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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>If you wish to join this conference on Sunday, august 18, please contact the National Office to sign up. I strongly encourage anyone who wants to know more about the Federation to join this call.<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 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><img width=401 height=146 style='width:4.177in;height:1.5208in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D5514A.851519C0" alt="Title: National Federation of the Blind - Description: National Federation of the Blind logo
Live the life you want."></span><o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:105%'>Membership Recruitment: Open House Gatherings – Mini Tool Kit <o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind is offering monthly open house gathering teleconference calls for prospective members to learn about becoming a member and the benefits of being one. We ask that affiliates, chapters and divisions post to your social media and encourage people who may not yet know us well to check us out!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Here are several examples of content to share -- simply copy and paste the content to the corresponding platform. Excluding the email content, each bullet point represents one post to share at a time. If you have questions, please reach out to Karen Anderson at <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="mailto:kanderson@nfb.org">kanderson@nfb.org</a></span>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%'>Twitter Posts<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Learn about becoming a member. Attend the open house gathering on Sunday August 18, 2019 at 4 p.m. EST with Federationists who will highlight membership and the benefits. Sign up by emailing <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org">membership@nfb.org</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Not sure if attending a chapter meeting is right for you? Learn about the National Federation of the Blind on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 4 p.m. EST. Sign up by calling <span style='color:#212121'>410-659-9314, extension 2509</span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Are you curious about why it is beneficial to be a member of the National Federation of the Blind? Join our 1-hour long call on August 18 at 4 pm Eastern time. Sign up by calling 410-659-9314 extension 2509 or emailing <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org">membership@nfb.org</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Have you been thinking about becoming a member of @NFB_Voice, but aren’t sure it’s for you? Join an hour-long call on August 18 at 4:00 pm Eastern and get your questions answered by some of our leaders. Sign up by calling 410-659-9314. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h2><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%'>Facebook Posts<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>NEW! National Federation of the Blind Open House! Join us for a Gathering for blind people curious about becoming a member of the National Federation of the Blind. Two upcoming opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Sunday, August 18, 2019 | 4 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | 8 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Learn about the federation, our philosophy, the membership, and separation of the facts from myths. Sign up by emailing <a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org">membership@nfb.org</a> or calling 410-659-9314, extension 2509.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Have you been curious about the National Federation of the Blind? Are you wondering if becoming a member is the right choice for you? Would you like an opportunity to have some of your questions answered by leaders in the Federation? If so, we would love to have you join us for a conference call on Sunday, August 18, at 4:00 pm Eastern time. Sign up by calling 410-659-9314, or emailing <a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>membership@nfb.org</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Share the event link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/629540964217531/?ti=icl">https://www.facebook.com/events/629540964217531/?ti=icl</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:105%'>Email Content<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Not a member yet? Attend the Open House Gathering to learn why we need you and why you need us as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sunday, August 18, 2019 | 4 p.m. EST <br>Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | 8 p.m. EST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Choose a date that works best for you. Learn more about the federation and why membership is crucial. Join the only organization that believes in the full capacity of blind people. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Our open house teleconferences are for individuals that are curious about the National Federation of the Blind. They offer opportunities for the following: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>meet our National President, Mark A. Riccobono<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>receive information from and ask questions of other Federationists<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>become informed about the benefits of membership <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>dispel myths and misconceptions about the National Federation of the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sign up by emailing <a href="mailto:membership@nfb.org">membership@nfb.org</a> or calling 410-659-9314, extension 2509. We look forward to your participation! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>