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<p>Hey there PA Federationists,</p>
<p class="p1">I did it again, so you should watch now at <a href="https://youtu.be/ApVrv0Yvqu4">https://youtu.be/ApVrv0Yvqu4</a>.</p>
<p class="p1">In this week’s Federation Focus, I’m reminding everyone to renew their membership by December 31, 2025 to keep voting rights and remain eligible for financial aid to National Convention, State Convention, and Washington Seminar in 2026. We’ve got five gatherings this week—four of them with food! On Wednesday at 7:30 PM, the Senior Group meets on Zoom. Thursday, Greater Berks celebrates Christmas at the Wyomissing Family Restaurant. Saturday brings the Keystone Chapter meeting with burritos at the Penn Museum, Greater Lehigh Valley’s meeting at Applebee’s, and Erie County’s Christmas party at Olive Garden. Plus, a quick recap of Blind Merchants’ successful holiday fundraiser!</p>
<p class="p2">Scroll down for all the links!</p>
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<p class="p2">Giving Tuesday is Over, but…</p>
<p class="p1">Our mission doesn’t hit pause. Every day, we are challenging low expectations, expanding access, and proving that blindness is not a barrier to living the life you want. When you give at <a href="http://www.SupportPABlind.org/">http://www.<strong>SupportPABlind.org/</strong></a>, you fuel training, mentorship, and opportunities for blind Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.</p>
<p class="p1">Giving Tuesday may have passed — but the impact of your generosity starts right now. Please consider donating today.</p>
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<p class="p1">Renew or Join Now</p>
<p class="p1">Your membership is your voice — it’s what gives you the right to vote, shape priorities, and help lead your chapter or division forward. And here’s something many don’t realize: to receive financial assistance for the 2026 National Convention, State Convention, or Washington Seminar, you must be a member <strong>by December 31, 2025</strong>.</p>
<p class="p1">Don’t miss out on the support and opportunities you deserve. Renew your membership or join today by contacting your chapter or division President or Treasurer.</p>
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<p class="p2">Meetings</p>
<p class="p2">Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM<br />Seniors Group<br />Via Zoom<br /><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd%3DcWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3Z5SIZHutnPUV4GCtuq-yP">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09</a><br /></span>One tap mobile<br />+16468769923,,99546476505#</p>
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<p class="p2">Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM</p>
<p class="p2">Greater Berks Chapter Christmas Party<br />instead of the monthly chapter meeting.<br />Wyomissing Family Restaurant and Bakery<br />1245 Penn Avenue<br />Wyomissiong, PA 19610<br />Contact President Brian Mackey for more information.</p>
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<p class="p2">Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:15 AM<br />Keystone Chapter Meeting<br />In person at the Penn Museum<br />3260 South Street in Philadelphia<br />Join Zoom Meeting<br /><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91072715893?pwd=MG8zRGlmWmNDblV5VXJpVGFOT2orUT09">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91072715893?pwd=MG8zRGlmWmNDblV5VXJpVGFOT2orUT09</a><br />One tap mobile</p>
<p class="p2">+16469313860,,91072715893#</p>
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<p class="p2">Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM<br />Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Meeting<br />: In-person:<br />Applebee’s<br /><span class="s2">3730 Nazareth Pike<br />Bethlehem, PA 18020<br /></span>Conference call:<br />(605) 475-4000 Circle mod<br />Security code: 408007#</p>
<p class="p2">Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:30 PM<br />Erie County Chapter Christmas Party<br />Olive Garden<br />5945 Peach Street<br />Erie, PA<br />Contact President Connie Scheu for more information.</p>
<p class="p2">White Canes Connect</p>
<p class="p2">In Episode 146 of White Canes Connect, we share the 2025 NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention banquet keynote delivered by National Federation of the Blind Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives, Anil Lewis. With humor, honesty, and warmth, Anil traces his journey from sudden blindness and early misconceptions about rehabilitation to discovering the Federation’s philosophy of high expectations, love, and accountability.</p>
<p class="p2">Find this episode at:</p>
<p class="p2">Apple Podcasts</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anil-lewis-keynote-address-at-pa-state-convention/id1592248709?i=1000738772303">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anil-lewis-keynote-address-at-pa-state-convention/id1592248709?i=1000738772303</a> </span></p>
<p class="p2">Spotify</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uUuORnubQC3pCa9sOYUqR">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uUuORnubQC3pCa9sOYUqR</a> </span></p>
<p class="p2">YouTube</p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><a href="https://youtu.be/M_fjMoBG5tE?si=nnJl7cU1kUmdYOBe">https://youtu.be/M_fjMoBG5tE?si=nnJl7cU1kUmdYOBe</a> </span></p>
<p class="p2">White Canes Connect Website<br /><a href="https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/146/">https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/146/</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p2">White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists</p>
<p class="p2">Our affiliate podcast is one 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="p2">White Canes Connect is also on the Best 100 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="p2">NFB-NEWSLINE®</p>
<p class="p2">Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE® at <a href="https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline">https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline</a>. Want to subscribe? Call (866)504-7300.</p>
<p class="p2">Braille Monitor</p>
<p class="p2">The Braille Monitor is the NFB’s flagship publication. Learn more about it at <a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor">https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor</a>.</p>
<p class="p2">Independence Market Online</p>
<p class="p2">The Independence Market is now available online! Explore their product offerings and make a purchase at <a href="https://catalog.nfb.org/">https://catalog.nfb.org/</a>.</p>
<p class="p2">Regards,</p>
<p class="p2">David</p>
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