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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>Greetings Federationists: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is currently seeking candidates for the next cohort of the Kenneth Jernigan Leadership in Service Program. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow in your leadership in the National Federation of the Blind. As a graduate of the first cohort, I can share with you the benefits of participating in the program; gaining more insight and knowledge about the inner workings of our organization and the chance to meet others who are now friends and peers. It is a path to learning and growing in leadership in the National Federation of the Blind. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Participating in the KJLSP is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the National Federation of the Blind, our commitment to the blindness movement and how you can be more fully engaged in the nation’s oldest, largest and premier transformative civil rights organization of blind people. It is a great opportunity to meet other leaders and network, building relationships that can last a lifetime. There is a serious time commitment expected of each person selected to be in the Kenneth Jernigan Leadership in Service Program. You are expected to commit to a year-long program, with a combination of in-person and virtual meetings and an expectation that you will attend our 2026 Washington Seminar and 2026 National Convention in Austin, Texas. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You will be required to fill out a candidate application at the <span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39224&qid=11388298">Kenneth Jernigan Leadership-In-Service Program</a> webpage by July 20. This is a firm deadline. In addition, you must secure recommendations from 2 Affiliate Presidents and complete a written essay/video/audio file. The complete list of requirements will be on the Kenneth Jernigan Leadership in Service Program webpage. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Please note: The deadline to submit your candidacy is July 20 and the recommendation for Affiliate President recommendations is also July 20. Do not wait until July 20 to submit your documentation. I will interview all candidates who are requesting to be a participant in this cohort, so the earlier you complete the requirements the better. Affiliate Presidents can only recommend two people for this program, so please keep that in mind. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>I wish all who apply the best of luck! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Let’s go build the national Federation of the Blind! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Camille Tate, president<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Board of Directors <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbflorida.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tel: 321.372.4899<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'>With love, hope and determination, we transform dreams into reality.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>