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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>A Resolution Regarding Safety and the establishment of Safety Procedures <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>and a Safety Committee for the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>by Amy Wilson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Whereas, the safety and well-being of members and participants of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri are of paramount importance; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Whereas, there is a need to establish safety procedures to ensure the readiness and response to emergencies at in-person events and away from events; and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Whereas, the absence of defined safety policies and procedures may endanger the health and safety of individuals in case of emergencies: Now, therefore,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Be it resolved by the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri in Convention assembled this 13<sup>th</sup> day of April in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, that <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1. The affiliate shall establish a Safety Committee consisting of members and leaders responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of safety procedures, first aid, and CPR training; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2. The Safety Committee shall be tasked with developing clear protocols for who needs to be contacted in the event of emergencies at in-person events and away from events;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3. The Safety Committee shall collaborate with relevant stakeholders to create and maintain a comprehensive safety policy that outlines procedures for handling emergencies;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4. The affiliate shall ensure that the Safety Committee provides regular updates and recommendations on safety procedures and policies to the leadership and members;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5. The affiliate shall allocate resources and support for the training and development of members and leaders in first aid, CPR, and emergency response protocols;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6. The safety procedures and policies developed by the Safety Committee shall be communicated to all members and participants of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gary Wunder<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:gwunder@earthlink.net">gwunder@earthlink.net</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>