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<span class="gmail-x193iq5w gmail-xeuugli gmail-x13faqbe gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-x1xmvt09 gmail-x1lliihq gmail-x1s928wv gmail-xhkezso gmail-x1gmr53x gmail-x1cpjm7i gmail-x1fgarty gmail-x1943h6x gmail-xudqn12 gmail-x3x7a5m gmail-x6prxxf gmail-xvq8zen gmail-xo1l8bm gmail-xzsf02u gmail-x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start">On Thursday, I met with Jamie Richey, interim executive director of BLIND, Inc., board chair <span><a class="gmail-x1i10hfl gmail-xjbqb8w gmail-x6umtig gmail-x1b1mbwd gmail-xaqea5y gmail-xav7gou gmail-x9f619 gmail-x1ypdohk gmail-xt0psk2 gmail-xe8uvvx gmail-xdj266r gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-xexx8yu gmail-x4uap5 gmail-x18d9i69 gmail-xkhd6sd gmail-x16tdsg8 gmail-x1hl2dhg gmail-xggy1nq gmail-x1a2a7pz gmail-xt0b8zv gmail-x1qq9wsj gmail-xo1l8bm" href="https://www.facebook.com/rstrunk?__cft__[0]=AZUmm0_ajMENfQ_7Z3tYDJbeEzodGIuRGIFiNpfs_mhTtdAjJajla_VKo1w6ZUfyVx7CHzov3zBjVWAckh01fX-h4G_bgQ6KESWeUJ6X-g_6OkS5UcR3-MqOxdj6zXsJ5pi5eSdRIdbQsd10l94-OXQj&__tn__=-]K-R" role="link" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-xt0psk2"><span>Ryan Strunk</span></span></a></span>, and assistant director <span><a class="gmail-x1i10hfl gmail-xjbqb8w gmail-x6umtig gmail-x1b1mbwd gmail-xaqea5y gmail-xav7gou gmail-x9f619 gmail-x1ypdohk gmail-xt0psk2 gmail-xe8uvvx gmail-xdj266r gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-xexx8yu gmail-x4uap5 gmail-x18d9i69 gmail-xkhd6sd gmail-x16tdsg8 gmail-x1hl2dhg gmail-xggy1nq gmail-x1a2a7pz gmail-xt0b8zv gmail-x1qq9wsj gmail-xo1l8bm" href="https://www.facebook.com/chelsey.duranleau?__cft__[0]=AZUmm0_ajMENfQ_7Z3tYDJbeEzodGIuRGIFiNpfs_mhTtdAjJajla_VKo1w6ZUfyVx7CHzov3zBjVWAckh01fX-h4G_bgQ6KESWeUJ6X-g_6OkS5UcR3-MqOxdj6zXsJ5pi5eSdRIdbQsd10l94-OXQj&__tn__=-]K-R" role="link" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-xt0psk2"><span>Chelsey Duranleau</span></span></a></span>. They have plans for the future of BLIND, Inc., one of which is filling vacant staff positions. <br></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start"><br></div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start">Right now they are looking for a cane travel instructor, preferably a NOMC. They have raised the beginning <span></span>salary to make the position more attractive. If you decided not to take a position there because of pay, you may want to take a second look. </div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start">Here are things you can do if you want to help:</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start">Let people know of the vacancy and the better pay. </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start">Apply yourself, if you are qualified. </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start">Suggest persons you think would be good for the position. It’s best to ask their permission first. </div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start">Perhaps you are interested in working at BLIND, Inc. but in a different area. If that is the case, I suggest you contact them, sending them a resume and cover letter describing your skills and what you are interested in doing. </div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start">Contacts:</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start"><a href="mailto:jrichey@blindinc.org">jrichey@blindinc.org</a> (Jamie Richey) </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start"><a href="mailto:boardchair@blindinc.org">boardchair@blindinc.org</a> (Ryan Strunk)</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align:start"><br></div></div></span>
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