<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hi all, <div><br></div><div>Just a friendly reminder that the deadline for the board interest form is tonight at 11:59 PM EST, see below for more information! Please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out with any questions.</div><div><br></div><div>Excited to see your responses. </div><div><br></div><div>Best</div><div>Manahil <div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Manahil Jafri <manahiljafri@gmail.com><br><b>Date:</b> June 10, 2025 at 12:41:11\u202fPM EDT<br><b>To:</b> nabs-l@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>NOW OPEN TIL June 20th: 2025 NABS Board Interest and Recommendation Form (Please see attached doc if message is unreadable)</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">Dear NABS Community,</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 13.8px;"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">Convention season is nearly upon us, which means it\u2019s almost time for the most exciting part of the year\u2014the NABS Board Elections! For the first time, the National Association of Blind Students (NABS) is introducing a Board Interest and Recommendation Form to help identify students who may wish to serve on the 2025\u20132026 NABS Board. This is a new and optional step designed to give students an additional way to express interest in leadership or to recommend students who they believe would be a strong fit for the board.</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 13.8px;"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">Each year, NABS elects a new board of passionate, dedicated student leaders committed to advancing our mission and empowering blind students across the country. If you are interested in serving on the NABS Board or would like to nominate someone you believe would be a strong leader, we invite you to complete the form linked below.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr_EEhfC6WrDISTK2Iqd9bARbzoTi2kmwA_G83mrEQ08kRcg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103251897253632772024"><font face="Times New Roman">Find the form here. </font></a></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-kerning: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="Times New Roman">Or paste this link into your web browser of choice: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr_EEhfC6WrDISTK2Iqd9bARbzoTi2kmwA_G83mrEQ08kRcg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103251897253632772024"><span style="font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr_EEhfC6WrDISTK2Iqd9bARbzoTi2kmwA_G83mrEQ08kRcg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103251897253632772024</span></a> </font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 13.8px;"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">Please note that submission of this form does not guarantee placement on the nominating committees slate of candidates. It is not required to be considered for a board position, but serves as one of several factors the committee may take into account in identifying and evaluating potential candidates. Please note, individuals are still highly encouraged to run from the floor of the business meeting And challenge the proposed slate if they wish. </font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 13.8px;"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">Board Eligibility Criteria: </font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">To be eligible for board service, individuals must:</font></span></p>
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<li style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">Be a current student at the time of the election. This includes individuals enrolled in high school, college or university (undergraduate or graduate), trade programs, training centers, or other recognized educational settings; </font></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">Be physically present at the NABS Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, during the National Federation of the Blind National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.</font></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">Be an active 2025 NABS dues paying member. Please note, the deadline to become an active member to vote or participate in elections is June 30, 2025. Please follow these steps to <a href="http://nabslink.org/become-member"><span style="font-kerning: none; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">become a member</span></a> and pay your $5 annual dues before June 30. </font></span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 13.8px;"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">All individuals interested in running are strongly encouraged to speak with one or more <a href="http://nabslink.org/board-directors"><span style="font-kerning: none; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">current board members</span></a> to learn more about the responsibilities and expectations of board service. </font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 13.8px;"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">The deadline to submit this form is Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, there will be no extensions. Please don\u2019t hesitate to contact Nominating Committee Chair Manahil Jafri if you have any issues or questions at <a href="mailto:manahiljafri@gmail.com"><span style="font-kerning: none; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">manahiljafri@gmail.com</span></a>.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><font face="Times New Roman">Nominating Committee Chair | National Association of Blind Students </font></span></p>
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