<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 14px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span>David,</div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 14px;" class=""> Please note the deletion of one of the conference calls from the announcement, as this announcement might likely not make it to list until the conclusion of today’s call.</div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;" class=""><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""> If you can send this, </span>please<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""> send only including the text below.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;" class=""><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""> Thanks,</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;" class=""><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""> Darian.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Fellow Federationists,</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 12px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Community Service Division is excited to start 2017 off strong with our federation family!</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""> We are excited to let you know what we’ve been up to over the past few months, keep you up to speed on what we are doing now, and give you a quick look at some of what is in the works in the near future.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Take a look back at the Community Service Division’s 2016 with our annual year in review here: <a href="http://nfbcommunityservice.org/blog_2016_Reflecting_Building_Succeeding" class=""><span style="line-height: normal; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">http://nfbcommunityservice.org/blog_2016_Reflecting_Building_Succeeding</span></a>. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 12px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Join us for an exciting and interactive conference call to start off the new year!</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">On February 19th at 7:00 PM eastern, The Service Engagement Committee of the NFB Community Service Division will be hosting a call for those who would like to involve themselves, or their local chapter in a community service project or two, but could use some tips on how to overcome doubts they might be having about actually giving back. Dial (712)432-0140 and enter access code 808277.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 12px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 12px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Did you know we have a blog (<a href="http://www.nfbcommunityservice.org/blog" class=""><span style="line-height: normal; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">http://www.nfbcommunityservice.org/blog</span></a>) where we host, and are always looking for community service stories and experiences that communicate that through giving back we as members of the federation live the lives we want? If you have any, please send them to us at <a href="mailto:blog@nfbcommunityservice.org" class=""><span style="line-height: normal; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">blog@nfbcommunityservice.org</span></a>. Looking for some topics to get you started? check out these three from our blog editor Chris Parsons, pick the topic(s) you like and submit it for posting! January: National Mentoring Month (mentoring experiences or tribute to your mentors). February: National Green Week/Great American Cleanup (spring, time to be outside; green- or nature-themed experiences; gardening). March: Alternative spring break projects.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Finally, Please take a few moments to tell us how we’re doing by filling out this survey: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TR88XPL" class=""><span style="line-height: normal; -webkit-font-kerning: none;" class="">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TR88XPL</span></a>. This will help us see where we are doing well, and where we can improve. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 12px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Thank you so very much for your time, and we wish you a wonderful beginning to your 2017. </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 12px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""> ; </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Yours in The movement, </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""> The Community Service Division Leadership Team:</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Darian Smith, President</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Dacia Cole, Vice President</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Chris Parsons, Secretary</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Jonathan Franks, Treasurer,</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""> Tara Abella, Board Member</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Ronnie Bellomy, Board Member</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Kyra Sweeney, Board Member</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Johna Wright, Social Media Coordinator</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""><br class=""></span></div><br class=""><br class=""><div class="">
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Darian Smith</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Web: <a href="http://www.nfbcommunityservice.org" class="">www.nfbcommunityservice.org</a></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Twitter: @NFB_CSD,@goldengateace</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CommunityServiceDivision" class="">www.facebook.com/CommunityServiceDivision</a>"</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; color: rgb(71, 135, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="">E-mail: <a href="mailto:president@nfbcommunityservice.org" class="">president@nfbcommunityservice.org</a></span></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""> </p><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">(415)215-9809</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;" class=""> </span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">blindness is not what holds you back.</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""> “We need your service, right now, at this moment - our moment - in history. I'm not going to tell you what your role should be; that's for you to discover. But I am going to ask you to play your part; ask you to stand up; ask you to put your foot firmly into the current of history” — Barack Obama </div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""> Help drive change for the blind .</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Donate your car to the National Federation of the Blind today!</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; color: rgb(87, 86, 214); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(87, 86, 214);" class="">For more information, please visit: <a href="http://www.carshelpingtheblind.org/" class=""><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(71, 135, 255);" class="">www.carshelpingtheblind.org</span></a> or call 1-855-659-9314</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; margin: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-family: Times; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">“</div></div></div>
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