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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Sent for: Rick Fox, Interim President, NFBNJ Northern Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Received from Ellen Sullivan, Interim Secretary <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Greetings to all who live in Essex County and the surrounding Counties and everyone who would like to attend—all are welcome. The Northern Chapter is an Old and New Meeting. We were previously led by our beloved President Rebecca Bryant who passed away in July 2018 and we now have the opportunity to be led by Interim President, Rick Fox. The meeting location has been changed to increase accessibility to all living in Essex County and its surrounding Counties. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>The new location, the Bloomfield Civic Center, 84 Broad Street, Room 6 on the 2nd floor. The cross street is Liberty Street and the building is located between the Bloomfield Public Library and Sacred Heart Church. There is a wheelchair accessible entrance in the back of the building on State Street close to the elevator. If you use the elevator, press 2. When you get off, walk straight until you come to a hallway. Then turn left and walk to the end of the hall. Room 6 is the last room on the left. If you come in the front entrance, you’ll go up 2 sets of stairs. There’s an office with a staff member a few feet from the entrance on the left. The main hallway is just past the office. Turn right and walk to the end of the hall. There’s a stairway to the 2<sup>nd</sup> floor. Room 6 is the first door on the right. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>There will be volunteers meeting you at the door to show you the location of Room 6. Feel free to contact us on our cell phones. My number is 973-641-5067, and Debbie’s number is 973-641-5074. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>If you have a question, call Rick Fox or Debbie Bloomer on our home number at 973-743-6107. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>We’re looking forward to a productive and enjoyable year on the part of the Northern Chapter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><b>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><b>Northern Chapter Meeting </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><b>Date: Saturday September 15, 2018 </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><b>Time: 10:00 AM to Noon </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><b>Location: Bloomfield Civic Center. 84 Broad Street, Room 6, 2nd Floor </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><b>Agenda </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>1. Meeting facility orientation <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>2. Call to order <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>3. Opening prayer <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>4. Introductions/roll call <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>5. Remembrance's and moment of silence for Rebecca <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>6. NFB's mission , if there are new people <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>7. Minutes <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>8. Treasurer Status <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>9. Presidential Release: Play and discussion <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>10. Committees <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>A. Fundraising <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>B. Legislation <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>C. Others? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>11. State Convention Updates <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>A. When <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>B. Where <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>C. Who <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>D. Hotel reservations <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>E. Pre- registration <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>F. Brief overview of Agenda <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>G. Auction Items and Door Prizes <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>12. Fun and Fund Raisers: Ellen Sullivan <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>13. Dues payments for 2019 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>14. Old Business: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>15. New Business: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>16. Round the Room: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>17. Adjournment <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>Agenda submitted by: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>Richard Fox <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>Interim President <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:106%'>Northern Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>