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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 May meeting is next week, Monday the 8<sup>th<o:p></o:p></sup></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: Learn about a new long white cane which recently came on the market; the All Terrain Cane. Secondly, are you aware of all the different types of cane tips that are out there; their physical characteristics, uses and cost? <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'>*: 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’s report from April<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, May 8th <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><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'><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'><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 Nancy Oltman<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 listen to and discuss a podcast about the All Terrain Cane. Then review the spectrum of cane tips that are available; some will fit your cane and/or your needs… or maybe not.<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'>-Checking on members or other interested individuals to come onto our monthly calls. <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'>-clearing up our division’s treasury reports; all is good. <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'>-Sharing highlights of the recent affiliate board 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'>-Whatever else members may bring.<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'>-Discuss the upcoming 2023 Silver Summit.<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'>-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 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'>*4: Last month’s Minutes:</span></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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND SENIOR DIVISION SECRETARY's REPORT</span><span class=DefaultParagraphFont1><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, April 10, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, April 10, 2023. President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM CDT. Members Present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Dorothy Babel, Chris Boone, Bob Burns, Gina Finnell, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Doug Peterson, Steve Senteney, and Jerry Whitlow. Guests present were: Deb Mauer and Eli Sidders from Nebraska, Harriet Davis from Washington, DC, and Janice Samuel from Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bob recited our NFB Pledge. Nancy will recite it next month.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>Our topic was Accessible Birding. Robert will send the podcast transcript to our list. He explained a little about the podcast from Hadley School for the Blind, and Barbara played the podcast. We talked about apps and bird calls that we hear.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>Linda read the March 13, 2023, Secretary's Report. There were no additions or corrections, so it will become a part of the permanent record of the organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>Cheryl was absent, so the April 10, 2023, Treasurer's Report was not read.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>Regarding our state convention, Jerry expressed her appreciation to Mike and those that made it possible for her to have a good experience over Zoom. Chris thanked everyone for whatever they did to make the convention so much fun. We shared brags and drags.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:45 PM CDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>Linda Mentink, Secretary<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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Robert Leslie Newman</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>NFBN Senior Division, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>