com href="mailto:dsmithnfb@gmail.com">Darian</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, February 17, 2014 10:38
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Seeking ideas for the communityservicegroup seminar at national
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<DIV>Why specifically blind people that have had success in AmeriCorps
programs in Florida?<BR><BR>This electronic message has been brought to you
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<DIV><BR>On Feb 17, 2014, at 6:57 PM, "Denyece Roberts, MSW, RCSW" <<A
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hello, I did two years in the
Americorp. Americorp main office for Florida is located in
Orlando. It would be nice to have someone from their office come and
speak about some success services of blind people who have attended the
program in florida.</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=dsmithnfb@gmail.com href="mailto:dsmithnfb@gmail.com">Darian
Smith</A> </DIV>
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5:24 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Community-service]
Seeking ideas for the community servicegroup seminar at national
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<DIV> </DIV>Hi all,
<DIV>The overall focus will be on celebrating 20 years of
AmeriCorps, and the service work that the blind have themselves
contributed to the success of the program and the impact the program has
had on those who have served.</DIV>
<DIV> We are inviting those who have served in AmeriCorps
programs to share a bit about their experiences, what they’ve
given, gained and the perceptions they believe they changed of the
blind. </DIV>
<DIV>This will not constitute the entirety of the seminar, but it
will have a place of prominence on the agenda. </DIV>
<DIV>we are looking into inviting service agencies to spend a few
minutes talking about their programs and how attendees may
involve themselves in service via what they have to offer.</DIV>
<DIV>I believe we are targeting the following agencies: the red cross,
big brothers big sisters, habitat for humanity and hands on
network. we’ll probably ask them to introduce themselves to the
attendees and ask them to table in the back of the room should
individuals have further questions regarding involvement in their local
communities Hopefully we will use this opportunity to develop
relationships with these agencies that we can cultivate over the
coming years. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Hopefully we can delve deeper into possible partnerships with
these agencies in the future. We could even look
into the possibilities this year, but that depends on
the interest a committed soul or two has in seeing that it
happens. Unfortunately, this can be a bit of an
undertaking and such folks are proving to be in short supply
at the moment. </DIV>
<DIV>We have had some great help in finding the agencies and AmeriCorps
alumni federationests, and this has proven to be invaluable effort and
results-based action that those who have stepped up should
be proud of. </DIV>
<DIV>I’m thinking we are still a few presenters away from this
being the best seminar yet.</DIV>
<DIV>We also might be electing a slate of officers and board members. If
this is true we will have to make some time for this and upon completion
of the meeting we will have become a division of the national federation
of the blind. </DIV>
<DIV>we will see how those details work out because we are still a
ways from convention.</DIV>
<DIV> I hope this helps people help us find some great additions
to the agenda </DIV>
<DIV> Best,</DIV>
<DIV> Darian </DIV>
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<DIV>On Feb 17, 2014, at 1:14 PM, Cheryl Fields <<A
href="mailto:cherylelaine1957@gmail.com">cherylelaine1957@gmail.com</A>>
wrote:</DIV><BR class=Apple-interchange-newline>
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<DIV
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I think the hands on training may work better for next year.
When<BR>the red Cross is contacted the conversation, audio description
for<BR>videos, could begin at that time. It may take some time to have
them<BR>see the advantage in added it to their materials. I should
have added<BR>that this is a long range goal.<BR>I want to hear about
your experience, it may be valuable to hear<BR>before the contact is
made. smiles<BR><BR>Cheryl<BR><BR>On 2/17/14, Ashley Bramlett <<A
href="mailto:bookwormahb@earthlink.net">bookwormahb@earthlink.net</A>>
wrote:<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">Cheryl,<BR>It's a good idea. I agree with
you it needs registeration and limit the<BR>size of the
workshops so they can give you all hands on instruction
more<BR>easily.<BR>However, not everyone is open to the
commitment to do first aid or cpr<BR>training.<BR>Think of how busy
convention gets.<BR><BR>Time may be unavailable on either the hotel
side or the convention<BR>participants side to do it.<BR>It may be
easier to plan a shorter hands on service activity.<BR><BR>If you do
contact them, I hope red cross is open to
adaptations.<BR>Unfortunatly, I had a bad experience attempting to
volunteer in their local<BR>office though and volunteering did not
work out. I'll write about later<BR>perhaps.<BR><BR>If I were
planning something to do at convention, I'd probably pick
the<BR>hygene or food kits idea instead.<BR>I'm just thinking about
the convention group and all the things going on<BR>there and the
wide interest areas among
conventioneers.<BR><BR>Ashley<BR><BR><BR>-----Original
Message-----<BR>From: Cheryl Fields<BR>Sent: Monday, February 17,
2014 3:35 PM<BR>To: Community Service Discussion List<BR>Subject:
Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
community<BR>servicegroupseminar at national convention<BR><BR>Hi
Everyone!<BR><BR>Great ideas! The cpr and first aid classes are a
wonderful idea and<BR>may require some registration.<BR>Think about
working with the Red cross to provide audio description<BR>for all
of the classes they use vvideos for. I'm not sure how<BR>difficult
it would be, most movies are audio described and most
places<BR>update materials on a regular basis so, it's worth asking.
This would<BR>benefit us across the country!<BR><BR>Cheryl
F.<BR><BR>On 2/17/14, Darian <<A
href="mailto:dsmithnfb@gmail.com">dsmithnfb@gmail.com</A>>
wrote:<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">Hi Serena,<BR>It sounds really
cool!<BR>Tell me all about it! What's the name of the
organization? How did you get<BR>involved? Why did you get
involved?<BR>Darian<BR><BR>This electronic message has been
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">On Feb 16, 2014, at 8:18 AM, Serena
Nickell <<A
href="mailto:scnickell1980@gmail.com">scnickell1980@gmail.com</A>><BR>wrote:<BR><BR>Hi,
I recently began volunteering with an organization that helps
the<BR>homeless. In addition to the above items we also
give out small<BR>flashlights and batteries (usually AA and
AAA).<BR>Serena<BR><BR><BR>Sent from my iPhone<BR><BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">On Feb 16, 2014, at 10:09 AM,
"Michelle Clark" <<A
href="mailto:mcikeyc@aol.com">mcikeyc@aol.com</A>>
wrote:<BR><BR>Hi Michelle,<BR><BR>Here is a list of the items
we generally add. Also, at the bottom, I<BR>added a<BR>draft
of a letter I sent out to just people on my email list and
the<BR>Chapter. Hope it helps anyone who is interested in
doing something like<BR>this.<BR><BR>One other thing we do
when we get large bottles of lotion, shampoo, ect<BR>is<BR>we
hold them out and make up a gift type bag to give out as a
special<BR>gift.<BR>My Church has a Christmas Party for a few
local Women's Shelters and we<BR>give<BR>to them as well. This
year, they had so much stuff left over they
gave<BR>the<BR>rest to our Chapter!<BR><BR>Items we
include:<BR><BR>1. Wash
cloths<BR>2. Soap<BR>3.
Toothpaste<BR>4.
Toothbrushes<BR>5. Lotion or petroleum
jelly<BR>6. Shampoo<BR>7.
Conditioner<BR>8.
Mouthwash/non-alcoholic<BR>In the past we have gotten a
mixture of things such as:<BR>Toilet paper<BR>Mens
deodorant<BR>Women's deodorant<BR>Sanitary
items<BR>Combs<BR><BR><BR>Draft
Letter:<BR><BR>Hello,<BR><BR>The National Harbor Chapter of
the National Federation of the Blind of<BR>Maryland is a
non-profit group of blind persons striving to help
others<BR>in<BR>the Prince Georges County area who
happen to be blind and low vision.<BR>We<BR>help one another
through advocacy, outreach, networking, and
sharing.<BR>Also,<BR>in the vision of our National
Headquarters, we not only help ourselves,<BR>we<BR>help
others.<BR><BR>This, in our fourth year, we will continue in
our outreach to others<BR>with<BR>a<BR>toiletries drive to
donate Hygiene Kits to homeless persons. As we
did<BR>last<BR>year through an array of generous donations, we
were able to give out<BR>approximately 120 bags of toiletries
to assist persons who are in a<BR>state<BR>of
homelessness. In addition, we were able to donate additional
kits to<BR>a<BR>local church that regularly visits a shelter
for women and children.<BR><BR>Since homelessness is on the
rise and help is needed, our continual goal<BR>is<BR>to
combine hygiene kits and distribute them to as many as we can.
We are<BR>partnering with a local non-profit agency that runs
shelters and feed<BR>homeless persons in Prince Georges
County. They distribute these items<BR>when<BR>a person enters
the shelters. We are asking your assistance
with<BR>donations<BR>of toiletry items that will help us in
this effort and please forward<BR>this<BR>message to anyone
you feel will assist.<BR><BR>In specific we are asking for any
combination of:<BR>1.
Soap<BR>2. Shampoo<BR>3.
Lotion<BR>4.
Conditioner<BR>5.
Toothbrushes<BR>6.
Toothpaste<BR>7.
Washcloths<BR>8.
Mouthwash/non-alcoholic<BR>9.
Socks<BR>10. Grooming
items<BR>11. Sanitary
items<BR>12. Any additional small item you
feel a person living in the state<BR>of<BR>homelessness can
use<BR><BR>If you and/or your organization are able to assist
us in this effort,<BR>please<BR>let me know by contacting me
directly by either email at <A
href="mailto:mcikeyc@aol.com">mcikeyc@aol.com</A><BR>or<BR>via
telephone at 301 583-8585 evenings or 202 720-1560 days by
November<BR>14th. We will be compiling these items
on the Saturday before<BR>Thanksgiving. Your contribution will
be tax deductable and help in the<BR>lives<BR>of those who are
in situations other than which we live.<BR><BR>To find out
more about what we do, please visit our National website
at:<BR><A href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</A> or our
State website at <A
href="http://www.nfbmd.org">www.nfbmd.org</A>. You may also
"like"<BR>us<BR>as<BR>the National Harbor Chapter on our new
Face Book page.<BR><BR>Sincerely Yours,<BR><BR><BR>Michelle
Clark<BR>President<BR>National Harbor Chapter<BR>National
Federation of the Blind of Maryland<BR><BR>"Changing what it
means to be blind in Prince Georges
County!"<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>-----Original
Message-----<BR>From: Community-service [<A
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On<BR>Behalf of Catherine Michele Mitchell<BR>Sent: Sunday,
February 16, 2014 9:35 AM<BR>To: Community Service Discussion
List<BR>Cc: Community Service Discussion List<BR>Subject: Re:
[Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
community<BR>servicegroupseminar at national
convention<BR><BR>I also really like the idea of putting some
kind of kits together as a<BR>project at the
convention.<BR><BR>I would also like to ask those of you who
do this already in your<BR>chapters<BR>or affiliates to please
email me lists of items you include in whatever<BR>kit<BR>you
are making. I want to add materials like this to our resource
bank<BR>to<BR>help other people do these kinds of
projects.<BR><BR>Thanks, everyone!<BR><BR>Michele
Mitchell<BR>NFB Community Service Group<BR>Research and
Resource Committee Chair<BR><BR>Tupperware
Consultant<BR>781-790-3627<BR><A
href="http://www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch">www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch</A><BR><BR>On
Feb 15, 2014, at 5:01 PM, Cheryl Fields <<A
href="mailto:cherylelaine1957@gmail.com">cherylelaine1957@gmail.com</A>><BR>wrote:<BR><BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">I love the idea of hygene kits for
the homeless. Our chapter collected<BR>toiletries for a
women's shelter last year, but we did not assemble<BR>the
items. The shelter was glad to receive the gift but we could
have<BR>saved them some time.<BR>I will suggest this when we
do it again, sounds like fun!<BR><BR>Providing a hands on
opportunity for convention attendees is
fantastic!<BR><BR>Cheryl<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">On 2/15/14, Denise Shaible <<A
href="mailto:denise.shaible@att.net">denise.shaible@att.net</A>>
wrote:<BR>I like the idea of emergency preparedness.
I know the Red Cross has<BR>some<BR>information on that
and we all need to know about it. I also like
the<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>idea<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>of the Red Cross providing
small first aid kits. I remember
buying<BR>one<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>when<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>I took my first aid class when
I lived in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I
don't<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>know<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>if they would provide them
but, I'm wondering if we could
assemble<BR>them<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>if<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">we know what we need to put in
them and then we could give them to our<BR>members or
whoever we wish to give them to.<BR><BR>I really like the
idea of having someone speak about programs to
feed<BR>the<BR>hungry or doing a service project with a
local food bank. I
don't<BR>know<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>why<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>we couldn't help put bags of
food together. Yes, it's an
assembly<BR>line<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>job<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>but, we do it at my church and
we're able to feed between 50 and
100<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>persons<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>each month. It's
rewarding to know we're doing anything to help
and<BR>to<BR>promote the fact that we want to give not
just
get.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Denise<BR><BR>-----Original
Message-----<BR>From: Michelle Clark<BR>Sent: Friday,
February 14, 2014 10:21 AM<BR>To: 'Community Service
Discussion List'<BR>Subject: Re: [Community-service]
Seeking ideas for the community<BR>servicegroupseminar at
national convention<BR><BR>Here in Maryland, my Chapter
did reach out to the local agency and<BR>they<BR>provided
emergency kits several years ago. As time has elapsed
and<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>budgets<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">have shrunk, I find that is not
happening anymore. I am thinking<BR>someone<BR>locally
would have to initiate that? It would be important
for us to<BR>get<BR>the information and to tie it in with
serving an external group to
get<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>the<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">information as
well.<BR><BR>Michelle<BR><BR>-----Original
Message-----<BR>From: Community-service [<A
href="mailto:community-service-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:community-service-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>]<BR>On<BR>Behalf
Of Cheryl Fields<BR>Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 11:53
AM<BR>To: Community Service Discussion List<BR>Subject:
Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
community<BR>service<BR>groupseminar at national
convention<BR><BR>Hello,<BR><BR>Having the Red Cross is a
great idea. In addition to the first aid,<BR>ask if they
provide disaster preparedness. It would be good to
have<BR>this information available, most people are not
prepared and if they<BR>need to evacuate may not know what
the designated safe places are. it<BR>could be taken a
step further and provide back packs with most
items<BR>inside, if the budget allows for
this.<BR><BR>Another idea is to plant a sensory garden at
one of the convention<BR>host hotels in Florida, since we
are spending a few years there.<BR>Plants and other
materials can be donated from local garden
centers.<BR><BR>I happen to be working on a similar event
in Cleveland and another<BR>idea from 1 of our
brainstorming sessions was a mural. Making it<BR>visible
to the community sending a clear positive message about
the<BR>blind. The Cleveland chapter has a on going
project, we volunteer at<BR>the Cleveland food Bank re
packing produce for distribution and while<BR>working with
the food bank a community produce distribution can
be<BR>arranged. It is rewarding and can be lots of
fun!<BR><BR>Have a great weekend and Happy Valentine's
Day!<BR><BR>CherylOn 2/14/14, Denise Shaible <<A
href="mailto:denise.shaible@att.net">denise.shaible@att.net</A>>
wrote:<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">Darian,<BR><BR>We spoke sometime
ago about having a Representative of the Red
Cross<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>give<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">a<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">presentation on first aid.
Are you still interested in that?
Please<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>let<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">me<BR>
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it. Also, if you know any
details<BR>about<BR></BLOCKQUOTE>our<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">seminar, please send that as
well.
Thanks.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Denise<BR><BR>From:
Darian Smith<BR>Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:26
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[Community-service] Seeking ideas for the community
service<BR>groupseminar at national convention<BR><BR>Hi
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our seminar at
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">any topics or presenters that
could round out an already developing<BR>and<BR>exciting
seminar. would be
appreciated!<BR><BR>regards,<BR><BR>Darian<BR><BR><BR><BR>Darian
Smith<BR>Chairperson, Community Service Group -National
Federation of The<BR>Blind.<BR>(415)215-9809<BR><A
href="mailto:dsmithnfb@gmail.com">dsmithnfb@gmail.com</A><BR><BR>"<BR>"I
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