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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><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Join Us for the Next Greater Berks Chapter Meeting of the NFB of PA!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Are you blind, low vision, DeafBlind, or a sighted ally interested in advocacy, resources, and community? We invite you to our next virtual-only meeting to connect, learn, and grow with us!<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Date:</span></strong> Saturday, March 15, 2025<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Time:</span></strong> 10:00 AM EST<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Location:</span></strong> Zoom Only (No in-person portion this month)<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting:</span></strong><br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95253890689?pwd=L3BWRzdsSjNCbGFCdE5YbjNnYTBZZz09" target="_new">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95253890689?pwd=L3BWRzdsSjNCbGFCdE5YbjNnYTBZZz09</a><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Meeting ID:</span></strong> 952 5389 0689<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Passcode:</span></strong> 1977<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>One-Tap Mobile Access:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'>+1 646 876 9923,,95253890689# (New York)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'>+1 301 715 8592,,95253890689# (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Dial-in by phone:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'>+1 301 715 8592 (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'>+1 646 876 9923 (New York)<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Find additional dial-in numbers here: <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/u/adg6AZcVek" target="_new">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/u/adg6AZcVek</a><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><h2><b>Membership & Dues</b><o:p></o:p></h2><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>To have voting rights and be an official member, please pay your 2025 Greater Berks Chapter dues of $10 a year per member if you haven't already done so by using one of the following methods:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Zelle:</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> Send to the business name of <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Greater Berks Chapter of NFB</span></strong> at the email address of <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><a href="mailto:berks@nfbofpa.org">berks@nfbofpa.org</a></span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> </span></strong>(Include <em><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>2025 dues</span></em> in the memo).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Check:</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> Make payable to <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NFB Greater Berks Chapter</span></strong> (Write <em><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>2025 dues</span></em> in the memo) and mail or hand-deliver to:<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NFB of PA Greater Berks Chapter</span></strong><br>c/o Linda Mackey, Treasurer<br>33 Merganser Drive<br>Sinking Spring, PA 19608<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Cash:</span></strong> Accepted at in-person meetings<span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Come One, Bring One!</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>We encourage members to invite friends, family, or anyone interested in learning more about the National Federation of the Blind and our Greater Berks Chapter. In the spirit of “Come One, Bring One,” let’s grow our community by sharing the work we do and the support we offer. While all are welcome to attend and participate in discussions, only current dues-paying members have the right to make motions and vote during meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><b>RSVP & Questions</b><o:p></o:p></h2><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Please let us know if you will be attending virtually.<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email:</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> <a href="mailto:berks@nfbofpa.org">berks@nfbofpa.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7'><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Call or Text:</span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> 609-680-8488<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>While this month's meeting will be held via Zoom only, we’re excited to announce that both in-person and virtual meetings will resume in April.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Join us to share ideas, stay informed, and strengthen our community — we can’t wait to see you on Zoom this March, and in-person or via Zoom next month!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Freestyle Script";mso-ligatures:none'>Brian A. Mackey<br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><br>Brian A. Mackey<br>President, National Federation of the Blind of PA Greater Berks Chapter<br>Webmaster, National Federation of the Blind Multiple State Affiliates<br>Board Member & Webmaster, Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association<br>609-680-8488<br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="mailto:Bmackey88@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none'>Bmackey88@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>“We Care! We Share! We Grow! We Make A Difference!”<br> <i>-Joseph Ruffalo, Jr. (July 6, 1949 – May 3, 2022)<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>