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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It seems impossible that it could already be August 1. July was certainly a busy month, especially because of our national convention. Over 100 of us attended in person or virtually. An event like a national convention can't happen without help from a lot of different people. Thank you to those of you who helped in many different ways. More about this will be in the next issue of our Minnesota Bulletin, so please look for that when it is published. For now, thanks to many of you who went well beyond the call of duty to make the national convention a success. Your efforts are truly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So, with the convention behind us, what's next? Please read on.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Minnesota Bulletin<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Please note that the deadline to submit articles for the next Minnesota Bulletin is today. Get that article you are working on finished up and send it to Jennifer Dunnam <a href="mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com">jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com</a> who is one of our hard working Minnesota Bulletin editorial team. If you have not had a chance to read the most recent issue, be sure to check it out. There are some very interesting articles about blind parents as told both by parents and their kids. You can also read the winning entry in the Metro Chapter Essay Contest by Matt Langland which is both enlightening and moving. If you have not received your copy yet, you can read it at <a href="https://nfbmn.org/minnesota-bulletin/spring-2022">Minnesota Bulletin Spring 2022</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Important Changes of Dates<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Please note that a couple of activities have been moved on our calendar. First, the Chapter Leadership Check-in meeting has been moved from tonight, August 1, to next Monday, August 8. In addition, this month's meeting of the State Rehabilitation Council – Blind meeting that was scheduled for this Thursday, August 4 has been moved to August 11.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Next State Board Meeting<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>The next state meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for August 10. Those who can come together in person will meet at our building, but there will be a virtual component as well. There will be more details to follow.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Walk for Opportunity<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Please save the date, Saturday, September 10, for our annual Walk for Opportunity. This is our largest state fundraiser thanks to your efforts. More details will follow, but it is not too early to start collecting pledges and mentioning this event on social media.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>What's Happening with Legislation<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>We are continuing to prepare for our legislative efforts next year. There are a number of Child Protection Legislative Task Force meetings that are open to the public. Some of our Legislative and Policy Committee will be attending some of these meetings to learn how some proposed changes might aid our efforts to add more protection for blind parents. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Remember to Vote<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>The primary election is coming on August 9. As you may have read from my earlier message on this topic, you might still be able to request an accessible absentee ballot but you need to do that right away. In addition, you can go to certain locations and use an accessible voting machines during certain hours between now and the primary. A number of counties, including Hennepin County, are now using a new accessible voting machine called the Democracy Live OmniBallot Tablet. Some of us used this machine last fall. If you used the AutoMark before, you will probably have no problems using this new machine, but it does work a little differently. For one thing, an election judge has to initiate the process for each voter. Please watch for continuing updates on accessible election voting procedures, and report to us any problems you encounter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>National Convention Highlights Available<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Highlights of our national convention are already available on our convention page at <a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention">http://www.nfb.org/convention</a>. If you move down the page past the convention date and location announcement, you will find the Presidential Report, the banquet address, resolutions, and a Youtube play list of general sessions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Hosting a live Presidential Release<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>At the Open Board Meeting at our national convention, it was announced that affiliates or chapters can host the October Presidential Release. Here is the announcement from President Riccobono.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>By chapter, affiliate, or even region, we are asking you to submit a brief proposal to have the October Presidential Release LIVE in your area. We will come to you! Please email </span><a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>membership@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> your pitch on what the release setup would be and any details that would help us determine that your chapter is the right host for this opportunity. Why should we come to you? Be creative and share stories on how it will help your chapter build the Federation. Ideally the release would take place on September 30, October 1, or October 2, 2022. Deadline to submit your proposal is Sunday, August 28, and we will announce the accepted proposal on the September release.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>July Braille Monitor<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>The July Braille Monitor is available now. <span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Read about the coverage on the “We’re With U!” concert, discussion on chapter chatter, stories from members, and more. You can find it at </span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2207/bm2207tc.htm"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Access the<i> Braille Monitor</i> now.</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Thank you for Donating<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'>With the help of Netflix, we succeeded in reaching our national goal of $50,000 in donations which were then matched by HumanWare. Part of that accomplishment was due to our efforts here in Minnesota where your donation was actually tripled because our state affiliate also matched your donation. Our treasurer, Jennifer Dunnam, posted our state matching results here some time ago. Thank you for your efforts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Dates to Keep in Mind<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>August 2, 7:00 PM – Next Presidential Release (Not August 1)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>August 6 – Metro Chapter Picnic<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>August 8 7:00 PM – Chapter Leadership Check-in Meeting <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>August 9 – Minnesota Primary Elections<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>August 10 6:00 PM – State Board of Directors Meeting<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>August 11 5:30 PM – State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind Meeting, with those who can attend in person meeting at 2200 University West<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>August 11 7:00 PM – RiverBend Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>August 20 10:00 AM – Virtual Metro Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>August 21 – At Large Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>September 10 – Walk for Opportunity<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>September 23 – begin voting early or by mail for general election<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>November 4-6 – NFB of Minnesota State Convention<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>November 8 – General Election<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Jacobson, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbmn.org/">www.nfbmn.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(612) 872-9363<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfb.org/">www.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Live the life you Want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>