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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Hanukkah to you, David, to your family and to all our friends celebrating Hanukkah.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bill McCann<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dancing Dots<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBP-Talk <nfbp-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David B. Goldstein via NFBP-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 15, 2025 4:53 PM<br><b>To:</b> Nfbp Talk <nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> David B. Goldstein <david@icantcu.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBP-Talk] Watch This Week's Federation Focus, It's All I wanted for Chanukkah<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Hey there PA Federationists,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>In this week\u2019s Federation Focus at <a href="https://youtu.be/_u3UEpCvpA4" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/_u3UEpCvpA4</a>, I\u2019ve got three meetings to tell you about and an important reminder about dues. No matter what chapter or division you\u2019re in, dues must be paid by December 31 to be a member for all of 2026. Paying dues gives you voting rights, the ability to make motions, and eligibility for financial assistance for Washington Seminar and National Convention. I also run through this week\u2019s meetings, share updates on Washington Seminar and our 2026 State Convention, and highlight the latest episode of White Canes Connect. Happy Hanukkah, and thanks for being part of the Federation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Scroll down for all the links!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p4><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Blind Parents Division Meeting and Elections<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Pennsylvania Organization of Blind Parents (POBP) will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, December 20, 2025, 7PM \u2013 8:30 PM ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Via Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span class=v1s1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92797371396?pwd=QkJ6MVJ6WDVvMEhGdXpMQTlLM000QT09" target="_blank">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92797371396?pwd=QkJ6MVJ6WDVvMEhGdXpMQTlLM000QT09</a></span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>+13017158592,,92797371396# US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>We will begin the meeting by holding our division elections, followed by our group support discussion. If you wish to vote in the elections or run for a position, please be sure your division dues are paid prior to the meeting. Our annual dues are $11 and can be paid by contacting our Treasurer, Marva Hall, at <a href="mailto:marva@myyahoo.com"><span class=v1s1>marva@myyahoo.com</span></a> or 215-834-0102.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The following positions are open:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>- President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>- Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>- Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>- Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>If you are interested in running for a position or would like more information about the elections or the meeting, please get in touch with Stacie Leap.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p4><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> Giving Tuesday is Over, but\u2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Our mission doesn\u2019t hit pause. Every day, we are challenging low expectations, expanding access, and proving that blindness is not a barrier to living the life you want. When you give at <a href="http://www.SupportPABlind.org/" target="_blank">http://www.<strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>SupportPABlind.org/</span></strong></a>, you fuel training, mentorship, and opportunities for blind Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Giving Tuesday may have passed \u2014 but the impact of your generosity starts right now. Please consider donating today.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Renew or Join Now<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Your membership is your voice \u2014 it\u2019s what gives you the right to vote, shape priorities, and help lead your chapter or division forward. And here\u2019s something many don\u2019t realize: to receive financial assistance for the 2026 National Convention, State Convention, or Washington Seminar, you must be a member <strong><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>by December 31, 2025</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Don\u2019t miss out on the support and opportunities you deserve. Renew your membership or join today by contacting your chapter or division President or Treasurer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p4><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Meetings<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p4><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>PA Association of Blind Merchants<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Via Zoom<br><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4503152944" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4503152944</a><br>One Tap Mobile <br>+13092053325,,4503152944#<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p4><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM<br>DeafBlind Division Meeting<br>Via Zoom<br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98011745391?pwd=OElqZ3JRdXFDRFRzNHp5NUJqYmN0QT09" target="_blank">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/98011745391?pwd=OElqZ3JRdXFDRFRzNHp5NUJqYmN0QT09</a><br>One tap mobile<br>+16468769923,,98011745391#<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p4><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p1><span class=v1v1s1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><br><span class=v1v1s1>Greater Philadelphia Chapter</span><br>Zoom Only<br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/97666825771/invitations?signature=_2F7tzs2xoMnx_mu92njSHpvAHhfbDy2OFICXSFo0U8" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s2>https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/97666825771/invitations?signature=_2F7tzs2xoMnx_mu92njSHpvAHhfbDy2OFICXSFo0U8</span></a><br>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>+16469313860,,97666825771# <br>Please note the new Zoom information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>White Canes Connect<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>White Canes Connect episode 147 features a powerful address from National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono, delivered to the NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention in Harrisburg. Reflecting on the eve of the organization\u2019s 85th anniversary, President Riccobono shares his personal journey of discovering the Federation in 1996 and how the community transformed his understanding of blindness, leadership, and collective action.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Find this episode at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Apple Podcasts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span class=v1v1s2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anil-lewis-keynote-address-at-pa-state-convention/id1592248709?i=1000738772303" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe-and-build-president-riccobonos-message-to/id1592248709?i=1000740578363</a></span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Spotify<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span class=v1v1s2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OCl9nD6xdYjSlvHFvl6ZM" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OCl9nD6xdYjSlvHFvl6ZM</a> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>YouTube<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span class=v1v1s2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><a href="https://youtu.be/KsOQ1F4n8IE?si=RzLew2SO9fJFXtu7" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/KsOQ1F4n8IE?si=RzLew2SO9fJFXtu7</a> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>White Canes Connect Website<br><a href="https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/147/" target="_blank">https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/147/</a> <span class=v1v1apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Our affiliate podcast is one of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts on FeedSpot! Check out the list at <a href="https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/" target="_blank">https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>White Canes Connect is also on the Best 100 on Million Podcasts! Have a look: <a href="https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b" target="_blank">https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p4><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>NFB-NEWSLINEŽ<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINEŽ at <a href="https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline" target="_blank">https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline</a>. Want to subscribe? Call (866)504-7300.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p4><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Braille Monitor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The Braille Monitor is the NFB\u2019s flagship publication. Learn more about it at <a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p4><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Independence Market Online<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>The Independence Market is now available online! Explore their product offerings and make a purchase at <a href="https://catalog.nfb.org/" target="_blank">https://catalog.nfb.org/</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Happy Chanukkah!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p3><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>David<o:p></o:p></span></p><div id="v1v1_rc_sig"><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>-- <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=v1v1p1><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif'>David B. Goldstein<br><a href="mailto:david@iCantCU.com"><span class=v1v1s1>david@iCantCU.com</span></a><br><span class=v1v1s1><a href="mailto:iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com"><span class=v1v1apple-converted-space> </span></a></span>(610) 715-5020 mobile<br><a href="http://www.iCantCU.com" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>www.iCantCU.com</span></a><br>iCantCU Podcast<br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>Apple Podcasts</span></a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>Spotify</span></a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>Watch on YouTube</span></a><br>Support The Podcast When You Shop<br><a href="https://www.icantcu.com/amazon" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>Amazon</span></a><br>Connect with me:<br><a href="https://twitter.com/davidbenj" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>Twitter</span></a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>Instagram</span></a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>LinkedIn</span></a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>Facebook</span></a> <br>My Other Show: White Canes Connect<br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>Apple Podcasts</span></a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>Spotify</span></a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast" target="_blank"><span class=v1v1s1>YouTube</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>