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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="_Hlk189835198"></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi, You All – Sent by RLN the Helper<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RE: April 14<sup>th</sup> is our date for this month!<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: Topic: <o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Monday, April 14th<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/9743%201318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span 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style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dial by your location:<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 346 248 7799 <o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 408 638 0968<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 974 3131 8555<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Passcode: 637552<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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- Cheryl Livingston<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Presidential Release and discussion. Followed by …A conversation with the new president and the membership- how we will proceed from here; all thoughts are to be respected. <o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></span></h2><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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Recap the Convention!<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Report on -Whatever else members may bring.<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Anything you may bring.<o:p></o:p></span></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189835198'><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><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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></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:_Hlk189835198'><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><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>:</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189835198'><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></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189835198'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk189835198'></span><p class=MsoNormal>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION SECRETARY's REPORT<span class=DefaultParagraphFont1><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, February 10, 2025<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, February 10, 2025. 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, Christine Boone, Bob Burns, Michelle Ditter, Monte Ekern, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Deb Mauer, Karen Moritz, Doug Peterson, Sheryl Rogge, and Steve Senteney. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Kathy Brahmer, Lesa Griess, and Eli and Emily Sidders.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jo recited our NFB Pledge. Cheryl Livingston will recite it in April.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We listened to the February Chapter Presidential Release which focused mainly on the three bills which will be presented to members of Congress during the Washington Seminar. Lesa and Karen shared a little about their experiences at this year's Washington Seminar. It was the first one for both ladies.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robert talked about our annual meeting agenda. Our guest speaker will be Becky Korinek with Outreach Patient Advocates in Omaha. We will want her to speak for 15 minutes, then have 15 minutes for questions. We discussed finding seniors at convention and making up packets with information and Braille/print cards with someone's contact information on them. We will hold elections. Robert is not going to run for President. Karen Moritz is willing to be our president if elected.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Linda read the January 13, 2025, 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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cheryl Livingston read the February 10, 2025, Treasurer's Report. It will become a part of the financial record of the organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Karen moved, Cheryl seconded, that we donate $50 for door prizes at our state convention. The motion carried<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our next meeting will be March 29 during our state convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michelle told us a little about herself. She is a new member.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nancy asked Robert if we have any takers for our financial fellowship. He has not gotten any. Tomorrow he will ask President Richey to post a message about it on our announce listserv.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:55 PM CST.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully submitted, Linda Mentink, Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Treasurer’s Report Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, February 10, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Beginning Balance $1729.83<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Expenses<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PAC for February $ 15.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Income<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dues $ 60.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ending Balance $1774.83 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Senior Division, </span>NFBN<span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><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 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></div></body></html>