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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dear Tampa Bay Chapter Members & Supporters,<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'> 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.<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'> Here are the upcoming meetings we need you to attend.<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'>Wednesday, October 15, 2025; 9:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Board of County Commission (BOCC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>601 E. Kennedy Blvd.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Second Floor Board Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.<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'>Thursday, October 16, 2025; 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>HART ADA Accessibility Committee Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>HART Operations Operations Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1201 E. 7<sup>th</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Third Floor Board Room <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We will read our resolution again and urge members to wear your yellow shirts and speak up if you feel comfortable!<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'>Tuesday, October 21, 2025; 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Pepin Hospitality Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4121 N. 50<sup>th</sup> Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tampa, Florida 33610<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://hcfl.gov/government/government-relations/state-legislative-delegation" target="_blank">State Legislative Delegation | Hillsborough County, FL</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><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'>Monday, November 3, 2025; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>HART Board of Directors Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1201 E. 7<sup>th</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Third Floor Board Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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!<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'>Merry and I will be at every meeting we can. We hope you will do the same!<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'>Fraternally yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Marion Gwizdala <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>