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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-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Hi Russ,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> Thanks so much for sending this reminder. I am looking forward to meeting this evening, however, Please note that I have a Leader Dog event that may last shortly after the 8 PM hour, and therefore, I may be late in attending. I greatly apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Thanks a lot for understanding. I really appreciate it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Matt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='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-L <nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Russ Davis via NFBF-L<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 24, 2026 5:25 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org>; 'NFB of Florida List for Leaders' <nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> russell@radiorusty.com; 'NFB of Florida Jacksonville List' <nfbf-jacksonville@nfbnet.org>; 'NFBF-Statewide' <NFBF-Statewide@nfbnet.org>; 'NFB of Florida Melbourne Space Coast Chapter List'' <nfbf-melbourne@nfbnet.org>; 'NFB of Florida Greater Daytona Beach Chapter List' <nfbf-daytona@nfbnet.org>; nfbf-miami-dade@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-L] Important Reminder - NFB of Florida - Legislative Advocacy and Concerns meeting - Tuesday, March 24th at 8:00 PM ET<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:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Good evening, <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'>Sending out this reminder for our 8:00 PM gathering. Hoping very much that you will be with us 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 Davis, Legislative Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>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-L <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Russ Davis via NFBF-L<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 23, 2026 10:31 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org">nfbf-l@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:russell@radiorusty.com">russell@radiorusty.com</a>; 'NFB of Florida List for Leaders' <<a href="mailto:nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org">nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org</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>>; 'NFB of Florida Melbourne Space Coast Chapter List'' <<a href="mailto:nfbf-melbourne@nfbnet.org">nfbf-melbourne@nfbnet.org</a>>; <a href="mailto:nfbf-miami-dade@nfbnet.org">nfbf-miami-dade@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-L] NFB of Florida - Legislative Advocacy and Concerns meeting - Tuesday, March 24th at 8:00 PM ET<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'>Hello,, everyone!</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><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'>Some truly important legislative advocacy action is currently needed at this time. We will hold a legislative advocacy and concerns meeting tomorrow, Tuesday March 24<sup>th</sup>, at 8:00 PM and will focus on the Texas Vs. Kennedy lawsuit that is threatening the foundations of section 504. Recently, our national office Advocacy and Policy team held a Zoom call to discuss the current status of the suit and gave us some good direction on how we all can take meaningful action and advocate to protect our civil rights. Camille Tate and I will be able to brief you all about what steps we need to take at this time. <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 style='margin-right:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Overall, we still have many unfinished goals, and we won\u2019t be able to accomplish them without your help. Your 2026 Washington Seminar Delegation knew this as well and is prepared to keep working throughout the remainder of the 119<sup>th</sup> Congress, (that means we\u2019ll keep at it until the end of the year\u2026that was our promise to you). <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 style='margin-right:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>On Tuesday, we\u2019ll bring you up to date on important legislative priorities both in Washington and in Tallahassee. I know Camille is eager to tell you all what\u2019s happening within the Florida House and Senate, by the way, they\u2019re going to be called back for a special session, (after the regular legislative session ended on March 13<sup>th</sup>). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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, March 24th 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: March 24th, 2026, 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>