<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 September 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><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">For those
using screen readers, you can use your heading navigations to skip around the
email.</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">A Message from our State Affiliate President</h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Happy
September Federation Family!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">It
is hard to believe that State Convention is 2 months away. Our National Representative this year is Pam
Allen, 1st Vice President of the NFB.
There is only a short time to register for the Convention at the Early
Bird price. On September 15, the
registration increases to $25. Register
early and save!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Looking
forward to speaking with you on Coffee with The President on Wednesday,
September 6 at 7:30PM!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-
Lynn Heitz</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;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><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"><b>Google Calendar Links</b></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><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"><b>Member Spotlight: Angelina Angelcyk </b></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><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">Angelina
Angelcyk serves as one of our board members for the National Federation of the
Blind of Pennsylvania. Serving as the youngest board member, she is the student
representative. Angelina is a senior of her high school in the Greater
Pittsburgh area. You might recognize her name and voice at many NFB events,
both nationally and locally. She showcases her piano skills and singing ability
at the annual Piano Bar that is hosted by the student division. She is a part
of a band, Spectrum, and recently performed alongside Pittsburgh musician
Norman Mardini. A woman of many talents, she performed as Rafiki from the Lion
King at the Geyer Performing Arts Center in July 2023. She also sings at many events
and sells Sachets during our state convention. If you ever get a chance to meet
Angelina, do not forget to say, “Hello!”</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"><b>Calendar of Events</b></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><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"><b>Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting</b></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 This meeting is typically held on the 1<sup>st</sup>
Saturday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, September
2, 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">Coffee with the State President and Board</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. This meeting is typically held the 1<sup>st</sup>
Wednesday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, September
6, 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"><b>Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></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 This
meeting is typically held on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Friday of the month.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Friday, September
8, 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"><b>Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></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.
This meeting is typically held on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Saturday of the month.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, September
9, 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"><b>Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></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. This meeting is typically held on the 2<sup>nd</sup>
Saturday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, September
9, 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: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>Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting </b></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. This meeting is typically held on the 2<sup>nd</sup>
Saturday of the month.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, September
9, 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="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">Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting </h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This
meeting is the quarterly meeting for the board of directors. Only those in the
board can make motions and vote but all are invited to be a part of the
meeting. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sunday,
September 10, 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"><b>Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting</b></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. This meeting is typically held on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Monday of the
month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, September
11, 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"><b>Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly
Meeting</b></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. This meeting is typically held
on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Wednesday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, September
13, 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"><b>Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></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. This meeting is
typically held on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Saturday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, September
16, 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"><b>Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></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. This meeting is
typically held on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Saturday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, September
16, 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"><b>Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting</b></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 This meeting is
typically held on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Saturday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, September
16, 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"><b>Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children (PAOPBC)
Monthly Meeting</b></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 This meeting is typically
held on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Tuesday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tuesday, September
19, 2023 at 1 PM 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"><b>Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></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. This meeting is typically
held on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, September
20, 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"><b>Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></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. This meeting is typically held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Saturday
of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, September
23, 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"><b>Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></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 area of PA. This meeting is
typically held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Saturday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, September
23, 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"><b>Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly
Meeting</b></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. This meeting is typically held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Saturday
of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, September
23, 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"><b>Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly
Meeting</b></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. This meeting is
typically held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Monday of the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, September
25, 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"><b>Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting</b></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. This meeting is typically held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Wednesday of
the month. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, September
27, 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><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"><b>White Canes Connect Podcast</b></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. The monthly digest is also on the podcast
for those who wish to hear a human’s voice instead of a screen reader. 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
Podcasts</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Spotify</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/White-Canes-Connect/dp/B08K5B6683/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=white+canes+connect&qid=1636149501&qsid=139-0343126-3565115&s=audible&sr=1-1&sres=B08K5B6683,B07P88N4RS,B008U2QT28,B00MFS7BT8&srpt=WALKING_STICK" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Amazon
Music</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, </span><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">IHeartRadio</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, and on </span><a href="https://www.twitter.com/pablindpodcast" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Twitter @PABlindPodcast</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. Contact White Canes Connect at </span><a href="mailto:whitecanesconnect@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">whitecanesconnect@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast.</span></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: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>State Convention 2023 </b></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;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="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;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="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Attendee
Registration for State Convention:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;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="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Info on
making hotel reservations at the Crowne Plaza Harrisburg:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/reservations-for-crowne-plaza-hotel/">https://nfbofpa.org/reservations-for-crowne-plaza-hotel/</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;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">Senior Possibilities Fair 2023 </h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We will
also have a senior possibilities fair on the morning of Thursday, November 9, 2023.
There is a separate registration form for this event and can be found at the
following link: <a href="https://nfbofpa.org/senior-possibilities-fair/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://nfbofpa.org/senior-possibilities-fair/</a> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;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">Talent Showcase </h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For those
who will be attending the convention in-person, we are looking for performers
of all talents to showcase them at the talent show which will take place on the
evening of Friday, November 10, 2023. If you are interested in performing,
please contact Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:Stacie.leap@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Stacie.leap@gmail.com</a>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;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"><b>Shout-Outs and Announcements!</b></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"><b>Birthday Wishes</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><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"><b>Rest in Peace Eric Coleman!</b></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tom
Anderson served as the Chair of the Blind Christians Group after it was changed
from the Communities of Faith division. This email was from Dan Burke: </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"Dear
friends and Federation family -</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">Julie and I
are heart-broken to tell you that Tom Anderson, the</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">beloved
first-Braille teacher at CCB and one of the two staff members</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">who opened
the doors of the Colorado Center for the Blind in 1988 with</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Diane
McGeorge, died Tuesday afternoon. Tom had been in the hospital</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">for about
two weeks in Kansas where he and his wife, Linda returned</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">after tom’s
retirement from CCB in 2015. He passed quietly from this</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">life with
his dear Linda holding one of his hands and his twin sister</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Toni
holding the other.</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">Tom had
cancer nearly 20 years ago, but was cancer free until about</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">two years
ago. He entered treatments and finished them early this</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">year. He
and Linda came to the national convention in Houston, and it</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">was
wonderful for all of us to see him. He was so obviously excited to</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">be back at
the convention again. But he became ill after they returned</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">home and
eventually was hospitalized.</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">Tom was a
man of faith and a minister, having his own small church in</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Littleton
for a number of years. He was also a staunch, life-long</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Federationist,
holding many offices at the chapter,
state and</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">national
levels, including the Denver Chapter President, the NFB of</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Kansas
state board, and the long-time President of the NFB in</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Communities
of Faith.</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">Tom was
such a good man, a dedicated and patient teacher of Braille to</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">hundreds of
blind students over the 27 years he taught at the Center,</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">if also
exacting and sometimes stern. He embraced his nickname, “Dr.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dots,”
loved to page students late for his class with, “Henrietta, the</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">dots await
your fingers,” and had one of the most endearing and</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">genuine
laughs ever heard in the halls of CCB. No one had a laugh like</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tom’s, and
he laughed often and easily.</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">Julie spoke
with Linda this afternoon. At this time, there is no</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">public
memorial scheduled. Please send Linda and the family your</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">prayers and
positive thoughts.</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">Rest in
peace, dear, kind and loving friend and teacher to so many.”</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"><b>Fundraisers</b></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"><b>Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser</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><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">Dancing in the Dark </h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Greater
Lehigh Valley Chapter will be hosting their annual Dancing in the Dark event on
Friday October 13, 2023.</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">On Friday October
13th we Joyously invite you to enjoy a night of fun and enlightenment to
celebrate National Meet the Blind Month and White Cane Day.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This is a
semi-formal evening of dinner, music and dancing. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cocktails
begin @ 6 PM ET </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">. Tickets are $75 and the deadline to purchase
ticket is September 15, 2023. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This event
will be held at: Blue Grillhouse</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">. (4431
Easton Avenue. Bethlehem, PA 18020)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">There are
four menu selections:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1. Flounder
stuffed with jumbo crab in lemon cream sauce</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2. Chicken
breast marsala </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3. Slow
roasted prime rib of beef - traditional or horseradish crusted</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">4. Roasted
Zucchini with Quinoa </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Contact the
Event Chair Jemmie Jones for more info and to purchase tickets: 908-391-8375</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: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>Believe You Can! Talent Show </b></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 at 7pm ET. If you wish to be a performer, please
complete the Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vOdMMLZZ1GBz__5zN3sCD8AU4ziERVxMyEeEvRphN_A/edit" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vOdMMLZZ1GBz__5zN3sCD8AU4ziERVxMyEeEvRphN_A/edit</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more
information, please visit their website: believeYouCan.live or contact David
Goldstein at <a href="mailto:david@icantcu.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">david@icantcu.com</a> 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><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"><b>Other External Events</b></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><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"><b>Liberty Resources’ Blind/Low Vision Support Group</b></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><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">Purple Path
Awareness Walk </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Purple Path
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><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"><b>Women Healed For a Purpose 2023 Conference!</b></h2><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><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are
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><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"><b>NFB Pledge</b></h1><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><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"><b>NFB Message</b></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 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><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">Many thanks
to everybody for all they do within the Federation!</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">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="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;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><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span><br></p></div></div>