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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'>Have you ever wanted to help build something from the ground up?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Now is your chance!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you live in Salem, Gloucester, Lynn, Danvers, Beverly, Peabody, Everett, Reading, Concord, Tewksbury—or anywhere on the North Shore, we invite you to help create a brand-new North Shore Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This is more than just a meeting—it's the beginning of a community. Come help shape what this chapter will become and be part of the excitement from day one.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Interest Meeting Details<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thursday, April 30<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6:30 PM – 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Peabody Institute Library (Main Branch) – Tech Lab<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>82 Main Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Peabody, MA 01960<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>At this meeting we will:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Kick things off with a fun mingling activity so everyone can get to know one another<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Enjoy light refreshments<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Elect officers to officially launch the chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Begin drafting a constitution to submit to the state board<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Share ideas and vision for the chapter—what we want it to be, what we’ll call it, and how meetings will run in the future<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Whether you want to take on a leadership role or simply be part of a supportive and growing community, your voice matters. No experience is required—just bring your ideas, your enthusiasm, and a willingness to help make it happen.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you experience travel anxiety or would feel more comfortable attending with a travel buddy, please reach out to Isabel so we can help coordinate support at 203-993-3045. We want everyone to feel welcome and able to participate. As the chapter grows, we plan to introduce a “Travel Buddy of the Month” system where members can volunteer to help others get to meetings with confidence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This is the beginning of something truly meaningful—and the start of living the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Come help us build the Federation!!<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'>With Love, Hope and Determination, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Shara Winton and Isabel Rosario <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>