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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Tonia Trapp, secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>nfbnewmexicosecretary@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>www.nfbnm.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Live the life you want.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> NFBNet-Members-List [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Suzanne Turner via NFBNet-Members-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 09, 2018 6:09 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] Updated Membership Call<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This announcement is being resent because the original version didn't include the time zone -- which is Eastern.<br><br>Dave<br><br><br><br>The National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland is extending a cordial invitation to all Federationists to participate in a New Member Orientation Teleconference Call that will take place on May 14, 2018 at 5:00 to 6:30 PM eastern daylight time.<br> <br>This exciting and educational event is to highlight and promote the mission of the National Federation of the Blind. “Thus, to achieve widespread emotional acceptance and intellectual understanding that the real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight but the misconceptions and lack of information which exist. Moreover, The NFB brings blind people together to share successes, to support each other in times of failure, and to create imaginative solutions. Becoming a member of the National Federation of the Blind is easy to do! Membership in the NFB is rewarding because it opens up a network of unparalleled support, friendship, and resources. Together with love, hope, and determination, we help you transform your dreams into reality”.<br> <br>With all that said, if you are a new member or maybe seasoned and would like to tap into the experiences, expertise and knowledge from a distinguish panel of NFB leaders, then attend this teleconference. We will hear from John Pare, Executive director for Advocacy and Policy, Lou Ann Blake, Deputy Director of The Jernigan Institute, Ron Brown, Second Vice President of The National Board of Directors, Richard Payne, President of the Ohio Affiliate, Barbara Pierce, President Emerita of Ohio and Dr. carolyn Peters, Ohio Membership Chairperson. <br> <br>Although, this Teleconference is targeted for Ohio. We encourage anyone who would like to attend to do so. There will be much to learn from the National and State governments. The information is universal and can be poured into the overall membership. If you have new members in your Affiliate, please encourage them to participate.<br> <br>The conference number is:<br>712-775-7031<br>Code: 240281423<br> <br>We would encourage you to dial in ten minutes prior to the start of the teleconference. For questions; please direct them to me. <br> <br>Once again, this endeavor is for all members across the country and thank you for continuing to build the federation.!<br> <br>Suzanne Turner, president<br>NFBOhio-Cleveland<br>P: (216) 990-6199<br>E: <a href="mailto:Smturner.234@gmail.com">Smturner.234@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>