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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi All, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I apologize to you, but we, the affiliate Presidents were informed today, that the information call that will be held next Wednesday is for Affiliate presidents only. I will share with those of you who are interested anything, I learn at that time, soon afterwards. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for your understanding. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly, Shara <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> sharawinton@gmail.com <sharawinton@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 2, 2023 11:12 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List' <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> sharawinton@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Attention Leaders!!! Possible Amazing opportunity for you<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Hi All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I am looking for up to two leaders from our affiliate who are truly ready to become a leader in the Federation! Please read the following and if you are interested, Please contact me right away at <a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com">sharawinton@gmail.com</a> or at 617-304-0347. Perhaps, both would be a good idea, as technology problems seem to persist. As far as needing two affiliate presidents to recommend… I can help you with that, if necessary. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Please read the following closely to make sure this is something you are ready for and be fully committed to participate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Yours with Love, Hope and Determination,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>President, NFBMA <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Are you passionate about empowering the blind community? Do you have a burning desire to make a difference and lead with conviction? The National Federation of the Blind invites you to be part of our pilot cohort that will develop the Kenneth Jernigan Leadership-in-Service Program. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will shape you into a powerful advocate for blind individuals, foster your personal growth, and simultaneously develop a program to build future leaders and a stronger community.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This is a leadership training opportunity that should not be taken lightly. Interested individuals should meet the following criteria: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Have a fundamental understanding of the NFB</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Have attended at least one national convention</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Have attended at least one affiliate convention</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Ideally serve, or have served, in an elected position in a chapter, affiliate, or division</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Commit to participate in three in-person sessions (travel and lodging provided)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Commit to participate in nine virtual monthly sessions (computer and internet access required)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In order to apply, interested individuals should contact and secure the support of two NFB affiliate presidents who agree to serve as sponsors/mentors for the program, providing them with a written essay or audio/video recording explaining the merits of your participation and your leadership goals. Affiliate presidents are only allowed to sponsor two candidates, and they must make their submissions to the Office of the President by August 25, 2023.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We will hold a Zoom call to answer questions about this program on Wednesday, August 16, at 8:00 p.m. Those interested in participating in the call should RSVP via email to </span><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>. We will send the Zoom link that day to those who RSVP. We will finish by 8:29 so that those who want to join the Uber call can jump over to that call.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Your Service, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>617-304-0347<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>