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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>November 12, 2016 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The South-Central chapter has had a very good couple of months with our candy bar sales. It was reported that we are down to 1 full box of candy left for sale. A motion was made and passed that we order another 10 boxes of The Worlds Finest Chocolate candy bars. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It was reported that a small group gathered at Donna Wood’s house on October 22, 2016, to braille flyers, for distribution to the blind and sighted public. The flyers give the South-Central meeting and contact information. We will use these flyers at our community outreaches through out the year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It was announced that the Colorado Center for the Blind would be holding a legislative seminar the first part of January. It was discussed that some members might like to attend this seminar to prepare for Washington seminar, which is January 29-February 2, 2017. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We were made aware of the state board meeting scheduled for Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 3:00 PM, by conference call. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A discussion was held on the Washington seminar. South-Central chapter will be providing $100 stypends to those members, approved by the chapter President, to attend Washington seminar. To be eligible for a stypend you must be a member in good standing and make your request in writing toEmily Schlenker at <a href="mailto:emilyschlenker@cox.net">emilyschlenker@cox.net</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>South-Central had a very lively discussion on the State Convention that was held November 4-6, 2016. We discussed the high points of the convention like, Patti Chang being our National Rep., the development of a Senior division, the good number of students that attended and the good presentations. It was remarked that Sharon Luka did a great job on presenting on UEB. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are planning a Christmas party at Mike’s Wine Dive at 4714 E. Douglas Ave. Wichita, KS. We welcome you to join us and share in a white elephant gift exchange. The Christmas gathering will happen on Saturday December 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Watch on home-on-the-range for further details about the party. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Emily reported that she has assisted 2 Vocational Rehabilitation clients with filing complaints with the Office of Civil Rights. There also may be a third complaint in the works. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The South-Central Chapter wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>