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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 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Four DAYS AWAY AND COUNTING DOWN!!!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Phoenix Chapter is looking forward to welcoming our Federation Family and friends to the BEAM Picnic and Walk for Independence!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix, AZ 85003, West Ramada<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note: Enter the park from 3rd Ave and Culver St. The West Ramada is next to the swing set and is a few feet from the parking lot.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The planning team appreciates the generous response of members throughout The Valley, volunteering to take an active role by grilling or serving, bringing a favorite side dish, furnishing other picnic supplies, sharing games, and/or donating Door Prizes. This is an NFB family-friendly event, and we want to ensure that everyone has fun and is safe. Therefore, we are reminding everyone of the following:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Food Allergies: If you are bringing a side dish, please provide the type of dish and a list of the ingredients to Vicki, by Thursday, September 29, at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:vjazz@cox.net">vjazz@cox.net</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This information will be provided in advance and at the picnic to alert those with food allergies, so they can make safe choices.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Side Dish Serving Container: We encourage those bringing a side dish to use disposable containers, if possible. If a personal bowl, dish, or storage container is used, please mark it with your name, so it returns home with you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Folding Chairs or Blankets: You may want to bring a folding chair, portable deck chair, or blanket for more comfortable seating after eating lunch. Please mark it with your name, so it returns home with you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Family-Friendly Event: In order to preserve the spirit of this family-friendly gathering, the use of alcohol and/or controlled substances is prohibited, and anyone in violation will be required to leave, immediately. Thank you for your cooperation!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sun Screen Lotion: It has been three years since we have gathered in an outdoor venue, and it is easy to forget to be protected against UV rays, whether skies are sunny or overcast. Wearing a hat with a brim and the generous application of sun screen lotion of at least SPF 30 can help make your picnic experience more enjoyable. This is especially important for children and those with a fair complexion.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>NFB Swag: If you like winning, then you will want to search through your dresser drawers and closets for T-shirts, hats, and other NFB-branded gear to wear at the Blind Equality and Achievement Month (BEAM) picnic. Everyone wearing NFB swag will have their name entered into a Drawing, that will be awarded during the picnic. This is a great way for the public to recognize members of the National Federation of the Blind, “Living the lives we want, because we know that blindness is not what holds us back!”<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us on Saturday, and be a vital part of the Fun and the Movement!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rachel<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>