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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><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hi all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You sort of miss the point. Zoom option must stay as for some it is the only viable one. Every time meetings are in person only you are saying to those who can\u2019t attend, you are not welcome here, because if we offer you cookies and cake you will come in person. Sometimes health issues prevent attendance; sometimes busy schedules, and travel issues that make the amount of time the commute would take not worth the time needed to accomplish everything. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>And some people are older and no longer judge that they feel safe out in the area where the meetings are held. I suggest that while in person may be preferred, zoom has enabled many who might not be able to come to meetings to be a part of NFB and we would be wise to remember this. If worked well, zoom can help us enlarge our community and bridge gaps for many in our communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jeanette <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>elizabethannjohnson53--- via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 5, 2025 5:31 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List' <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> elizabethannjohnson53@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] May 12, 2026, Cambridge chapter meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Hi Miss Shirley,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Yes, having the May meeting via Zoom next Monday can work for me.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>ElizabethAnn Johnson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Massachusetts-NFB <<a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Shirley via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 5, 2025 4:04 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:ladyshirl519@gmail.com">ladyshirl519@gmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] May 12, 2026, Cambridge chapter meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Good afternoon, everyone!<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>I am sorry if my email caused any confusion but the zoom only option is for this May meeting only!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>We will resume our normal hybrid meetings in June!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Shirley Dorris<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the BLIND of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></p></div><div id=AppleMailSignature><p class=MsoNormal>Cambridge Chapter/NFB<o:p></o:p></p></div><div id=AppleMailSignature><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>615-598-5020-Cell<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>617-819-4632-NFB/MA<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>\u201cWalk by faith not by sight\u201dCOR 5;7<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On May 5, 2025, at 3:35<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM, Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <<a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span>I totally agree with Marc. The meetings, whenever possible should always =<br>be in person. Zoom is better than not meeting at all. But, in person =<br>events always are more personable and rewarding.=20<br>This is particularly true for our newest members. We can not gain the =<br>insight from others, as well, over the computer or phone. When we see =<br>for ourselves how other blind and low vision navigate their blindness, =<br>this makes each of us stronger and more comfortable embracing our own =<br>difficulties. . =20<br>Perhaps, if you do not offer a zoom, option the attendance will =<br>increase. Many chapters around the country have experienced this lack of =<br>in-person attendance, since the pandemic.=20<br>But, they have found when they have removed the zoom option, people =<br>begin to return, at the pre-pandemic numbers. I feel strongly that will =<br>happen for the Cambridge chapter, as well.=20<br>I will bring cookies and brownies for the meeting, if this is helpful. . =<br><br><br>Best,<br>Shara<br><br>=20<br>=20<br><br>Shara Winton<br>President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<br><a href="http://www.nfbma.org">www.nfbma.org</a><br><a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com">sharawinton@gmail.com</a><br>617-304-0347<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: Massachusetts-NFB <<a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> On Behalf =<br>Of Marc Kelley via Massachusetts-NFB<br>Sent: Monday, May 5, 2025 2:12 PM<br>To: <a href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a><br>Cc: Marc Kelley <<a href="mailto:marcekelley83@gmail.com">marcekelley83@gmail.com</a>><br>Subject: Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] May 12, 2026, Cambridge chapter meeting<br><br>Hello Shirley,<br><br>Thank you for the message and for letting us all know. I am sad to hear =<br>of t=3D he news of switching to a total virtual option. While I think =<br>virtual is a g=3D ood option to have for many people if they run into =<br>transportation issues or=3D illnesses, etc. I feel like Going a total =<br>virtual route, just eliminates th=3D e social aspect of being part of =<br>the community, which is greatly important t=3D o me in this new journey.<br><br>I know due to attendance that is probably why you are switching to remot =<br>vir=3D tual but I think there must be a better, more engaging way for us =<br>all to get=3D together once a month. Does the date always need to be on =<br>a Monday evening a=3D t 6 PM? Have you asked the chapter members what =<br>other dates and or times mig=3D ht work with their schedules to see if =<br>there might be an overall better date=3D and time for us to all meet?<br><br>Just throwing out ideas and feel free to ask me any questions. Thank you =<br>for=3D all your leadership and support!<br><br>Best,<br>Marc<br><br>Marc Kelley<br>P: 617.480.4810<br><a href="mailto:marcekelley83@gmail.com">marcekelley83@gmail.com</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>On May 5, 2025, at 12:25=3DE2=3D80=3DAFPM, Shirley via =<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Massachusetts-NFB=20<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><massac=3D<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><a href="mailto:husetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">husetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>=3D20<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>=3DEF=3DBB=3DBF=3D3DEF=3D3DBB=3D3DBF<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Cambridge Chapter Members,<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>=3D20<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>I hope you=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D99re all doing well! I wanted to let you =<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>know=20<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>that o=3D<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>ur next=3D3D<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>chapter meeting, scheduled for Monday, May 12th at 6:00 PM , will be=20<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>held v=3D<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>=3D3D<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>ia Zoom only .<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>=3D20<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>At this time, I feel that a virtual meeting is the best option, but=20<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>I=3D3DE2=3D<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>=3D3D80=3D3D99=3D3D<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>d love to hear your input. If anyone has concerns or strongly prefers=20<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>that=3D<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>w=3D3D<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>e meet in person, please don=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D99t hesitate to reach =<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>out.<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>=3D20<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Looking forward to seeing you all on Zoom!<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>=3D20<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote 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