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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>Application deadline for Washington Seminar assistance is December 1st.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any chapter members wanting to apply for assistance to attend Washington Seminar must both apply using the link below and also contact me for a recommendation before December 1st. Please contact me before the deadline or I might not get the needed recommendation in on time for you. Members in good standing that are active chapter participants are encouraged to apply. There are ten spots available for Texas assistance. Please keep the following in mind if you are thinking of applying:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Event is Monday, February 3 through Thursday, February 6, 2025<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is in Washington, DC and you will need good travel skills (possibly snow will be on the ground as well)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dress clothes required<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You must attend the Great Gathering and other required meetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is the link to the application.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>https://forms.gle/8FRSrgU3RQk8H9i68<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are applying please contact me at wwalker@nfbtx.org to request the recommendation after you have submitted your form.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wendy Walker<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>wwalker@nfbtx.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>San Antonio Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Texas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>