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<p>Another thought is why don't Hart have vision challenge persons
working and taking Hart-plus reservations?? I know that a few
systems around the state do.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/30/2019 4:48 PM, Marion Gwizdala
via NFBF-Tampa wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Tampa Bay chapter Family &
Friends,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Though many of us were
together in Boca Raton for the annual convention of the
National Federation of the Blind of Florida, it unfortunately
fell on the same day as our chapter meeting and I missed the
gathering that would have been held at O’Brien’s in Brandon.
When the family has gathered together so consistently for more
than thirty years, we miss the comraderie of our chapter
family. I look forward to seeing all y’all at Beef O’Brady’s
on June 23! I would like to make the motion that we invite all
our NFB of Florida members to join us at our may 2020 chapter
meeting which will be held on May 23<sup>rd</sup>, 2020!
Indeed, this is the plan to celebrate our 50<sup>th</sup>
anniversary in Tampa! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">I realize this
message is a pretty short notice; however we have been a
little busy over the past weekend! (smile) There are two
important meetings in the next two working days of vital
importance to the blind community of Hillsborough County. The
first is the final day of the motion for summary judgement
hearing (MSJ) challenging the validity of the sales tax
referendum voters passed in November, 45% of which is slated
for improvements to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit.
Should this referendum be judged as valid, HART would be able
to add 150% to their current budget, all of which must be used
for direct service improvements. That means 150% more public
transportation in Hillsborough County! Friday’s hearing will
be the last three attorneys – there have been six already we
have heard from – before the parties rest. Be assured that, no
matter which parties prevail, we will be heading to
Tallahassee for a Supreme Court hearing! Please join us, if
you can, but know we will have several members there to
support this referendum and will report back to you on the
progress of this case! You can join us at<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">800 Twiggs Street<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Courtroom 501<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Court begins at 9:30<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you would like to join us at Crystal Bay
Café for breakfast, plan to arrive by 8:30 – 8:45. We will
leave for the Courtroom at 9:15.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> On Monday, June 3, the
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit board of directors will
meet in the HART Board room, 1201 E. 7<sup>th</sup> Avenue,
Third Floor at 9:00 a.m. Due to the recent incident, I have
been told that a very large, over-flow gallery is expected. I
am planning to arrive very early to be the first in the door
to get a seat in the gallery. You may wish to do the same and
plan to arrive by 8:15 – 8:30! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> I would also like to
congratulate our chapter president, Miranda Kilby, for her
re-election to the Vice Presidency of the National Federation
of the Blind of florida and extend the same “Kudos!” to
President Denise Valkema, Secretary Sylvia Young, and Board
Members Jorge Hernandez and Camille Tate. Our affiliate board
affirms the validity of the motto, “We are stronger together
when we work together!” Our recent convention demonstrated the
evidence of the practice of that fundamental truth by the
resulting success of our 49<sup>th</sup> annual convention.
Let’s go build the Federation!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Fraternally yours,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Marion Gwizdala<o:p></o:p></p>
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