<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">\u201cTo succeed you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a Reality.\u201d<div><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> colette.arvidson@gmail.com<br><b>Date:</b> November 19, 2025 at 1:29:01\u202fPM PST<br><b>To:</b> mjc59@comcast.net, kris@colcock.com, clj53787@gmail.com, sonshines59@gmail.com, rwebb@acetekk.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>FW: Blind and Low Vision Talent Needed!!! submit ASAP but definitely by December 10th!</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: Wingdings; }
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ul { margin-bottom: 0cm; }</style><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please share this with the members of NFB Washington, or any other members of NFB, or others who would like to join in this Holiday celebration of Blind Abilities!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">As we approach the holiday season, I am sending the attached flyer both in word and adobe, and posting the text below for full accessibility. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"> Let your light shine this season<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"> \u2014 whether as a performer or as an encouraging audience \u2014<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">be part of a celebration that embraces joy, diversity, and the power of community.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"> Invite your friends and family to watch, support, and celebrate with us!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:2.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Share the Joy! Spread the Word!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"> KOTB Holiday Broadcast Invitation & Call for Performers!</span> </b><b><span style="font-size:48.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Celebrating the Season Through Talent, Faith & Culture <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:2.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"> Saturday, December 13th at 2:00 PM PST <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">This holiday season, the Lions MD19 <u>K</u>nights <u>O</u>f <u>T</u>he <u>B</u>lind (KOTB) Committee invites blind and low vision individuals of all ages to share their voices and creativity in a joyful virtual celebration. Whether your holiday spirit shines through music, poetry, or storytelling, we want your unique expression to be part of this festive tradition!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Attend Broadcast By this ZOOM Link: </span></b><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84343417052"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84343417052</span></b></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">\U0001f5e3\ufe0f</span></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt"> Interested in Performing? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We welcome:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Family-Friendly, Holiday-themed songs, poems, or stories celebrating your culture or faith traditions (up to 5 minutes) <i>The</i> <i>Holiday <u>YOU</u> celebrate in December \u2013 Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Family, etc.</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">\U0001f4e9</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Submit your entry early \u2014 space is limited!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Performers Register using this link to google form and submit no later than <u>12/10/25</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://forms.gle/A3WFRwZNzm9Sd8wM9"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">https://forms.gle/A3WFRwZNzm9Sd8wM9</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Accepted formats: MP3 for audio only. MP4, MOV or AVI format for video and audio. <o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">A photo can be included if no video is available.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Brief self-introductions (FIRST NAME ONLY, PLEASE, location, age if under 21 \u2014 within 30 seconds)<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">A short connection to your holiday or cultural tradition<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Please also include a short paragraph bio to help us introduce you personally.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Directions for uploading your recording will be emailed to you from </span></b><a href="mailto:KOTBXmas@hedstrom.ws"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">KOTBXmas@hedstrom.ws</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> upon receipt of your entry.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">\U0001f44b</span></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt"> Questions? Contact: Joanna Jones <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:36.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Email: </span></b><a href="mailto:jonesdrj@gmail.com"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">jonesdrj@gmail.com</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt"> (605) 450-0121<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Colette Arvidson, Member, </span>MD19 Lions Knights Of The Blind<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Member ACB, CCB <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>(360) 391-5880<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></body></html>