<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Hey there, Keystone Chapter Members and Friends,</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">It was a hot day for those who traveled to the Penn Museum for our monthly meeting on Saturday, September 9. If you couldn't make it, I hope you were able to be part of the meeting via Zoom. We listened to Presidential Release <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tvp0xS-M-0&t=127s" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">#530</span></a>. This is the YouTube version of the release. The audio-only chapter version is not available as of this writing.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">After the meeting at the museum, seven of us walked over to New Deck Tavern for lunch. Harriet talked us all into getting dessert, except for our new member, Chip. </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Board members Kat Bottner, Lisa Bryant, and Mark Bias weren't at the meeting. They were busy at the Disability Pride Parade at our Keystone Chapter table. They chatted with people, had braille games to play, and handed out plenty of NFB literature.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Next Meeting Date Change</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Our next meeting has been moved to October 7 due to a scheduling conflict with the Penn Museum. After the meeting, we will have a little chapter picnic at <a href="https://www.ciragreen.com/" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">Cira Green</span></a>, the "Park in the Sky." Bring lunch or purchase it there. Enjoy the food and the company 12 stories up in the park that overlooks the Schuylkill River and the Philadelphia skyline. </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">2024 Membership Dues</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">We found out earlier this year that the NFB of PA Constitution requires chapter membership dues to be paid <b class="">by December 31</b> of the prior year. What does this mean? If you want to be a voting member of the Keystone Chapter, your 2024 dues must be received <b class="">by December 31, 2023</b>. Dues are $10. The chapter gets $5, and the NFB of PA gets $5 for your membership. There are a few ways you can pay. You can give me cash or a check when you see me at a meeting. You can pay via PayPal by going to:</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class=""> <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VFEB76KHZ5ZPG" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VFEB76KHZ5ZPG</span></a> . You can mail a check to me and make it payable to Keystone Chapter NFB of PA. Mail it to:</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">David Goldstein</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">1425 Parklane Road</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Swarthmore, PA 19081 </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Keystone Chapter T-shirts</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Get your orders in for our new t-shirts! The shirts are red with our Keystone Chapter logo on the front in white and the phrase "Live the life you want!" in white on the back. The shirts are $20 for small to extra large and $25 for 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL. You can pay online at <a href="http://www.keystonechapter.com/" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">www.keystonechapter.com</span></a>; select your size from the dropdown menu. Navigate to the Buy Now button. This will take you to PayPal to checkout. You can either log in to your PayPal account to pay or navigate to the following link: pay with a debit or credit card. You can pay me in person at the September meeting or mail a check to me at the address listed above. Contact me if you have questions or need assistance.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Believe You Can! 2023</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">The 4th Annual Believe You Can! Talent Show is happening <b class="">on October 14 at 8 PM</b>! Do you have talent? Sign up to be a performer at <a href="https://www.believeyoucan.live/talent" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">https://www.BelieveYouCan.live/talent</span></a>. Tickets are on sale now! Please promote this event to your friends and family. Purchase tickets at <a href="https://www.believeyoucan.live/tickets" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">https://www.BelieveYouCan.live/tickets</span></a>. But wait, there's more! This year, we are selling merch! T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, weekender bags, and more! Go to <a href="https://www.believeyoucan.live/gear" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">https://www.BelieveYouCan.live/gear</span></a> to check it all out.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">2023 State Convention</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">The NFB of PA State Convention is at the Crowne Plaza in Harrisburg <b class="">from November 9 to 12</b>! Register now for the lowest registration fee at <a href="https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/</span></a>. Book your room at the hotel by calling (717) 234-5021. Let the hotel know that you are there for the NFB of PA convention so that you receive the $99 per night rate. If you plan to travel to Harrisburg via Amtrak, use code V819 when booking to receive the disability discount. A round trip from Philadelphia to Harrisburg should be about $36.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class="">White Cane Coffee</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Support the Keystone Chapter while supporting a small business owned by a blind woman. Use our affiliate link <a href="https://whitecanecoffee.com/ref/KeystoneChapter/" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">https://whitecanecoffee.com/ref/KeystoneChapter/</span></a> when purchasing from the White Cane Coffee website. The Keystone Chapter earns a 10% commission, and there is no additional cost to you. They are currently offering free shipping with orders of $50 or more. Want to learn more? Listen to episode 072 of White Canes Connect titled <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_072_post.mp3" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">"Brewing Success: White Cane Coffee's Inspiring Journey."</span></a></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">White Canes Connect Podcast</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">We recently dropped <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_082_post.mp3" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">episode 082</span></a>. Lisa and I speak with Melissa Wilcox, Jessica Baer, and Juliette Warren about Philly Achilles, the athletic and social organization. You can listen to all episodes on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">Apple Podcasts</span></a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">Spotify</span></a>, <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" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">Amazon Music</span></a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">IHeartRadio</span></a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">YouTube</span></a>. Subscribe and follow us so you never miss an episode! Contact us about the show at <a href="mailto:whitecanesconnect@gmail.com" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">whitecanesconnect@gmail.com</span></a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Have a great weekend!</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">Regards,</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; min-height: 21px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial;" class="">David</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">
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