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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Greetings</span><span style='color:#1F497D'> Members of TAD</span><span style='color:#1F497D'>,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>I recently received an email off-list regarding Article IX: Dues. This individual had some valuable feedback about the language in this section, and we are most appreciative of these constructive suggestions. The TAD board has taken the comments very seriously, and have reached a consensus on what we feel is the most appropriate language for the section entitled, Article IX: Dues. If it all possible, we want to get it right the first time, so that we aren’t constantly making changes to the TAD Constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Now, We will vote on the amendment to Article IX Dues as well as the proposal for the new TAD Board Member, Program Manager at the TAD Business Meeting at the 2014 Kentucky State Convention. There are currently 33 members in this division. If you have any questions, please let me know. You can reach me at <a href="mailto:Todde.stephens@windstream.net">Todde.stephens@windstream.net</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please disregard my prior email regarding sending your Yea or nay votes to Scott Spaulding. My sincerest apologies to all for any confusion. You will find the proposed changes to the TAD Constitution directly below.</span><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*<b><u>Proposed</u></b>:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Adding one additional board seat. That position is Program Manager. This person will be responsible for taking the lead on formulating and implementing future blindness related assistive technology training agendas and forums for TAD members. In addition, the Program Manager will spearhead future training events with regard to blindness related assistive technology for members in our community as well as other communities where there are individuals with visual impairments.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Proposed</span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>ARTICLE IX: Dues<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The dues of this organization shall be $5.00 per year payable in full at the state convention. Dues may also be accepted during the fiscal year; however, will never be pro-rated. To comply with: 501(c)(3) regulations, the Internal Revenue Service, and to comply with standard accounting policies and procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Only those members who have paid dues in the time frame)previous KY State Convention to the close of business(July 15 of the next calendar year) will be entitled to vote, hold office, serve on committees, and speak on the floor (or by other electronic means in the present TAD Board Elections and Board Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The division shall forward $1.00 per year to the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky for each member no later than August 1. No person may vote who is delinquent in the payment of his/her dues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><u><span style='color:#1F497D'>Current</span></u></b><span style='color:#1F497D'>:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>ARTICLE IX: Dues<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The dues of this organization shall be $5.00 per year payable in full at the state convention. Dues may also be accepted during the fiscal year; however, will never be pro-rated. To comply with: 501(c)(3), the Internal Revenue Service, and to comply with standard accounting policies and procedures , no dues will be accepted during the window after June 1<sup>st</sup> and prior to the TAD Board Meeting held at the State Convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Only those members who have paid dues in the time frame)previous KY State Convention to the close of business(June 1 of the next calendar year) will be entitled to vote, hold office, serve on committees, and speak on the floor (or by other electronic means in the present TAD Board Elections and Board Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dues collected at the State Convention will always be collected at the close of the TAD Board Business Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The division shall forward $1.00 per year to the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky for each member no later than August 1. No person may vote who is delinquent in the payment of his/her dues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Very Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Todd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>