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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='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"'> Darlene Laibl-Crowe [mailto:dlaiblcrowe@att.net] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 29, 2014 2:20 PM<br><b>To:</b> erival@comcast.net<br><b>Subject:</b> FW: Dynamism of NFB on behalf of Communications Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hello! It was good speaking with you on the phone. I sent the below email in July. I am now following up on this to ask if you’ve had an opportunity to share with your chapter presidents and members about the members writing and sharing their stories. I would be happy to talk with anyone further.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>My number is 386-546-5706. I would love to share about how important this project is for NFB. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:dotted windowtext 3.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Calling All Federation Members</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>We</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'> a<span style='color:#1F497D'>re</span> c<span style='color:#1F497D'>ontact</span>ing <span style='color:#1F497D'>you </span>on behalf of the Communications Committee which is collaborating with several other groups: Social Media, Public Relations, Braille Monitor and others, to encourage the NFB members to WRITE! To tell their stories. <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>We</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'> hope you saw the announcement that was sent during the months of May and June announcing the Dynamism of NFB. If you haven’t<span style='color:#1F497D'> seen it</span>, it is below for you to review and share.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>As part of the Communications </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>subcommittee volunteering to contact the president/chair of each State/Affiliate, Division, Committee and Chapter<span style='color:#1F497D'>, o</span>ur goal is to answer any questions that you might have and to give our personal contract information<span style='color:#1F497D'>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Is there a convenient time for <span style='color:#1F497D'>on</span>e <span style='color:#1F497D'>of us </span>to call you? Do you have preferred phone number? If the number is listed on the website; <span style='color:#1F497D'>we</span> apologize; could you verify the number for <span style='color:#1F497D'>us</span>? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>(scroll down to view Dynamism of NFB <span style='color:#1F497D'>previous </span>announcement)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Looking forward to speaking with you soon!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Darlene Laibl-Crowe <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>(386) 546-5706 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>NFB of Florida <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>State Wide Chapter<span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>DYNAMISM OF NFB<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Dynamism is defined as something that has <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>“energy and a strong desire to make something happen”; <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>now, who does that sound like? YOU!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>As a member of the National Federation of the Blind, you want to make a difference! Have you encountered a situation where you, as a blind person, were misunderstood or criticized for your ideas because someone thought you couldn’t do something? What actions did you take to change that situation? Are you creative in how you maintain your independence? Do you have a funny story of how you accomplished something? Are you a parent of a Blind child? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Share your unique story through writing, videos and pictures!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>T</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>he Communications Committee<span style='color:#1F497D'>, </span>in collaboration with the Writer’s Division, <span style='color:#1F497D'>the </span>Public Relations Committee, and the Social Media Committee <span style='color:#1F497D'>is seeking stories along with videos and pictures, which reflect the NFB philosophy. These </span>stories <span style='color:#1F497D'>may be selected and highlighted in the Braille Monitor, on Facebook/Twitter or in </span>a <span style='color:#1F497D'>Kernel </span>book<span style='color:#1F497D'>. Stories are being compiled into a book </span>to celebrate <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>NFB’s 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Have you used the white cane for other tasks instead of mobility? For example, do you play pool with it? Talk about the unique ways you clean the house, cook, wash the car, garden, and play games or sports. Do you like to bowl? Share a video of getting that strike! Do you like to work with your hands; such as, construction, mechanics or knitting? Do you like to fish, h<span style='color:blue'>unt or play golf? Share how you accomplish your activities at home, in the community or on the job. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:blue'>The Inquiring minds of the world want to know what the blind can do!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>For samples of the stories that we are looking for, read the April issue of the Braille <span style='color:#1F497D'>M</span>onitor.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm14/bm1404/bm1404tc.htm"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm14/bm1404/bm1404tc.htm</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:blue'><br><br></span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:blue'>Unlimited submissions of stories, pictures and videos can be submitted: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Email: </span></b><a href="mailto:nfbdynamism@nfbnet.org"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>nfbdynamism@nfbnet.org</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:blue'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:blue'>Website: </span></b><a href="http://www.nfb.org/media"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>www.nfb.org/media</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Get those creative juices flowing! On your mark, get set, GO!</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>