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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>I have pasted several items of interest from President Riccobono’s
Notebook
for week Aug 31, 2020.</DIV>
<DIV>I have offered my comments after each item.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">We
care. We
share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo, President <BR>National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743
0075<BR>nfbnj1@verizon.net<BR><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">Raising
Expectations To Live The Life You Want!</DIV>
<DIV
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000"> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">Your
old
car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.<BR>Donate your unwanted
vehicle
to us by clicking <BR>www.carshelpingtheblind.org <BR>or call 855 659
9314<BR></DIV>
<DIV
style='FONT-SIZE: small; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri";
FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline'>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt tahoma">
<DIV><B>From:</B> <A title=OfficeOfThePresident@nfb.org
href="mailto:OfficeOfThePresident@nfb.org">President, National Federation of
the
Blind</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #f5f5f5">
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, August 31, 2020 4:43 PM</DIV>
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV
style='FONT-SIZE: small; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri";
FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline'><A
name=OLE_LINK9><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>President’s
Notebook<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A></DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV class=WordSection1>
<H1><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the
Blind<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H1>
<H1><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Mark A.
Riccobono<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H1>
<H1><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>officeofthepresident@nfb.org</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H1>
<H1><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>410-659-9314<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark:
ole_link7"><o:p><FONT
size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Dear
Fellow Federationists,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>With
Labor Day approaching, the unofficial close of the summer is here. Many of
you
are getting ready to send your children back to school (virtually or
otherwise);
a number of you have already done so. The vast majority of you are working
on
conventions for the fall in virtual formats and are wrestling with all of
the
decisions to be made. A lot of you are working on securing accessible voting
in
your state in time for this historic election. All of us are dealing with
continuing the programs to build our movement. All of this is while we
grapple
with the social justice issues receiving significant attention in our
communities and trying to make sense of the new normal during a pandemic. In
other words, take a deep breath and I thank you for your dedication to our
movement—you make a difference.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>I
want to let you know that I have heard from Pam Allen in Louisiana.
Assessment
of the impact of hurricane Laura on our members is still happening. You may
have
heard that much of Ruston continues to be without power not to mention the
damage in other cities that is being highly covered by the media. If we
learn of
unmet needs among our Louisiana family, we will definitely put out the
word.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Below
is the usual list of interesting announcements, reminders, and important
things
you should know about for this week. Stay safe and enjoy a relaxing Labor
Day as
we move into a busy fall season during the next couple
weeks.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p>Comments:
When I receive additional information from what is mentioned above, I will
distribute.</o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<H2><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'>News:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Presidential
Release
Tuesday Night: </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>The
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=400"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>September
Presidential Release</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>
of
the National Federation of the Blind will be Tuesday, September 1, at 8:00
p.m.
eastern for all members, and non-members are warmly welcomed. The release
will
also be offered with Spanish translation and closed captions. The is a
free-form
event, so a transcript will be made available forty-eight hours
afterwards</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Comments:
Save the first of each month from September through December for President
Riccobono’s monthly realease.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Information
with zoom details was forwarded. Please check your in
box.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>.
Note: the Spanish translation has separate Zoom details. We look forward to
your
participation!</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>DOT Announced
Extension
of the Quiet Car Rule:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>The
US Department of Transportation announced a six-month extension for the
quiet
car rule, part of the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act that requires
audible
sounds be equipped on electric and hybrid electric vehicles to help all
pedestrians, especially blind pedestrians, be aware when a vehicle is
nearby.
This extension is needed in response to COVID-19-related manufacturing
delays.
The National Federation of the Blind recognizes the impact of COVID-19 on
the
automobile industry and believes that the DOT’s action strikes an
appropriate
balance while continuing to ensure implementation of the law. Learn more
about
our advocacy for </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm17/bm1704/bm170403.htm"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>the
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>.
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Comments:
As updates are available, distribution to all will be
forwarded.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
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style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>NFB-Branded
Masks Available Soon—Preorder Yours
Now:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #201f1e;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>We
have ordered a limited number of branded, fabric masks with our logo
prominently
displayed that will be carried in our Independence Market. The face masks
are
medium blue with our logo centered in white. The face covering is
approximately
seven and one-fourth inches by four and three-fourths inches. The inside of
the
mask is white soft fabric. There are loops that go over the ears. We are
taking
preorders for masks, which will be available around the beginning of
October.
The cost will be $4.00 per mask or $10.00 for three masks, plus shipping and
handling. Please note that these masks are not eligible for Free Matter
shipping
so we will be shipping them by UPS ground. To reserve your mask(s), call the
Independence Market at 410-659-9314, extension 2216. We will contact you for
payment, once the masks arrive at NFB
headquarters.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #201f1e;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>Comments:
If you need, please consider.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #201f1e;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Meet the Blind
Month:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>The
National Federation of the Blind celebrates Meet the Blind Month every
October,
with members conducting outreach activities across the country. If you are
looking for ideas, a recommendation is to focus on lived experiences with
problem solving, self-confidence, and intersectionality. Plan a virtual
event in
your local community to talk about blindness and the Federation philosophy.
Invite schools, libraries, and other establishments. The
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month/courtesy-rules-blindness"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Courtesy
Rules of Blindness resource</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>
or
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month/white-cane-awareness-day"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>White
Cane Awareness Day resources</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>
are
great to share. If needed, there is still time to order materials from the
Independence Market such as Braille alphabet cards. Send the date of your
event
and a brief description to </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A
href="mailto:web@nfb.org"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>web@nfb.org</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>.
Please use #MeetTheBlind in social media.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Comments:
Affiliate board, chapter/division leaders, let’s discuss
possibilities.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Please
submit your ideas no later than Monday, September
21.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>Infrared
Thermometers Available:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #201f1e;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>During
the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we are all more conscious about monitoring
our
health by checking our body temperature. The Independence Market can help.
We
currently have a talking infrared thermometer available for ordering. By the
end
of September, we will also have a talking oral thermometer back in stock. To
place an order, please call the Independence Market at 410-659-9314,
extension
2216.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #201f1e;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'>Comments:
For your consideration.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link9"><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: ole_link8"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: ole_link7"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #201f1e;
LINE-HEIGHT: 115%'></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>Dates to Keep in
Mind:</SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>September 1:
Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>September 13:
Open-House Gathering call, 4:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>October 1:
Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>October: Meet the
Blind Month<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>November 1:
Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>December 1:
Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>December 9:
Open-House Gathering call, 8:00 p.m. eastern<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoListParagraph
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>February 8, 2021:
Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in"><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: "><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; LINE-HEIGHT:
115%'>The
National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic
that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of
blind
people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and
our
dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you
back.</SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY:
"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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