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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I am trying to send you something<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Chacity Gilliam via Ohio-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 16, 2026 2:37 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Ohio Announcement List <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Chacity Gilliam <chacitygilliam04@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [Ohio-Talk] PAC Plan Challenge Extension<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none white 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning Ohio members,<br><br>Your concerns have been heard!<br><br>The Pac Plan Challenge, originally scheduled to run from May 15 through July 15, was created to encourage members to support the Pac Plan ,Fellowship and come together for a great cause.<br><br>In response to feedback and concerns brought to my attention, we have decided to extend the challenge until November 8, 2026, the final day of the State Convention.<br><br>We encourage all members and chapters to support each other in this effort. This challenge is not about financial rewards; it is about coming together to support national programs and services that improve the lives of visually impaired individuals.<br><br>Thank you to everyone who has already enrolled during the challenge dates , your participation will still be counted for your chapter and any individual that joined during this time is still eligible for the drawing. We appreciate your dedication, and I will provide regular updates on Ohio's ranking and individual chapter statuses during this extended period.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>Please join me in continuing this important work to ensure an accessible future for ourselves and those who will join this journey <o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none white 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div style='border:none white 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);word-spacing:1px'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);word-spacing:1px'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><br>The </span><span style='color:#202124;background:#FDE293'>Challenge</span><span style='color:black'><br>This initiative aims to increase enrollment and participation in the Ohio </span><span style='color:#202124;background:#FDE293'>PAC</span><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='color:#202124;background:#FDE293'>Plan</span><span style='color:black'>. The chapter with the highest number of newly enrolled members will receive $100.<br><br>Additionally, we are holding a separate drawing for all participating individuals. Anyone who joins the </span><span style='color:#202124;background:#FDE293'>PAC</span><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='color:#202124;background:#FDE293'>Plan</span><span style='color:black'> between May 15 and November 8th will be entered for a chance to win $25.<br><br>Why Participate?<br>The </span><span style='color:#202124;background:#FDE293'>PAC</span><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='color:#202124;background:#FDE293'>Plan</span><span style='color:black'> provides vital funding for programs serving blind and visually impaired individuals. Participating in this </span><span style='color:#202124;background:#FDE293'>challenge</span><span style='color:black'> is an excellent way to increase our collective impact and strengthen our chapters.<br><br>How to Register<br><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>You can register online at</span><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);word-spacing:1px'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/pac"><span style='color:white;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>http://www.nfb.org/</span><span style='color:#202124;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:#FDE293'>pac</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);word-spacing:1px'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);word-spacing:1px'><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)'><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);word-spacing:1px'><p><span style='color:black'>Call 1-877-632-2722<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='font-size:1rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)'><span style='color:black'>Or<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);word-spacing:1px'><p><span style='color:black'>If you have questions, please contact the Accounting Department at 410-659-9314.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);word-spacing:1px'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:none white 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>Chacity Gilliam,<span style='color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:#DEDFE3'> </span><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Pac Plan<span style='color:black'> coordinator</span></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);word-spacing:1px'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>PH \u2013 216\u20136 44\u20134374</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border:none black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;font-size:inherit;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);word-spacing:1px'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>EMAIL \u2013 CHACITYGILLIAM <a href="mailto:04@gmail.com"><span style='color:#4285F4'>04@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>