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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>Hello fellow Tampa Bay Chapter Members, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a new year and so dues are once again – ah – necessary and expected. Most of us have already paid, but there are a few of our members who have not yet paid their dues. Elections will be held at our next meeting, this Saturday, February 24 2024, and in order to run of a position or vote in the election or on other matters, you need to be current in your payment of dues. They are only $10.00 per year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tampa Bay Chapter President Miranda Kilby has asked me to remind everyone of ways that you can pay your dues, so here they are. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> You can pay ahead of time with Zelle. To pay the chapter’s account, just enter my phone number, 813-943-5544. It will display as Tampa Bay Chapter. This is the preferred way as it is almost instantaneous and there are no extra costs or fees for you or the chapter. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> You can bring cash to the meeting and pay in person. The second best way. No costs or fees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> You can mail a check to me at the address below. No costs or fees to the chapter, but you do have to pay for the postage stamp. The mails can be slow, so better do it immediately, and drop me a text or email to let me know that you have done so. š<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> šYou can use this link: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://checkout.square.site/merchant/24228PDCG29HT/checkout/S2YZPK5ULQX3IBHLMLBC2UGD">https://checkout.square.site/merchant/24228PDCG29HT/checkout/S2YZPK5ULQX3IBHLMLBC2UGD</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>to pay via credit or debit card in advance of the meeting via square. Please do this right away, as it can take Square a day or two to process payments. <span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The chapter incurs some fees, but we are happy to have you as a paid member. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>š You can bring a credit or debit card to the meeting and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>use it to pay via Square in person. Again, we incur some fees, but we are happy to have you on board. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The above methods can be used to purchase tickets for our wonderful 50/50 drawing that will take place at the meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you buy 50/50 tickets in advance, please send me a text or email (info below) so I know to assign you tickets. You do not need to be present to buy 50/50 tickets, but you do have to be present – either in person or via Zoom – to take part in the meeting, to run for office, or to vote. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you all. I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming meeting!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dan Hicks, Treasurer, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tampa Bay Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>504 South Armenia Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Unit 1319-B<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tampa, FLš 33609<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone: (813)943-5544<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:danjhicks@gmail.com">danjhicks@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>