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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk182565409"></a><a name="_Hlk144888735"></a><a name="_Hlk147243672"></a><a name="_Hlk113303375"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RE- Our January meeting date is Monday the 13<sup>th</sup> <sup><o:p></o:p></sup></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Contents of this message:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: Topic of our meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*2: When and how to get on our call<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*3: Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*4: The NFB Pledge <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*5: Last month’s reports<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: Topic <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>First- We will listen to the Presidential Release and discuss its theme. Secondly, we will ask members to bring before the membership any blindness related issue and/or accomplishment that they may wish to discuss. Note: we will extend our meeting time from one hour and thirty minutes to two hours.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><h1 style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*2: When and how to get on the call<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Monday, January 13<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 7:00 CT <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span 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style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*3: Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-First- Come to order, conduct introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge; voiced by- Robert<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Second- Our Topic- </span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Presidential Release and discussion.</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--OLD BUSINESS <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Contact current and past members to join in on our call.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-The reading of last month’s Secretary’s and treasurer’s report. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Affiliate Report- 2025 NFBN Convention news, and more!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Whatever else members may bring.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--NEW BUSINESS <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Note- if you have items for this agenda, get them to me prior to the final reminder of this month’s meeting; Friday the 10<sup>th</sup> is that date.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-whatever else we get from the membership<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brags and Drags</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*4: NFB Pledge <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*5: Minutes from our last meeting</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>:</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>SECRETARY's REPORT<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING SECRETARY's REPORT</span><span class=DefaultParagraphFont1><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, November 18, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, November 18, 2024. President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM CST. Members present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Dorothy Babel, Chris Boone, Bob Burns, Monty Ekern, Gina Finnell, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Deb Mauer, Doug Peterson, Kimberly Scherbarth, Steve Senteney and Jerry Whitlow. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Jamie Richey and Eli and Emily Sidders.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert recited our NFB Pledge. Cheryl moved, Barbara seconded, that we skip December and meet in January. The motion carried. Robert will recite our Pledge in January.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We listened to the November Presidential Release for Chapters. We shared thoughts and experiences about being in the Federation. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monte moved, Chris seconded, that we start with a minimum of two-hour meetings beginning in January. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda read the October 21, 2024, Secretary's Report. There was discussion about whether the affiliate president should be a guest or an ex officio member. There were no additions or corrections, so it will become a part of the permanent record of the organization.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl read the October 21 and November 18, 2024, Treasurer's Reports. They will become part of the permanent financial record of the organization. Linda reminded everyone to pay their 2025 dues by January 1 if possible.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl announced that Benjamin Grelk is our new webmaster. She hopes that the online option for paying dues still works.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris is looking for people who would like to serve on the convention committee who are willing to work hard. If anyone is interested, or knows someone who might be, please either text or call her at 269-329-8500 or email her at </span></span><a href="mailto:christineboone2@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>christineboone2@gmail.com</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Barbara mentioned that the National Braille Readers are Leaders contest is December 2 through January 17. There will also be a statewide one.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><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:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There was no further business, so we adjourned at 9:11 PM CST.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NFBN Senior Division, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>