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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=MsoPlainText>Good Afternoon, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We will be holding our NFB of Massachusetts Caucus, on Monday, July 6, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 7:00PM in Room 403. Please plan to join us in person if you will be at Convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you wish to sit with Massachusetts at the banquet, you will need to pick up your convention registration materials before the Caucus and bring your banquet ticket to the caucus. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>we will be discussing proposed resolutions and policies that will come before the convention. As usual, we’ll use the Caucus as an opportunity for the membership to share your perspective on resolutions; this will help the delegates decide how we will vote should the delegates be polled on resolutions and policies. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We will also be sharing other important information. We hope to make available a virtual option for the Caucus, but it’ll depend on whether or not the technology behaves. Thus please don’t be frustrated if the technology does not work. If it does, you can use the usual affiliate Zoom information to access the meeting. The information for Zoom is at the end of this email.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Those who are not able to attend the convention in person are welcome to reach out to me directly to share your perspective on resolutions. Texting is the most efficient way to get in touch with me, so please text617-304-0347. You can also email me directly at <a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com">sharawinton@gmail.com</a> Please note that I will check all texts and messages, but I may not be able to respond to each of you, in a timely manner. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Thank you and I can’t wait to see you in Austin.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Shara<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Zoom:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/94175004616?pwd=P3mfzFldte71ta9stbp0SAg2xg9p5Y.1">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/94175004616?pwd=P3mfzFldte71ta9stbp0SAg2xg9p5Y.1</a><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'>Meeting ID: 941 7500 4616<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Passcode: 1940<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'>---<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'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>+13092053325,,94175004616#,,,,*1940# US<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>+13126266799,,94175004616#,,,,*1940# US (Chicago)<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'>---<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'>Join by SIP<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• <a href="mailto:94175004616@zoomcrc.com">94175004616@zoomcrc.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Passcode: 1940<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'>Join instructions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/94175004616/invitations?signature=j_w49LCAqvXVqTYUAfh8lC6IZLqdrGzn61dVvo6XkOo">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/94175004616/invitations?signature=j_w49LCAqvXVqTYUAfh8lC6IZLqdrGzn61dVvo6XkOo</a><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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbma.org/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbma.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sharawinton@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>617-304-0347<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>