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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal> <span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RE: - Join us on our fourth Senior Division’s nationwide conference call of 2020! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Topic: </span>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Krafters’ Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This Division was established in 2008 by Joyce Kane and a group of blind/visually impaired crafters. Over the years the Division’s goal is to share the love of crafts with other blind/visually impaired people interested in learning anew craft or learning how to continue those crafts enjoyed before vision loss. The teachers are blind/visually impaired and have learned or developed techniques that allow us to continue enjoying crafts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are a few of the classes that have been taught: crochet, knitting, loom knitting, origami, plastic canvas, macramé bracelets, cleaning with essential oils, etc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Website: <a href="http://www.krafterskorner.org">www.krafterskorner.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can check here to learn about classes, our listserv and becoming a member($20/year).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information you can contact<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tammy Freitag, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>H: 402-904-5105<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:krafters.division.president@gmail.com">krafters.division.president@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>***A bit about Tammy***<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have dealt with vision problems all of my life but was introduced to crochet as a teenager. I fell in love with all of the beautiful skenes of yarn that my neighbor had lovingly made into Granny Squares.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I remember sitting in her floor as she patiently spent time teaching me the basics. My Grandmother worked with me as well. Over the years I have made a few items but have really grown my skills now that I have retired and gotten involved in the NFB Krafters’ Division.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In that time between learning and growing my crochet skills, I have spent my life teaching at Church, in Schools, at Adult Training Centers and now with the NFB Krafters’ Division. With a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in hand, I spent 17 years teaching in Special Ed classrooms. I transitioned into the Rehabilitation System where I taught a variety of skills from how to cut up a whole chicken to crossing streets. Now in retirement because of health issues, I continue to love learning new craft skills and sharing the ones I know. I became Division President in 2018.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Outside of the Krafters’ Division, I spend much time working on committees at my church and with the 21st Century Lions Club here in Nebraska. I am also serving as a Board member of my local NFB chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Keeping busy is a welcome thing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The conference call will be recorded and made available from our Seniors Division website. (Note- the dial-in number is not at this time functioning. I will get it fixed.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: May 13<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 4:00 pm ET; 3:00 pm CT; 2:00 pm MT; 1:00 PT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone Number: 1-515 603-3166<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Access Code: 759633 pound<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you wish to speak to Ruth Sager:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Email- <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="mailto:Rsager78@gmail.com">Rsager78@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone- (443) 929-0128<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB Seniors Division, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>My contact information:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Email- <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="mailto:robertleslienewman@gmail.com">robertleslienewman@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone: 402-660-1743 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>