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<p>Hey there PA Federationists,</p>
<p class="p1">The National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania presents Federation Focus. All the meeting and fundraiser links mentioned in the video are here, as well as the link to the latest episode of White Canes Connect.</p>
<p class="p1">Watch: <a href="https://youtu.be/dlHMWkjWKIw">https://youtu.be/dlHMWkjWKIw</a></p>
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<p class="p1">Meetings:</p>
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<p class="p1">Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM<br />State Convention Planning Meeting<br />Via Zoom<br /><a href="https://www.nfbofpa.org/planningzoom"><span class="s1">https://www.nfbofpa.org/planningzoom</span></a><span class="s1"> <br /></span></p>
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<p class="p1">Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM</p>
<p class="p1">Seniors Group<br />Via Zoom<br /><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd%3DcWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3Z5SIZHutnPUV4GCtuq-yP"><span class="s2">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09</span></a></p>
<p class="p1">One tap mobile</p>
<p class="p1">+13126266799,,99546476505# US (Chicago)</p>
<p class="p1">+16468769923,,99546476505# US (New York)Fundraisers</p>
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<p class="p1">Affiliate Scholarship Raffle</p>
<p class="p1">It is time to start selling those raffle tickets that benefit the NFB of PA Scholarship Fund. Each ticket sells for $5. See your chapter or division President or Treasurer for tickets. Drawings are nightly during the month of October. If you are not in a chapter or division and would like to buy tickets, please get in touch with me at <a href="mailto:vp1@nfbofpa.org">vp1@nfbofpa.org</a>.</p>
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<p class="p1">White Canes Connect Episode 135</p>
<p class="p3">In Episode 135 of <em>White Canes Connect</em>, hosts Lisa Bryant and David Goldstein welcome Martha Steele and Natanya Sortland to spotlight the inaugural <strong>Blind Birders Birdathon</strong> happening May 18, 2025. This nationwide event invites blind and visually impaired individuals to identify birds by sound during a flexible two-hour window within a 24-hour period. No birding experience required—just a love of listening.</p>
<p class="p1">Find the podcast on</p>
<p class="p1">Apple Podcasts</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s2"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-birders-birdathon-breaks-barriers-nationwide/id1592248709?i=1000708559315">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blind-birders-birdathon-breaks-barriers-nationwide/id1592248709?i=1000708559315</a> </span></p>
<p class="p1">Spotify</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s2"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zPRw94Dg6tPvo4EgD1GxN">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zPRw94Dg6tPvo4EgD1GxN</a> </span></p>
<p class="p1">YouTube</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s2"><a href="https://youtu.be/WMiGpkgvU4Y?si=1KjnlYkfIe1cd_K9">https://youtu.be/WMiGpkgvU4Y?si=1KjnlYkfIe1cd_K9</a> </span></p>
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<p class="p1">White Canes Connect at #14 on the Best 100 Visually Impaired Podcasts</p>
<p class="p1">Our affiliate podcast is at #14 of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts! Check out the list at <a href="https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/">https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/</a>. You may find your new favorite podcast on it!</p>
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<p class="p1">NFB National Convention</p>
<p class="p3">Pennsylvania may be where the organized blind movement began, but this summer, its heartbeat moves to New Orleans for the National Federation of the Blind National Convention, July 8–13. Be part of the movement’s future—details at <a href="https://www.nfbofpa.org/nola">https://www.<span class="s2">nfbofpa.org/nola</span></a><span class="s2">/</span>. Online registration closes on May 31.</p>
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<p class="p3">National Scholarship Finalists Announced</p>
<p class="p3">There are four National Scholarship finalists from Pennsylvania! Congratulations go to:<br />Waseem Aljanazreh, Pennsylvania, Special Education<br />Toby Harnish, Pennsylvania, Software Engineer<br />Noor Khraisat, Pennsylvania, Lawyer<br />Mandy Smith, Pennsylvania, Foreign Service Officer</p>
<p class="p3">We look forward to meeting you in New Orleans in July!<br />See the entire list at <a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/celebrating-outstanding-blind-students">https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/celebrating-outstanding-blind-students</a></p>
<p class="p3">Talk to you next week!</p>
<p class="p3">Regards,</p>
<p class="p3">David</p>
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