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</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Howdy – I hope every one is feeling good and enjoying the
arrival of Fall. Halloween is going to be very different this year. I hope I do
not have to eat a ton of candy that is not given out. The bags we send to our
grandkids will be larger this year.</font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first order
of business should be election of chapter officers. A slate of candidates is
being prepared and you will receive it shortly. It will also contain instructions
for how to vote. Please make sure you vote. If you are interested in running
for aan office, contact Holly Frisch or Lori Wages immediately. They need to
publish the list of candidates ASAP.</font></font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next on my list
is our virtual convention. I hope you have registered. You need to be
registered to vote and bid on items in the auctions. You might also win a door
prize. They have not asked me for an up-to-date list of paid members yet but I
hope you are paid to participate in voting and bidding and door prizing. Call
me if you have aqwuestion about dues. 804-238-5608</font></font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Lastly, I want to mention the last couple of Blind
Abilities, in case my frequent mentions have not gotten you in the habit of
checking out the podcasts on your own.</font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most recent
was about the chapter in Pennsylvania and their virtuel talent show. The
previous podcast was about GoodMaps, an APP that is a GPS that gives location
and by pointing the phone you get information about what is in that direction.
I have not played with it much yet but I will. It also will work indoors, if
the building has been mapped. An example might be a mall or airport.</font></font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">The third is a retired state worker who worked for thw
department for blind and visually impaired. It talks about her website where
she teaches and answers questions about using I-phones. She also talks about
her recumbent exercise bike. That sounded interesting to me as winter
approaches and I need all the exercise I can get. Sue and I were exercising at
a health club pool but the virus stopped that. While the bike is not cheap, our
physical fitness and health are important. </font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stay well, make
sure your dues are up-to-date, and vote.</font></font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Dick Byrne</font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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