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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'>Dear Becky,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> I had a bit of a mini-vacation last week, but I had a wonderful birthday! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> Yes, I’ll have the forms done by COB tomorrow, but I want to ask you if I should print them or send them out on the Tall-Corn List so people can get a start at it and those from other chapters who may want to participate can do so. There will be two very short forms, one for each challenge, and I think people will like this idea. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> I have sufficient photos from our chapters; now I need photos from the other chapters around the state, since we have to make this an Affiliate project. So far, no one from out of Des Moines Has sent any. I can talk about this at the meeting, if you wish, or Scott can talk about it. Dave sent me a sample brochure and I have plenty of info from National to compose one—I just need a few more pictures from which to choose. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> I thought Cindy was out of town, but it doesn’t seem like it. Anyway, is the next Fundraising Committee meeting the 12<sup>th</sup>? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> I’ll be there Mon.; can we get into the building at 4:45? I learned business hours are returning and we’ll be able to get in on weekday afternoons till 4:30 pm, but I don’t know about times later than that. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> Please let me know soon. Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> I hope all is well there!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Mary<o:p></o:p></span></p><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 #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> DSM-Iowa [mailto:dsm-iowa-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Becky Young via DSM-Iowa<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, June 3, 2023 8:32 AM<br><b>To:</b> rebecca.young1264--- via DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Becky Young <byoung@nfbi.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [DSM-Iowa] Reminders<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Remember that we are hosting I. L. integration on Monday, June 5<sup>th</sup>. This will be held in the assembly room, between 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. There will be a maximum of 4 students, and they will be arriving at around 5:30. Remember this was an RSVP event.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It’s hard to believe that it is already June.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Less then one month away, and we will be at convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am excited about this, and I hope all of you are too!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I wanted to remind everyone of our next chapter meeting on Saturday June 10<sup>th</sup> at 2:00 P.M. in the assembly room. I will post the agenda shortly. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, those of us who ate at the Royal Mile after our May meeting decided that we would be eating at Court Avenue Brewing Company, or also know as CABCO. All are welcome to come. Some of us will walk, and some will get a ride. I will be one of the one who will walk, so join us in an awesome walk.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am looking forward to seeing you soon. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mary will be talking about kicking off our first fund raiser. Give it up or do it. Be ready to make your commitment and fill out your form. I will let Mary fill us in on all of the details. We have quite a few things going on this summer between now and October. It is going to be fantastic. Let’s keep our momentum going! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also remember that we are hosting an activity for LEAP on June 23<sup>rd</sup>, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. This will be at the apartments in Grandview. This is an RSVP event as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need to contact me, Please feel free to do so. My information is listed below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See all of you on Saturday!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Becky Young, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Iowa, Des Moines<br>Phone: 515-553-9270<br></span><a href="mailto:byoung@nfbi.org">Email</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbi.org/"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Website</span></i></a><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <br>Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>