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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;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 <massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Shirley via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 5, 2025 4:04 PM<br><b>To:</b> massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> ladyshirl519@gmail.com; massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org<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><br><br><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><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><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>Massachusetts-NFB=20<br><br><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><a href="mailto:husetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">husetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br><br><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>know=20<br><br><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>ur next=3D3D<br><br><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>=3D3D<br><br><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>=3D3D80=3D3D99=3D3D<br><br><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>w=3D3D<br><br><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>out.<br><br><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 style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Shirley Dorris<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>President, Cambridge Chapter<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts =<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal>=3D3DEF=3D3DBF=3D3DBC<br><br><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>615-598-5020-Cell<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>617-819-4632-NFB/MA<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>=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D9CWalk by faith not by =<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal>sight=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D9DCOR 5;7=3D3D<br><br><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>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org">Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for=20<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Mass=3D<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal>achusetts-NFB:<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/marceke">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/marceke</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>lley=3D<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal>83%40gmail.com<br><br>_______________________________________________<br>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org">Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for =<br>Massachusetts-NFB:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/sharawinto=">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/sharawinto=</a><br>n%40gmail.com<br><br><br>_______________________________________________<br>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org">Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Massachusetts-NFB:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/ladyshirl519%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/ladyshirl519%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>