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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:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greetings all,<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'>It has been about a month since I took over as Acting President following the passing of our president, Jeannie Massay. I wanted to give everyone an update about where we are and what the plan is for the future of NFB Oklahoma. One of my goals as President is to improve communication with our chapters and members about what’s going on. Many of you have expressed a desire for better communication from the board, so I will attempt to work on that. My plan is to send out periodic email updates on a monthly basis and possibly more often if the need arises. This is the first update and I hope you find it useful.<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><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National convention is fast approaching. It runs from July 5 through 10. If you can’t make it in person, please note that there is a virtual option and registration is still open. Visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention/">www.nfb.org/convention/</a> for details. If you are attending in person and haven’t yet registered, you will need to register on-site in New Orleans as pre-registration is closed. If you are attending in person, please be aware of the Covid19 protocols that are in place. You will need to provide a negative test result taken within 72 hours of check-in. You will not be able to register without a negative test. Masking is also required at all convention meetings and events. You can get all the details on the NFB convention page linked above. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> We are starting up an at-large group for NFBOK. This group will be for people living in Oklahoma who want to participate in NFBOK but don’t live near our chapters in OKC and Tulsa. Meetings will be monthly with the first meeting happening on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7 PM. All meetings will be hosted on Zoom. I’ll paste the Zoom info for the first meeting at the bottom of this email. Spread the word! I am hopeful that this at-large group will help us to grow the affiliate.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The 2022 state convention will be held October 14 and 15. It will once again be virtual. More information will follow shortly. We are also working on plans for the 2023 state convention. We will be shifting our conventions back to our traditional Spring schedule and will be going back to an in-person meeting. The 2023 convention will be in Oklahoma City in late March or early April of 2023. I will share more details as they become available. Please note, there will also be a virtual option of some type so really I suppose I should call it a hybrid convention. In any case, I encourage you to plan to come in-person if you are able.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Are you or someone you know a regular NFB Newsline user and want to help get the word out about the service? I am looking for enthusiastic people to help with marketing and promotion of NFB Newsline in Oklahoma. I need people who are willing to make some phone calls or who are good at social media. I am also looking for people who would be interested in helping with training sessions to help new or potential users learn about Newsline. Please reach out if you are interested.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> If you are getting this email but know people who don’t, please share this and help your friends sign up for our email list. This list is a convenient way for me to share information and I plan to use it. Let’s get more people signed up so we can work on keeping everyone more informed about NFBOK. Anyone can sign up for the list by visiting https://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbok-talk_nfbnet.org<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><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'>That’s all for this month. I hope everyone has a great convention if you are participating and a great 4<sup>th</sup> of July. Be safe and well. Please reach out if you have questions. The best way to get a quicker response from me is email. If you call and leave a voicemail, I will do my best to return your call within 48 hours. Don’t forget to scroll past my signature for the Zoom link for the at-large group meeting!<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'>Regards,<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'>Audrey T. Farnum<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Acting President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind ofOklahoma<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>405-590-6110<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'><a href="mailto:president@nfbok.org">president@nfbok.org</a></span></u><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'><a href="http://www.nfbok.org">www.nfbok.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindok">www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindok</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Live the life you want.<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'>NFB Oklahoma is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<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'>Topic: NFB Oklahoma At Large Group Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: Jun 27, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)<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'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7470007233?pwd=NkxPVHNYcCtJZEk3ckh6dW1PNEFxdz09<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'>Meeting ID: 747 000 7233<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Passcode: 637086<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+12532158782,,7470007233#,,,,*637086# US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+13462487799,,7470007233#,,,,*637086# US (Houston)<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'>Dial by your location<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 747 000 7233<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Passcode: 637086<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kBKvJZdaz<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>