[NFBF-Tampa] Extremely Urgent: Clarification of Upcoming Meeting dates, times, & Locations

[Debbie Malone]

I plan to get them there by Tuesday

*Debbie Malone*

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On Sat, Oct 11, 2025, 5:24 PM Debbie Malone <dmalone510 at gmail.com> wrote:

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> *Debbie Malone*
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> On Sat, Oct 11, 2025, 3:57 PM Dan hicks via NFBF-Tampa <
> nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> I have signed up to speak.
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>> I noticed that the sign-up website says: “If you wish to provide printed
>> materials for the meeting, you must bring 15 copies to the Delegation
>> Chair's district office (Suite 210, 1101 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL
>> 33602-3613
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1101+Channelside+Drive+Tampa,+FL+33602-3613?entry=gmail&source=g>)
>> seven days before the event.” Marion, are you or Debbie or someone else
>> planning to get at least 15 copies of the final and perfect version of the
>> resolution to the appropriate office by the Tuesday, October 14?
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>> I hope to see a lot of us there.
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>> Dan Hicks
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>> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *marion.gwizdala---
>> via NFBF-Tampa
>> *Sent:* Friday, October 10, 2025 5:32 AM
>> *To:* 'NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List' <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
>> *Cc:* marion.gwizdala at gmail.com
>> *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] Extremely Urgent: Clarification of Upcoming
>> Meeting dates, times, & Locations
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>> Dear Tampa Bay Chapter Members & Supporters,
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>>                 In the haste to rally our members and supporters to take
>> action on the critical issue concerning the dissolution of HART, some
>> inaccurate information was shared; I apologize for the confusion. There are
>> a number of meetings that are essential each of us make every effort to
>> attend. Public transportation is not only essential for those of us who are
>> blind or otherwise disabled, it is also an essential public service. Debbie
>> has collected great statistics about the importance of HART, not only to
>> those of us who are disabled but to the public interest. She will
>> distribute talking points and action items and these may include some of
>> the same information shared here, along with more details.
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>>                 Here are the upcoming meetings we need you to attend.
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>> Wednesday, October 15, 2025; 9:00 a.m.
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>> Board of County Commission (BOCC)
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>> 601 E. Kennedy Blvd
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/601+E.+Kennedy+Blvd?entry=gmail&source=g>
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>> Second Floor Board Room
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>> We will present our NFB of Florida resolution concerning HART. All
>> speakers must sign up no more than forty-eight hours prior to the meeting
>> but at least thirty minutes prior. Each speaker will have three minutes to
>> speak. Whether you speak or not, please plan to attend and wear your yellow
>> shirt.
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>> Thursday, October 16, 2025; 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
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>> HART ADA Accessibility Committee Meeting
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>> HART Operations Operations Center
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>> 1201 E. 7th Avenue
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>> Third Floor Board Room
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>> We will read our resolution again and urge members to wear your yellow
>> shirts and speak up if you feel comfortable!
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>> Tuesday, October 21, 2025; 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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>> Pepin Hospitality Center
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>> 4121 N. 50
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/4121+N.+50?entry=gmail&source=g>th
>> Street
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>> Tampa, Florida 33610
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>> All these meetings are important; however, this is the most important of
>> all. The sponsor of the bill and all of our state legislators will be in
>> attendance at this meeting. The deadline to sign up to speak is Saturday,
>> October 11. Here is the link to sign up
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>> State Legislative Delegation | Hillsborough County, FL
>> <https://hcfl.gov/government/government-relations/state-legislative-delegation>
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>> Monday, November 3, 2025; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
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>> HART Board of Directors Meeting
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>> 1201 E. 7th Avenue
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>> Third Floor Board Room
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>> Another presentation of our resolution to the HART  Board of Directors.
>> Media always covers these meetings, so wear your yellow shirts and speak up
>> if you feel comfortable!
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>> Merry and I will be at every meeting we can. We hope you will do the same!
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>> Fraternally yours,
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>> Marion Gwizdala
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