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<p class="p1">Hey there, Keystone Chapter Members and Friends,</p>
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<p class="p1">It was a very warm day on Saturday for our June Keystone Chapter meeting! The members and guests in person at the Penn Museum enjoyed doughnuts from Dunkin and cornbread made by Kyla! We listened to Presidential Release <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-05/presidential_release_june_2025_chapter_version.mp3">#550</a> from President Mark Riccobono. The chapter voted on sending $425 to our State Affiliate to contribute to what the affiliate sent to the NFB for our National Convention. The chapter’s contribution represents 10% of what the affiliate sent to National.</p>
<p class="p1">Lisa shared the sad news that Harriet’s father had passed away. Services will be on Monday, June 30, at 10:00 AM at Bethany Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Concord Ave., Havertown, PA, 19083. Please keep Harriet and her family in your thoughts and prayers.</p>
<p class="p1">After the meeting, five of us braved the heat and walked to New Deck Tavern for lunch.</p>
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<p class="p1">Affiliate Update</p>
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<p class="p1">As the affiliate’s first vice president, I provided an update on the current state of affairs statewide. I gave an overview of our upcoming <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention">National Convention in New Orleans, July 8-13</a>. Our affiliate will caucus on Thursday, July 10 at 5:00 PM in Studio 4. I discussed the National Association of Blind Students <a href="https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=6">Mid-Atlantic Student Seminar,</a> taking place from August 1 to 3 at the Hampton Inn in Center City. Our affiliate is assisting NABS with the seminar. I also mentioned that our State Convention will be coming to Harrisburg from November 13-16. And, I almost forgot to mention the Scholarship Raffle tickets. Thanks to Lisa for reminding me! I am out of tickets at this time, but may have some at our August meeting. If you have unsold tickets, please bring them to the August chapter meeting on August 9. If you have sold tickets, please bring the stubs and money for them to that meeting.</p>
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<p class="p1">White Cane Coffee</p>
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<p class="p1">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/"><span class="s1">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"><span class="s1">"Brewing Success: White Cane Coffee's Inspiring Journey."</span></a></p>
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<p class="p1">NFB’s Give $25 in 25</p>
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<p class="p1">We mentioned this at the last meeting: Our Lead and Drive: Give $25 in '25 campaign is running through July 11. Every $25 contribution is one entry into our Give $25 drawing. Here's what you could win:</p>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s2"></span>Round-trip travel for two to the 2026 NFB National Convention in Austin</li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2"></span>Hotel, registration, and banquet tickets</li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2"></span>$1,000 in spending cash OR</li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2"></span>$2,025 in cash</li>
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<p class="p1">If you're one of the first 100 people to give $100 or more, you'll also receive a pair of AfterShokz headphones as a thank you.</p>
<p class="p1">Give now at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39359&qid=11448057"><span class="s1">nfb.org/Give25Donate</span></a>, call 410-659-9314, extension 2430, or send a check with "Give 25" and your chosen fund in the memo to 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230..</p>
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<p class="p1">White Canes Connect Podcast Episode 137</p>
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<p class="p1">We just dropped <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_137_post.mp3">episode 137</a>. In it, Lisa and I welcome John Berggren, Executive Director for Operations at the National Federation of the Blind. With just weeks to go before the 2025 national convention in New Orleans, John offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to coordinate the Federation’s biggest annual event. From humble beginnings in 1999 building NFB-NEWSLINE® boxes to now orchestrating logistics for thousands of attendees, John shares how the convention has grown in scale, complexity, and impact.</p>
<p class="p1">Find the podcast on</p>
<p class="p1">Apple Podcasts</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-nfb-convention-prep-with-john-berggren/id1592248709?i=1000712721231">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-nfb-convention-prep-with-john-berggren/id1592248709?i=1000712721231</a></span></p>
<p class="p1">Spotify</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mdqD7T7cK2dzbKksCqv4e">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mdqD7T7cK2dzbKksCqv4e</a></span></p>
<p class="p1">YouTube</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://youtu.be/W_Yw1HSNdbQ?si=huXa1fm0GtO3QTmg">https://youtu.be/W_Yw1HSNdbQ?si=huXa1fm0GtO3QTmg</a></span></p>
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<p class="p1">White Canes Connect is Now on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists</p>
<p class="p1">Our affiliate podcast is at #14 of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts on FeedSpot! Check out the list at <a href="https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/">https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/</a>.</p>
<p class="p1">White Canes Connect is at #31 on Million Podcasts! Have a look: <a href="https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b">https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b</a></p>
<p class="p1">Check out both lists; you may find your new favorite podcast on them!</p>
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<p class="p1">Federation Focus</p>
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<p class="p1">The affiliate has created a weekly video called Federation Focus. In it, I discuss the various chapter and division meetings that week and ongoing fundraisers. Visit the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@nfbofpa/">NFB of PA YouTube channel</a> to watch.</p>
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<p class="p1">Our next meeting is August 9 at 10:15 AM. Yes, you read that right. We are not meeting in July due to the National Convention.</p>
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<p class="p1">Regards,</p>
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<p class="p1">David</p>
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