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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio and Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a leader, how to communicate effectively, and how to persuade others in a positive way?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>And have You asked your self, do you have a vision? Can you be sharp and to the point when you speak. Are you able to be honest, and how do you connect with individuals or an audience. Affective communication requires more than just confidence and controlling your body language. It requires more of what you want to get across and how you want your audience to receive it</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thus, b</span>e aware of how you come across with others today so you can move forward for tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Now that I have your attention!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I know of a few influential speakers who can answer all of the above questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>So, set your alarms, hang the event on your refrigerator, write it in Braille or ask Alexa to set a reminder and join me tomorrow evening.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>//<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Mentoring and Outreach Workgroup, which is a subgroup under the Black Leaders Serving for Advancement (BLSA) Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Celebrating Black History Month<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A Seminar on Public Speaking and Networking<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, February 17, 2021<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:00 PM EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>6:00 PM CST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5:00 PM MST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4:00 PM PST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Mentoring and Outreach Workgroup is inviting all to participate in an opportunity to learn from three distinguished scholars highlighting personal growth and empowerment through communication, networking and developing a personal brand.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>EDWARD BELL, Ph.D. director of the Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University, Raymond Montgomery, Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Purdue University-Calumet and our own Shawn Callaway, </span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>master's in social work from Catholic University of America </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>will discuss the importance of how effective communication and direct connections can inspire, influence, and persuade<b><span style='color:black'> while a</span></b>dvocating, holding meetings, community events and during media interviews. Also, these gentlemen will elaborate on the best practices on successful Networking that is equally powerful, which can assist with achieving goals, enhancing talents, building skills, and developing professional relationships.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You do not want to miss this rare opportunity to tap into the knowledge of these experts!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Note! All Are Invited To Attend! You do not have to be a member to participate, learn and gain knowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Agenda:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Master of seromony<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>LleRon Carter, Indiana Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:0 PM – Prayer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joann Williams, Ohio Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:05 PM – Welcome<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Steven Lindsey, District of Columbia Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:10 PM – If I Had A Hammer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Suzanne Turner, Outreach and Mentoring Workgroup Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>7:15 PM </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>– <span style='color:black'>Introductions<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>William Turner, Ohio Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>7:20 PM – Panelist<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:10 PM – Q/A<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>8:20 PM – Reflections<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Abdi Mumin, Colorado Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Final Remarks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Regina Mason, Ohio Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://zoom.us/j/4081850851">https://zoom.us/j/4081850851</a></span><span 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style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne Turner,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>