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<p><font size="4">Bonnie, Please deduct my dues from the donation I
did for the convention. Thanks, Bryan Gearry</font><br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 12/1/2021 10:06 PM, Bonnie Lucas via
NFBofAlaska wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(Holiday
Gathering, Friday, December 10 6:30 PM, 3903 Taft Drive or
on Zoom, (To find out more, continue reading!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Greeting
to my NFB Family and Friends!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Folks,
it’s time for a Holiday gathering and whether you live in
Anchorage or somewhere else in our grand, expansive state,
you are invited. It has been determined that we may gather
at the Alaska Center for the Blind and visually Impaired.
For those who are not year Anchorage, you are invited to
join on Zoom. (The link will be sent out closer to the
event.)The following information will be helpful as you make
your plans for the evening. So, here’s the deal…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We
are going to use the Audiovault <a
href="https://audiovault.net/movies"
moz-do-not-send="true">website</a> to watch/listen to a
movie. There is no video but plenty of movies with
audio-description. We want your recommendations. You may
send them to <a href="mailto:nfbofalaska@gmail.com"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">nfbofalaska@gmail.com</a>
So far, only one suggestion has come in and as far as we
know, the particular show was not on Audiovault. However,
my vote is for “A Muppet Christmas Carol.” <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">elections
need not be strictly Holiday themes but those that will
engage a wide audience would be nice. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The
board will choose and vote on the movie. As you determine
the movie you think we should “watch/listen to,” keep in
mind that we will have a variety of participants. Need I
say more? Oh, and did I say there is no video, thus no
concern for copyright issues? , Audiovault has no video
but it does have audio-description. Kind of cool, don’t
you think? Oh, and did say, the person who picks the
winning movie will receive a prize.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For
all who attend the party, we will be drawing a name to
receive a gift certificate to a business from Anchorage or
the community where they live. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">More
exciting news:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;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:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Beginning
on December 1, (today)there will be two different
scholarships available to anyone beginning or continuing
in higher education. First, and so exciting, the NFB of
Alaska, through generous donations, is honored to give
away two $500 scholarships. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Also,
those wishing to apply for one of the many NFB
scholarships, the application is open as of today.
Nationally, the NFB awards more scholarship money to blind
and low vision people than any other organization. Winners
of this scholarship will receive a full-paid trip to New
Orleans, where the 2022 National Convention will be held.
To learn more, click <a
href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program"
moz-do-not-send="true">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Very
Important: Because we did not have affiliate elections this
year, we were not as diligent with collecting our
organization’s annual dues. However, it is election year for
the anchorage Chapter and we are going to elect new
officers. However, in order to vote or run for office, folks
must be dues paying members. This is not hard as $5
qualifies one to vote! For those who made donations for our
State Convention, we are happy to use $5 from your donation
to cover your dues. If you have paid dues to be a member in
the past, simply send me a note, call or text and we will
make sure your dues are paid. A few people have paid me in
person and others may want to use $5 from their convention
registration. However, I know a few people who have been
members in the past and we would be honored to welcome you
once again. If you haven’t been a member for more than a
couple years, we will need to sign you up so please come and
join us again. We need your ideas and mew members need to be
mentored by those who have been around for a while. . <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If
you do not live in Anchorage but would like to vote or
perhaps run for office, in checking the Constitution, I did
not find anything that says you cannot. I so look forward to
getting our Anchorage Chapter up and running again with in
person meetings. This link will allow you to pay your <a
href="https://alaskanfb.org/renew-membership/"
moz-do-not-send="true">dues</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;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;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1
lfo2"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">From
the National Office: Upcoming Early Childhood Initiatives:
Santa Letters and Winter Celebration Program:<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This
year, the National Federation of the Blind is not only
helping Santa out with Braille letters to blind children, we
are also expanding our program to have a winter-themed
Braille letter for those who do not celebrate the Christmas
holiday. We are excited to provide both of these letters in
English and Spanish. Parents of children under the age of
ten can select one of the options that best fits their
family. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Starting
November 8, parents can request the Braille activity packet
online, via fax, or email. The celebration packets will
start going out to blind children around the country on
December 6. The Braille letter will also be accompanied by a
print copy for the whole family to participate in the fun
activities that accompany the celebration letters. The
deadline for letter requests is December 17 to ensure that a
return letter in Braille is received before the winter
season ends. Learn more about the Santa Letters and Winter
Celebration <a
href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters"
moz-do-not-send="true">Program</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1
level1 lfo3"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">From
time to time, affiliate members around the country are
encouraged to call or write our elected leaders in
congress. When I receive such information, I try to send
it out to our mailing list. We are generally asked to
write or call our members of congress to as for their
support for a particular bill. I personally understand how
difficult this can be for any number of reasons. Part of
what makes this organization so effective is its dogged
pursuit of legislation that will improve the lives of all
blind and low vision Americans. I hope you will opportune
yourselves to the awesome privilege of communicating with
elected officials regarding what we believe is best for
blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Finally,
Be on the lookout for an excellent fund raising
opportunity that involved no collecting of money or
purchasing product, and simply a link that you may text or
email to family or friends. Oh Yes, did I mention it
tastes good as well? Gift giving will like it too! </span><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI
Emoji",sans-serif">😊 The link to order popcorn
online will be sent out in the next couple of days. </span><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Looking
forward to movie suggestions and having a long overdue get
together! It has been too long!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bonnie
Lucas<br>
President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of Alaska<br>
Cell: 907-301-6808<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:14.0pt"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Fb
will open its scholarship applications on December first as
well. The NFB Email: <a
href="mailto:lucas.bonnie@gmail.com"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">lucas.bonnie@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Web:
<a href="https://alaskanfb.org/" moz-do-not-send="true">alaskanfb.org</a><br>
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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#BFBFBF">[Delegate-BML]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;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" moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">lucas.bonnie@gmail.com</a><br>
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<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Web: <a href="https://alaskanfb.org/"
moz-do-not-send="true">alaskanfb.org</a><a
name="_Hlk16627103" moz-do-not-send="true"><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>
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