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<p>Hi, Shirley. That was what I understood you to have said. I'm
happy enough that we'll meet virtually next week, although I had
planned to show up at the Senior Center. I hope finally to make
it there for the June meeting.</p>
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<p>Al</p>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/5/25 16:03, Shirley via
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Good afternoon, everyone!
<div>I am sorry if my email caused any confusion but the zoom only
option is for this May meeting only!</div>
<div>We will resume our normal hybrid meetings in June!</div>
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<div>Best,<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature">
<div dir="ltr">Shirley Dorris</div>
<div dir="ltr">National Federation of the BLIND of Massachusetts</div>
<div id="AppleMailSignature" dir="ltr">Cambridge Chapter/NFB</div>
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<div>\u201cWalk by faith not by sight\u201dCOR 5;7</div>
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<blockquote type="cite">On May 5, 2025, at 3:35\u202fPM, Shara
Winton via Massachusetts-NFB
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org"><massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org></a> wrote:<br>
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<div dir="ltr">\ufeff<span>I totally agree with Marc. The meetings,
whenever possible should always =</span><br>
<span>be in person. Zoom is better than not meeting at all.
But, in person =</span><br>
<span>events always are more personable and rewarding.=20</span><br>
<span>This is particularly true for our newest members. We
can not gain the =</span><br>
<span>insight from others, as well, over the computer or
phone. When we see =</span><br>
<span>for ourselves how other blind and low vision navigate
their blindness, =</span><br>
<span>this makes each of us stronger and more comfortable
embracing our own =</span><br>
<span>difficulties. . =20</span><br>
<span>Perhaps, if you do not offer a zoom, option the
attendance will =</span><br>
<span>increase. Many chapters around the country have
experienced this lack of =</span><br>
<span>in-person attendance, since the pandemic.=20</span><br>
<span>But, they have found when they have removed the zoom
option, people =</span><br>
<span>begin to return, at the pre-pandemic numbers. I feel
strongly that will =</span><br>
<span>happen for the Cambridge chapter, as well.=20</span><br>
<span>I will bring cookies and brownies for the meeting, if
this is helpful. . =</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Best,</span><br>
<span>Shara</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>=20</span><br>
<span>=20</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Shara Winton</span><br>
<span>President, National federation of the Blind of
Massachusetts</span><br>
<span><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.nfbma.org">www.nfbma.org</a></span><br>
<span><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com">sharawinton@gmail.com</a></span><br>
<span>617-304-0347</span><br>
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<span>-----Original Message-----</span><br>
<span>From: Massachusetts-NFB
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org"><massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org></a> On Behalf =</span><br>
<span>Of Marc Kelley via Massachusetts-NFB</span><br>
<span>Sent: Monday, May 5, 2025 2:12 PM</span><br>
<span>To: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org">massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org</a></span><br>
<span>Cc: Marc Kelley <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:marcekelley83@gmail.com"><marcekelley83@gmail.com></a></span><br>
<span>Subject: Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] May 12, 2026,
Cambridge chapter meeting</span><br>
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<span>Hello Shirley,</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Thank you for the message and for letting us all know.
I am sad to hear =</span><br>
<span>of t=3D he news of switching to a total virtual
option. While I think =</span><br>
<span>virtual is a g=3D ood option to have for many people
if they run into =</span><br>
<span>transportation issues or=3D illnesses, etc. I feel
like Going a total =</span><br>
<span>virtual route, just eliminates th=3D e social aspect
of being part of =</span><br>
<span>the community, which is greatly important t=3D o me in
this new journey.</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>I know due to attendance that is probably why you are
switching to remot =</span><br>
<span>vir=3D tual but I think there must be a better, more
engaging way for us =</span><br>
<span>all to get=3D together once a month. Does the date
always need to be on =</span><br>
<span>a Monday evening a=3D t 6 PM? Have you asked the
chapter members what =</span><br>
<span>other dates and or times mig=3D ht work with their
schedules to see if =</span><br>
<span>there might be an overall better date=3D and time for
us to all meet?</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Just throwing out ideas and feel free to ask me any
questions. Thank you =</span><br>
<span>for=3D all your leadership and support!</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Best,</span><br>
<span>Marc</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Marc Kelley</span><br>
<span>P: 617.480.4810</span><br>
<span><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:marcekelley83@gmail.com">marcekelley83@gmail.com</a></span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>On May 5, 2025, at
12:25=3DE2=3D80=3DAFPM, Shirley via =</span><br>
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<span>Massachusetts-NFB=20</span><br>
<blockquote type="cite"><span><massac=3D</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>=3D20</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>=3DEF=3DBB=3DBF=3D3DEF=3D3DBB=3D3DBF</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>Dear Cambridge Chapter
Members,</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>=3D20</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>I hope
you=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D99re all doing well! I wanted to
let you =</span><br>
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<span>know=20</span><br>
<blockquote type="cite"><span>that o=3D</span><br>
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<span>ur next=3D3D</span><br>
<blockquote type="cite"><span>chapter meeting, scheduled for
Monday, May 12th at 6:00 PM , will be=20</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>held v=3D</span><br>
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<span>=3D3D</span><br>
<blockquote type="cite"><span>ia Zoom only .</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>=3D20</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>At this time, I feel that a
virtual meeting is the best option, but=20</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>I=3D3DE2=3D</span><br>
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<span>=3D3D80=3D3D99=3D3D</span><br>
<blockquote type="cite"><span>d love to hear your input. If
anyone has concerns or strongly prefers=20</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>that=3D</span><br>
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<span> w=3D3D</span><br>
<blockquote type="cite"><span>e meet in person, please
don=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D99t hesitate to reach =</span><br>
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<span>out.</span><br>
<blockquote type="cite"><span>=3D20</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>Looking forward to seeing you
all on Zoom!</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>=3D20</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>Warmly,</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>Shirley Dorris</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>President, Cambridge Chapter</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>National Federation of the
Blind of Massachusetts =</span><br>
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<span>=3D3DEF=3D3DBF=3D3DBC</span><br>
<blockquote type="cite"><span>=3D20</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>615-598-5020-Cell</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>617-819-4632-NFB/MA</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>=3D20</span><br>
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<blockquote type="cite"><span>=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D9CWalk by
faith not by =</span><br>
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<span>sight=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D9DCOR 5;7=3D3D</span><br>
<blockquote type="cite"><span>=3D20</span><br>
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