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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Andrews via NFBNet-Members-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:15 AM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] Public Speaking and Networking Seminar<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><br>The Mentoring and Outreach Workgroup, which is a subgroup under the Black Leaders Serving for Advancement (BLSA) Committee<br> <br>Celebrating Black History Month<br> <br>A Seminar on Public Speaking and Networking<br> <br>Wednesday, February 17, 2021<br>7:00 PM EST.<br>6:00 PM CST.<br>5:00 PM MST.<br>4:00 PM PST.<br> <br>The Mentoring and Outreach Workgroup is inviting all to participate in an opportunity to learn from three distinguished scholars highlighting personal growth and empowerment through communication, networking and developing a personal brand.<br> <br>EDWARD BELL, Ph.D. director of the Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University, Raymond Montgomery, Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Purdue University-Calumet and our own Shawn Callaway, master's in social work from Catholic University of America will discuss the importance of how effective communication and direct connections can inspire, influence, and persuade<b> while a</b>dvocating, holding meetings, community events and during media interviews. Also, these gentlemen will elaborate on the best practices on successful Networking that is equally powerful, which can assist with achieving goals, enhancing talents, building skills, and developing professional relationships.<br> <br>You do not want to miss this rare opportunity to tap into the knowledge of these experts!<br> <br>Note! All Are Invited To Attend! You do not have to be a member to participate, learn and gain knowledge.<br> <br> <br>Agenda:<br> <br>Master of seromony<br>LleRon Carter, Indiana Affiliate<br> <br>7:0 PM – Prayer<br>Joann Williams, Ohio Affiliate<br> <br>7:05 PM – Welcome<br>Steven Lindsey, District of Columbia Affiliate<br> <br>7:10 PM – If I Had A Hammer<br>Suzanne Turner, Outreach and Mentoring Workgroup Chair<br> <br>7:15 PM – Introductions<br>William Turner, Ohio Affiliate<br> <br>7:20 PM – Panelist<br> <br>8:10 PM – Q/A<br> <br>8:20 PM – Reflections<br>Abdi Mumin, Colorado Affiliate<br> <br>Final Remarks<br>Regina Mason, Ohio Affiliate<br> <br>Join Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a> <<a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851"> https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a>> One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,4081850851#<br> <br>+1 646 876 9923<br>Meeting ID: 408 185 0851<br> <br>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<br>Suzanne Turner,<br>(216) 990-6199<br><a href="mailto:smturner.234@gmail.com">smturner.234@gmail.com</a> <br> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></body></html>