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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Kansas Federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>State convention time is just around the corner. It seems it was only yesterday we were all talking about the national convention in Orlando and state convention seemed so far off in the sweltering heat and humidity of July. But now the time has flown and November 8 is only a week away. A perennial rite of an NFB convention is the preparation, discussion and voting on resolutions. As you think about resolutions keep the following considerations in mind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• One idea per resolution. Each resolution should pertain to one idea topic or subject. Resolutions can get quite lengthy to say the least, and trying to cover multiple subjects in a resolution can be both daunting and confusing to those on the receiving end. Of course you can make multiple request or demands within the body of the resolution, but these should all pertain to one subject or topic to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding on the part of those whose actions or decisions we are trying to influence.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Make Sure it pertains primarily to blindness. The resolution should be written with a clear intent to benefit the blind in a tangible and direct way. Of course there is nothing wrong with a resolution that if fully implemented also benefits those with other impairments or even other constituencies beyond the disability rights communities. For example, U.S> House Bill 831, the proposed Fair Wages For workers With Disabilities Act, will benefit all workers with disabilities, not just the blind exclusively. This being noted, it is generally safe to assume that a resolution that may benefit the blind in a way that is too indirect or benefits us in an incidental way is unlikely to receive a Do Pass vote from the committee or passed on a up or down vote in convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Follow the prescribed form. Each resolution should include at least one Whereas clause and one Be It Resolved clause. The Whereas clause(s) provides language giving the background and reasons why you are advocating a change in policy or practice related to blindness. The Be It Resolved clause(s) specify what we want the entity or group on the receiving end to do or to refrain from doing. The NFb website contains year by year links and Microsoft Word documents of resolutions in final form as passed by the national convention and can be found at <a href="https://nfb.org/resolutions">https://nfb.org/resolutions</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> • Prepare To Advocate With The Committee. As we do at each convention, the resolutions committee will meet on Friday evening at 7:00pm to study and revise draft resolutions. It is expected that the author of the resolution will be asked to present a brief summary of the resolution and to explain why the convention should pass it. If you are unable to attend the Friday evening committee markup session you are advised to arrange for someone to speak on behalf of your resolution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Don’t hesitate to ask questions or ask for help in drafting. I am available for your assistance and my contact information is posted after my signature.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ideally we would like to have a representative from each chapter as a voting member of the committee, so I am inviting each chapter president to appoint one of your members to represent your chapter. It is also helpful if you will advise me as to whom you have appointed so I can know who to expect to be at the committee table and to whom any drafts submitted in advance should be distributed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So let’s see those powerful resolutions and we’ll show ‘em how resolved we federationsists can be.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rob Tabor _ NFBK Resolutions Chairman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1234 Tennessee ST, Lawrence, KS 66044<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Home: (785) 841-3875<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>iPhone: (785) 865-9959<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>email: rob.tabor@sbcglobal.net<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>