<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Good morning,<div><br></div><div>I didn\u2019t see any differences with the agenda, so wanted to confirm what was different. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at the meeting. William is doing a whole lot better. We are so relieved!<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sincerely,<div>Fallon Minichiello</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Mar 4, 2026, at 2:48\u202fPM, Russ Davis via NFBF-Jacksonville <nfbf-jacksonville@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hello again,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">It\u2019s been an interesting day with computer issues and failed email attempts\u2026to say the least. I\u2019m resending the meeting announcement out to you all again with some agenda adjustments, (items I had fully intended to place in the original agenda). More adjustments may occur prior to the meeting. Watch for updates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Russ<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> NFBF-Jacksonville <nfbf-jacksonville-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Russ Davis via NFBF-Jacksonville<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 4, 2026 2:39 PM<br><b>To:</b> Russ Davis <russell@radiorusty.com><br><b>Cc:</b> russell@radiorusty.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-Jacksonville] Please join us, the National Federation of the Blind of Fl. Greater Jacksonville Chapter this Saturday, March 7th for our regular monthly meeting - details inside...<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Greetings to all of our members, friends and supporters,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We are excited to announce that the Greater Jacksonville Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida will hold our monthly Chapter meeting this Saturday, March 7<sup>th</sup> from 10:00 AM until noon. The year is already off to a fast start, (at least it sure feels that way to me). We have much to do this year, but I know by working together we can accomplish all of our goals. The meeting information is shown below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Because one of our goals to grow Chapter membership, please feel free to invite visitors to join us and let them know that they will be welcomed and that their presence will be appreciated by all of us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Event: Monthly meeting of the Greater Jacksonville Chapter of the NFB of Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Date/Time: Saturday, March 7<sup>th</sup> \u2013 10:00 AM \u2013 Noon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Location: Center for Independent Living, Jacksonville<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2709 Art Museum Drive, Jacksonville, FL. 32207<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We will have Zoom available, for those who are outside the local area, although your in-person attendance is strongly encouraged. The Zoom information can be found at the bottom of this email. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Our meetings are open to all, and whether you are a current or former member, or someone who wants to learn more, we hope you will join us in person and that you will tell others about our Chapter and our warm and welcoming organization. The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you and we encourage you to join us and learn how you can live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Agenda:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(Please be aware that we are still developing the agenda for the next meeting and so, the below information is subject to change)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk82165664"></a><a name="_Hlk63361430"></a><a name="_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Welcome and Introductions, (including visitors)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NFB Pledge, and Belief Statement; Recited by all.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Secretary\u2019s report, January<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Treasurer\u2019s report, January)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The National Federation of the Blind, our beginnings, our fundamental beliefs and our future \u2013 Russ and all members<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Membership summary and 2026 dues <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nominations for new members \u2013 All members<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jacksonville Transportation Authority \u2013 Changes upcoming with UZURV \u2013 Russ, Jose<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NFB-Greater Jacksonville and Rotary Club joint project \u2013 Meta Smart Glasses for Duval and St. Johns County blind and low vision residents - committee update<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Legislative advocacy and concerns update \u2013 post Washington Seminar - Russ and Adriann <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Fund raising project\u2013 City Pop \u2013 Peggy<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Future fund-raising projects and ideas - members<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NFB of Florida fund raiser, Sees Candy and Norwegian cruise, - Kaye<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NFB of Florida 2026 annual Affiliate convention - Peggy<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2026 FFB Jacksonville Vision Walk - Adriann<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dissolving Diabetes Walk \u2013 Latoya Kendrick and Debra Davis, (guest speaker)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">October 2026 disability parade and celebration - Jose<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Additional items of importance, (time permitting)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Old business \u2013 members<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">New business - members<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thoughts and comments from visitors - <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Next meeting date \u2013 Russ and members<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk63361430"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk65851390"></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Looking forward to having you with us this Saturday,<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Respectfully,<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Russ Davis, President<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National Federation of the Blind of Florida, Greater Jacksonville Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ph. 904-993-8433 (mobile)<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"></span><a href="mailto:nfbjax@gmail.comm"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">nfbjax@gmail.comm</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk82165664"></span><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Zoom invitation:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The NFBF Greater Jacksonville Chapter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Topic: NFB of Florida, Greater Jacksonville Chapter November2025 Chapter meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Date/Time: March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9851473331"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9851473331</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Meeting ID: 985 147 3331<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> 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