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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> kylekipercrc@gmail.com <kylekipercrc@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 4, 2023 10:54 AM<br><b>To:</b> kylekipercrc@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> NFBCAC September Chapter Meeting Agenda and Link<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Dear NFB Central Arkansas Chapter Members and Guests,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Please find below, and attached, the Meeting Agenda, with the Zoom link near the bottom of the document. Also, the August Meeting minutes are attached, for your review. The meeting will be at 11:00 Central, 9:00 Pacific for our Guest Speaker, on this coming Saturday, September 9<sup>th</sup>. President Cindy Scott-Huisman asked me to provide this informational email announcement, as she is currently in Baltimore, finishing up her attendance at the NFB Jernigan Institute Presidential Leadership Seminar. She sends her greetings, and openly invites any and all current Federationists, those who are interested in joining, or just the curious, to join us, and enjoy our kind Guest Speaker, updates on Local Chapter, State Affiliate, and National<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Organization activities, and general fellowship.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Kyle Kiper<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>NFBCAC Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Live the Life You Want! <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>---<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Central Arkansas Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Agenda</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>, September 9, 2023, 11 A.M. Via Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Check for attachments, which may include; previous meeting minutes and/or treasurer’s report.</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Find the Zoom link info at the bottom of the agenda <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>If someone you know might be interested in joining our meeting, share this.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Call meeting to order<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Roll Call, alphabetically by last name. All attending, introduce yourself!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Our speaker this month is Claudia Romero, the Director of Volunteers of Vacaville. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Volunteers of Vacaville fixes Braillewriters for $39. A special thanks to her for joining us!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Minutes for previous meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Any corrections or discussion?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Treasurer Report<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Any corrections or discussion?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>4 Pillars of the NFB: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Education, Rehabilitation, and Employment<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Membership and Community Building<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><a name="_Hlk142058556"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Advocacy<o:p></o:p></span></a></li><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk142058556'></span><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Development<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>1. Education, Rehabilitation, and Employment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Job Squad<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk141103622"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>A time to share about employment opportunities, and for those who are seeking employment <o:p></o:p></span></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk141103622'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Any new tips, tricks, apps, or gadgets anyone wants to share about?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>2. Membership and Community Building<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>A Chapter Member Directory was recently distributed. We are working towards expanding the information gathered in the directory. If you are a member and did not receive your directory, please speak up so you can more easily be in touch with your fellow members.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Mission to grow our membership – remember to invite others to join our upcoming meetings. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>September 9 via Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>October 14 in person, at Terry Library – elections <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>November 11 via Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>December 9 via Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Sign up to receive emails from NFBAR. Please take a moment to subscribe to our List Serve. Go to </span><a href="http://www.nfbar.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>www.nfbar.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> website, find the Subscribe button, and fill in your information. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>3. Advocacy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>This item falls under more than one pillar. Hillcrest Harvestfest on October 28 is an opportunity for our members to interact with the community and do a little fundraising as well. We need to coordinate volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Work towards expanding public transit in the Little Rock area<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Dinosaur theme for the Little Rock Marathon on March 3, 2024. Make plans to set up a cheering station.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Share about Advocacy opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Chapter pamphlet design ideas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>We submitted the wording for the pamphlet to the state affiliate, but it has not been discussed or approved. This wording can go on printed tri-fold pamphlets with a Q R Code, that will take folks to the online version, which can include more specific details, since that can be updated more frequently.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>4. Development<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Chapter fundraising committee report, Tawnya Philpot, Chair <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Our state affiliate Razorback blanket raffle is underway. The drawing will be on November 24 at Cantrell Gallery. If you need tickets to sell ($5 each) let Tanya VanHouten know. Tanya VanHouten, phone number: (501) 680-7007<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>e-mail address: </span><a href="mailto:vanharris62@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>vanharris62@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>If you need photos of the blanket, let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Questions? More details were in the follow up message, or ask.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Social Media<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>State Convention will be in Jonesboro, spring of 2024! The first planning meeting was on August 24. If you want to get involved with the plans, please consider contacting Nena Chadwick.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>The affiliate is looking for people to join committees. If any of these sound like an area you would like to get involved with, please let us know.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Bell Academy: Joshua Goolsby and Amerissa Lovato, researching<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Budget: State Affiliate Board<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Convention Committee - Chair <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Chair, Bettye Johnson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Door Prize: Tanya VanHouten<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Employment:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Federal Legislation: Larry Wayland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Fundraising: Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>History: Donavon Cavender <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Membership: Chair <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Newsline: Jahmal Lovato<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>PAC: Donna Walker<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>P S A Committee – Charles Tate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Social Media: Brent Philpot, Donavon Cavender, and Jahmal Lovato<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>State Legislation/Resolutions: Brent Philpot<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Vehicle Donation: Clint Chadwick<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Central Chapter board elections will be held during the October, in-person meeting. All 6 board positions are up for election. Please carefully consider stepping forward and getting involved with the leadership of our Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Central Chapter Board consists of:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Two general board positions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Any questions or discussion?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>STOP EVERYTHING AND LET’S TAKE 5 FOR PHILOSOPHY<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="_Hlk141103776"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>A debatable topic will be presented and we can discuss our opinions. There are no wrong or right answers – this is a time to share and respect other’s views. Try to keep your comments as brief as possible, so there is enough time for everyone who wants to share.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk141103776'></span><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>New On the Table<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Presidential/Affiliate Board member Announcements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Chapter Announcements:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Welcoming Ceremony for New Members<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>This appears in the agenda regardless of any members to welcome. Any potential new members can familiarize themselves with the process<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>* Do you wish to be a member of the National Federation of the Blind?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>* Membership in our organization is a commitment to work together to achieve equality for the blind. Membership grants you the right to help set the direction for the organization. Membership also gives you the responsibility of working collaboratively with other members to achieve the best outcomes for the organization as a whole. As individuals, we receive great strength and value for our participation in the organization. Our goal over time is to give more than we have received. We are reminded of our rights and responsibilities as members by repeating our NFB pledge. Please repeat after me:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="m_2167710325338156812__Hlk120373960"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>NFB Pledge</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>I pledge to participate actively in the effort 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></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>* Make a motion to accept the individuals as members:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>* I move to accept<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>(Name of new member)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>as a member of the Central Arkansas Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>* Second motion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>* Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>* Vote new individuals into membership.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a name="m_2167710325338156812__Hlk120374020"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>One-Minute Message</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines us or our future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We can live the life we want; blindness is not what holds us back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>* Invite each individual to introduce themselves and share what they hope to do as a member of the Federation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>This month’s Presidential Release<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Dates to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Next meeting is in person at the Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, 72212.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>National Federation of the Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October. Throughout the month, our members conduct a variety of outreach activities in their local communities. Many of these activities center on White Cane Awareness Day which is October 15.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>What can our chapter do, to get involved with the community, and help promote awareness?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>We are looking into setting up at Harvestfest in Hillcrest, October 28.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>There will be a White Cane Awareness event at World Services for the Blind on October 13.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>More details coming soon!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>NFB of Arkansas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<br><br>Topic: NFB of Central Arkansas's Zoom Meeting<br>Time: Sep 9, 2023 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)<br><br>Join Zoom Meeting<br></span><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/6322726273?pwd=Uk1kYWpvMDdjeW1lVE1CbGI3UDVPQT09" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/6322726273?pwd=Uk1kYWpvMDdjeW1lVE1CbGI3UDVPQT09</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><br><br>Meeting ID: 632 272 6273<br>Passcode: nfbARzoom1<br><br>One tap mobile<br>+16469313860,,6322726273#,,,,*2290535579# US<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><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-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Kyle Kiper<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Travel Advisor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Dream Vacations – Kyle & Cynthia Kiper<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>813-418-0647<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:kkiper@dreamvacations.com">kkiper@dreamvacations.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="http://www.dreamvacations.com/kkiper">http://www.dreamvacations.com/kkiper</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kipervacations">https://www.facebook.com/kipervacations</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Twitter: @kipervacations<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>