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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tara Chavez, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:NFBNM.President@gmail.com">NFBNM.President@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>(505) 328-3349<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfbnm.org/">www.nfbnm.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/">www.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> State-Affiliate-Leadership-List <state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Nena Chadwick via State-Affiliate-Leadership-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 23, 2024 8:56 AM<br><b>To:</b> State leadership List serv <state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Nena Chadwick <nchadwick@nfbar.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [State-Affiliate-Leadership-List] Arkansas Washington Seminar Fundraiser<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><img border=0 width=370 height=370 style='width:3.8541in;height:3.8541in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:AA91C00D-2B3E-45D0-9FA8-1F9448290D54"></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Dear Friends and Supporters,</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas's Raisin' Canes Walk-a-thon, taking place from October 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. This month-long event is an excellent opportunity for you to support our cause while getting active and having fun.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>During the Walk-a-Thon, we will be tracking our miles to earn your generous donations, which will help fund the 2025 Washington Seminar. This seminar is an essential event where our legislative team advocates for vital resolutions in Congress, specifically aimed at improving the lives of blind individuals.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>A donation of $25 or more will automatically enter you into a drawing for a grand prize at the end of October. Additionally, our top five contributors will receive a special gift as a token of our appreciation.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Every donation, no matter the amount, is greatly appreciated and goes a long way in supporting our mission. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to raise awareness and push for necessary changes in the halls of the Capitol.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Please direct any donations or questions to the Affiliate Treasurer </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>or visit </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><a href="https://nfb-ofarkansas.square.site/product/nfb-of-arkansas-donations/10?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#96607D'>NFB of Arkansas donation page</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Thank you for your support and participation in the Raisin' Canes Walk-a-thon. Together, we can make a difference and raise canes in Congress!</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Your NFB of Arkansas family</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Affiliate Treasurer:</span></u><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>David Henry </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><a href="mailto:rockinh57@cox.net"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#96607D'>rockinh57@cox.net</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>479-426-7993 </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Nena Chadwick, President<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Phone: 479-435-8348<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Email: <a href="mailto:nchadwick@nfbar.org">nchadwick@nfbar.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Website: <a href="http://www.nfbar.org">www.nfbar.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Live the Life you want - Making it Happen.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>