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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><a name="_Hlk82165664"></a><a name="_Hlk63361430"></a><a name="_Hlk65851390"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Greetings Federation Family and Friends:<o:p></o:p></span></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>It is time for our September Chapter meeting. We have a lot to discuss this month, and I can’t wait to see everyone at the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Before I get into that however, I want to first take a moment to thank everyone that I have heard from by text, call or email since Glen’s passing. This has truly been a stressful and sad time for me, but support from our wonderful chapter members has made dealing with this loss a little easier for me. The support we give each other is one of the reasons that we are often referred to as “the Greatest Jacksonville Chapter.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Now, as for the business at hand, we have much to discuss this month, and we need input from absolutely every member! I encourage everyone to come in person this month. While we will offer our normal Zoom component, we can accomplish so much more when we gather together. We will be discussing our upcoming State Convention, events for the rest of the year, and we will be delving into where we see our chapter in the future going forward.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Please take a look at the agenda below, and make plans to be with us on Saturday September 7 at 1045 Oak Street, Jacksonville FL 32204.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>As always I look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>The National Federation of the Blind of Florida, Greater Jacksonville Chapter will meet, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Riverside Presbyterian Apartments, 1045 Oak St Jacksonville, FL 32204, in the first-floor lounge, & on Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>From 10:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>The meeting agenda is as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Introductions<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>NFB Pledge, and One Minute Message – Recited by All<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Approval of the August Secretary’s report – Fallon<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Approval of the August Treasurer’s report – Russ<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Reminder of on-going fundraiser<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>State Convention Update<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>The State Convention will be October 11, 12 and 13 at the South Bank Hotel in Jacksonville Florida.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>We are thrilled to be working with Tallahassee.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Dollar Auction Items to donate.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Hospitality room<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>White Cane event before Convention<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Selection of Nominating Committee for upcoming election.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Possible change to October meeting date.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Events Committee Report – Denise<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>How do we see our chapter now, and in the future?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Final thoughts and next meeting date<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>NFB Greater Jacksonville is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Topic: NFB of Florida, Greater Jacksonville September 2024 Chapter meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Time: September 7, 2024, 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9851473331<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Meeting ID: 985 147 3331<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span 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style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Meeting ID: 985 147 3331<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'>Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ketx4hy2Cu<o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664'></span><p class=MsoNormal><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>