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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>Good morning Federation Family:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As our convention nears, I would like to remind all of us a couple of important topics.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First, I would like to wish all of you save travels to Jacksonville Florida. We the affiliate board is eager to once again have all of our federation family assembled in convention and enjoy each other’s company. Please remember that there is lots to do during our three day convention. For details on workshops, special meetings, and many other convention information, you can visit the NFB Florida website under affiliate convention, and download the 2024 convention agenda.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Second, ensure that you pack proper attire for banquet. This year’s national representative is Everette Bacon, Second vice president, National Federation of the Blind. As always, all of us are excited to hear the banquet speech as well as a report from our national office. Let’s show our appreciation and give Everette a warm and welcoming Duval to Everette.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Third, those leaders who are part of the nominating committee, you will receive an Email from the nominating committee chair, Miranda Kilby, President of the Tampa Chapter requesting who will be the delegate and alternate delegate to serve in the nominating committee. Remember, only one person will be able to participate in this committee. For example, if your chapter president is serving on the nominating committee, and the vice President is the alternate, hen, the president of the chapter is the only person allowed in the room. If for any circumstances the president cannot attend the committee meeting, then, the alternate will be allowed to attend the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lastly, during the row call of chapters, I will be asking several questions:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'> Who is serving in the nominating committee (delegate and alternate). <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>How many members are present from your chapter.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>How many members are first timers.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'> Is the chapter pledging any funds to the affiliate.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This will occur during the Affiliate Open board Meeting on Friday, October 11<sup>th</sup>, 2024 at 8:00PM so let’s all be ready to address the membership so we can have a smooth and efficient board meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Again, have save travels to Jacksonville and see you all in six days.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jorge Hernandez, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org">www.nfbflorida.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>305.877.2311<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:president@nfbflorida.org">president@nfbflorida.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Live the life you want”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>