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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>We will take old, unused canes at our state convention on Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5 at the Clubhouse Hotel and Suite, or you can send them yourself using the address in the message via FREE MATTER FOR THE BLIND AND DISABLED.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'>Milton Ota, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'>Web: https://nfbnd.org/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'>4273 Coventry Dr., S., Unit E<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'>Fargo, ND 58104-4498<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'>(701) 731-0511 (Cell)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'>mota1252@gmail.com (E-mail)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'>THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND KNOWS THAT BLINDNESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'>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.<span style='color:#333333'> </span>THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND IS NOT AN ORGANIZATION SPEAKING FOR THE BLIND-IT IS THE BLIND SPEAKING FOR OURSELVES.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'>* * *<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"APHont",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> TN Affiliate 2nd VP <jboehm@nfbtn.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, August 3, 2019 8:33 PM<br><b>To:</b> mota1252@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> You Cane Give Initiative Supporting Your Convention!<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Greetings from Tennessee!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'> I hope you are well! My name is James Boehm, a fellow Federationist, Vp of the TN affiliate secretary of our TAGDU guide dog division, and president of the Nashville chapter. I am reaching out to you regarding my personal initiative: The You Cane Give Initiative. The affiliates have provided overwhelming support at their perspective state conventions! You Cane Give restores canes that we no longer use and sends them around the world to countries where resources lack or cost is so high! Conventions are a great time for folks to bring their old canes. It is an opportunity for a statewide community outreached the blind helping the blind around the world. We provide prizes for you to give out to those who donate canes(via drawings) as a thank you for supporting You Cane Give. We also promote your convention on our social media platforms, which is a win win. I wanted to share our promo below that you can share with your members and chapters leading up to your convention. Many often use this or a variation thereof for their convention agendas as well. We gladly also speak at conventions about our initiative if you have availability in your agenda. We truly appreciate your support as we empower the blind-one cane at a time! I look forward to speaking with you soon so that I can talk to you further and answer any questions that you may have. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Turn Your”convention” Into a “Cane-Vention!” With the <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>You Cane Give Initiative<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Wondering what to do with that old cane you no longer use in the closet? Is that drawer of used canes collecting dust and taking up space? Donate your old canes to the “You Cane Give” program. We are collecting donated canes to refurbish and send to individuals who are blind and visually impaired around the world. Let’s face it, we have it good in America. With the click of a button, we can order almost anything we need, including a cane. In countries like Mexico, China, India, and South Africa, people do not have access to the proper tools to empower independence and success. Do not let your canes go to waste! “You Cane Give” allows you to help us give your used cane to a person far away who needs it!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>James Boehm has spoken with many individuals around the world who have shared heartbreaking stories of family and friends who have died because of attempting to travel across the street without a cane. Initially, our focus was on empowering the blind, changing stereotypes, and equipping for equality and independence. But we realized that it is so much more than that. “Blind people are actually losing their lives,” In our trip to Kenya, blind organizations are referring to the shortage of canes as a “white cane famine!” You Cane Give not only empowers the lives of the blind, but it also saves lives. We are in need of canes in all sizes. We are able to send folding canes overseas, but straight canes can be donated to individuals within the United States. We have contacts in Peru, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, the Philippines, and South Africa wishing for a cane of their own. Our state convention is a great opportunity to throw used canes into your suitcase. As a thank you, You Cane Give will donate a Kustom Cane gift certificate and other cool accessories for door prizes as a thank you for your support! Bring your donated canes or tips to the You Cane Give designated location! Thank you so much!! We appreciate your generosity!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>- James and Wendy Boehm, founders of You Cane Give<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>You can ship your donated canes to:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>You Cane Give<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'> 7303 Althorp Way<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'> Nashville, TN 37211<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'> Want to make a donation or see where your canes are going around the world? Well, then check out ‘]<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>our website: <a href="http://www.youcanegive.org">www.youcanegive.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><a href="mailto:youcanegive@gmail.com">Email: youcanegive@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Also, here is our Facebook page:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><a href="https://www.facebook.com/You-Cane-Give-Initiative-1558518134229769/">https://www.facebook.com/You-Cane-Give-Initiative-1558518134229769/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Cell phone for James Boehm:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>901-483-1515<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Check out our Youtube video at:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD3lX0EtQlA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD3lX0EtQlA</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>