<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></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;" class="">Hey there, Keystone Chapter Members and Friends,</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">It was a very festive day on Saturday for our December Keystone Chapter meeting and Christmas Party! We listened to Presidential Release <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2024-11/presidential_release_december_2024_chapter_version_final.mp3" class=""><span style="color: #dca10d" class="">#544</span></a> from President Mark Riccobono. He spoke about gratitude. </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">After the meeting we enjoyed burritos from <a href="https://www.donbarriga.com/" class=""><span style="color: #dca10d" class="">Don Barrida</span></a>, along with chips, salsa, and guac and a great assortment of desserts. We then had a White Elephant gift exchange. Thanks to Lisa, Angela, Natania, and Simone for organizing and serving us! We are all grateful.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">2025 Membership Dues</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">We are collecting 2025 Keystone Chapter dues. They are due before December 31, 2024. Membership dues are $10. The chapter gets $5, and the NFB of PA receives $5 for your membership. There are a few ways you can pay. You can give me cash or a check when you see me. You can pay via PayPal by going to: <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; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">David Goldstein</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">1425 Parklane Road</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">Swarthmore, PA 19081 </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">2025 Washington Seminar</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">NFB of PA President Lynn Heitz talked about Washington Seminar. It is February 3-6. If you are interested in attending, contact NFB of PA Second Vice President Emily Gindlesperger, who is also our Legislative Director at <a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org" class=""><span style="color: #dca10d" class="">vp2@nfbp.org</span></a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">White Cane Coffee</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" 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; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">White Canes Connect Podcast</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">We recently released <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_117_post.mp3" class=""><span style="color: #dca10d" class="">episode 117</span></a>. Lisa Bryant and I speak with Kennedy Zimnik and Karl Belanger from the National Federation of the Blind to discuss the Accessibility Toolkit, a resource designed to empower blind and low-vision individuals to advocate for accessible technology. Kennedy, an Access Tech Specialist, and Karl, a Non-Visual Accessibility Analyst, share the story behind the Toolkit, which evolved from a 2018 Braille Monitor article to a comprehensive, step-by-step guide now available on the NFB’s website. You can listen 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>, 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; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">Our next meeting is January 11 at 10:15 AM. If you plan to attend and have a favorite donut, let me know by the day before. As always, please reach out with any questions. Call or text (610) 715-5020 or email <a href="mailto:david@iCantCU.com" class=""><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);" class="">david@iCantCU.com</span></a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">Merry Christmas from Eliz, Ziggy, and I! </div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">Regards,</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 23px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;" class="">David</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">
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