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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>Phoenix Family:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As we make the turn into August, I hope you are filling the energy of national still and are starting the feel the buzz of our state convention. I am excited for our chapter as we have came a long way. We are working toward something special here in Phoenix and we have another chance to show it at the convention. I am proud of our members and your dedication in making sure blind people in Phoenix know the truth of the life they can live.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Some of us in the chapter had the honor of attending yesterday’s arangements and celebration of life for longtime Arizona Federation leader Ruth Swenson. It was a loving experience and we should be honored that Ruth was a leader of our affiliate for so many years. Her influence is felt and will be felt for years to come.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> On Saturday we will have our chapter meeting and we will talk about ways we can support her as a chapter. I also encourage you to consider donating.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A few other notes:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Remember that I will be naming a nominating committee at Septembers’ meeting. If you are planning to run for a position please email <a href="mailto:nfbphoenixchapter@gmail.com">nfbphoenixchapter@gmail.com</a>; all board and officer positions are up. Elections will take place in November.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>We do have a chapter meeting on Saturday. Because of convention being in August, we will have it virtual.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Beasley just sent an email out about donating door prizes/auction items. Please see <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>😊</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Make sure you are registering for state convention! Az.nfb.org/convention<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>And have a great Week<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Let’s go build the Federation!!<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph>Jordan Moon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>