<html><body><p dir="ltr" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Hello, everyone. Here is information about our chapter\u2019s upcoming Christmas party.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"> This is Michael, I am sharing this information from Jody, with you. As well as say thank you, Don and Jody, for all your hard work in setting up our Christmas party. I also wanted to remind everyone in our Johnson-Wyandotte chapter. That Washington DC, seminar is scheduled for Monday January 26th to Thursday 29th. Please let me know, if you're interested in participating by the date of our Christmas party. So I can submit your name, at our next NFBKS board meeting. As of Sunday, December 7, 2025. I'm happy to say that Amy Wilson, Sara Fitzwater, and myself have already submitted our names for Washington DC. wanted to remind our members about helping and participating in the KSSB advocacy day in Topeka KS. set for January 15, 2026. Please let me know if you\u2019re interested in helping our young students about advocating for their school. I look forward to hearing from any others Who are interested. And being with everyone come Saturday the 13th at Zarda's BBQ. Blessed holidays to all. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Michael</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">From Jody:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">National Federation of the Blind of Kansas</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Johnson-Wyandotte County Chapter</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Christmas Party</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Zarda Bar-B-Q</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">11931 W. 87<sup>th</sup> Street Parkway</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Lenexa, KS 66215</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1\u20134 p.m.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">We will be in a private room at the south side of the restaurant.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Zarda Bar-B-Q is located on the south side of 87<sup>th</sup> Street Parkway just west of Quivira Road. There is an island between the eastbound and the westbound lanes on 87<sup>th</sup> Street Parkway. If you are heading west on 87<sup>th</sup> Street Parkway, make a U-turn at Monrovia. Then turn right at the second driveway into the Zarda Bar-B-Q parking lot.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">If you are heading east on 87<sup>th</sup> Street Parkway, continue past Monrovia and turn right at the second driveway into the Zarda Bar-B-Q parking lot.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">You will be able to order from the menu, which is attached. This is the same menu that Don had sent previously.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">After the meal, there will be a \u201cSecret Santa\u201d gift exchange for those who want to participate. If you want to join in on the fun, please bring a wrapped, gender-neutral gift in the $10\u201315 price range.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">IMPORTANT CUTOFF DATE: December 6 is the last date when you can call, text, or email me and tell me how many people in your group will be eating the meal and how many will be participating in the gift exchange. That number should include your driver, if applicable. Please provide that information even if you already told me at our November chapter meeting.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Remember to bring your $15 dues for 2026 to the party if you have not already paid them. Chapter members who joined in October or November of this year and who already paid their 2025 dues do not need to pay again for next year.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">I\u2019m looking forward to seeing you at the Christmas party!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Jody Mulik</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Secretary</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Cell: 913-515-8195</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;">Email: </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(149, 79, 114); line-height: 1.5;"><u><a href="mailto:joannorth@kc.rr.com" target="_blank" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="1" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">joannorth@kc.rr.com</a></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: none; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 1.5;"> </span></p><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Warmest regards,</div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Michael</div><div id="ms-outlook-mobile-body-separator-line" data-applydefaultfontstyles="true" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br></div></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" id="ms-outlook-mobile-signature"><p dir="ltr" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16.426666px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Michael A. 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