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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I am absolutely thrilled to relaunch our Richmond chapter committees and take meaningful steps toward strengthening the blind community! Our chapter is only as successful as the passion and dedication we bring to it, and together, we continue to prove that blindness does not define or limit us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Your support in making the Richmond Chapter an outstanding community is truly appreciated, and I am grateful for each of you who contribute your time and talents. Below is a list of potential committee topics with brief descriptions. If you’re interested in leading or joining any of these committees, I would love to hear from you! Please reach out using the contact information below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Email: <a href="mailto:jimorris0116@gmail.com">jimorris0116@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone: 434-547-2720<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for all your support!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Membership Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Welcome all new members to the chapter and help them sign up for the list service.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Complete the onboarding process for all members and report the information to Mark Roane<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Develop strategies to get all members involved former /present.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Use the white cane list to build our local membership.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fundraising <o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Create several fundraisers throughout the year to increase revenue.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Plan and help with the advertising of the October Cane Walk largest fundraiser<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Develop plan to increase chapter funds.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Special Events<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Help plan and execute the Chili Cook off.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The committee helps plan monthly /quarterly events to get chapter together and to invite potential new members to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Holiday Christmas Party planning.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Community/ Program Outreach Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1 Develop a plan of action to reach out to the community for education and information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2.Develop topics to discuss at our chapter meeting and special guests to provide the chapter with valuable resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Employment/Enrichment Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>cc1. Develop ways to enrich our members.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warm Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>