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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>We will be holding our Massachusetts Caucus on July 5, 2024 beginning at 5:30P.M. Please join us in Salon 9at the Rosen Center . This room is much larger than we need, so please move toward the front when you arrive, so that we can be close together for hearing each other, in particular for our Zoom Folks back home. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our caucus is important for three reasons:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>To get your decision on how we would like to vote on each resolution, if a vote becomes necessary.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>To pick up everyone’s Banquet ticket, so that they can be exchanged.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>To see all of you and your smiling faces together. As the convention goes on, it will be more and more difficult for all of us to be in one place at the same time. <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>We will try to have a Zoom component to hold our caucus for those of you who would like to attend virtually. This might not be possible. But, we will try our best. If all else fails, you can email or text me your thoughts on the resolutions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The zoom details are below: <span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95988295663?pwd=DbPBuyBa91Sa7f3IVOcA5G916u5qtY.1">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95988295663?pwd=DbPBuyBa91Sa7f3IVOcA5G916u5qtY.1</a><br><br>Meeting ID: 959 8829 5663<br>Passcode: 2024<br><br>---<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Those of you wishing to be part of Massachusetts’ banquet ticket exchange should bring your banquet tickets to the caucus, as I will be exchanging on July 6, so as to have enough time to get your tickets back to you. This is important so that we can sit together at the Banquet. If possible, please write your name on the back of your Banquet ticket, before you hand it to me. If you are not able to do this, please let us know and someone will assist you in getting your name on your ticket. You can have your name in Braille (preferred) or in print. This means that it will be necessary for you to pick up your registration packets on July 3 or 4 or earlier in the day of the 5<sup>th</sup> to have your banquet ticket ready to give to me at the caucus<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Feel free to bring your dinner with you. However, if you do this, be sure to leave with anything that you brought in to the room, so that it is ready for the next event happening in Salon 9. Thank you. SEE you in Orlando!! .<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Caucus Agenda<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Introductions, please tell your name, from which chapter you are a member, and what you have already enjoyed at the 2024 convention or what you are most looking forward to in the next few days.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Introduction of our three National Scholarship winners.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>How our Table at the exhibit has been going and the donations we have already successfully gotten<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Our Annual David Ticchi Cambridge walk coming in October<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Recognize our first time attenders and their mentors.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Banquet exchange: <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:0in;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=6 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0in;mso-margin-bottom-alt:0in;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>Must have tickets to me by tonight. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>If you forgot your ticket, arrange with me or Shirley to get it to one of us by 8A.m. Saturday morning, July 6 or you lost your chance to sit with Massachusetts .<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>When you turn in your ticket to either me or Shirley, do not walk away from us unless either Shirley or I tell you we’ve written down your name<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>If possible, Braille your name on your ticket<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>Be sure to tell us about any dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan or allergies that you may have.<o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'>Be sure to pick up your ticket from Shirley at the Massachusetts flag in General session starting Saturday morning General Session. Shirley will be sitting directly behind me and the Massachusetts Flag in our section. This seat is reserved always for our Alternate delegate, who is Shirley this year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=7 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0in;mso-margin-bottom-alt:0in;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Resolutions<o:p></o:p></li></ol><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'>I represent everyone from Massachusetts, whether you are here in person or not. I will vote based on what I think is best, but I want to hear your opinion. This is your chance to pitch me on why I should vote a certain way. I will not poll you individually . Just a reminder you elected me as your delegate to represent you. I will do my best to represent us as a united and democratic affiliate. <o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'>If there Are any resolutions you want me to consider voting against? You should explain why. We will discuss these resolutions, as time permits.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=8 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:0in;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Any New Business<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'>9Adjourn<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%'> <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><a href="http://www.nfbma.org/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbma.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sharawinton@gmail.com</span></a><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>