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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Fellow students,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> It’s a monumental time for NABS to be alive and well, breaking down society’s misconceptions of blind students each day. This year, especially, we are marveling over the work we have done over the past half century and celebrating our successes and progress moving forward. As the 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the national Association of Blind Students comes upon us this July, we find it important to honor our national student division of the National Federation of the Blind in every way it deserves. We are strong, proud, lively, and committed to improving the lives of blind students and building our movement.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With this, the NABS 50<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Planning Committee has been tasked with coordinating, collaborating, and implementing events, meetings, and opportunities for interaction at this year’s National Federation of the Blind national Convention. It is significant to have our members’ input in spearheading such efforts. So, I invite you to join our committee on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 8pm eastern for the inaugural meeting of the 50<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Planning Committee. I also encourage you to reach out to our appointed Chair, Shannon Cantan, to brainstorm ideas prior to the committee call.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am eager to hear from our membership in coordinating an incredible NABS presence at this year’s Convention. Please direct questions to Shannon Cantan at <a href="mailto:shannoncantan.nfb@gmail.com">shannoncantan.nfb@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I look forward to dreaming big with our imaginative minds next Sunday, March 12 at 9pm eastern.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Call: 605-475-6700;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Access code: 7869673.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let’s go build the Federation,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kathryn Webster<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President | National Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>