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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><a name="_Hlk113303375"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RE: Our October meeting is two days away; Monday, the 10<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>TOPIC: we share our personal blindness alternatives with one another; low and high tech. We have not done this for quite a while! We and our guests will all benefit. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Contents of this message:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: When and how to get on our monthly call<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*2: Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*3 The NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*4 Secretary report <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: When and how to get on the call<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Monday October 10<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 7:00 CT<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+13462487799,,97431318555#,,,,*637552# <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+14086380968,,97431318555#,,,,*637552# <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dial by your location:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 346 248 7799 <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 408 638 0968<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 974 3131 8555<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Passcode: 637552<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*2: Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-First- Come to order, do introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge; voiced by <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Second- We have our sharing of new and old, low- and high-tech alternatives.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--OLD BUSINESS <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Update from our membership Committee- Nancy and Jerry <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Update on the two fund raising opportunities that have come up: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NEW BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Whatever else we get from the membership<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Brags and Drags<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*3: NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>**September’s Minutes:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING SECRETARY's REPORT<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, September 12, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, September 12, 2022. President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM CDT. Members present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Chris Boone, Jo Boshart, Gina Finnell, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney, and Carlos Serván. Jerry Whitlow came, but had to leave because she was celebrating her grandson's birthday. Guests present were: Dorothy Bable, Kathy Brahmer, and Kathy Roberts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jo recited our NFB Pledge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Those who participated in the Silver Summit shared their experiences, highlights and what they learned. Some suggestions were made for additions and improvements.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda read the August 8, 2022, Secretary's Report. There were no additions or corrections, so it will be made a part of the permanent record of the organization.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl read the September 12, 2022, Treasurer’s Report. It will be made a part of the permanent financial record of the organization.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert sent a note off to Vanda Pharmaceuticals. Jennifer Lyman said that they will be having a meeting sometime in October.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Nancy gave an update on the auction. Robert sent pictures and descriptions of the hoodies to Mike Hansen. The bidding will start at 8 AM October 15 and end at 8 PM October 23. The next committee meeting will be on the 29th. Mike will set up a PayPal account for us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We shared brags and drags.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:33 PM CDT.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda Mentink, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert Leslie Newman</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBN Senior Division, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>