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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Good day to all. As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts for the Washington Seminar, I would like to inform you about how the process will be managed this year.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">A preliminary shortlist of potential delegates has already been compiled, and most individuals on this list have been contacted. Additionally, several members have proactively reached out to express their interest in attending, which is appreciated.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">It is important for all interested parties to visit www.nfb.org to review the seminar dates and read relevant information about the event. While I am aware of the scheduled dates, I encourage you to gather details firsthand from the official website. Once you have reviewed the information, please feel free to notify me of your continued interest.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Please note that submitting a request to attend does not guarantee selection as a member of the delegation; rather, it signifies your interest in participating. If you do not receive a response from me by December 10th, it indicates that the delegation arrangements have already been finalized.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">If you are able to cover your own costs for attending the seminar, this would be beneficial to our affiliate. While self-funding does not guarantee selection, it is an important consideration in the process.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Last year, we were able to take a large group to the seminar. This year, the size of our delegation and other related factors will be taken into account during the selection process.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Richard Payne, President</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Helvetica">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Helvetica">937/829/3368</FONT></SPAN></P>
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