<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:large"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:14pt">Greetings,</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:14pt"> </span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">We are pleased to share the NFB of New Jersey's June meeting schedule.
All meetings and events listed are open to members, supporters, and anyone
interested in learning more about the National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">June offers many opportunities to connect, engage, and get involved
with our affiliate committees and groups across the state. We encourage you to
attend, invite others, and continue strengthening our movement together.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The full schedule is pasted below for your convenience, and a Word
version is also attached for easy reference and distribution. All meetings will
be held via the NFB of NJ Zoom platform.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Please review the complete March meeting schedule below and mark your
calendars accordingly.<span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Warmly,<br>
Linda Melendez, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>
Phone: 908-590-1747<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbnj.org</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Meeting ID: 647 766 0103<br>
Passcode: 460994</p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Technology Committee Meeting</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Monday, June 8, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Jane Degenshein<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:tech@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b>tech@nfbnj.org</b></a><b> </b></p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Wellness Group</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom<br>
Facilitator: Linda Melendez<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:wellness@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">wellness@nfbnj.org</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Join us as we discuss learning about medical insurance
benefits and county programs. We will take a deeper dive into preventive
screening tests and explore how these services can support your overall health
and well-being.</p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Diabetic Group </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Ed Godfrey<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:diabetic@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">diabetic@nfbnj.org</a></p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Topic: National Federation of the Blind of NJ Senior Committee Book Club</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Monday, June 15, 2026<br>
Time: 10 AM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Jane Degenshein<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:seniors@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b>seniors@nfbnj.org</b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><a href="https://nlsbard.loc.gov/bard2-web/search/DB133731/?prevPage=mostPopular&from=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fmost-popular%2F%3Fgroup%3DFiction%26language%3Den%26format%3Daudio%26type%3Dbook" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b>The surrogate mother: a novel DB133731</b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Author: McFadden, Freida; Reading Time: 7
hours, 49 minutes; Production: National Library Service for the Blind and
Print Disabled, Library of Congress; Read by: Alyson Krawchuk; Subject: Suspense
Fiction</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">"Abby wants a baby more
than anything. But after years of failed infertility treatments and adoptions
that have fallen through, it seems like motherhood is not in her future. That
is, until her personal assistant Monica makes a generous offer that will make
all of Abby's dreams come true. But it turns out Monica isn't who she says she
is. The woman now carrying Abby's child has an unspeakable secret. And she will
stop at nothing to get what she wants." -- <span aria-invalid="grammar" class="Lm ng" style="border-style:none;background:none">From publisher</span>. Unrated.
Commercial audiobook. </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Senior Committee</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Monday, June 15, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Jane Degenshein<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:seniors@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b>seniors@nfbnj.org</b></a><b></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">The Senior meetings will again meet up on the third Monday of each
month, January through June. Looking forward to our chat together.</p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Guide Dog Group </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitator: Tracy Carcione<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:guidedog@nfbnj.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b>guidedog@nfbnj.org</b></a>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">We will discuss ways to manage the costs of veterinary care and options
for getting a sick dog to the veterinarian when transportation may be a
challenge. For those attending the National Convention, we will also talk
about handling a guide dog at the convention, as some members find the
experience stressful for both themselves and their dogs. </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Student Committee (NJABS) </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Facilitator: Sergio Arvizu Arguelles<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:students@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">students@nfbnj.org</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><b>Why Convention Matters: Community, Leadership, and Opportunity</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Join the NJABS Committee for a discussion about the National and State
Conventions and the opportunities they offer blind students. Learn about the
role of convention in the organized blind movement, the NFB scholarship
program, mentorship opportunities, leadership development, networking, and
building community. Whether you are attending for the first time or simply want
to learn more, we hope you will join the conversation.</p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Topic:
National Federation of the Blind of NJ Student </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026<br>
Time: 7 PM<br>
Location: NFB of NJ Zoom <br>
Facilitators: Mary Jo Partyka & Bea Olivetti <br>
Email: <a href="mailto:braille@nfbnj.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b>braille@nfbnj.org</b></a><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Join the discussion on whether you prefer Braille or audio.<span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p><br></div>