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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greeting to all Alaskans who are blind or visually impaired, families and Friends!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>By way of announcement, the All-State monthly meeting of the NFB of Alaska meets now on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00. We want to invite you to attend and learn more about our dynamic organization. If you have not attended before. If you have come in the past, we sincerely invite you to come join with us because we miss you! Your ideas, talents, input all help us to improve the lives of all Blind and Visually Impaired Alaskans. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our meeting will include discussions about fund raising, National Convention, our upcoming state convention, and creating some resolutions to be adopted at the State Convention. We have scheduled a date with the Coast Inn for October 15 and 16, 2021, Friday and Saturday. We invite you mark your calendar and come help us plan! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In closing, I would like to make an important announcement! We have established our first scholarship program, the first NFB of Alaska post high school scholarship that I am aware of. Two Alaskans will receive $500 each to use as they choose to aid with their college or trade school expenses. We currently have $500 and will be raising $500 for the second award. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Stay well and we will see you on Wednesday. We are still meeting virtually. Connecting information follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bonnie Lucas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Topic: NFB All State Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 7:00, May 19 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87422712687?pwd=UmJjSkM3aEdSOFlVYWJiRTgwSUd4Zz09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87422712687?pwd=UmJjSkM3aEdSOFlVYWJiRTgwSUd4Zz09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 874 2271 2687<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Passcode: 255025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+12532158782,,87422712687# US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+13462487799,,87422712687# US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dial by your location<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 874 2271 2687<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Find your local number: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kwg6nXMCJ">https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kwg6nXMCJ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bonnie Lucas<br>President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Alaska<br>Cell: 907-301-6808<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:lucas.bonnie@gmail.com">lucas.bonnie@gmail.com</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Web: <a href="https://alaskanfb.org/">alaskanfb.org</a><a name="_Hlk16627103"><br></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk16627103'>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='mso-bookmark:_Hlk16627103'></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#BFBFBF'>[Delegate-BML]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>