<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Good evening federation family,</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Are you a parent? If you are a parent you know that you will always be a parent no matter what age or stage of life your child is. The Massachusetts Parents of Blind children Know this to be true. We also know that our blind children will become blind parents, like many of us, one day. That is why we are delighted to invite you to our meeting at State Convention <span dir="ltr">on Friday 14 at 5:30 P.M. </span><span style="font-size: 18px;">During this interactive and engaging meeting, we’ll: </span></div><p class="s6" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.28; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">- Discuss important updates and plans for our organization </span></p><p class="s6" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.28; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">- Hold elections for our leadership team </span></p><p class="s6" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.28; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">- Enjoy a fun and interactive icebreaker activity designed for all attendees </span></p><p class="s6" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.28; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Come connect with others who share your commitment to creating opportunities for blind children.</span></p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We also that it takes village to raise a child, specially a bind child, so that they can become a productive blind adult living the life they want. For this reason we extend our invitation and welcome all allies of blind parents and parents of blind children. Whether your are a grandparent, a family member, an educator, or any other individual invested in making this world a more accessible and more friendly world for blind parents and blind children alike Join us not only on our meeting at state convention but also every second Thursday of the month <span dir="ltr">at 6 P.M.</span> via zoom. We invit you to be part of our community and to work together towards a better world for all.</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Now I want to take a minute to deeply thank Liz Lesperance who have serve as our secretary and treasurer since we first started this wonderful journey as a division. We appreciate all your hard work and dedication! We are sad that your time in our board has come to and end but happy for you and what life will bring your way.</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We will be holding elections at our meeting on Friday for all our positions and the position of secretary/treasurer will be open. With this in mind I will like to invite all o you who might be interested on stepping into a leadership roll to consider the following description of secretary/treasurer. Please contact any of the current board members if you are interested. Again you do not need to be a parent of a blind child to be part of this division. Blind parents family members, and educators are also welcome.</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">A secretary-treasurer's responsibilities include managing records, attending meetings, and handling finances. </span></div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Record keeping </div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maintain board records and ensure their accuracy- record minutes of meeting.</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Manage records and documentation for communication among members</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep financial books and produce financial statements</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Meetings </div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-Attend all board meetings, Provide notice of board or committee meetings, and Review board minutes. </div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Finances </div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Oversee the organization's financial matters</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Plan and keep track of budgets</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Collect, deposit, and keep track of funds</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Write checks</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Provide financial reports regularly</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Track expenses</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prepare reports when requested</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ensure everything is timely, well-organized, and accurate</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ensure transaction processes are smooth</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ensure meticulous record-keeping</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We hope to see you on Friday at state convention and in future monthly meetings and events! Have a wonderful <span dir="ltr">Wednesday evening</span>.</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Respectfully your MAPBC Board</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Stephanie Vades, President</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hai Nguyen Ly, Vice President</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Liz Lesperance, Secretary/Treasurer</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Youme Nguyen Ly, Board Member 1</div><div class="elementToProof" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Jenn Vose, Board Member 2</div><div dir="ltr"><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://nfbma.org/chapters-divisions/massachusetts-parents-blind-children">Massachusetts Parents of Blind Children</a></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">A proud division of the National Federation Of The Blind Of Massachusetts</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s2" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span></p></div></div></body></html>