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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>Hello NFB Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have a burning matter that you feel needs our attention and advocacy, Now is the time to tell us about this issue<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The official policies of the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts are established each year with annual resolutions adopted at the state convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Each proposed resolution is read, considered, and then ultimately withdrawn or recommended for passage or disapproval by the Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We haven’t passed any resolutions in the past couple of years. But, this year we will have at least two that are currently being worked on for review. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need help with preparing a resolution, there are templets available and we have a few members that are very good at constructing such writings. If you need please contact me and I can get you the help you desire. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you already have one written, please send it to Kyra Sweeney at <a href="mailto:kyra.sweeney94@gmail.com%20%20and%20copy%20me%20at%20sharawinton@gmail.com">kyra.sweeney94@gmail.com and copy me at sharawinton@gmail.com</a> by March 1, 2025. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are planning a “day on the Hill” at our state capital, hopefully in early Spring to speak to our legislators about our proposals. We look forward to hearing from you soon and we hope all of you will join us at thecapitol, when that time comes. With Love, Hope and Determination, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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>