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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have not heard from many of you for quite a while. If our Chapter is to move forward, we need to hear from you. The chapter will be beginning its 20th year on September 19.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by sending an email to <a href="mailto:michaelgkasey@verizon.net">michaelgkasey@verizon.net</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Include two paragraphs of any length. The first one is what the NFB has been for you and for how long.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In the second paragraph, tell us what you believe the chapter can do for you and our members now and in the future. Include, your commitment as to what you will do as far as participating or be honest and let us know that you will not participate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have accomplished a great deal in the past 20 years and there is more to do and many more folks for whom we can set an example.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please send me your thoughts this week!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may also telephone to chat about this important stage in our group. If there is not enough interest, it is possible that we will not continue into our 20<sup>th</sup> year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I can be reached at 540-760-3885<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michael Kasey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President Emeritus<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fredericksburg Area Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:michaelgkasey@verizon.net">michaelgkasey@verizon.net</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(540)760-3885<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>