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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;">Good morning NFB of New York members who will be attending that 74th National Convention in Orlando, FL.</font><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font-size:16pt;"><br></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">As you have read from my posts, and this will also be in the Braille Monitor in the </span><span style="font-size: 21px;">miniatures.</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">NFB Travel & Tourism Division - 12th Annual National Meeting, being held on July 3rd from 1-4:30PM, room not assigned as of yet, but make sure to read the agenda when it comes out.</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">This year is an election year for all positions, and all of us are seeking re-elections, below you may know so names, but at the same time, anyone interested in running for these positions are welcome to run. We are though seeking a person to fill the Vice President position, which our Vice President has informed us he will not be seeking re-election, we are also seeking a 3rd Board Member seat.</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">A little description of the division which has changed in the 12 years since 2002.</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><span style="color: rgb(75, 41, 29); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">The purpose of the National Federation of the Blind Travel & Tourism Division. a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind. It is to serve as a vehicle for collective action by the blind of the nation. This division functions as a mechanism through which all interested blind and sighted persons can come together to plan and execute programs that improve the quality of life and travel for the blind. We promote vocational, cultural and social advancement of the blind; to achieve integration of the blind into society on the basis of equality with the sighted; to focus attention upon accessibility and problems facing blind travelers, to educate blind people interested in the travel and tourism industry; and to take any other action necessary to improve the overall condition and standard of living of the blind.</span></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">For more information go to our website at www.nfbtravel.org</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Officers seeking re-election</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">President - Cheryl Echevarria (NFB OF NY)</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Vice President until our meeting in July is Maurice Shackelford (NFB of GA)</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Treasurer - Glenda Farnum (NFB of OK)</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Secretary - Margo Downey (NFB of NY)</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Board Members:</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Amy Baron - (NFB of MN)</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Jemal Powell - (NFB of IL)</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">3rd board position - empty</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Thank you</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Cheryl Echevarria, President </span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">NFB Travel & Tourism</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">National Federation of the Blind</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">631-236-5138</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">cherylandmaxx@hotmail.com</span></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><br id="FontBreak"></font><br><br><div>Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 of NY State</div><div>Offering the Best in Meaningful Travel Experiences for Everyone!</div><div>Cheryl Echevarria, Owner</div><div><a href="http://www.echevarriatravel.com" target="_blank">www.echevarriatravel.com</a></div><div>631-456-5394</div><div><a href="mailto:reservations@echevarriatravel.com">reservations@echevarriatravel.com</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>Sign up for our e-newsletter by e-mailing us you first and last name, and e-mail address to reservations@echevarriatravel.com, let us know if you want just text or pictures in your e-mail.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Echevarria Travel has partnered with Braille Smith. </span><a href="http://www.braillesmith.com" target="_blank" style="font-size:12pt;">www.braillesmith.com</a><span style="font-size:12pt;"> for all her braille needs. Gail Smith is the Secretary of the NFB of Alabama</span></div></div> </div></body>
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