<div dir="ltr"><div><br clear="all"></div><div><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:23px;line-height:normal;font-family:Tahoma;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Hey Tampa Bay,</p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:23px;line-height:normal;font-family:Tahoma;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span class="gmail-Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>First and foremost I would like to approve the secretary's notes.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:23px;line-height:normal;font-family:Tahoma;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span class="gmail-Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Couple updates and reminders. We are looking forward to our Paint N\u2019 Sip afternoon on Saturday June 7th at Beef O\u2019 Brady\u2019s from 12-2p.The more the merrier! If you would like to attend please let me know how many are in your group as I will make sure to have enough canvas and supplies. We are aiming to make this a pay it forward to our members and a cost free event we just ask that you please take care of our waitress the day of and if you feel so inclined please consider making a donation to the chapter. This can be done through Dan Hicks our Treasurer via Zelle. If other options are preferred just let me know. Every little bit counts! If you\u2019re planning to come, we can\u2019t wait to socialize, sip and create! Please wear sensible shoes, such as non-slip. We will be protecting the floor to ensure easy clean up.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:23px;line-height:normal;font-family:Tahoma;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0);min-height:28px"><br></p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:23px;line-height:normal;font-family:Tahoma;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>We are good to go for our Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Beef O\u2019 Brady\u2019s on July 19th from 8-10 am. Our monthly meeting will follow. Tickets are $10. Dan has started on the flyers. Myself and a couple others are still working on finding a Publix with availability for us to pre sell tickets. Please reach out if you would like to help in this effort. We have been successful at Publix in the past so hopefully we can secure a date.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:23px;line-height:normal;font-family:Tahoma;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)">I\u2019m working getting updated information for<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>polos. If you would like one please let me know, as I will add you to the list. We will hopefully be placing an order in the coming weeks.</p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:23px;line-height:normal;font-family:Tahoma;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0)">I hope you\u2019re staying cool in this heat!<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
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<br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">--</font></p></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Christine Copley<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">President, Tampa Bay Chapter <br>National Federation of the Blind of Florida <br>Ph.: 813-493-7691<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:nfbf.tampa@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">nfbf.tampa@gmail.com</a></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:13px">\u201cDon\u2019t listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only \u201cyou\u201d can find your potential.\u201d Marla Runyan</span><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation\u2019s blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. </font></div></div></div></div>