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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><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Preach it, Jeff City!<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'>Linda Coccovizzo<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Adaptive Technology Instructor, Remote<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>TechVision<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.yourtechvision.com"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.yourtechvision.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Carroll Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>http://www.carroll.org<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><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;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> NFBMO <nfbmo-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gary Wunder via NFBMO<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:08 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Missouri Mailing List' <nfbmo@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Gary Wunder <gwunder@earthlink.net><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBMO] At last, a resolution<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A Resolution Concerning the Name "Frugal Federationist"<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS, the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri has historically and proudly used the name "Frugal Federationist" to embody principles of economic efficiency and identity within the Federation; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS, the name "Frugal Federationist" is not only memorable but also carries significant meaning through its alliteration and the clarity of the terms used, effectively representing the value the Federation holds in saving its members money and offering even greater value; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS, the recent decision to abandon the name "Frugal Federationist" in favor of a new, yet notably less memorable and impactful name, has caused confusion and a sense of loss among the members of the Jefferson City chapter; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS, the clarity and alliterative charm of the original name "Frugal Federationist" significantly contribute to the identity and branding of the Federation, making it a valuable asset for communication and member engagement: NOW, THEREFORE:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BE IT RESOLVED that the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri’s Jefferson City Chapter strongly urges the reconsideration of the name change from "Frugal Federationist" to the new, easily forgettable name; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Jefferson City Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri respectfully requests the restoration of the original name "Frugal Federationist," highlighting its ease of recall, alliteration, and the clear representation of the Federation's values; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is presented with the hope that the convention will accept it with the levity intended and grant it whatever weight the convention sees fit in terms of the name we use to extend bargains to our fellow Federationists. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>