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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>Good evening, DeafBlind Division:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I wanted to write to all of you to provide an update on the division, specifically our most recent business meeting and changes made to our national board.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have received some questions regarding the virtual connection information for the July 5 DeafBlind Division annual meeting at National Convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We faced some unforeseen technical difficulties that prevented us from having a remote option for members who could not attend the meeting in-person. My sincere apologies to anyone who was planning to join us remotely but was unable to. We intend to bring this option back next year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As has been previously mentioned, there have been some changes made to the DeafBlind Division Board as a result of our recent board elections.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First, Jessie Kramer has resigned her position as secretary, and Jonathan Mosen has been elected as her successor. Jessie continues to serve on the board, however, as she has taken the position previously held by Chris Westbrook. Delcenia Brown has also been elected to fill the position previously held by Ferral<span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>Domingue, who also stepped down from the board. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The current board includes the following:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, Rocky Hart of Minnesota<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First Vice-President, Robert Stigile of California<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Second Vice-President, Anna Trotman of Alabama<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary, Jonathan Mosen of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer, Sara Coleman of Iowa<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board Position 1: Jessie Kramer of Utah<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board Position 2: Jeff Giffen of Missouri<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board Position 3: Delcenia Brown of Ohio<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board Position 4: Hannah Furney of Minnesota.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We do not have a public board meeting scheduled yet, but I will be sure to provide that information as soon as it is available. In the meantime, you can contact me directly at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Rockyhart1221@gmail.com">Rockyhart1221@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suggestions regarding DeafBlind Division activities, initiatives, or anything else.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I look forward to connecting with you at our next meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rocky Hart, President, National Federation of the Blind DeafBlind Division.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>