<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Dear Federationist</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">I am writing to you to update you on our National
Federation of the blind new parents division of blind children of Arizona
board. We are thankful and honored to be able to serve you and help
parents and children grow in our community this coming year 2025-2026.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">First let me thank you all of you that attended the parents
division meeting at convention. The convention seems to go by so quickly and I
enjoy every moment but also know that sometimes it can be a lot, but I don\u2019t
want us to lose that momentum this year. I know that it can be difficult to
balance many things so I would like you to know that we would like you to rest
and then jump right in to the adventure of the parents division. There will be
some activities you may not be able to attend and that is ok, the more
participation though can only make us stronger together. </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><img src="cid:ii_meuph11o0" alt="\U0001f60a" width="72" height="72"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">I would like to tell you a little about myself as your
President for this year. My name is Heather. I am a Daughter, sister, mother,
friend, and coworker. I have five children ages 16, 15, 13, 11, and 8. I enjoy
books, I use audiobooks. I like swimming, horseback riding, crafts and playing
board games with my kids. I also enjoy shopping with my girls, but sometimes
that can get me in trouble <img src="cid:ii_meuph11u1" alt="\U0001f602" width="72" height="72"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">I am thankful for my job and have been with the same
company for three years. My family is very connected with our local church and
volunteer when needed. This can mean my Sundays and Wednesdays are pretty
difficult to get a hold of me but I will do my best to respond as soon as I
can. I have a degree in early education and have for many years
love to serve families and help little ones grow. I have so much fun with
children and as someone who is blind and having to parent someone
with a visual impairment I have a desire to help parents through this journey
and combine my knowledge of children and my experience as a parent and share
with others. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">You can reach out to myself or anyone on the board.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">If you are not connected on social media I encourage you to
hop right over to our facebook page and check it out. If you would like help
with this please let us know. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DzaqyMinN/?mibextid=wwXIfr" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(66,133,244);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DzaqyMinN/?mibextid=wwXIfr</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Leslie,
if you already have paid your dues, thank you. If you have not, that is quite
all right we would like you to either visit our national webpage to do this or
you can also give it to myself or Brenda Lopez. If you do pay your dues on the
webpage, please inform me or Brenda that you did, and when so that we can
record you as an active member of our division.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">As an
incentive those of you who pay your dues before our first meeting on September
4 will be entered into a drawing for A $10 Amazon gift card</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">This year\u2019s board: </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Heather Bowes president <a href="mailto:1ofbeauty@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(66,133,244);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">1ofbeauty@gmail.com</span></a> or <a href="mailto:5g.e.m.treasures@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(66,133,244);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">5g.e.m.treasures@gmail.com</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ashleigh Moon vice president <a href="mailto:ashleighnmoon@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(66,133,244);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">ashleighnmoon@gmail.com</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Brenda Lopez secretary/treasurer <a href="mailto:blopez8980@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(66,133,244);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">blopez8980@gmail.com</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Marissa Gonzalez board position <a href="mailto:Marissa.andrea9@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(66,133,244);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Marissa.andrea9@gmail.com</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Shakia Thomas board position <a href="mailto:Shakiat@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(66,133,244);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Shakiat@yahoo.com</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">I
decided that we will have meetings every other Tuesday / Thursday and please
feel free to attend as much as you would like. We also may have some Friday or
Saturday afternoon activities during the year. I will get a calendar to you all
soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Warm regards</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Heather Bowes</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">National Federation of the Blind </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Parent division President </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">480-531-2553</span></p></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Mark Feliz<br>NFBA. East Valley Chapter President<br>NFBA. Affiliate Board member<br>Cell: 480-560-0641<br>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT</div></div>