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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><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> 2021 State Convention Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img width=324 height=126 style='width:3.375in;height:1.3125in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D7BD37.0DFAA520" alt="Description: Image removed by sender. /var/folders/94/f82_rlbx60jf2xlbgftm2vf00000gn/T/com.microsoft.Word/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/nfblogo.gif"></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines our future. <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>Every day we raise expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and their dreams. <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia Affiliate Board of Directors:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>President, Shawn Callaway<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>1<sup>st</sup><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>Vice-President, Libra Robinson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>2<sup>nd</sup><span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>Vice-President, Chrichelle Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Treasurer, LaMont Wright<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Secretary, Star-Shemah White<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Board Member, Steve Lindsey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Board Member, Tajuan Farmer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Board Member, Kim Bellamy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Board Member, Larry Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>All Convention activities will be utilized through this Zoom link:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#201F1E'>Join Zoom Meeting <br></span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F8204086286&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cdc2d76a4ffeb44c290a208d989d5a2e0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637692372912815196%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=1QxBbvqwrnqrxJVVU93hhfUH%2BrexnDvuK5FNMeqzP20%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Protected by Outlook: https://zoom.us/j/8204086286. Click or tap to follow the link."><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>https://zoom.us/j/8204086286</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#201F1E'> <br><br>Meeting ID: 820 408 6286 </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#201F1E'>+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) <br> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Thursday, October 14, 2021<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The NFB of DC Seniors Luncheon and Workshop<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>11 AM to 2 PM<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Please join our outstanding seniors as they introduce speakers and resources to enhance our physical and mental health.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span> Presenters include William Yates from the local YMCA to provide exercise demonstrations, Dr. Janet Parker will provide tips on how to conduct personal meditation and Amber Woods will give a presentation on local travel leisure options within the Washington, DC area. <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Boundaries and Consent Presentation<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>3-4:30 PM<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Cheryl Fields and Marcy Carpenter will discuss ways in which our members can remain safe and supportive during Federation meetings and events. <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Disclaimer: There may be content involving sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Blind Investors Program and Workshop<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>5-6:45 PM<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Please come and hear from blind people who invest in the stock market through accessible applications.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>National Representative’s Welcome Reception<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>7-9 PM<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Please join the NFB of DC as we welcome our state convention national representative Scott LaBarre<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Friday, October 15, 2021</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Blind Woman’s Empowerment Event<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>12-3 PM<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Please join the woman of the Federation to hear inspiring stories from blind woman from across the country addressing Mental Health in the Blindness Community<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>3:30-5:15<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>This session will provide a healthy discussion on addressing and maintaining our mental health. <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>Shawn Callaway MSW will give a presentation on the stages of grief and loss in relation to blindness and Candice Chapman will discuss the signs and symptoms of major depression disorder. <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Blind Parents and Grandparents Meet Up<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>5:30-6:45 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Please join us as we discuss the joy of being blind parents and grandparents. <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>This discussion will be facilitated by Shirell Scott, a new member of the Federation and a blind parent.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Federation Family Feud<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>7-9 PM<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Please join us for some high energy and fun entertainment as Federations compete to answer popular questions surveyed by the general public. <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>The host of this wonderful event is Libra Robinson<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Saturday, October 16, 2021</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The NFB of DC General Session Part 1 and 2<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>9-12 Noon and 2-5 PM<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Please join us as we hear from inspiring Federation family members and we conduct the business of the NFB of DC<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>The general session agenda will be disseminated on October 14<sup>th</sup>. <span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>For all meetings and events please use the zoom 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