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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I know of three people who wore masks at an event and they still got Covid, so keep that in mind. And I think this notion of equal exposure is bologna. Your risk for exposure and ability to catch is determined by many factors, and I would respectfully suggest that you tell people when not eating and drinking keep the masks on and if you visit someone at another part of the room, mask. It will cut down on this kind of problem and hopefully eliminate it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>jeanette<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Massachusetts-NFB [mailto:massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Rashad Saadieh via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, December 17, 2022 12:32 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List<br><b>Cc:</b> Rashad Saadieh<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] our open list and Covid<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What do respect, you guys missing the point. The point here if you have symptoms and you're not sure what it is, please don't expose other people do it specially around holiday time. We all suspicious of a person, and I did not wanna disclose it via email. I requested a phone call to see how close I was to that person, because I'm suspicious of who has it. <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I do respect everybody's privacy, but this is a lesson learned for people to be considerate.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Rashad. <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse brevity and typos.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Dec 17, 2022, at 11:17 AM, BASIL MAURICE via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'></span> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Hi Shara: <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'>I agree with you. An open forum like this is not a good place to be discussing a particular person's health status. I respect anyone who comes forward and voluntarily discloses whether they have covid or not. One does not have to disclose that fact. They should not be compelled to do so because of peer pressure. In most cases, especially employment, for example, it is not legal to disclose this information unless the individual involved consents to it. If this member chooses to remain annonymous, that is their right and none of us sould be judging them. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Thank you for letting me share my thoughts and I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Basil <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'>P. S. by the way, I wanted to let you know that Carol Ann And I have already booked our train and hotel for the Washington Seminar. We will be leaving Springfield on Saturday January 28, 2023 and returning on February 2, 2023. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'>See you in D. C. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 12/16/2022 9:19 PM Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote: <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Happy Holidays Everyone!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>I hope everyone is happy and keeping healthy. We know for sure that we have at least one member who tested positive for Covid, let’s keep this person in our prayers. A stomach virus, the influenza and many other bugs are all around us.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Each of us, when entering any public event are at risk of catching any of these and even more undesirable things from the people we encounter. Those who are at high risk, do not usually expose themselves at all.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Currently the CDC nor the state of Massachusetts is requiring that anyone prove their COVID status, their vaccination status or to wear a mask. We the NFB, are following these standards of practice.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>We have many other members with serious medical issues, dealing with family loss and tragedy, and going through many very difficult times. I ask that we all practice compassion, understanding, and patience with each other.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The most important thing that we can give each other, is kindness, empathy, love and understanding.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Anyone who was at the Cambridge Holiday party was exposed. Thankfully, as soon as this person knew of their positive status, they reached out, to ask us, to let everyone know that they were exposed. There is not one of us in that room that was more exposed than any other. I happen to know that this person and some others did wear masks during the gathering. Therefore, it is not likely that any of us got the virus. Again, if it had been a server, an Uber driver or someone else, none of us would know that we were absolutely exposed. Our member was gracious and responsible enough to let us know. The identity of the person is irrelevant and revealing their identity is an invasion of privacy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>I opened this list so that everyone could post about NFB matters and other events that might be of interest to this community. However, if debating, squabbling, name calling or anything unpleasant occurs, we will be forced to make it an announcement list only again. I don’t want this to happen, because I like that we can all post about things that are important to us.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>So if you have an issue, please contact your chapter president, a member of the board or me privately to discuss the matter. I believe in all of you and I feel strongly that we are all capable of being respectful, kind and mature. This doesn’t mean that our emotions are not important, because they are, but this list is not the place to display them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>We do not require vaccination or testing before you come to our events, but both are suggested. Anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should test themselves, and if positive cancel their plans to join us. If you begin to experience symptoms and /or test positive, or if you just aren’t feeling well, we kindly ask that you do not join us, so that we all may stay healthy and we can continue to meet in person.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>I hope each of you have a fantastic Holiday Season and we will see you in the New Year!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>President, National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>617-600-8130<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="nfbma.org">Visit NFB MA Website for more information</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="nfb.org">Visit the NFB website for more info</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="https://www.facebook.com/National-Federation-of-the-Blind-of-Massachusetts-1593379944322253">Visit us on Facebook</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white'><strong><span style='color:black'>“</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#01893E'>You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</span><strong><span style='color:black'>”</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________ <br>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list <br>Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org <br>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org <br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Massachusetts-NFB: <br>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/bcmaurice%40comcast.net <o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list<br>Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org<br>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org<br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Massachusetts-NFB:<br>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/rashad.saadieh%40hotmail.com<o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>