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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>Hello fellow Tampa Bay Chapter Members, <span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2026 is a new year and so dues are once again are appreciated and \u2013 ah \u2013 necessary. They are only $10.00 per year. Let me remind everyone of ways that you can pay your dues. Please read below because there have been some minor changes. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u2588 You can pay ahead of time with Zelle. To pay the chapter\u2019s account, just enter the Chapter Treasurer\u2019s email address: <a href="mailto:nfbftbctreas@gmail.com">nfbftbctreas@gmail.com</a> . 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. Please drop me an email or send me a text to let me know you have done so.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u2588 You can bring cash to this Saturday\u2019s chapter meeting and pay in person. The second best way. No costs or fees. This is a great way to do it. I definitely prefer cash to taking credit cards at the meeting. It is just $10.00. That is one ten-dollar bill, or two fives, or\u2026 You get it. And you can add more cash for 50/50 tickets!<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'>\u2588 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. <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'>\u2588 You can use this link: </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></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><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u2588 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. I prefer cash or prepayment, but this way is acceptable. <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'> <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 \u2013 either in person or via Zoom \u2013 to take part in the meeting 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, FL 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-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:nfbftbctreas@gmail.com">nfbftbctreas@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>