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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings and Happy New Year to the old and new members of the NFB of CT state affiliate at large! As we welcome 2025, we reflect on the opportunities a new year brings—a chance to come together with renewed energy, creativity, and determination to make a positive impact within the blind community. This season reminds us of the strength we find in unity and the exciting possibilities that emerge when we collaborate toward innovative and meaningful goals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To kick off this promising year, the Southern Chapter is thrilled to announce our first chapter meeting of 2025, which will be held remotely on:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, January 18, 2025<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 1 PM to 2 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is the information to join: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 425-436-6349<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Access Code: 2232614<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will start our meeting by conducting our chapter business first at 12pm, followed by a presentation at 1PM by our guest speaker Joanne Wilson, a longstanding member and leader in the NFB, who was invited by our very own Nathanael Wales.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let us join ideas and voices as we set the stage for another year of progress and achievement. Together, we can continue to inspire, empower, and make a difference in the lives of individuals across our visually impaired community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wishing you all a joyful, prosperous, and impactful New Year! I look forward to seeing you on January 18th!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All my best, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marchele Davis<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of CT Southern Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>203-314-5298<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Veronica Alston </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>NFB Southern Chapter Secretary and affiliate board member <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:veronicalalston@gmail.com">veronicalalston@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>203-747-0179 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>