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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><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Good morning, Sherri and All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>How awesome it is that Sherri took the time to completely read my long invite to tonight\u2019s Legislative Advocacy and Concerns meeting. To clarify, Sherri, yes, the meeting is set for tonight, Tuesday, August 26<sup>th</sup>, 2025, at 8:00 PM, (Eastern.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I will advise all that the update meeting that Camille and I attended on Monday evening was very, very informative. We have some important updates to pass along from our Advocacy and Policy team, (to give you a hint, we\u2019re going to be busy in September).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>See everyone tonight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Respectfully, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Russ,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Ph. 904-993-8433<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><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'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBF-Leaders <nfbf-leaders-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Sherri Brun via NFBF-Leaders<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 25, 2025 9:00 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Florida List for Leaders' <nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> slbrun4@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Leaders] Apologies for late notice - please review - NFB of Florida - Legislative Advocacy and Concerns meeting - Tuesday, August 26th at 8:00 PM<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;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Hey Russ, just checking since I seem to be totally confused this evening. The legislative meeting is tomorrow, August 25, not April 22, correct? Lol! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sherri<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><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'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBF-Leaders <<a href="mailto:nfbf-leaders-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfbf-leaders-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Russ Davis via NFBF-Leaders<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 25, 2025 5:05 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org">nfbf-l@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'NFB of Florida List for Leaders' <<a href="mailto:nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org">nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:russell@radiorusty.com">russell@radiorusty.com</a>; 'NFB of Florida Jacksonville List' <<a href="mailto:nfbf-jacksonville@nfbnet.org">nfbf-jacksonville@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'NFB of Florida Greater Daytona Beach Chapter List' <<a href="mailto:nfbf-daytona@nfbnet.org">nfbf-daytona@nfbnet.org</a>>; 'NFBF-Statewide' <<a href="mailto:NFBF-Statewide@nfbnet.org">NFBF-Statewide@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-Leaders] Apologies for late notice - please review - NFB of Florida - Legislative Advocacy and Concerns meeting - Tuesday, August 26th at 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal> <span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Good afternoon,, everyone!</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Since our last meeting, time seems to have flown by, got ourselves through the busy time of National Convention and then waded through some delays due to both your Legislative Directors being ill with some lousy summer bugs. Everyone is feeling much better now! Please forgive the very late notice of our regular, fourth Tuesday of each month gathering. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Work is needed of course, as it always is, on both the Federal and State fronts. We\u2019ll have an update on our national priorities and will also bring you up to speed with the latest on the Section 504 lawsuit. Camille Tate will have information on what\u2019s been happening in Tallahassee and will provide information about what work we\u2019ll be doing for the rest of this year and into the 2026 session.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>The timing of our meeting couldn\u2019t be better, as both Camille and I will be attending a briefing tonight with our national Advocacy and Policy team in Baltimore. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Please make time within your busy schedules to attend this truly important Legislative Advocacy and Concerns meeting. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I\u2019ve mentioned this in the past, but don\u2019t mind saying again that Florida has an amazing group of individuals involved in the legislative process, let\u2019s keep the work going and keep advocating for all blind people in our wonderful State. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>President Camille Tate and I are Looking forward to having you with us at this important meeting on Tuesday, August 26th at 8:00 PM (Eastern). Please see below for the Zoom link information.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Very respectfully,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Russ Davis, Legislative Director</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Ph. 904-993-8433</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: <a href="mailto:russell@radiorusty.com">russell@radiorusty.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NFBFL President Tate is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Topic: Legislative committee</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Time: August 26th, 2025, 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/94416346364">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/94416346364</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 944 1634 6364</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>---</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>One tap mobile</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>+16468769923,,94416346364#</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></div></body></html>