<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hello
everybody!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Welcome to
our August 2023 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation
of the Blind of Pennsylvania!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The events and
information listed below will be within the National Federation of the Blind of
Pennsylvania as well as any pertinent information from the National Federation
of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you or
anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the
blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</a> by the 27<sup>th</sup> of the month so it can
be added to our calendar for the following month.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For those
using screen readers, you can use your heading navigations to skip around the
email.</p>
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<h1 style="line-height:106%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>A Message from our State Affiliate President</b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Hello everyone!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Happy August!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">It is hard to
believe that summer is almost over and school will be back in session! We are hoping that the registration for the State
Convention will be open by the time of this message. Please register early!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">I am beginning
to line up speakers for the Saturday Agenda.
If you have a topic you want to hear about or someone you think would be
of interest, please let me know.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Stay Cool!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">- Lynn Heitz</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">President,
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:president@NFBOfPA.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@NFBOfPA.org</a></p>
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<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Google Calendar Links</h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar
that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar apps.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You can
view the calendar without subscribing to it and view it on your web browser by
clicking: <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">View our Google Calendar</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">However, if
you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps,
please click <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Subscribe</a> and go
through the steps to subscribe:</p>
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<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Member Spotlight: Brian Mackey</h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Each month,
we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow other
members to learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy
this little spotlight!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Brian
Mackey serves as the NFB of PA State Treasurer as well as the Treasurer of the Greater
Berks County Chapter. He is a huge Philadelphia Flyers fan. His love of sports
does not keep him as a spectator though as he is also a golfer with the Mid-Atlantic
Blind Golfers Association. His expertise and interest in web development has
given Brian the opportunity to continue serving not just Pennsylvania but multiple
states as their webmaster and content developer. His organization skills also
landed him a job as the Administrative Assistant with the DoubleTree Hotel in
Reading, PA. He is the lead person for our registration tables at the state
conventions. If you happen to run into Brian, do not forget to say “Hello!”</p>
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<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Calendar of Events</h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information or
meeting location. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors
or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The below
information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is
most up-to-date on the Google Calendar so please check back periodically to
ensure the right information.</p>
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<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Coffee with the State President and Board</b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This
monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state
affiliate board members and the happenings within the state’s divisions,
chapters, and advocacy efforts.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, August
2, 2023 at 7:30PM ET.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area.
This is our at-large chapter Meetings</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, August
5, 2023 at 10 AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Friday, August
11, 2023 at 10 AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two
local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the
Greater Philadelphia Chapter.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, August
12, 2023 at 10:15AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.
This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, August
12, 2023 at 10 AM ET.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in or surrounding State College, Pennsylvania. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday,
August 12,2023 at 1PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their
supporters.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, August
14, 2023 at 6PM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC)
Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for parents of blind children and their supporters</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tuesday, August
15, 2023 at 11 AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, August
16, 2023 at 6PM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly
Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise
Program, entrepreneurship, and their supporters.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, August
16, 2023 at 6PM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, August
19, 2023 at 10 AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, August
19, 2023 at 2PM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, August
19, 2023 at 7PM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their
supporters.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, August
24, 2023 at 7:30PM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two
local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the
Keystone Chapter.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, August
26, 2023 at 10 AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, August
26, 2023 at 10 AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly
Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as
their supporters.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, August
26, 2023 at 4pm ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly
Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, August
28, 2023 at 7PM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">White Canes Connect Podcast</h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Did you
know that the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast?
It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant as well as some guest
hosts. It features interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and
resources for the blind community. You can listen to it wherever you listen to
podcasts.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Listen
on </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Apple
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<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">National Convention 2023: Recap</h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>We had such
a wonderful time reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones at our
national convention in Houston, Texas this year! We had a total of 43 people
registered from our state and 10 of those who registered were first timers!
Welcome to the Federation family to all the first timers!</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Here are
some highlights from national convention as it relates to our PA members:</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Emily Gindlesperger
was elected back to the board of the National Organization of Parents of Blind
Children!</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Denice
Brown is still in the position of Treasurer of the National Organization of
Blind Black Leaders as the position is a two-year term!</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Gloria Nathan-Cherry
was elected to the seat of board member for the Community Service Division!</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Harriet Go
was elected as the 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President for the National Organization
of Blind Educators!</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Harriet Go
also is the new Kids Camp Director!</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Stacie Leap
was nominated as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee!</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Two
National Scholarship winners are from our state: Joann Kim and Ashley Rogers!</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Accessible
Pharmacy received the Bolitin Award! </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Lynn Heitz presented at the annual meeting for the Diabetes
Action Network Division and the Blind Seniors division about Accessible
Pharmacy!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Esther Gillyard performed at the Performing Arts Division
Showcase of Talent!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Quitrina Townes’ name was called for a Door Prize with the
PAC Plan!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Congratulations to those mentioned above on all their
accomplishments! Pennsylvania is definitely a state full of leaders and game
changers!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our 2024 National Convention will be from July 3 to 8, 2024
in the Rosen Center located in Orlando, Florida! Start saving up and we look
forward to meeting you in Orlando! </p>
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<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">State Convention 2023 </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our State Convention is coming up soon! Mark your calendar!
Clear your agendas! We will be convening from November 9 to 12, 2023 at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Harrisburg, PA!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please see the links below to register for the convention as
well to reserve your hotel rooms! Room rates are $99 a night. We will have a
Senior Possibilities Fair, Technology Seminars, Talent Showcase/Live Auction,
special interest groups and division meetings and so much more! We hope to hang
out with you at the convention! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Attendee Registration for State Convention:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/</a>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Info on making hotel reservations at the Crowne Plaza
Harrisburg:</p>
<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/reservations-for-crowne-plaza-hotel/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://nfbofpa.org/reservations-for-crowne-plaza-hotel/</a></h1>
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<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Shout-Outs and Announcements!</h1>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Birthday Wishes<b></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those
who were born in August a very happy birthday!</p>
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<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Rest in Peace Eric Coleman!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">From Denice Brown: On July 7th we lost a great friend in the
blindness community. Eric Coleman passed away. Many of you met Eric through ASB
(now Vision Link). Eric loved to have game night at his house, and his wife
Yancey was always the perfect hostess. He was one of the biggest Philadelphia
Eagles fans, and had no problem boasting about his team.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In the past Eric had been a member of the Greater
Philadelphia Chapter, and he did travel to a few of our National Conventions.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please keep all of Eric’s family
and friends in your thoughts and prayers. His service was on Monday, July 17,
2023 at Majestic Hall, 800w. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA</p>
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<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b>Rest in Peace Vanessa Walsh!</b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">From Denice Brown on Sunday, July 30, 2023: It
is with a heavy heart that I come to you again with another death in the
blindness community. It was reported to me that last night former member
Vanessa Walsh passed away in North Carolina. Please keep Vanessa’s loved ones
in your thoughts and prayers. If I receive any additional information, I will
let you know.</span></p>
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<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">John Jon Awareness Walk</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Member Lyvette
Byrd had her 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual John Jon Awareness Walk under her business,
For The Byrds Consulting, LLC, and a lot of members of the affiliate came to
support. At the walk, Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s member Yvonne Hughes
received an award for all her advocacy work in the disability community!
Congratulations to Yvonne!!!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Lyvette
Byrd would like to thank everybody who contributed in any way to the walk: giving
donations, participating at the walk, serving snacks and beverages, and
everything in between!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Lyvette would
also like to thank members Quitrina Townes and Stacie Leap who volunteered
their time as planning committee members!</p>
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<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Fundraisers</h1>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser<b></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
t-shirts come in either black with white letterings or white with black
letterings. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo
and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a scholarship
fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through
financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</a> </p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Believe You Can! Talent Show </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">SAVE THE
DATE: The Keystone Chapter will be having their annual talent show fundraiser on
Saturday, October 14, 2023. More details will follow as the date gets closer! If
you wish to be a performer or have any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:BelieveYouCanShow@gmail.vcom" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">BelieveYouCanShow@gmail.vcom</a> </p>
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<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Other External Events</h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">These
events are not hosted or sponsored by the NFB or the NFB of PA. However, we
think these might be good resources for those living in Pennsylvania. If you
have any events that you wish to be in our monthly digest, please email Stacie
Leap at <a href="mailto:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</a> </p>
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<h2 style="line-height:106%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span class="gmail-heading2char"><b>SEPTA Advisory Council
Update</b></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">SEPTA
stands for “Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority.” The SEPTA Advisory
Council has not been having their monthly meeting due to internal restructuring.
Please see the below message from the SAC team.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">Good morning,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">The SAC
leadership is just about finished updating SACs bylaws... We decided to delete
the teams link series calendar invite so everything will start fresh. SAC staff
that work with SAC leadership will share the new link with all SEPTA staff that
attend these meetings. For SAC attendees, SAC leadership will circulate the new
link to you all as well.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">We do
apologize for any inconvenience, we know this has taken longer than expected,
but trust SAC leadership, when we said we want these meetings to produce
results for the disability community, that's exactly what we meant and mean.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">Stay
tuned, trust the process, and we'll be back to meeting regularly real soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">Best,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">Latoya
Maddox-SAC Chair</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">Heather
Shanefield-SAC Secretary</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:black">Liam
Dougherty-Assistant Secretary</span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Senior Summit Continues!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Member
Yvonne Hughes has been hosting a bunch of senior summits throughout the city
and there is one coming up in August. Please see below as it is the text from
her flyer:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">EDUCATE TO
EMPOWER</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Information:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Health
Screening (Blood Pressure, Diabetes Health Information)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">National
Federation of the Blind </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Revenue</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">And other
resources!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sponsor:
Temple Health & Medicaid </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date:
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Time:
1:00-3:00 PM</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:
Christy Recreation Center (728 S 55th Street, Philadelphia PA 19143)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Enter on
Christian St.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">REMEMBER
THE FOUR E’S:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">EDUCATE TO
EMPOWER TO LEARN TO ENGAGE AND EMBRACE YOURSELF</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">CONTACT
YVONNE HUGHES FOR MORE INFORMATION</p>
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966-9614 | <a href="mailto:MARVON22253@GMAIL.COM" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">MARVON22253@GMAIL.COM</a></p>
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<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Liberty Resources’ Blind/Low Vision Support Group</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our members
Karen Rose and Simone Cooper partner up with Liberty Resources to hold a weekly
virtual support group at Liberty Resources. The aim is to share resources and
provide support to those experiencing blindness or low vision. Meetings are
weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm ET via Zoom. You do not need to live in
Philadelphia to attend these meetings, this is open to all in Pennsylvania! For
more information or to sign-up, please email Latoya Maddox at <a href="mailto:LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background:rgb(58,54,52)">LatoyaMaddox@libertyresources.org</span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Purple Path
Awareness Walk </p>
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is an awareness walk about domestic violence. It will be a day filled with
testimonials, live entertainment, raffles, food, resources/information tables and
much more! The event will be on October 7, 2023 from 12PM to 4PM at 800 Macdade
Blvd.Collingdale, PA 19023. More information including volunteering,
sponsorships, and registering can be found on their website: <a href="http://www.purplehouseporjectpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.purplehouseporjectpa.org</a> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our member
Lyvette Byrd is hosting her 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Women Healed For a Purpose
Conference under her business, For the Byrds Consulting, LLC. The mission of
the conference is to equip and restore the community through a faith-based
initiative that we hope will strengthen women holistically; mind, body, and
spirit.</p>
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women Living Interdependently in support of Family, Friends, and our Fellow
neighbors to Educate and Empower our community. The event will be on Saturday,
October 28, 2023. There will be guest speakers, and live entertainment.
There will be an in-person option as well as a Zoom option. For more
information including vending opportunities, volunteering, or to register,
please visit the <a href="http://www.forthebyrdsconsulting.org/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">For The Byrds Consulting website</a>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I pledge to
participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind; to
achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the
policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic
that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind
people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our
dreams.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Many thanks
to everybody for all they do within the Federation!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thanks!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">the
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbofpa.org</a> </p></div></div>