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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please see the below message from President Jeannie Massay regarding the 2020 Washington Seminar. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Audrey T. Farnum<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First Vice President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>405-590-6110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:firstvp@nfbok.org">firstvp@nfbok.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbok.org">www.nfbok.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><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>Greetings leaders and members of the NFB of Oklahoma,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is time to start planning for the 2020 Washington Seminar!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Washington Seminar is an annual event of the National Federation of the Blind to introduce the agenda of blind Americans--the priority issues requiring congressional attention over the coming year. The issues are selected from official positions of the Federation and may address concerns in the following areas: relevant civil rights issues; educational programs and services; rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation of vending facilities by blind persons on public property; specialized library services for the blind; the organization and funding of federal programs; Social Security and Supplemental Income programs; and other timely topics. Approximately three legislative initiatives are chosen for priority attention during the Washington Seminar.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seminar Details:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PLACE: Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>DATES: Monday, February 10, 2020 through Thursday, February 13, 2020. Oklahoma’s congressional visits will be scheduled on Tuesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 12. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>MEETINGS: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, February 10, 2:00 p.m. – Legislative Seminar <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, February 10, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Great Gathering In <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 12, Oklahoma Hill visits<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Financial Assistance</span></span>: The NFB of Oklahoma Board of Directors has allocated $800.00 from the Live the Life You Want Fund for up to 4 attendees of Washington Seminar to receive a $200.00 stipend. Preference will be given to first time attendees. Recipients of these stipends are responsible for all expenses above and beyond the amount of the stipend. The Oklahoma Affiliate may contribute to shared hotel rooms for those who apply for the stipend to attend. Stipends will be provided to recipients at the Great Gathering In on February 10th. Stipend recipients are required to attend all of the meetings listed above in addition to a meeting with the Oklahoma delegation to review our meeting schedule and practice our presentation to our representatives. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Selected applicants can reduce cost by room sharing and cab sharing. You will receive assistance in coordinating opportunities to reduce your cost at the time of selection. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading1Char><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Application Process</span></span>: All persons who wish to attend Washington Seminar must complete the brief application that will be reviewed by the Legislative Director & Affiliate President. Applications are to be submitted on or before Friday, December 27, 2019. Selected applicants will be notified by e-mail on January 2, 2020.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please note all persons wishing to attend Washington Seminar, whether or not you are seeking financial assistance, need to complete the application form. It is necessary for us to have the names of all persons who will be making Hill visits to send to legislators when scheduling appointments. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The 2020 Washington Seminar Application Form can be completed online at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbok.org/washington-seminar/">http://www.nfbok.org/washington-seminar/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in attending Washington Seminar this year please fill out the short form at the above link. If you have questions concerning Washington Seminar or the application process, you can reach me with the below contact info.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks and have a safe and happy holiday season. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jeannie <o:p></o:p></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Jeannie M. Massay, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>National Federation of the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Of Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>405-600-0695<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><a href="mailto:president@nfbok.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>president@nfbok.org</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><a href="http://www.nfbok.org/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbok.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Live the life you want!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>