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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>Hello to All!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are getting so excited about our upcoming live convention! Some information has been added to the agenda that I hope you will take the time to read. As you probably know, in order to keep our “Mother Ship,” up and running, it takes funds. We offer a variety of ways so you are welcome to read the final page of the agenda to see if there is something that fits with your financial abilities. Also, we love giving door prizes to keep folks alert and smiling while we give our full attention to our amazing and well-prepared presenters. If you have something you think would make an amazing door prize or you know of a business you would love to approach, please share it with Bonnie Lucas or another board member. Agenda follows.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>NFB OF ALASKA STATE CONVENTION<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>November 4<sup>th</sup> and 5th, 2022<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>UNITING THE BLIND OF ALASKA<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>ALWAYS BETTER TOGETHER<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>National Federation of the Blind of Alaska Annual Convention<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>Bonnie Lucas, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>Pam Van Hoozer, First vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>William Craig, Second vice president<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>Carmen Jameson, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>Brian Blair, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>Candy Powell, Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>Katie Lester, Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Our 2022 convention will be held at</span></span><span class=Heading2Char> <o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2><span class=Heading2Char>the <o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2><a href="https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/anchorage/the-lakefront-anchorage/"><span class=Heading2Char><span style='text-decoration:none'>Lakefront Hotel</span></span></a><span class=Heading2Char> (4800 Spenard Road) Anchorage, 907-243-2300. <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>The room rate is $109 plus 15 percent tax. for singles and doubles. Children under thirteen are free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>To receive our event rate, ask for the NFB of Alaska room rate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>Set on the shore of Lake Spenard next to Lake Hood and close to the Ted Stevens International Airport, the Lakefront is the only Anchorage hotel located on a lake. Amenities include 24-hour free shuttle to the airport, along with places to eat and relax. Enjoy the warmth of the fireplace in the hotel lobby. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>Register and make reservations now to attend the NFB of Alaska annual convention, the largest gathering of blind people in Alaska.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1A1A1A'>The cost is $55 which includes registration and food for the convention. Membership will be valid until the end of 2023. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>The National Federation of the Blind of Alaska is committed to <o:p></o:p></span></span></h2><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>promoting equity and inclusion of a <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText>diverse global community. Our diverse community includes, but is not limited to, the intersectionality of ability, age, religion, race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We are committed to honoring the lived experiences of those with congenital and acquired blindness; those with different geographic backgrounds, different languages, labor and socioeconomic status in the exchange of ideas, opinions, and actions. Through advocacy, awareness, and educational activities, we strive to advance policies and practices that cultivate a climate of awareness and understanding; acceptance and opportunities for advancement; and respect for the dignity of all people.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'>Vision Statement<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Our vision is to broaden the scope of awareness and understanding of the definition of full inclusion;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>to explore and expand on the cultural makeup of the organization, providing education and training, guidance and advocacy where needed. Our goal is to cultivate a federation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. Live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds you back!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB Pledge</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind, to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1>Friday November 4:<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00PM: Welcome, Bonnie Lucas, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer’s Report, Carmen Jameson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:15 PM: David Newman—<a href="https://doa.alaska.gov/ada/">Alaska State ADA Coordinator</a>, Appointed in 2018, he has worked to increase the rights of the blind in Alaska, (from state websites to NewsLine)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:35PM: Jesse Shirek—<a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-newsline">NFB-NEWSLINE®</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB NewsLine Making NewsLine a reality for all print disabled Alaskans)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 PM: Robert Corvisier—<a href="https://humanrights.alaska.gov/">Alaska Human Rights Commission</a>, (He cares about people with disabilities who may be discriminated against)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:20 PM: Jocelyn Bucaro—<a href="https://tuskphilanthropies.org/">Tusk Philanthropies</a>, (Accessible ballots from your home)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:40PM, Freya Anderson—<a href="https://lam.alaska.gov/tbc">Talking Books of Alaska</a>, (ever changing to serve the print and physically disabled)<o:p></o:p></p><h2>3:00 PM: Break<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:10 PM: Jeff Dick—<a href="https://www.challengealaska.org/">Challenge Alaska</a>, (Community recreation for Alaskans with disabilities),<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:30 PM: Tyler Merren—Revision, Bringing all aspects of fitness to you in an accessible format.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:50 PM panel of blind Alaskans participating and living the fit life they want!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Kevin Whitley<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:none'>Nate Kile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Charlie Rogge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='mso-list:none'>Tom Class<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:30PM: CB Brady—Executive Director, <a href="https://www.alaskabvi.org/">Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:45: <a href="https://www.digication.com/">Digication.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><h2>5:00 PM: Meet and greet to include<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Appetizers/finger foods<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Accessible games<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Using the voting machine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Braille corner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Questions about cane travel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListBulletCxSpLast style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Guide dog stories<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Saturday November 5<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 AM: Welcome, Musical Number featuring Ileina Milos<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:10 AM: Patti Chang--President’s report—Learn about ground-breaking initiatives of the National Federation of the Blind and more<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:50 AM: President, Bonnie Lucas, the affiliate president’s annual report and future projections<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1015 AM: Michael Lauf—<a href="https://laufware.com">Accessible Windows Software and iPhone Apps, All in One Place!</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:35 AM: Raul Gallegos— (President <a href="https://nagdu.org/">National Association of Guide Dog users</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1055 AM: Debbie Wunder— (President, <a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/divisions-committees-and-groups/divisions/diabetes-action-network">NFB Diabetes Action- Network</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:15 AM: Glenn Crosby—President, <a href="https://seniors.nfb.org/">NFB Seniors Division</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You don’t have to be a senior to belong to the senior division.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:35 AM: Chancey Fleet—<a href="https://www.nypl.org/accessibility">New York Public Library Accessibility</a>, (more than a talking book library)<o:p></o:p></p><h2>11:55AM: Break for lunch<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>1:15PM: Gary Wunder—editor <a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor">NFB Braille Monitor</a>, (flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:35PM: Emily Schlenker—pharmacology student, University of Kansas, (high expectations and full participation)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 PM: Tom Class, Forever Alaskan, (A blind Alaskan living his life as a homeowner and fulltime employee)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:15PM: Dan Bigley—His life “Beyond the Bear,” (husband, father, and director of social service agency) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:40 PM: Katie Lester—National Federation of the Blind, ($8 thousand Scholarship Winner)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:10 PM: Q&A on any technology or blindness topic!<o:p></o:p></p><h2>4:00 PM: Elections—All dues’ payers are welcome to vote. <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>4:45 PM: Break while hotel staff prepare room for Banquet<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6:00 PM: Banquet to include Guest speaker, Patti Chang and her personal story, importance of fund raising, Etc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-right:solid white 4.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h1 align=center style='text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Patti Gregory-Chang,<o:p></o:p></span></h1><h2 align=center style='text-align:center;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Development Director, Attorney, Advocate, Mother<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>After graduating from Harbor Springs High School in 1981, Patti planned to attend school with hopes of becoming a teacher of the visually impaired. After earning her teaching certificate at Michigan State University, she discovered a passion for law and enrolled in the University of Chicago Law School. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Patti graduated from law school in 1988 and worked in the City of Chicago Law Department for twenty-eight years. She began her tenure in the Traffic Division and worked her way up to Assistant Corporation Counsel. In this position she prosecuted housing court matters in the Circuit Court of Cook County and handled collection matters for the Building and Land Use Litigation Division of the City of Chicago Law Department.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Patti became Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago Law Department in 1998. In this role she prosecuted cases, supervised attorneys prosecuting cases, coordinated law clerks and externs, and served on various committees and task forces. She belongs to several professional associations including the National Association of Blind Lawyers, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Illinois State Bar Association. Patti currently serves as Vice Chair of the Disability Law Committee of the Illinois State Bar Association and as a member of the Administrative Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In 2016 Patti embarked on a second career, accepting the position of Director of Outreach for the National Federation of the Blind, the largest organization of blind people in the world. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In fact, Patti has devoted much of her free time to the National Federation of the Blind since joining in 1981. Patti currently serves as the 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President of the Illinois affiliate of the NFB and has served on its National Board of Directors as well as working as national scholarship committee chair for some years.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Patti lives in Chicago. In her spare time, Patti and her husband love travel, dancing, and enjoy spending time with family and friends. They boast of two successful adult children, Johnathon and Julia, and a wonderful grandchild, Kayla Ma Chang. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-right:solid white 4.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Dream Makers Circle<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. You can visit your bank and convert an account to a P.O.D. (payable on death) bank account which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of the blind or one of our affiliates. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of {insert state} can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at (410) 659-9314, extension 2422 or at <a href="mailto:pchang@nfb.org">pchang@nfb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Vehicle Donations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations to improve the education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles for Charity to process donated vehicles. Please call toll-free (855) 659-9314, and a representative can make arrangements, or you can donate online by visiting </span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/vehicledonations"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>www.nfb.org/vehicledonations</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Preauthorized Contributions (PAC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Can you help the National Federation of the Blind on a regular basis? Please consider joining our preauthorized contribution plan. Starting at $5 monthly, you can help us turn dreams into reality and raise expectations. Visit: </span><a href="https://nfb.org/pac"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>https://nfb.org/pac</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-right:solid white 4.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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>