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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>From the desk of Linda Melendez, President, Sports & Recreation Division of NFBNJ<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>Request for distribution from Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>This quarter’s book is</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'> “Outside Myself” by Kristen Witucki. Book Club Moderator Janie Degenshein has arranged for the author to be a guest speaker during the call. Kristen is a recipient of NFB National and State Scholarships. All are Welcome; details below. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>Regards,<br>Linda Melendez<br>President, NFBNJ Sports and Recreation Division <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>****<br></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>Greetings:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>Want to learn more about the National Federation of the Blind? Well you can by participating in the New Jersey NFB Book Club, sponsored by the Sports and Recreation Division. Jane Degenshein, our book moderator will host quarterly conference calls to discuss books from our recommended NFB reading list. Our goal is to learn about the Federation and our members through reading, discussions and sharing. All Are Welcome!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>This quarter’s book is</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'> “Outside Myself” by Kristen Witucki<br>NLS Book Number: DB91111; Reading time: 7 hours, 43 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>Book Description: When Tallie, a girl struggling to adjust to her blindness, calls Adult Reader Services at a library for the blind, she connects with Benjamin, an older man working in customer service. The two bond over the phone and create a special relationship. Strong language; for senior, high and older readers - 2018. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>I know I speak for our membership when I say thank you and how thrilled we are to Have Kristen Witucki on our call. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>Instructions:<br></span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>To participate in the New Jersey NFB Book Club you must register by clicking on the link below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'><a href="http://www.nfbnj.org/book-club-registration" target="_blank">http://www.nfbnj.org/book-club-registration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>Date: March 20<sup>, </sup>2019<br>Time: 6:45 to 7:45 pm<br>Location: Technology NFBNJ Conference Call Line<br>Call: 515 604 9570<br>Access Code: 612068 followed by the pound sign <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>Please dial in 5 to 10 minutes prior for roll call and follow our conference call etiquette listed in the registration form’s confirmation email. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"rom",serif'>If you have any questions or need assistance to register, please email Janie Degenshein at <a href="mailto:jdegen16@comcast.net" target="_blank">jdegen16@comcast.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"rom",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>