<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 January 2024 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)" target="_blank">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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<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">Editor’s Note</h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hello all:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I do
apologize that December 2023’s edition never came out. I was experiencing some
hardships and had to remove myself from certain obligations. Thank you to those
who checked up on me and kept me in their thoughts and prayers.</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">On a happier note: the Monthly Digest is one year old! We started this monthly newsletter in January 2023 and it was such a pleasure sharing all of this information with everybody! I have received so many emails with positive feedback and I am glad that people are reading this newsletter. That was a fear of mine: that people would not read this newsletter and just delete it. However, I am happy to hear that people are engaging with the newsletter. Thank you all! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">- Stacie
Leap </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: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="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:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dear Members and Friends,</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:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Happy New Year! It was wonderful spending time
with you at our recent State Convention in November 2023. We had record
registration, record attendance at the Banquet and the Possibilities Fair and
an overflowing Exhibit Hall. The feedback I have received about the
programming has been overwhelmingly positive. </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:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Thank you to the many hands, hearts and minds
that went into putting this together!!!</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:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Looking forward to wonderful things in 2024! </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:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sincerely,</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)" target="_blank">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"><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 <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">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 <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">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"><b>Member Spotlight: David Goldstein</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 us 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">David
Goldstein was recently elected to the position of 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President
of our state affiliate during our 2023 State Convention! He is also the
Treasurer of the Keystone Chapter and Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Association
of Blind Merchants. He also is one of the hosts of White Canes Connect, our
official state affiliate podcast. In
addition, he is also our web coordinator of our new affiliate website: <a href="http://www.nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">www.nfbofpa.org</a>. If you do not think that is
enough, he is the President of Digital Graphics Design, LLC. David is a father
of two adult children and a dog dad to Ziggy, a golden retriever. He is into technology and has his own
podcast, I CANT C U, where he chronicles his life and the different activities,
he is involved in. In his own words, “I CANT C U seem like a long sentence but
it is only 7 letters. It is like blind people for dummies.” If you ever get a
chance to meet David, do not forget to say, “Hello!”</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)" target="_blank">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: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. For more information, please contact State President
Lynn Heitz at <a href="mailto:president@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">president@nfbofpa.org</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, January
3, 2024 at 7:30 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>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, January
6, 2024 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>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. For more information, please contact Division President Chris Westbrook
at <a href="mailto:westbchris@gmail.com" target="_blank">westbchris@gmail.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, January
8, 2024 at 6 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>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. For more information,
please contact Division President Pamela Baquero at <a href="mailto:oneblindhippie@yahoo.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">oneblindhippie@yahoo.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, January
10, 2024 at 6 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>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. For more
information, please contact Chapter President Rosemary Freedman at
<a href="mailto:dogguide.winston@icloud.com" target="_blank">dogguide.winston@icloud.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Friday, January
12, 2024 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. For
more information, please contact Chapter President Cheryl Frazier at
<a href="mailto:cherylnfrazier@yahoo.com" target="_blank">cherylnfrazier@yahoo.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, January
13, 2024 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. For more information, please contact Chapter President
Harriet Go at <a href="mailto:goharriet00@hotmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">goharriet00@hotmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, January
13, 2024 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. For more information, please contact Chapter President
Michelle McManus at <a href="mailto:michelleandremy@gmail.com" target="_blank">michelleandremy@gmail.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, January
13, 2024 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="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">Diabetes Action Network (DAN) 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 have diabetes, pre-diabetes, or at risk for developing
diabetes. This group typically meets on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Monday of the month.
For more information, please contact Group Chair Christine Palmer at <a href="mailto:tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday,
January 15, 2024 at 7 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>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. For more
information, please contact Division President Emily Gindlesperger at <a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">vp2@nfbp.org</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tuesday, January
16, 2024 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. For more
information, please contact Chapter Revitalizing Team Members Emily
Gindlesperger at <a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">vp2@nfbp.org</a> or Denice Brown at <a name="m_-119258958460704494__Hlk152591630"></a><a href="mailto:dbrown8827@aol.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">dbrown8827@aol.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, January
17, 2024 at 6 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>Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting</b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;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 3rd Saturday of the
month. For More Information, please contact Chapter President Jason Polanski
at <a href="mailto:jaedpo96@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">jaedpo96@gmail.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, January
20, 2024 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. For more
information, please contact Connie Scheu at <a href="mailto:conniej1250@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">conniej1250@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, January
20, 2024 at 2 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>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. For more
information, please contact Group Chair Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:Stacie.leap@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">Stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday,
January 20, 2024 at 7 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>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. For more information,
please contact Division President Simon Bonenfant at <a href="mailto:sbonenfant2@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">sbonenfant2@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, January
22, 2024 at 7 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>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. For more information, please contact Group Chair Connie Scheu at <a href="mailto:conniej1250@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">conniej1250@gmail.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, January
24, 2024 at 7:30 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>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. For more
information, please contact Chapter President Lynn Heitz at <a href="mailto:president@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">president@nfbofpa.org</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, January
27, 2024 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 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. For more information, please contact Chapter President Denice
Brown at <a href="mailto:dbrown8827@aol.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">dbrown8827@aol.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, January
27, 2024 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. For more information, please contact Division President Becca Weber
at <a href="mailto:weberbecca630@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">weberbecca630@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, January
27, 2024 at 4 pm 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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><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/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><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)" target="_blank"><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">We had our
state convention in November 2023 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Here are some
highlights!</p>
<p style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span>We had 28 people
register for our Senior Possibilities Fair. This was our 2<sup>nd</sup> year
having it at the convention and this was our highest number of registrants! </p>
<p style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span>10 people attended
the state convention as a first timer! Welcome to our NFB of pA family! </p>
<p style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span>A total of 125
people registered for the convention!</p>
<p style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span>We had our state
board elections and the following people have been elected:</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>President: Lynn
Heitz </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>1<sup>st</sup> Vice
President: David Goldstein </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>2<sup>nd</sup> Vice
President: Emily Gindlesperger</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Secretary: Harriet
Go</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Treasurer: Brian
Mackey</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Board Director:
Denice Brown </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Board Director:
Kirk Hunger </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 1in;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span>Board Director: Michelle
McManus </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Diabetes
Action Network (DAN) Group formed in Pennsylvania!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are delighted
to have a new group join our NFB of PA family! This group, Diabetes Action
Network (DAN), aims to educate and provide peer support for those living with
diabetes or for those who are at-risk for developing diabetes. The group plans
to meet quarterly on the 2rd Monday of the month at 7PM ET. For more information,
please contact the Group Chair Christine Palmer at <a href="mailto:tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Washington
Seminar 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">At our
Washington Seminar, members of the National Federation of the Blind convene to
learn about and advocate for legislative initiatives that will improve the
lives of blind Americans.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dates:
Monday, January 29 through Thursday, February 1, 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">550 C
Street, SW</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Washington,
DC 20024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you want
more information on what the NFB of PA is doing in regards to Washington Seminar,
please contact our Legislative Director Emily Gindlesperger at <a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">vp2@nfbp.org</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more
information on Washington Seminar, please visit <a href="http://www.nfbofpa.org/washington-seminar" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">www.nfbofpa.org/washington-seminar</a>
</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 December & January 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>
<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 financial 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)" target="_blank">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>
<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)" target="_blank">www.nfbofpa.org</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p></div></div>