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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Greater Jacksonville Chapter:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Like Fallon, I can not believe it is almost August. It has been a little while since we all met, and I am looking forward to getting back together on August 3.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have not put the agenda completely together yet, but it will come out shortly. I just wanted to send a little message and tell you all what I know so far.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our chapter will meet Saturday August 3, 2024 at the Riverside Presbyterian Apartments. The address is 1045 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204. We will meet in person and on Zoom as usual from 10:00 A.M to around noon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This month, we have a lot to cover. We need to have our second reading of our constitutional amendment, and discuss our State convention that is coming up. We also have an idea for a new fundraiser that we want to discuss.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As always, we will discuss upcoming events and how to gain greater participation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m going to be painfully honest and say that 2024 has not been the best year for Glen and me. As of now, we are in one of the most trying times of our journey, and I don’t expect the stress level to get any better. I want to thank everyone who has reached out to me during this time. Having said that, the work of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida, Greater Jacksonville Chapter must go on. That work can not be done without each and every one of you. I look forward to seeing everyone in the meeting ready to discuss ideas and share ways we can make our chapter one of the best.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Most Respectfully<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kaye Baker<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greater Jacksonville Chapter<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>