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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><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Washington</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Bernard MT Condensed",serif'>Greater Seattle Chapter Meeting!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Join us for our upcoming meeting, Saturday April 22, 2023, beginning at 11:00 AM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>We will be meeting at Razzi’s Pizzeria<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;background:white'>8523 </span><em><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#5F6368;background:white;font-style:normal'>GREENWOOD</span></b></em><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;background:white'> AVE. N.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4D5156;background:white'>SEATTLE, WA 98103.</span><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Razzi’s Pizzeria is on the #5 bus line.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>There will be plenty to discuss at our upcoming April meeting! Although a few board members are unable to attend due to being out of town, the board members in attendance will make sure that business goes on as usual!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>After an ice breaker, we will review last month’s meeting minutes as well as have a comprehensive Treasurer’s Report.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Marci will discuss what is going on both at the state and national level. Remember, National Convention is coming up July 1-6, in Houston! Are you registered yet?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Speaking of convention, fund raising will be discussed, and some of that money will be used to help send people! It would be wonderful to have a large Seattle contingency in Houston!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>We will have a brief update from the Membership Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Kristin and Marci will also spend time giving important details about the outing to Bainbridge Island, which will take the place of next month’s meeting. Let’s make sure and spread the word to all chapter members. It will be a fun outing which will give us a chance to interact with and learn from one another!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Our guest speaker will be Greg Spotts, who is the new director of the Seattle Department of Transportation. He wants to hear from and chat with the chapter. Come ready to interact with him.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Finally, if there is time, Jessie Lorenz will discuss some of the advantages and answer questions regarding shopping using Amazon Alexa. Come with questions!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>After our meeting, let’s stay, have lunch, and fellowship with one another. Razzi’s has an extensive menu from which to choose a good meal, big or small. There is now a Braille menu, produced by one of our chapter members.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking forward to seeing everyone on April 22, at 11:00!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jim Portillo<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seattle Chapter President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>