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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.25in'>Greetings to my fellow Federationists throughout the Pennsylvania Affiliate! This is your friendly neighborhood PAC Plan chairman, and this is my update on how we are doing with our contributions to this very important program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.25in'>As most of you know, “PAC” stands for “Pre-Authorized Contribution,” and the plan is the easiest way for NFB members to make regular donations to our organization. It’s easy because it’s a one-time process to sign up, and it’s easy on the wallet because you can contribute as little as $5 a month ($0.17 a day). It’s important because it helps fund the programs and activities that are so vital to the success of blind people. It helps with providing free literature, free white canes, free slate and styluses, educational and outreach programs, assist with fighting legal battles, free web hosting to state affiliates through <a href="http://www.nfbnet.org/">nfbnet.org</a>, and much more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.25in'>In terms of our ranking among the states, as of March 2021, we are in 23rd<sup> </sup>place, with a monthly contribution of $624. This amount comes from the generosity of 27 individuals, chapters, and divisions. I wish to thank those who help the Keystone State make such a fine showing; however, we can definitely do more to climb the ladder. We are only $11 behind Illinois, and we trail New Jersey by a mere $118. If we pass New Jersey, it would put us over $743 a month (or more) and solidly in the Top 20.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.25in'>Thanks to modern technology, signing up on PAC is significantly easier than it has ever been. Since 2015, you can create or increase your PAC contributions by using an online contribution form. Donations can be taken from either a checking account or a credit/debit card. To get to the online form, go to <a href="https://nfb.org/pac">https://nfb.org/pac</a>. On this form you can start a new plan or increase an existing one. If you have an existing plan, just enter your contact information and how much you want to increase your plan by. If you are creating a new plan, supply your contact information along with how much you want to contribute, and a representative from the national office will contact you to get your financial information. Other ways to start a new plan or increase an existing plan include sending an email to <a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org">pac@nfb.org</a> or by dialing 1-877-NFB2PAC (1-877-632-2722). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.25in'>Making these regular tax-deductible contributions, and encouraging your friends, family, fellow Federationists, neighbors, etc. to join as well, would show how important the National Federation of the Blind is to you, and would demonstrate how proud an affiliate Pennsylvania is, so as the song says, please…get on the PAC Plan. Sign up today!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.25in'>Can we raise our expectations on our PAC contributions by going at least over $725 a month? We will find out after the national convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>