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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> NFBF-Jacksonville <nfbf-jacksonville-bounces@nfbnet.org> on behalf of Fallon Minichiello via NFBF-Jacksonville <nfbf-jacksonville@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, 30 July 2026 19:36:36<br>
<b>To:</b> Marita Winston <marita.winston60@gmail.com><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Fallon Minichiello <fallon.rochelle.garrett@gmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Jacksonville] Please join us, the National Federation of the Blind of Fl. Greater Jacksonville Chapter this Saturday, August 1st for our regular monthly meeting - Please check the meeeting location - details inside - watch for the
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<div dir="auto">I will be at the meeting, and Joe, William, and I will all be at the party.<br id="x_lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature">
<div dir="ltr">Sincerely,
<div>Fallon Minichiello</div>
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<blockquote type="cite">On Jul 30, 2026, at 3:43\u202fPM, V Lennon via NFBF-Jacksonville <nfbf-jacksonville@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br>
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<div dir="ltr">\ufeffJohn and I will be there.
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<blockquote type="cite">On Jul 30, 2026, at 9:32\u202fAM, Russ Davis via NFBF-Jacksonville <nfbf-jacksonville@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The announcement you\u2019ve been waiting for is finally here! 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, August 1<sup>st</sup> 2026 from 10:00 AM until noon. We have much to do this year, but I know by working together we can achieve all of our goals and can exceed the high expectations that we have set for ourselves, blind and low vision
people have no problem with this mindset! To begin preparing yourself for our action-packed Saturday morning, please take a look at the meeting information and agenda shown below. Please take note of the Saturday meeting location. The change in meeting location
is happening in order to accommodate our fun summer lunch event and to allow for the expected number of members and guests to meet in a relaxed setting.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Because one of our goals is 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.
I am hopeful that several interested members of our community will be attending their first National Federation of the Blind gathering and believe that our festive summer meeting and social is the perfect way for them to be introduced to our tremendous River
City family. </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Speaking of a summer social, we will be serving lunch when the meeting has adjourned. Your Chapter Board has met several times to discuss a fun food serving opportunity and has opted to serve hotdogs, sides,
cookies and drinks. The Chapter will use some of it\u2019s funds to take care of the expenses, but if Chapter members can contribute a bit, (maybe $5.00 or so), that would help a great deal. We aren\u2019t asking our guests to contribute, but donations would be gratefully
accepted and appreciated.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We don\u2019t often ask for an RSVP for a Chapter meeting, but if you wouldn\u2019t mind, please RSVP and let me know that you will be at the meeting and lunch and let me know how many will be in your party. That
will help us know how much food to purchase.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Another of our Chapter goals is to become more involved within our community and to gather together outside of our monthly meetings. Having you with us tomorrow morning will help us reach this goal.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Event: Monthly meeting of the Greater Jacksonville Chapter of the NFB of Florida</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Date/Time: Saturday, August 1st \u2013 10:00 AM \u2013 Noon</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Location: Colonial Point Condominium\u2019s, clubhouse</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5201 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. 32207</span></p>
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<p class="x_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. It can be an amazing life, because blindness
is not what holds us back.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We are encouraging in-person attendance at all of our meetings as strong internet connections and high-quality audio are not always within our control. Our primary focus is to ensure that we deliver the
best presentation possible for those who are with us in person while trying to maintain a virtual presence. We regret that some attendees on Zoom have occasionally struggled to get in, stay in and feel like a full participant during our meetings. The Zoom
information can be found at the bottom of this email.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You\u2019ll notice with the meeting agenda shown below that we are not only taking care of customary business items, but that we are also planning for future meetings and events. We\u2019ll spend some quality time
reviewing a vital component to any successful organization, that being, communication. Several visitors from the National Federation of the Blind of Florida will be joining us to discuss communication outlets within the NFB. This won\u2019t be the only time this
year that we discuss how members can obtain valuable information about what is happening within the NFB and within the blindness community as a whole.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A reminder to everyone to bring your collection of clean plastic shopping bags, (the type you\u2019d get from stores like Publix), to donate to the Micah\u2019s Backpack Project.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Agenda:</span></b></p>
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<p class="x_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)</span></i></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><a name="x__Hlk82165664"></a><a name="x__Hlk63361430"></a><a name="x__Hlk65851390"><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Welcome and Introductions, and a hardy hello to our visitors</span></span></span></a></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NFB Pledge, and Belief Statement; Recited by all.</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Secretary\u2019s report, June</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Treasurer\u2019s report, June and July</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">President\u2019s Report \u2013 Russ</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Remembering our Chapter member, Barry Akins \u2013 Russ and Chapter</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">New member nominations and considerations - Chapter</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><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\u2013Committee
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NFB National Convention \u2013 recap \u2013 all attendees
</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NFB of Florida 2026 annual Affiliate convention- Peggy and Kaye</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NFB of Florida Fund Raiser Cruise - Peggy</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Jacksonville Transportation Authority \u2013 proposed fare modifications and more - Russ</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Planning of September Chapter meeting - Russ</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Additional items of importance, (time permitting)</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Old business \u2013 members</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">New business - members</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thoughts and comments from visitors -
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Adjournment</span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Looking forward to having you with us this Saturday,</span></b></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></b></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Respectfully,</span></b></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Russ Davis, President</span></b></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National Federation of the Blind of Florida, Greater Jacksonville Chapter</span></b></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ph. 904-993-8433 (mobile)</span></b></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style=""></span><a href="mailto:nfbjax@gmail.comm"><span style=""><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">nfbjax@gmail.comm</span></b></span><span style=""></span></a><span style=""><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Zoom invitation:</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The NFBF Greater Jacksonville Chapter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Topic: NFB of Florida, Greater Jacksonville Chapter meeting</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Date/Time: August 1, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join Zoom Meeting</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Meeting ID: 985 147 3331</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Passcode: 32207</span></p>
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