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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>LET US TAKE A MOMENT TO BE THANKFUL FOR CROSSING OVER THE FINISH LINE OF 2024 AND LOOKING FORWARD TO A PROSPEROUS HEALTHY & WEALTHY NEW YEAR!<br>Please keep Dean & Judy in your prayers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>January activities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Coming up in January<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seasons Greetings: Our MSCC Board meeting is scheduled for Mon., Jan. 6<sup>th</sup> @ 7:30 pm. Also, the Chapter meeting is scheduled for Sat., Jan. 11<sup>th @ 10 am. Please bring candy money and annual dues ($10).<o:p></o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup>Also, Friendly reminder: The Children’s Hunger Project is scheduled for Wed., Jan. 8th. Call Maria for more info. 321.795.7376.<o:p></o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup>PLEASE MAARK YOUR CALENDARS ACCORDINGLY.<o:p></o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal>We in the MSCC Chapter have the chance to provide a public service by working for the Hunger Project to fill packages so that economically disadvantaged children can eat over the weekends when there are no school meals. We work from noon to 2:00 on Wednesday, January 8. As always, call Maria so she can arrange bus transportation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our regular business meeting will take place on Saturday, January 11, from 10:00-Noon at the Brevard Hispanic Center, 4670 Babcock St., NE, Palm Bay. Maria can arrange bus transportation for you to attend, but only if you call her in advance. AAgain, the annual $10 dues are due at this meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ReJoyce Update<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are so fortunate in Brevard County to have ReJoyce, a 501C(3) non-profit organization through which the blind help the blind gain independence. If you want to learn to use a computer or an iPhone with speech output, or to take a stab at braille, call Dr. Joyce Taylor at (321) 473.8719. the January term is full, but you can slip in for April or September.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Joyce has pictures of the recent White Cane Day event. Visit <a href="https://drjoycetaylor.com">https://drjoycetaylor.com</a> under the Independent Living Classes section.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Commencing Jan. 9, 2025, REJOYCE TODAY’S NEW LOCATION IS WOODLAKE ESTATES, 4640 Lipscomb St., NE, Suite 15, Palm Bay, FL. 32905 (Phone # 321.473.8719). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>AGAIN, Congratulations to Camille<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Camille Tate, Member & Treasurer of the MSCC, has been elected State President of the Florida chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Belief Message of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Pledge, and a contest<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Can you recite the NFB Pledge on Jan. 11th? If so, your name will appear in February’s newsletter:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=left width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr style='height:15.0pt'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:15.0pt'><h1 style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='color:black'>Register Now: Career Fair in D.C.</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Monday, February 3, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 p.m., Eastern</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Washington Seminar Career Fair</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Holiday Inn Washington Capitol</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=36881&qid=10766297" target="_blank">550 C Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Register for the National Federation of the Blind Washington Seminar in-person career fair. The Washington Seminar career fair is the second-largest national event in the Federation year, and draws in employers from the federal, state, and non-profit sectors from in and around Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>This event is free for jobseekers, and they must register for this event. Employment professionals assisting job seekers wishing to attend the Career Fair must have jobseekers complete their own registration. Walk-ins will be admitted, but we strongly encourage all participants to pre-register.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=36882&qid=10766297">Jobseeker Career Fair Registration</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>Maximizing Your Career Fair Experience Webinar </span><o:p></o:p></h2><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>January 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Eastern via Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Join our virtual seminar for tips and tricks for success at the career fair. You will receive Zoom details for this event when you complete the Jobseeker registration form. Please contact Janice Forbes at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=36883&qid=10766297">janiceforbes2012@gmail.com</a> by January 13 with accommodation needs, such as captioning and Spanish translation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>For more information on the career fair, please contact Janice Forbes, jobseeker liaison, at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=36883&qid=10766297">janiceforbes2012@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>About National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:2.25pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>With opportunities to compete in the workplace in terms of equality, blind people can achieve careers based on their dreams, talents, and abilities. The National Federation of the Blind connects working-age blind people with opportunities and resources to compete in the workplace on terms of equality. For more information, contact Nikki Jackson, Employment Programs Coordinator at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=36884&qid=10766297">njackson@nfb.org</a> or 410-659-9314, extension 2404.</span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup>Please submit all ideas, tips, articles, notices, etc. to me for review prior to distribution. <o:p></o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Next Board meeting is scheduled for Mon., Feb. 3<sup>rd</sup> & thee MSCC meeting will be Feb. 8<sup>th</sup> – mark your calendars!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Submitted by Dr. Joyce Taylor, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>NFBF-MSCC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>