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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><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RE: Our October Meeting is two Mondays away <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Non-Members are WELCOME<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk78462901"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>TOPIC: We work together to discuss and decide upon how we can address the recent list of suggested actions by our affiliate/national leaders; focus on building membership, and more. (that list is pasted in below.)<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk78462901'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Contents of this message:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*When and how to get on the call<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> *The NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*#1 When and how to get on the call:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: October 11th<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 7:00 CT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+13462487799,,97431318555#,,,,*637552# US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+14086380968,,97431318555#,,,,*637552# US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dial by your location:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 974 3131 8555<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Passcode: 637552<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*#2 Agenda:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-First- Come to order, do introductions, and present our NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Second- We work through our above mentioned list. Ad anything else members may bring.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Third- Business Meeting: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Secretary and Treasurers Reports<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--OLD BUSINESS: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Fud Raising- Bring your ideas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Any other old business you may bring<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--NEW BUSINESS: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Anything you may bring<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--Brags and Drags<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>**Here is the set of notes that came from Amy Buresh:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Urge participation and activity around beam in October Blind Equality & Action Month<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It aligns with our goals and objectives for the month. It is also clear and brief enough while encompassing the full scope – acronym B.E.A.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Below is a list of objectives and things to consider when planning for October activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Objectives & Overview<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Build the Federation through a focused membership engagement campaign<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Advocate in public spaces and provide a time of year for many local activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Remember history, advance equality, and celebrate accomplishments. It’s more than awareness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2021 Plan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Employment Focus<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• White Cane Day – Fundraising & Proclamation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Memory Minute Contest (membership and mentorship)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Other National Days and Months In October:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• October 15 is White Cane Awareness Day - promote the proclamations for chapters to get signed in 2021 in their local areas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Blind Americans Equality Day is federally celebrated on October 15. We should try to get involved in that process – here is the 2020 document:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• October National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Other important aspects that people included that should be part of messaging and communications during the month:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• 5 essential elements for success found in the Freedom for the Blind. Those are acceptance of blindness, blindness skills, addressing public attitudes about the blind, blending in, and giving back<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Focus on the work that we do, how do we get people to volunteer, what are the “blind” jobs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Independence, Integration, & Information<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• Opportunity for questions you are too afraid to ask”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>November 13 graduate event in Lincoln registration info as well as a link for making hotel reservations if desired will be coming as soon briefly discuss programming and get input. Have folks share ideas with you and Bob or bring it to Tuesday’s meeting rather than taking a lot of meeting time Saturday.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Highlight Voice of the Nation’s Blind Blog Posts:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog features stories from our members, news, and commentary on issues affecting our community. If you would like to submit a blog entry, please send an email to </span><a href="mailto:dmccann@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>dmccann@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Share the most recent blog posts:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• “A Positive Step Forward: Update on the Issues I Had while Trying to Participate in a Vaccine Trial” by Chris Sabine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• “STEM Education Can Be Accessible—And Fun!” by Madeline Mau<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• “I Didn’t Know You Were Out There: Finding Connections through the Stories We Share” by Danielle McCann<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dates to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(all times eastern)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• October 1: Presidential Release, 12:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• November 1: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>• December 2: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thanks very much! as we are stronger together. Try to build excitement for November and also mention our convention upcoming end of March.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBN Senior Division, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>