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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I also say Yes to the Email minutes on May 17.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Shanti<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Louise Peyton via NFBF-Tampa<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 19, 2025 11:30 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Louise Peyton <lp2473@hotmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Tampa Bay Chapter meeting minutes April 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I say yes to the email minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Miranda Kilby via NFBF-Tampa<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 19, 2025 11:26 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Cc:</b> Miranda Kilby <<a href="mailto:mbkilby@gmail.com">mbkilby@gmail.com</a>>; <a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Tampa Bay Chapter meeting minutes April 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>First,I vote yes for the minutes.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Second, I would like to thank you for your praises on on my leadership. However, I passed the torch to Christine who is doing an amazing job and has a lot of plans for the future. Please do not judge someone without knowing or attending any of the meetings. I also am a firm believer that we, the Tampa Bay chapter of the National Federation of the Blind meet each individual where they are, and I\u2019m sorry if you feel like we did not. However, if you feel like you have not been included in the chapter, it\u2019s perhaps that you were not open and involved with the Chapter. I am a firm believer that you can lead the horse to the water, but you cannot make them drink.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <br>Miranda b. Kilby<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Ph: <a href="tel:(352)942-0417">(352)942-0417</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On May 18, 2025, at 5:21<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM, Cheryl and Ed via NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cheryl were apart and no one took us in and never took us in.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Merry Schoch via NFBF-Tampa<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, May 18, 2025 3:56 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Merry Schoch <<a href="mailto:merrycschoch@gmail.com">merrycschoch@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Tampa Bay Chapter meeting minutes April 2025</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>You are more than welcome, and so is your friend to have an opinion! Just not quite sure why you are not part, or involved with our chapter, unless you have some negative input. Maybe if you were involved, people would take your comments more seriously instead of viewing you as just somebody who has to put negative things out there on the list. It\u2019s only a reflection of you! Wishing you a fantastic day!<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Sun, May 18, 2025 at 2:04<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM Ineko Gary via NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>I think my friend who\u2019s no sign language solve the heart video. And said he doesn\u2019t agree on changing what HART does<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Meaning that it\u2019s good they keep the two hours you need to cancel. He said that\u2019s good. And calling to schedule a ride a day to two days. Ahead is good.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Said that if you can\u2019t handle on that, then y\u2019all just need to learn how to write the city bus. This is what my friend who know sign language said.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>And I told him I totally agree<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On May 18, 2025, at 1:20<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM, marion.gwizdala--- via NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></div><div><div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dear All,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> At our chapter meeting yesterday, we tabled approval of the April minutes opting to approve them via email. I have read the minutes and move acceptance of the minutes.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fraternally yours,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Marion Gwizdala</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Sherrill O'Brien via NFBF-Tampa<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 16, 2025 11:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Cc:</b> Sherrill O'Brien <<a href="mailto:sherrill.obrien@verizon.net" target="_blank">sherrill.obrien@verizon.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-Tampa] Tampa Bay Chapter meeting minutes April 2025</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><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'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tampa Bay Chapter </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Chapter Meeting Minutes</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>April 26, 2025</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Beef O \u2019 Brady\u2019s</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/8810+North+Himes+Avenue+Tampa,+Florida?entry=gmail&source=g">8810 North Himes Avenue</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/8810+North+Himes+Avenue+Tampa,+Florida?entry=gmail&source=g">Tampa, Florida</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The meeting was called to order by President Christine Copley at 12:08PM. We recited the NFB pledge together.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Everyone introduced themselves. There were a total of 17 persons in attendance, 10 in person and 7 via the Zoom platform. Attending in person were two guests, Jose and Lily Young, who were later voted in as new members. During our introductions, Christine asked each person to mention their strengths and interests relating to the chapter.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Secretary and Treasurer Reports</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A motion was made by Merry, seconded by Marion, to approve the March meeting minutes as emailed. The motion passed. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dan gave the treasurer\u2019s report. Our current balance is $5238.05. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A motion was made by Marion, seconded by Merry, to accept the treasurer\u2019s report as read. The motion passed.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our activities chair Yvonne Rosanelli said that there were around 12 people who attended the bowling event at Pin Chasers. We then discussed whether it had been made clear at the March meeting that attendees were to reimburse the chapter for their bowling event costs.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A motion was then made by Merry, seconded by Marion that going forward social events outside the chapter which involve a cost will be the responsibility of the individuals participating unless the chapter decides in advance to cover the cost of the event. The motion passed.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Christine explained that Sherri Brun is our designated chapter liason from the NFBF Board. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sherri told us about the new and exciting NFBF fundraising cruise which will take place in October of 2026. The cruise leaves from Port Canaveral on October 18, returning on October 26. Christine will send out an email with all the details.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>State Convention</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sherri said everyone should make an effort to subscribe to the NFBf and Tampa Bay chapter listservs to keep up-to-date on everything going on in our area and across the state. Our membership chair is Miranda Kilby, and she will be glad to assist those wishing to subscribe. This is especially important since our state convention is coming up from October 3 to 5 at the Altamont Springs Hilton Hotel. Christine explained the annual awarding of 1500 dollar college scholarships at the state convention. A motion was made by Marion, seconded by Dan, that the chapter sponsor half a scholarship in the amount of $750, in the name of Gloria Mills Hicks. The motion passed unanimously. There will also be scholarships available for those wishing to attend their first convention. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Proposed HART Resolution</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Marion is a member of HART's ADA Accessibility committee and would like our chapter to help with the updating of some of HART's paratransit policies and practices which are challenging for all patrons, but especially for the blind community. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>He and Dan have written a resolution on behalf of our chapter which, if we pass it, he wants to recommend to this committee and have the chapter secretary read it at their upcoming meeting. on May 15.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The three main issues addressed in the resolution are:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1. necessity of rrecertification every five years even for those who are permanently disabled, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2. unrrealistic notification time required for cancelling a trip</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3. having to reserve a trip no more than three days in advance </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Marion would like at least one person to speak on each of these issues.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dan then read the resolution. A motion was made by Miranda, seconded by Merry, to accept the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The committee meeting will take place from 1:30 to 3:00 on May 15 at HART's headquarters at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1201+E.+7th+Avenue?entry=gmail&source=g">1201 E. 7th Avenue</a>. Marion encouraged everyone to support the resolution by attending and wearing our yellow chapter polo shirts. The resolution will be sent out on the chapter list.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We agreed to hold a chapter meeting for the sole purpose of discussing details of our annual pancake breakfast. It will take place at 6:00PM on May 4 via the Zoom platform.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Social Events</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For our Paint and Sip event, Christine will secure our regular meeting room from 12:00 till 2:00 on Saturday, June 7.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Convention</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Christine announced that Our NFB national convention will take place from July 8 to 13 at the Marriott New Orleans</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our 50/50 PAC Plan /fundraiser drawing was won by Christine Copley, who received $35.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our next meeting will be held on May 17.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The meeting was adjourned at 2:05PM.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Respectfully submitted</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sherrill O\u2019Brien, Secretary</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tampa Bay Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Phone 813-935-0474, cell 813-767-1890</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>email <a href="mailto:Sherrill.obrien@verizon.net" target="_blank">Sherrill.obrien@verizon.net</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. 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