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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Thursday, I met with Jamie Richey, interim executive director of BLIND, Inc., board chair <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rstrunk?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUmm0_ajMENfQ_7Z3tYDJbeEzodGIuRGIFiNpfs_mhTtdAjJajla_VKo1w6ZUfyVx7CHzov3zBjVWAckh01fX-h4G_bgQ6KESWeUJ6X-g_6OkS5UcR3-MqOxdj6zXsJ5pi5eSdRIdbQsd10l94-OXQj&__tn__=-%5dK-R"><span class=gmail-xt0psk2>Ryan Strunk</span></a>, and assistant director <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chelsey.duranleau?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUmm0_ajMENfQ_7Z3tYDJbeEzodGIuRGIFiNpfs_mhTtdAjJajla_VKo1w6ZUfyVx7CHzov3zBjVWAckh01fX-h4G_bgQ6KESWeUJ6X-g_6OkS5UcR3-MqOxdj6zXsJ5pi5eSdRIdbQsd10l94-OXQj&__tn__=-%5dK-R"><span class=gmail-xt0psk2>Chelsey Duranleau</span></a>. They have plans for the future of BLIND, Inc., one of which is filling vacant staff positions. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Right now they are looking for a cane travel instructor, preferably a NOMC. They have raised the beginning salary to make the position more attractive. If you decided not to take a position there because of pay, you may want to take a second look. <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Here are things you can do if you want to help:<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Let people know of the vacancy and the better pay. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Apply yourself, if you are qualified. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Suggest persons you think would be good for the position. It’s best to ask their permission first. <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Perhaps you are interested in working at BLIND, Inc. but in a different area. If that is the case, I suggest you contact them, sending them a resume and cover letter describing your skills and what you are interested in doing. <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Contacts:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:jrichey@blindinc.org">jrichey@blindinc.org</a> (Jamie Richey) <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:boardchair@blindinc.org">boardchair@blindinc.org</a> (Ryan Strunk)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>