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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><b>Hello Massachusetts Federationists,</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope you're all doing well and enjoying the remaining days of summer. I want to take a moment to share an important message from President Riccobono.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is essential that every chapter covers the Presidential Release at the beginning of your meetings. This ensures that our members stay informed and connected at the national level. We all need to be on the same page about what is happening across the Federation. If necessary, please consider extending the length of your chapter meetings to accommodate this. This might involve starting earlier, staying later, or even moving the meeting to a different day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have suggestions on how to improve the communication of this information, President Riccobono is open to hearing them. You can find the contact details below. However, for now, this is the best way to ensure that everyone receives this critical information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please note that if your chapter has voted not to cover the Presidential Release, this is not in compliance with the National office. While I understand that this may not be popular with everyone, it is a necessary part of keeping us all informed and aligned.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for your cooperation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shara </p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here is the part of President Riccobono’s note regarding this matter: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>note Dear Federation Family,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I hope you all are staying cool as we enter the August summer heat. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk173830546"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>When you tuned into the Presidential Release Live last week—oh I am sorry you missed it—well, if you had tuned in, you would have heard me talk about my desire to receive feedback from members about the Presidential Release.</span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk173830546'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk173830546'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As you know, we have the live event and the recorded version. The recorded version is intended to be played at every chapter meeting across the country. As leaders, you know that the aim is to help every member of the Federation understand their connection to the nationwide movement and to have a direct connection to our elected President. We wish to prevent people being stuck on only the local priorities. I will remind you that I want feedback about how we can improve, especially the recorded message intended for our local chapters.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk173830546'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk173830546'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please send your ideas via email using the hashtag #PR-Feedback. Or you can also text your thoughts to our Mark AI at 833-564-2271. If you send a text, consider putting something like this at the beginning: I have some feedback on your Presidential Releases…</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you for taking the time to share your perspectives.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>