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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> ctate2076@att.net <ctate2076@att.net> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 21, 2019 4:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> 'Email:' <ctate2076@att.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Together, As One, We Grow <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Federation Family: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will be together in just a couple of days at our 2019 State Convention! Time to renew old acquaintances, forge new friendships and strengthen our ties of federationism and family. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year, elections will be on Sunday, May 26, where several positions are up for election. I am seeking re-election to retain my board seat. It is together we can accomplish our mission of equality, opportunity and security for the blind. Our strength lies in the bonds we grow together as we change what it means to be blind; to raise the expectations of each other and the world at large. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Working with the Board of Directors, with the guidance of President Denise Valkema, I have participated in our Resolutions Committee, first as a member, then as co-chair and finally chairing the committee in 2019. With the support of the Board of Directors and members of our Affiliate, I have co-chaired our Legislative Committee and attended Washington Seminar twice, representing the National Federation of the Blind of Florida. I coordinate our Book Club Discussion Group, write for our state newsletter and am liaison for a chapter, division and several committees. I have learned from all of you and will continue to grow, as learning is a lifelong endeavor. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It has been a learning experience, gift and pleasure to be part of our Affiliate. Let us continue to build the National Federation of the Blind together. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Together,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Camille Tate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, FL <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>