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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>llee@nfbct.org<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:07 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of CT list serve<br><b>Subject:</b> [Ct-nfb] National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>OF CONNECTICUT</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>41st ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>November 3 & 4, 2012</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Ramada Plaza – Hartford Downtown</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>50 Morgan Street</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Hartford, CT 06120</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>860-549-2400</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>General Information</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>It’s time to gather for the <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>41st Annual State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. </span></strong>Each year we meet to share ideas, to inform, to instruct and to have fun with our fellow Federationists, families and friends. Our conventions include updates on topics of interest to us including new technology, division meetings, personal anecdotes, raffles, door prizes, vendors and much more.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Vendors</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>To be announced</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>National NFB Representative:</span></strong></span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Alpidio Rolón </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>President, NFB of Puerto Rico</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Board Member, NFB</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Hotel Information</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>The Ramada Plaza-Downtown Hartford is located at 50 Morgan Street in Hartford. It is conveniently located just off the intersection of Routes 91 and 84. Take Exit 32B from Route 91 or Exit 50 from Route 84.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Convention rates are $92.00 plus tax per room per night. Room rates apply to Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations must be made by October 24th </span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>in order to receive the discounted room rates. Call the Ramada Plaza at 860-549-2400 and mention that you are attending the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut convention to reserve your room.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>The City of Hartford operates a Star Shuttle which loops around the city, making several stops along the way. The train/bus station and the Ramada Plaza are both stops. The service will be running until 7PM on Friday and all day until 11PM on Saturday; there is no Sunday service. For more information about this complimentary service, go to <a href="http://www.cttransit.com">www.cttransit.com</a>.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Convention Agenda</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>On Friday evening, feel free to join our state affiliate Beth Rival and our NFB president & representative Alpidio Rolón in the hotel restaurant at dinnertime.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Saturday, November 3, 2012</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM. During our morning session, we will hear from Beth Rival, our State President; Alpidio Rolón, our National Representative; Brian Sigman, Bureau of Rehab Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind; Carol Taylor, Retired Director of the Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped; and Denise Merrill, Secretary of the State.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>During our afternoon session, Noreen Grice will make a presentation about Mars. We will also have presentations about self defense, the Louisianna Center, a panel on leisure activities, and more. Steve Thal will also host a panel on emergency preparedness. </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>We will hold various division meetings during the afternoon also: the Diabetic Division will meet from 1:30-2:30, guest speaker will be Janet Schaefer, MBA,MS,CDE. The Guide Dog Division will meet from 2:30-3:30. The Student Division will meet from 3:30-5:30. And, Parents Division will meet from 5:30-6:30; children will create a craft project with Ellen Schumann.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Saturday evening begins at 7:00 PM with a banquet followed by our keynote speaker, Alpidio Rolón. Scholarships will be awarded, door prizes and raffles will be drawn. We will also hear the winning entry from this year’s Writing Contest.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Please plan to stay after the banquet to meet and greet our scholarship winners.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Sunday, November 4, 2012</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>At 8:00 AM, we will be serving a full breakfast, followed by our annual board meeting. We will be holding elections of all officer and two board member positions.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Please plan to join us!</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Registration Form </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>(To print this form, open the Word attachment and print page 3)</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Name ________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Street ________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Telephone: ____________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>E-mail ________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Please check the events you plan to attend, and the number of people attending:</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Complete Convention Package: $45.00</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Saturday and Banquet: $37.00</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Saturday Only: $15.00</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Banquet Only: $25.00</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Sunday Only: $10.00</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>______ Vegetarian meals requested</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>______ No, I cannot attend the 2012 state convention, but I am enclosing a donation to the NFB of CT.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Sorry, we do not take charge cards. Make your check payable to the NFB of CT, and mail it with your registration form to:</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>NFB of CT</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>477 Connecticut Blvd, Suite 217</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>East Hartford, CT 06108</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Registration deadline is October 23rd. </span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>People registering at the door will be charged an additional $10.00 regardless of meals desired. Save money, register by mail. All questions concerning meals, registration, etc. should be directed to our outreach office at 860-289-1971 or <a href="mailto:info@nfbct.org">info@nfbct.org</a>.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>State Board Meeting</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Roll Call</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Elections: Alpidio Rolón: All officer and 2 board positions are up for election.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Secretary’s Report: Nathanael Wales</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Treasurer’s Report: Bruce Woodward</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>NFB-Newsline®: Betty Woodward</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>BESB: Betty Woodward</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>SRC: Gary Allen</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>ACAC: Bruce Woodward, Barbara Blejewski</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Constitution Amendment: Nathanael Wales</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Washington Seminar: Subsidy for 2009 was $170 for 4 days; Subsidy for 2010 was $100 for 3 days; No subsidy for 2011 or 2012. Voter for 2013 subsidy.</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Location of January Board Meeting</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>New Business</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Radio commercial for CT?</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif";color:black'>Chapter Reports: Greater Hartford, East of the River, Central CT, Shoreline, Norwalk, Southern CT, Danbury, Stamford </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>