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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>For your information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Camille Tate <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 321 372 4899 <o:p></o:p></p></div><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> NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-L<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:24 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFBF <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise@aol.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-L] No NFBF sports & rec meeting tonight & an opportunity for you<o:p></o:p></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>Correction: our seminar convention is at 2 PM.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#171C24;letter-spacing:-.75pt'>With state convention less than a month away and additional meetings scheduled, sports & rec will not meet tonight at 8 PM. </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like, you can register for the session below. SEED did a seminar at national for sports & rec division. Please note that this session is at 7 PM central. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#171C24;letter-spacing:-.75pt'>Link to register: </span><a href="https://strive4you.org/events/seed-safety-hot-topic-talks/"><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.75pt'>https://strive4you.org/events/seed-safety-hot-topic-talks/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></div><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:22.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#171C24;letter-spacing:-.75pt'>WEAPONS 101 | Register at strive4you.org | FREE<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:22.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#171C24;letter-spacing:-.75pt'>It is not too late to join us for our SEED Safety Hot Topic Talk tonight over zoom. This is a one hour informational webinar. Once you've registered, you will receive the zoom link needed for the event.<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:22.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#171C24;letter-spacing:-.75pt'>SEED Safety Hot Topic Talks<o:p></o:p></span></h1><div style='margin-bottom:22.5pt;box-sizing: border-box;caret-color: rgb(98, 98, 98);-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#616161'>Since the very creation of the SEED program, we knew we wanted to host a forum for individuals to facilitate meaningful conversations to address serious concerns surrounding safety. These topics include but are not limited to the use of weapons to protect oneself, active shooter situations, safety & mental health, and so much more!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#616161'>Therefore, we are pleased to host once a month discussion groups to explore these especially important Hot Topics. These events will be virtual via the zoom platform and open to everyone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#616161'>We understand these topics can very much be emotional and that in some cases individuals may feel very strongly about certain topics. We ask that all participants come with an open mind, be respectful at all times, and understand that we are all entering a safe space. The SEED Hot Topic discussion groups will be facilitated by two of our well-trained instructors who all have educational backgrounds to help them guide and facilitate these sensitive conversations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#616161'>Register today for the next upcoming talk:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#626262'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#626262'>September 13th – Weapons 101<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#626262'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#626262'>October 10</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#626262'>th</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#626262'> – Active Shooter Situations<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:54.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#626262'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#626262'>November 14</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#626262'>th</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#626262'> – Mental Health & Safety<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#8D8D8D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#8D8D8D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h6 style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:normal'>AMY WILSON<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#8D8D8D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h6 style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:normal'>PHONE<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#8D8D8D'> <a href="tel:1-866-40STRIVE%20(7-8748)%20Ext%20740"><span style='color:#8D8D8D'>1-866-40STRIVE (7-8748) Ext 740</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#8D8D8D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h6 style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:normal'>EMAIL<o:p></o:p></span></h6><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#8D8D8D'><a href="mailto:seed.director@strive4you.org"><span style='color:#8D8D8D'>seed.director@strive4you.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>Our seminar at state convention is at 2 PM on Sunday. <span class=s2><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Come to an easy to do strength and balance class designed to strengthen key muscles to improve and maintain balance. You will be able to continue taking classes at home. </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Lisa Fisher,<span class=s2>Wellness Coordinator </span>New Vision for Independence.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>You can walk on the river walk behind the hotel, swim, or use the gym. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>See you soon!</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Thanks, <br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Denise Valkema<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='color:black'>(305)972-8529</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></blockquote></div></body></html>