<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">You are invited!<div dir="ltr"></div><div><br></div><div>I am forwarding this on at the request of Denice Brown, NFB PA andNOBBL treasurer.</div><div><br></div><div>This meeting will be held in the DC zoom room.</div><div><br></div><div>Serving NFB and the community,</div><div>Pat McPherson</div><div><br></div><div>------------</div><div><br></div><div><blockquote type="cite" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div dir="ltr"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s1"><b><i>SUBJECT: </i></b></span><span class="s2">Emerging Presidents, Shaping the Federation\u2019s Future \u2014 Join the Conversation</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Dear NOBBL and Federation Family,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">The future of the Federation is not years away.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">It\u2019s already stepping forward.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Join us for an engaging, real conversation with leaders who are not just preparing to serve \u2014 they are already making an impact.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Emerging Presidents, Shaping the Federation\u2019s Future</span></b></span><br><span class="s4"><i><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleItalicBody, serif;">A National Conversation with Emerging Black Chapter Presidents</span></i></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f5d3</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Wednesday, February 25</span></span></b></span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u23f0</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">8:00pm ET</span> | <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">5:00pm PT</span></span></b></span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4cd</span> Via Zoom - </span><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f449\U0001f3fd</span> click <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8204086286?omn=92468016517%20" style="color: blue;">here</a> join</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">This event is your opportunity to learn directly from emerging leaders who are:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Energetic</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Innovative</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Forward-thinking</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Focused on chapter growth</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Shaking up old patterns</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Reshaping what leadership looks like in the NFB and the blind community</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">These presidents are building strong chapters, strengthening member engagement, and thinking boldly about the future of our the NFB.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Meet the panel:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2b50\ufe0f</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Rashad Jones</span></b></span><span class="s2"> \u2014 Fountain City Chapter (Columbus, GA)</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2b50\ufe0f</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Tammy Green</span></b></span><span class="s2"> \u2014 New Orleans Chapter (New Orleans, LA)</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2b50\ufe0f</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Michael Smith</span></b></span><span class="s2"> \u2014 Phoenix Chapter (Phoenix, AZ)</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2b50\ufe0f</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Z\u2019Leah Liburd</span></b></span><span class="s2"> \u2014 Florida Statewide Chapter (Florida)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Whether you are a current leader, an aspiring leader, or simply someone who cares about the direction of the Federation, this conversation is for you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Come ready to listen.</span><br><span class="s2">Come ready with questions.</span><br><span class="s2">Come ready to grow.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Because leadership is not accidental. It is developed, sharpened, and shared.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">We look forward to seeing you in the room.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">In leadership,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Denise Avant & Janice Bright, MA OL</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">CO-Chairs | Elected Leaders Division National Organization of Blind Black Leaders (NOBBL) </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><i>SUBJECT: </i></b></span><span class="s2" style="font-size: 12pt;">Emerging Presidents, Shaping the Federation\u2019s Future \u2014 Join the Conversation</span></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div dir="ltr"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Dear NOBBL and Federation Family,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">The future of the Federation is not years away.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">It\u2019s already stepping forward.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Join us for an engaging, real conversation with leaders who are not just preparing to serve \u2014 they are already making an impact.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Emerging Presidents, Shaping the Federation\u2019s Future</span></b></span><br><span class="s4"><i><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleItalicBody, serif;">A National Conversation with Emerging Black Chapter Presidents</span></i></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f5d3</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Wednesday, February 25</span></span></b></span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u23f0</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">8:00pm ET</span> | <span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">5:00pm PT</span></span></b></span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4cd</span> Via Zoom - </span><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f449\U0001f3fd</span> click <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8204086286?omn=92468016517%20" style="color: blue;">here</a> join</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">This event is your opportunity to learn directly from emerging leaders who are:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Energetic</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Innovative</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Forward-thinking</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Focused on chapter growth</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Shaking up old patterns</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2705</span> Reshaping what leadership looks like in the NFB and the blind community</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">These presidents are building strong chapters, strengthening member engagement, and thinking boldly about the future of our the NFB.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Meet the panel:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2b50\ufe0f</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Rashad Jones</span></b></span><span class="s2"> \u2014 Fountain City Chapter (Columbus, GA)</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2b50\ufe0f</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Tammy Green</span></b></span><span class="s2"> \u2014 New Orleans Chapter (New Orleans, LA)</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2b50\ufe0f</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Michael Smith</span></b></span><span class="s2"> \u2014 Phoenix Chapter (Phoenix, AZ)</span><br><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\u2b50\ufe0f</span> </span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Z\u2019Leah Liburd</span></b></span><span class="s2"> \u2014 Florida Statewide Chapter (Florida)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Whether you are a current leader, an aspiring leader, or simply someone who cares about the direction of the Federation, this conversation is for you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Come ready to listen.</span><br><span class="s2">Come ready with questions.</span><br><span class="s2">Come ready to grow.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Because leadership is not accidental. It is developed, sharpened, and shared.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">We look forward to seeing you in the room.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">In leadership,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Denise Avant & Janice Bright, MA OL</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">CO-Chairs | Elected Leaders Division National Organization of Blind Black Leaders (NOBBL) </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4cd</span></b></span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Zoom Details</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Meeting Link:</span><br><span class="s2"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8204086286?omn=92468016517" style="color: blue;"><span class="s5">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8204086286?omn=92468016517</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Meeting ID: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">820 408 6286</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">One Tap Mobile:</span><br><span class="s2"><span dir="ltr" style="color: blue; text-decoration-line: underline;">+16468769923,,8204086286#</span> US (New York)</span><br><span class="s2"><span dir="ltr" style="color: blue; text-decoration-line: underline;">+16469313860,,8204086286#</span> US</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></blockquote><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><blockquote type="cite" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div dir="ltr"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">\U0001f4cd</span></b></span><span class="s3"><b><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleEmphasizedBody, serif;">Zoom Details</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Meeting Link:</span><br><span class="s2"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8204086286?omn=92468016517" style="color: blue;"><span class="s5">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8204086286?omn=92468016517</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">Meeting ID: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">820 408 6286</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 40px;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-width: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><span class="s2">One Tap Mobile:</span><br><span class="s2"><span dir="ltr" style="color: blue; text-decoration-line: underline;">+16468769923,,8204086286#</span> US (New York)</span><br><span class="s2"><span dir="ltr" style="color: blue; text-decoration-line: underline;">+16469313860,,8204086286#</span> US</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0in; 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