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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=isselectedend>Dear Members, Friends, and Allies,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. I’m reaching out today with a follow-up regarding the Greater Berks Chapter meeting held today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>February Meeting Update<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>The meeting was held as scheduled; however, we were disappointed that no members were able to attend. We understand that schedules can be demanding and unexpected circumstances arise. Still, participation is what makes our chapter strong, and we truly value each of you. Your voice, ideas, and presence matter. When members attend and engage, our chapter thrives.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>January 2026 Biennial Election Results<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>During our <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>biennial chapter election meeting held in January 2026</span></strong>, members elected the following officers and board member to serve for the next two-year term:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>President:</span></strong> Brian Mackey<o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Vice President:</span></strong> Susan Smith<o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Secretary/Treasurer:</span></strong> Linda Mackey<o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Board Member:</span></strong> Paula Ogeka<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>We thank them for their commitment and willingness to serve our chapter over the next two years.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Looking Ahead: Next Meeting Details<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>We sincerely hope you will join us at our next meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Date:</span></strong> Saturday, March 21, 2026<o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Time:</span></strong> 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time<o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Location (In Person):</span></strong> West Lawn–Wyomissing Hills Library<o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Address:</span></strong> 101 Woodside Avenue, West Lawn, PA 19609<o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Virtual Attendance:</span></strong> Also available via <a href="#_Zoom_Meeting_Details">Zoom (details below)</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>We are committed to ensuring that each meeting is meaningful, engaging, and worth your time. If there are topics, speakers, or issues you would like addressed, please let us know. This is your chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>About Our Chapter<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>The Greater Berks Chapter is a vibrant and inclusive group of individuals who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, and sighted allies. We are united by our shared goal of building a supportive community where we can learn, advocate, and grow together. Our chapter is more than just meetings — it is a space where we support one another, advocate for equal opportunity and independence, share resources and lived experiences, and strengthen our collective voice.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>As always, our motto guides us:<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>We care, we share, we grow, we make a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Membership and 2026 Dues<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>Annual dues for the <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>2026 Greater Berks Chapter</span></strong> are <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>$10 per person per calendar year</span></strong>. If you joined the chapter in <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>2025</span></strong> and have not yet paid your <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>2026 dues</span></strong>, we kindly ask that you do so at your earliest convenience to remain in good standing and retain voting privileges. Becoming a dues-paying member grants voting rights, allows members to make motions and hold office, supports local advocacy and programming, and strengthens the sustainability of our chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>Potential new members are welcome to attend a couple of meetings before deciding whether they would like to officially join. There is no obligation to pay dues immediately — we want you to feel comfortable and confident in becoming part of our community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Payment Methods:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Zelle:</span></strong><br>Greater Berks Chapter of the NFB<br><a href="mailto:berks@nfbofpa.org">berks@nfbofpa.org</a><br>Memo: 2026 dues<o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Check:</span></strong><br>Payable to: NFB Greater Berks Chapter<br>Memo line: 2026 dues<br>Mail or deliver to:<br>NFB Greater Berks Chapter<br>c/o Linda Mackey, Treasurer<br>33 Merganser Drive<br>Sinking Spring, PA 19608<o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo5'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Cash (Hand-Delivered):</span></strong><br>Please notify Linda Mackey, Treasurer, who the payment is for.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=isselectedend style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><a name="_Zoom_Meeting_Details"></a>Zoom Meeting Details<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=isselectedend><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p class=isselectedend><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">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95253890689?pwd=L3BWRzdsSjNCbGFCdE5YbjNnYTBZZz09</a><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo6'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Meeting ID:</span></strong> 952 5389 0689<o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo6'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Passcode:</span></strong> 1977<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One-Tap Mobile Access:</span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 646 876 9923,,95253890689# (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 301 715 8592,,95253890689# (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dial-In by Phone:</span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 301 715 8592 (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 646 876 9923 (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=isselectedend><strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Find additional dial-in numbers here:</span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/u/adg6AZcVek" target="_blank">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/u/adg6AZcVek</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>We Want to Hear from You<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>If attendance challenges, scheduling conflicts, or format preferences are affecting participation, please share your feedback. The <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>board of directors</span></strong> is here to serve you, and your input will help us strengthen and grow our chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>RSVP and Contact Information<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>Please let us know if you plan to attend the meeting or need assistance.<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email:</span></strong> <a href="mailto:berks@nfbofpa.org">berks@nfbofpa.org</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=isselectedend style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7'><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Call or Text:</span></strong> 609-680-8488<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=isselectedend>We look forward to seeing you on <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Saturday, March 21, 2026</span></strong>. Come One, Bring One, and help us strengthen a dynamic community of blind, low vision, DeafBlind individuals, and sighted allies. Together we care, we share, we grow, and we make a difference.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=isselectedend><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Freestyle Script"'>Brian A. Mackey<br></span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Brian A. Mackey, President<br>Greater Berks Chapter<br>National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania<br>Phone: 609-680-8488<br>Email: <a href="mailto:berks@nfbofpa.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0563C1'>berks@nfbofpa.org</span></a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.nfbofpa.org/chapters-divisions/greater-berks-chapter">www.nfbofpa.org/chapters-divisions/greater-berks-chapter</a> <br><i>Facebook: </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BerksFederation" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#0563C1'>www.facebook.com/BerksFederation</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>