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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-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>We are careful about advertising other organizations\u2019 events. If you do send out an announcement, it should be sent only once and with a proper subject line. <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:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Also, events should be open to all members of the blind community. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Debbie Brown<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:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></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'> NFBMD-GPGC <nfbmd-gpgc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>C Goode via NFBMD-GPGC<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 26, 2026 1:24 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Maryland Greater Prince George's Chapter List <nfbmd-gpgc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> C Goode <ceegoode06@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBMD-GPGC] Congratulations: I3S Foundation Recieves 2026 Jacob Bolotin Award<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>12061 Tech Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904 \u2013 301-681-6636 </span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>RAYSOR NATION MEN\u2019S GROUP</span></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;text-transform:uppercase'>MEN OF CHARACTER \u2192 GREATER AWARENESS \u2192 DIGNITY \u2192 ACCESSIBILITY \u2192 INCLUSION \u2192 EMPOWERMENT</span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-size:6.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;text-transform:uppercase'> </span></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;text-transform:uppercase'>ENRICH ALL MEN \u2192 SERVE WITH PURPOSE\u2192 LEAD WITH CHARACTER \u2192 BE A LIGHT \u2192</span></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><tr><td valign=top style='background:#EEF3F8;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>OUR MISSION</span></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Raysor Nation Men\u2019s Group is committed to enriching and empowering men through Christ-centered fellowship, service, and purposeful leadership. We cultivate men of character who lead with compassion, integrity, dignity, and purpose while standing alongside the low-vision and sight-impaired community.</span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='background:#F5F1E8;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>OUR VISION</span></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Raysor Nation envisions a world where men of character stand as beacons of light\u2014leading with faith, compassion, integrity, and purpose while championing awareness, dignity, accessibility, and inclusion for the low-vision and sight-impaired community.</span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>WHAT WE STAND FOR</span></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>FAITH: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Christ-centered leadership and service</span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>CHARACTER: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Integrity, compassion, dignity, and purpose</span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>SERVICE: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Meaningful action that enriches the lives of others</span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>ADVOCACY: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Awareness, accessibility, independence, and inclusion</span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>COMMUNITY: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Relationships that strengthen and empower</span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>GET INVOLVED</span></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Christopher Goode \u2022 301-681-6636 \u2022</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#709FDB'> </span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><a href="http://www.washear.org/"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#709FDB'>WWW.WASHEAR.ORG</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In partnership with the Metropolitan Washington Ear</span></i><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center 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</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></u></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></u></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></u></b><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></u><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;font-size:inherit;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"-webkit-standard",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Fri, Jul 24, 2026 at 11:57 president--- via NFBMD-GPGC <<a href="mailto:nfbmd-gpgc@nfbnet.org">nfbmd-gpgc@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Congratulations to the Inspirational 3 Support Foundation (I3S) for receiving the 2026 Bolotin Award from the National Federation of the Blind. I3S received $5,000 and recognition at the NFB national convention.<o:p></o:p></p><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'>I3S provides peer-to-peer support to blind and low vision individuals in the Greater Baltimore / DC area. I3S meets twice a week \u2013 Tuesdays and Thursdays and has been in existence for 12 years. This organization provides a community for individuals to connect, including health and wellness activities on Thursdays and game nights, family and community activities, and other social and educational activities on Tuesdays.<o:p></o:p></p><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'>I3S was founded by Joyce Brooks, Richard Pratt, and Lois Staves. Joyce Brooks accepted the award on behalf of the organization. <o:p></o:p></p><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'>Many members of the NFB of Maryland community regularly participate in I3S activities. Joyce Brooks is a board member of the NFBMD Greater Prince George\u2019s County Chapter, where Lois Staves is also an active member.<o:p></o:p></p><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'>Congratulations to the I3S Foundation on this prestigious award.<o:p></o:p></p><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'><b>Ronza Othman, </b>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><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'>Need to meet with me? <a href="https://calendly.com/president-nfbmd/30min" target="_blank">Please use this link to schedule through Calendly</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><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'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></p><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'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFBMD-GPGC mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBMD-GPGC@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">NFBMD-GPGC@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmd-gpgc_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmd-gpgc_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBMD-GPGC:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmd-gpgc_nfbnet.org/ceegoode06%40gmail.com" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmd-gpgc_nfbnet.org/ceegoode06%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></body></html>