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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">NFB of Arizona<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Phoenix Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Business Meeting Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Brad Kuhn, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">(815) 501-1153<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%"><a href="mailto:nfbphoenixchapter@gmail.com">nfbphoenixchapter@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Date: Saturday, November 06, 2021<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In-Person Meeting Notes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Those planning to attend this Business Meeting in-person must provide proof of vaccination, in advance or at the door, per SAAVI policy. Please text an image of your vaccine card to Sharonda Goode, at (602) 281-5955, by email, at <a href="mailto:SGoode@saavi.us">SGoode@saavi.us</a>, or in-hand to show the designated person, at the door.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Plans to hold a training session to promote the Fudge Fundraiser via social media has been postponed until early January/2022, due to Affiliate leadership decision-making regarding this matter. Consequently, transportation arrangements from SAAVI Phoenix after the Meeting can be made accordingly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">MEETING AGENDA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Call to Order<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Roll Call<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Pledges:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Pledge of Allegiance<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">NFB One-Minute Message<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Prayer Requests<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><h2><b>Guest Speaker - </b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%">Shauna Jatho, RN, clinical nurse educator, </span><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Vanda Pharmaceuticals<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Phone: 202.538.0396<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Topic: Non-24</span></b><span style="font-size:18.0pt"> Hour Sleep Wake Circadian Rhythm Disorder<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Secretary’s Report</b> - Business Meeting, September 11, 2021 (Table); Business Meeting, October 02, 2021 (Table)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Treasurer’s Report</b> - Business Meeting, November 06, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Presidential Release #510</b>, November 2021 Recap<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Old Business<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Legislative Report:</b> National; State<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>NFB of Arizona Affiliate Report/Committee Updates<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Chapter & Affiliate Committee Appointments - Current Chair/Member with Contact Information Update<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Phoenix Chapter In-Person Meeting Location Discussion<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Phoenix Chapter Elections in the Virtual Environment<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Social Committee</b> - Christmas Party; meal price<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Community Outreach Committee</b> - “Blind Equality Achievement Month”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Fundraising Committee</b> - Fudge<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Membership Committee</b> - New Member Introduction; 2022 Membership Dues; Membership Roster Contact Information Update<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Technology Committee<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Phoenix Chapter 2021 Constitution Review Ad Hock Committee<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">New Business<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>New Member Welcome<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Announcements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Attention Crafters!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Phoenix chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona is looking for volunteers to help create tactile cards for the Christmas/holiday season. The cards will be sent to local members of the blindness community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Time: 4:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Location: SAAVI Phoenix, 4222 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018, Suite B Student Lounge<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Event: Create tactile Christmas/Holiday Cards<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Note: Supplies and materials will be provided. Also, please note, SAAVI requires proof of vaccination to use its facility.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Contact: Rachel Kuntz, at <a href="mailto:rachelrkuntz@gmail.com">rachelrkuntz@gmail.com</a>, or at (937) 245-0547, for more details about this project, and to let her know if you plan to help. We look forward to creating beautiful cards together!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">NFB of AZ Quarterly Board Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Time: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Location: TBA<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Affiliate Fundraising Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">24-ounce, Cold Beverage Customized Tumblers<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Out West Gifts - Support NFB of AZ <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">For assistance with ordering, email Jenn at, <a href="mailto:OutWestGifts@gmail.com">OutWestGifts@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">See’s Candy<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This fundraiser ends on December 31st, 2021, but don’t wait until the last day, order today!! You can even order multiple times throughout the year! Click on the link below to be directed to the Affiliate Storefront where you can purchase the chocolate. Only purchases made through this link or the Affiliate storefront will go towards the Affiliate. As a Reminder: this is a fundraiser, therefore, the prices are slightly higher than if you purchase directly from See's.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.yumraising.com/secure/nationalfot_national_federation_of_the_blind_63/candy?h=Joa_G/ab9381&c=ot5341">https://www.yumraising.com/secure/nationalfot_national_federation_of_the_blind_63/candy?h=Joa_G/ab9381&c=ot5341</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please, send this link to all your family and friends around the nation, because See’s will deliver right to their door!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Donations may be directly made to the affiliate, instead of purchasing chocolate, by going to our website at: <a href="http://www.az.nfb.org">www.az.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Or, checks may be mailed to Affiliate Treasurer, Donna Silba, 7041 N. 33rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85051. No matter the method of donating or paying dues, please follow up with an email to Treasurer Donna Silba, at <a href="mailto:dsilba@cox.net">dsilba@cox.net</a> and copy President Brad Kuhn, at <a href="mailto:nfbphoenixchapter@gmail.com">nfbphoenixchapter@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Future 2021 Presidential Release Schedule<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">• Thursday, December 2 at 8:00 PM Eastern<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Vision Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Expo 2021 (VRATE) - Virtual<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This annual event has been postponed, until April/2022, and will be held virtually. Anyone interested in serving on the VRATE Board is welcome to contact:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Christine Tuttle, Outreach Coordinator/AZ Talking Book Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Direct: (602) 926-3354<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> Email: <a href="mailto:ctuttle@azlibrary.gov">ctuttle@azlibrary.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Monthly planning meetings are scheduled up to two months prior to the event. Then the Board holds bi-monthly meetings the last two months, leading to the event. Committees meet separately throughout each month, to work on a specific assignment. Volunteer opportunities will be posted closer to the date of VRATE, in April, 2022. In-person venues are being researched for the November 18, 2022, VRATE Event. 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