<p class="p1" style="margin:0px 0px 3px;font-size:54px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"><span class="s1" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody;font-weight:bold">Good afternoon, Tampa Bay,</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:40px"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody">Just wanted to touch base before we make our travels to Altamonte Springs for state convention. I know we\u2019re packing our most tropical attire as well as planning our moves for our fun filled weekend. </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:40px"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody">Thank you so much to Debbie and Dan for getting the resolution put together. They wasted no time and had it to Jorge almost immediately! </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:40px"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody">Coffee donation has been secured by Starbucks so we\u2019re all set on that front.</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:40px"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"> I think I speak for the chapter when I say we very much appreciate Merry/Marion, Debbie as well as Luis/Ana for helping get those items complete. It\u2019s great to see everybody work together to get things done! You guys are awesome. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We truly are stronger together!!</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:40px"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody">Our next chapter meeting will be at Beef O\u2019Brady\u2018s Saturday, October 18th from 12 to 2 PM. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>From 1:30-2p we will have guest speaker and health insurance expert Sharon D. She specializes in Medicare/ Medicaid/SSDI. Sharon was a mentor to me earlier in my career and actively advises me and my family on current qualifications of benefits as well as health/ life insurance changes. She is extremely knowledgeable so come with your questions. It should be fruitful for all! </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:40px"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody">Please mark your calendar for October 21st and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>plan to attend the transportation meeting at TPepin if you are able! We would love to have as much representation from our community as possible. We plan to wear our \u201cyellow jackets\u201d and cause a \u201cbuzz\u201d! </span></p><p class="p2" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:40px"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody">I cannot wait to see all of you at state convention this weekend! For those that won\u2019t be able to make it, you\u2019ll be with us in spirit. Together, let\u2019s build the National Federation Of The Blind!</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:40px"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody"></span><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin:0px;font-size:33px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal"><span class="s2" style="font-family:UICTFontTextStyleBody">Best, </span></p><br><br>-- <br><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">--</font></p></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Christine Copley<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">President, Tampa Bay Chapter <br>National Federation of the Blind of Florida <br>Ph.: 813-493-7691<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:nfbf.tampa@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">nfbf.tampa@gmail.com</a></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:13px">\u201cDon\u2019t listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only \u201cyou\u201d can find your potential.\u201d Marla Runyan</span><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation\u2019s blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. </font></div></div><br>