<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">FYI<br><br><div dir="ltr">Thank you<div><br></div><div>Jorge Hernandez </div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Camille Tate via NFBF-L <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> March 8, 2023 at 3:31:20 PM EST<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org>, NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Camille Tate <ctate2076@att.net><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBF-L] 2023 Call for Resolutions</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Greetings Federationists:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">The National Federation of the Blind of Florida is sending out a call for Resolutions to be heard at our 2023 State Convention. Do you have any questions about what a resolution is?<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">What is a resolution</span></strong>? A resolution is a policy statement of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida and/or the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">What is the resolution process</span></strong>? Any member may write a resolution and submit it to the Resolutions Committee. The committee may edit or format a resolution into the proper resolution format. At State Convention, each resolution will be presented to the membership and defended by the presenter. The committee will then decide if the resolution will pass to the floor of the convention so the members may vote on adoption. At that time, members will be allowed to speak on the floor either in support or objection. Please note: Time may be limited. It is at the discretion of the affiliate president how much discussion time is available. If the resolution passes by membership vote on the floor, it now becomes a policy statement of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida. At times, we may receive a resolution from our National Office, which if passes, becomes a policy statement of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">How may I participate in the resolutions process</span></strong>? Any member may write a resolution for consideration by the Resolutions Committee. The deadline to submit a resolution is Friday, September 1, 2023. Submissions to the committee after this date will not be accepted. If you have a resolution or an idea for one, please submit to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><a href="mailto:Resolutions@NFBFlorida.org">Resolutions@NFBFlorida.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">If you are not sure how to write a resolution, have an idea for a resolution or want additional information, submit to the above email address. The committee will help you to write a resolution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Do I have to be present at State Convention for Resolutions</span></strong>? Yes. If you have authored a resolution, you must be present at the Resolutions Committee meeting, which is open to convention attendees, at its scheduled time. You defend your resolution to the committee. If you are not able to be present, then you must have another member present your resolution to the membership at the open committee meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Where can I find more information</span></strong>? Visit nfbflorida.org/resolutions.htm to view resolutions that have passed the convention and to see information about how a resolution is written. You may also email <a href="mailto:Resolutions@NFBFlorida.org">Resolutions@NFBFlorida.org</a> for further information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Together, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Camille Tate <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Camille Tate <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">2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Phone: 321 372 4899 <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBF-L mailing list</span><br><span>NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-L:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/jeh1065%40comcast.net</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>