<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hello
everybody!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Welcome to
our April 2024 monthly Digest: a monthly newsletter of the National Federation
of the Blind of Pennsylvania!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The events
and information listed below will be within the National Federation of the
Blind of Pennsylvania as well as any pertinent information from the National
Federation of the Blind and the Pennsylvania blind community.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you or
anyone you know have any upcoming events or information that can pertain to the
blind community in Pennsylvania, please send them to Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</span></a> by the 27<sup>th</sup> of the month so it can be added to our
calendar for the following month. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For those
using screen readers, you can use your heading navigations to skip around the
email.</p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Volume 2, Issue 3 </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">A Message from our State Affiliate President</span></b><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)"></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Happy April Fellow Federationists! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The NFB of PA is getting many requests to participate in
Outreach events around the Commonwealth. If you know of an event
happening in your community, please reach out to participate. These are
wonderful opportunities to share information about the NFB.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We are working on reserving a bus to assist individuals to
attend the 2024 State Convention in Erie. If you are interested in reserving a
seat on the bus, here’s how to do it: </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">If you are not connected with a local Chapter or Division,
you can send a $25 non-refundable check to NFB of PA, 108 Parkview Drive,
Phoenixville, PA 19460. Checks should be made payable to: NFB of PA
and need to be received by May 1, 2024.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">If you are connected with a Chapter or Division, please
reach out to your Chapter or Division President. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Remember, April showers bring May flowers! So, do not be
afraid of raindrops!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lynn
Heitz</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">President,
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:president@NFBOfPA.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@NFBOfPA.org</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Google Calendar Links</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania also has a Google Calendar
that can be viewed either through the web or subscribed to your calendar apps.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You can <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">View our Google Calendar</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">However, if
you wish to subscribe to the calendar and get the events on your calendar apps,
please <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/7jgal0nrodbmg61a8aar0o3i2g%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Subscribe</span></a> and go
through the steps to subscribe:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Member Spotlight: Jason Polanski </span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Each month,
we will highlight someone within our affiliate. The goal is to allow us to
learn about other members within the affiliate. We hope you enjoy this little
spotlight!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jason Polanski serves our state affiliate as one of their
board of directors as well as the Chapter President of the Capital Chapter. He
is in the Young Adult Ministry at Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church. He
works as an Unemployment Compensation Claims Interviewer for the Department of
Labor and Industry within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He loves trying new
and different cuisine at restaurants throughout the Greater Harrisburg area.
His love for music also provides him opportunities to attend various concerts
in his area. Whenever you encounter him
at our state convention, do not forget to say, “Hello!”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Calendar of Events</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
following events are also on our Google calendar with the Zoom information or
meeting location. If anyone within a chapter, division, or group see any errors
or misinformation, please contact Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The below
information is correct as of the first week of the month. The information is
most up-to-date on the Google Calendar so please check back periodically to
ensure the right information.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><b><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Coffee with the State President and Board</span></b><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)"></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This
monthly discussion meeting brings everybody together to get to know the state
affiliate board members and the happenings within the state’s divisions,
chapters, and advocacy efforts. This meeting is typically held the 1<sup>st</sup>
Wednesday of the month. For more information, please contact State President
Lynn Heitz at <a href="mailto:president@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbofpa.org</span></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, April
3, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Greater Philadelphia’s Bake Sale & Auction </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Come
support the Greater Philadelphia Chapter in their bake sale and auction. There
will be bake goods ranging from pies, cakes, cookies, banana pudding, and so
much more! There will also be an auction with a lot of amazing items! For more
information, please contact Chapter President Denice Brown at <a href="mailto:dbrown8827@aol.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">dbrown8827@aol.com</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Friday,
April 5, 2024 from 1 PM to 4 PM ET.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Park Towers
Apartment (4001 Conshohocken Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Jigsaw Chapter monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who do not have a local chapter in their geographical area.
This is our at-large chapter Meetings This meeting is typically held on the 1<sup>st</sup>
Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact Chapter President David
Miller at <a href="mailto:David.miller@zoominternet.net" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">David.miller@zoominternet.net</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, April
6, 2024 at 10 AM ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Deaf Blind Division Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who consider themselves to be Deaf Blind and their
supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Monday of the
month. For more information, please contact Division President Chris Westbrook
at <a href="mailto:westbchris@gmail.com">westbchris@gmail.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, April
8, 2024 at 6 PM ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants (PABM) Monthly
Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who are or wish to be involved with the Business Enterprise
Program, entrepreneurship, and their supporters. This meeting is typically held
on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Wednesday of the month. For more information, please
contact Division President Pamela Baquero at <a href="mailto:oneblindhippie@yahoo.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">oneblindhippie@yahoo.com</span></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, April
10, 2024 at 6 PM ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.
This includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding areas.
This meeting is typically held on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Saturday of the month. For
more information, please contact Chapter President Cheryl Frazier at
<a href="mailto:cherylnfrazier@yahoo.com">cherylnfrazier@yahoo.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, April
13, 2024 at 10 AM ET. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Roboto;letter-spacing:0.15pt">Denny's (1871
Catasauqua Road, Allentown, PA)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Keystone Chapter Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two
local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the
Greater Philadelphia Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the 2<sup>nd</sup>
Saturday of the month. For more information, please contact Chapter President
Harriet Go at <a href="mailto:goharriet00@hotmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">goharriet00@hotmail.com</span></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, April
13, 2024 at 10:15AM ET, both in-person and zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Penn Museum
(3620 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104) </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Happy Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting </span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in or surrounding State College, Pennsylvania.
This meeting is typically held on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Saturday of the
month. For more information, please contact Chapter President Michelle McManus
at <a href="mailto:michelleandremy@gmail.com">michelleandremy@gmail.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, April
13, 2024 at 1 PM ET. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Webster’s
Bookstore & Café (133 East Beaver Avenue, State College, PA 16801)</p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This meeting is
typically held on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday of the month. For more
information, please contact Chapter Revitalizing Team Members Emily
Gindlesperger at <a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">vp2@nfbp.org</span></a> or Denice Brown at <a name="_Hlk152591630"></a><a href="mailto:dbrown8827@aol.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">dbrown8827@aol.com</span></a>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, April
17, 2024 at 7 PM ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Piano Bar 2024 </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sit back, relax,
and listen to music performed at the annual Piano Bar fundraiser by supporters
of our Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children. Angelina Angelcyk
and Eddie Salcido will show off their skills via piano while John Dowling and
Carl Smith will play their guitars! Suggested donations of $5. For more
information, please contact PAOPBC President, Emily Gindlesperger, at <a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">vp2@nfbp.org</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Friday,
April 19, 2024 from 7 PM to 9 PM ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Capital Area Chapter Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Harrisburg area. This meeting is
typically held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. For More Information,
please contact Chapter President Jason Polanski at <a href="mailto:jaedpo96@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">jaedpo96@gmail.com</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, April
20, 2024 at 10 AM ET. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tony Morrero’s
(1723 Green Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Greater Berks Chapter Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Berks County of Pennsylvania This
meeting is typically held on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Saturday of the month. For more
information, please contact Chapter President Brian Mackey at <a href="mailto:bmackey88@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">bmackey88@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday,
April 20, 2024 at 10 AM ET. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> West
Lawn Wyomissing Hills Library (101 Woodside Avenue, West Lawn, PA 19609)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Erie County Chapter Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in Erie County Pennsylvania. This meeting is
typically held on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Saturday of the month. For more
information, please contact Connie Scheu at <a href="mailto:conniej1250@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">conniej1250@gmail.com</span></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, April
20, 2024 at 2 PM ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Blind Parents Group Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for blind parents, grandparents, and their supporters This meeting is
typically held on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Saturday of the month. For more
information, please contact Group Chair Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:Stacie.leap@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Stacie.leap@gmail.com</span></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, April
20, 2024 at 7 PM ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) Monthly
Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for blind students of all ages and their supporters. This meeting is
typically held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Monday of the month. For more information,
please contact Division President Simon Bonenfant at <a href="mailto:sbonenfant2@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">sbonenfant2@gmail.com</span></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday, April
22, 2024 at 7 PM ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Blind Seniors Group Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who are seniors or almost seniors as well as their
supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Wednesday of
the month. For more information, please contact Group Chair Connie Scheu at <a href="mailto:conniej1250@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">conniej1250@gmail.com</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, April
24, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Brandywine Valley Chapter Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in the Brandywine Valley area of PA. This meeting is
typically held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Saturday of the month. For more
information, please contact Chapter President Lynn Heitz at <a href="mailto:president@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbofpa.org</span></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, April
27, 2024 at 10 AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Greater Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who live in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is one of two
local chapters in the Greater Philadelphia area. The other chapter is the
Keystone Chapter. This meeting is typically held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Saturday
of the month. For more information, please contact Chapter President Denice
Brown at <a href="mailto:dbrown8827@aol.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">dbrown8827@aol.com</span></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, April
27, 2024 at 10 AM ET</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Park
Towers Apartment (4001 Conshohocken Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131) </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users (PAGDU) Monthly
Meeting</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a monthly
meeting for those who have or are considering getting a guide dog as well as
their supporters. This meeting is typically held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Saturday
of the month. For more information, please contact Division President Becca
Weber at <a href="mailto:weberbecca630@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">weberbecca630@gmail.com</span></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Saturday, April
27, 2024 at 4 pm ET via Zoom. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">White Canes Connect Podcast</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Did you
know that the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has a podcast?
It is hosted by members David Goldstein and Lisa Bryant as well as some guest
hosts. It features interviews with our PA members as well as interviews and
resources for the blind community. The monthly digest is also on the podcast
for those who wish to hear a human’s voice instead of a screen reader. You can
listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Listen
on </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Apple
Podcasts</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Spotify</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/White-Canes-Connect/dp/B08K5B6683/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=white+canes+connect&qid=1636149501&qsid=139-0343126-3565115&s=audible&sr=1-1&sres=B08K5B6683,B07P88N4RS,B008U2QT28,B00MFS7BT8&srpt=WALKING_STICK" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Amazon
Music</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, </span><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">IHeartRadio</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, and on </span><a href="https://www.twitter.com/pablindpodcast" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(220,161,13)">Twitter @PABlindPodcast</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. Contact White Canes Connect at </span><a href="mailto:whitecanesconnect@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193)">whitecanesconnect@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> if you have any show ideas or wish to be on the podcast.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">2024 State Leadership Seminar – Recap </span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our NFB of
PA’s Leadership Seminar took place from Friday, March 8 until Sunday, March 10,
2024 in State College, PA. Leaders from our state affiliate came together and
finetune their leadership skills, collaborate on state-wide committees and
initiatives, and build the National Federation of the Blind. We had over 20
people in attendance and split up into the following state-wide committees:
Fundraising, Finance, Outreach, Technology, and Membership. The following
people were appointed as committee chairs:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Finance:
Emily Gindlesperger </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Fundraising:
Emily Gindlesperger </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Membership:
Denice Brown </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Outreach:
Michelle McManus </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Technology:
David Goldstein </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We would like
to extend our congratulations and gratitude to the above-mentioned individuals
for stepping up and taking further leadership roles in strengthening our PA
State Affiliate! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more
information about the Leadership Seminar or about the newly formed state-wide
committees, please contact State President Lynn Heitz at <a href="mailto:president@nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">president@nfbofpa.org</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">State
Convention 2024 </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The 2024
Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania will be held
November 7 through 10, 2024, at the Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center
in Erie, PA.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ambassador
Banquet & Conference Center</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">7794 Peach
Street</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Erie, PA
16509</p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Hotel Information </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Although
registration is not up, you can still book your hotel stay! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">You can
choose your hotel room at four different locations: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1. Hilton
Garden Inn Erie</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2225 Downs
Drive</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Erie, PA
16509</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">(814)
866-1390</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Room
Rate: $109.00 plus tax</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2.
Courtyard Erie</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">7792 Peach
Street</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Erie, PA
16509</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">(814)
860-8300</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Room
Rate: $109.00 plus tax</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3. Holiday
Inn Express & Suites Erie</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8101 Peach
Street</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Erie, PA
16509</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">(814)
217-1100</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Room
Rate: $99.00 plus tax</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">4. Country
Inn & Suites Erie</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8050 Peach
Street</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Erie, PA
16509</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">(814)
866-5544</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Room
Rate: $99.00 plus tax</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Charter Bus to State Convention </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">There will
be a charter bus picking up convention attendees and take them to the State
Convention in Erie, PA. The bus route will start in Philadelphia and travel to
Allentown and State College before heading to Erie. The bus will leave early
Wednesday morning to head to the convention and will leave Sunday afternoon to return
home. A nonrefundable deposit of $25 is required for all who wants to take the
bus. This deposit needs to be made to
your chapter or division treasurer by May 1, 2024. More information on full
price of the tickets will be made available as information is received. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Diabetes Action Network: Knowledge is Sweet Seminar</h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dates:
April 26 - 27, 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:
Hilton Airport - St. Louis MO</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Registration
Form (PDF): <a href="https://nfbmo.org/filedepot_download/249/190" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://nfbmo.org/filedepot_download/249/190</a>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Questions?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Contact:
Debbie Wunder (President) at <a href="mailto:debbiewunder@charter.net" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">debbiewunder@charter.net</a>
or Call or Text: 537-268-6989</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Shout-Outs and Announcements!</span></h1>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Birthday Wishes<b></b></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania would like to wish all those
who were born in April a very happy birthday! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Thank You Brian Mackey – resignation as NFB of PA’s Treasurer</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:white">On Friday, March 8, 2024, during our 2024 State
Leadership Seminar, Brian Mackey stepped down as our State Treasurer. He has
been treasurer of our affiliate since 2019. We would like to thank him
tremendously for all his hard work and dedication as our affiliate treasurer.
Brian is not stepping away from our state affiliate though! He will be working
on revitalizing the Greater Berks Chapter as their newly elected
President! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Congratulations to Michelle Bernetskie, Interim State Treasurer </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:white">As mentioned above, Brian Mackey stepped down and the
State Board of Directors has appointed Michelle Bernetskie as the Interim Treasurer.
She will remain our Treasurer until our elections at the State Convention in
November 2024. We would like to congratulate Michelle in her new role! Welcome
to the State Board of Directors! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Good Luck to Denice Brown & Kim Stanley – Hot Chocolate Walk/Run </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:white">Grater Philadelphia Chapter President Denice Brown
and member Kim Stanley will be participating at the <a href="https://venturesendurance.enmotive.com/events/register/2024-hot-chocolate-run-philadelphia" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Hot
Chocolate Walk/Run</a> in Philadelphia, PA. They will be doing a 5K route on
Saturday, April 6, 2024. We wish them good luck, strength, and endurance during
this event! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)"> </span></p>
<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Fundraisers</span></h1>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">I Love This Bar: Piano Versus Guitar!: Piano Bar 2024</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sit back, relax,
and listen to music performed at the annual Piano Bar fundraiser by supporters
of our Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind Children. Angelina Angelcyk
and Eddie Salcido will show off their skills via piano while John Dowling and
Carl Smith will play their guitars! Suggested donations of $5. For more
information, please contact PAOPBC President, Emily Gindlesperger, at <a href="mailto:vp2@nfbp.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">vp2@nfbp.org</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Title: I
Love This Bar! Piano versus Guitar! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date: Friday,
April 19, 2024 </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Time: 7 PM -
9 PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:
Zoom </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Price:
Suggested donation $5</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">the <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=X4UVB3TLWL8WJ" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Piano Bar
Registration</a> deadline is April 15, 2024. Hurry and get your tickets ASAP! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Greater
Philly Chapter’s Bake Sale & Auction </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The bake
sales are back! Indulge in your sweet tooth cravings! Purchase baked goods from
the Greater Philadelphia Chapter at their bake sale in Philadelphia! As you
feast on the delicious goodies, bid on some items at our auction! This </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date:
Friday, April 5, 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Time: 1 PM
to 4 PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:
Park Towers Apartment, 4001 Conshohocken Avenue, Community Room, Philadelphia,
PA 19131.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="line-height:105%;margin:2pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">Blind Parents Group T-Shirts Fundraiser<b></b></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
t-shirts come in either black with white letterings or white with black
letterings. Both shirts say “I Support #BlindParents” with the NFB of PA Logo
and “Blind Parents Group” at the bottom. Funds raised will start a financial
fund to assist blind or visually impaired parents and their family through
financial life hardships. To purchase a t-shirt, please contact Stacie Leap at <a href="mailto:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</span></a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Braille Carnival Event for Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual
Impairments </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
Keystone Chapter will be hosting a Braille Carnival for the students at Saint Lucy
School for Children with Visual Impairments. The event will take place on
Friday, April 19, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please contact Chapter
President Harriet Go at <a href="mailto:goharriet00@hotmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">goharriet00@hotmail.com</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Keystone Chapter T-Shirts </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
Keystone Chapter is planning to sell their 2024 t-shirts! IT is a red t-shirt
with the NFB of PA’s Keystone Chapter logo. T-shirts prices are the following:
small to XL are $20 and sizes 2XL to 4XL are $25. For more information, please
contact Keystone Chapter Treasurer David Goldstein at <a href="mailto:david@icantcu.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">david@icantcu.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Dancing in the Dark! Dancing in the Light! </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Greater
Lehigh Chapter joyously invite you to a night of dancing, fun, and
enlightenment! Attend their 5th Annual Fundraiser, "Dancing in the Dark,
Dancing in the Light"</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date:
Friday, October 11, 2024 </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cocktails
begin at 5PM </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:
Bethlehem Hotel (437 Main Street,
Bethlehem, PA) </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Price: $85 </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more
information, please contact Jennie Jones at (908) 391-8375</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Panera Bread Fundraiser – hosted by the Capital Chapter </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Capital
Chapter has $25 gift cards from Panera Bread for sale. Funds raised will
benefit the chapter in logistical and outreach efforts. For more information,
please contact Chapter President, Jason Polanski at <a href="mailto:jaedpo96@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">jaedpo96@gmail.com</span></a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Other External Events </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The below
events are not a part of the National Federation of the Blind or the National
Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania; however, we feel that it might benefit
the Pennsylvania blind community. If you
have an event that you want to add to this newsletter, please send it to Stacie
Leap at <a href="mailto:nfb.stacie@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">nfb.stacie@gmail.com</a> by the 27<sup>th</sup> of the month so it can be placed in the
following month’s digest. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Community Conversation: Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Signaling with the
Streets Department and the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monday
April 22, 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">11am-12pm
via Zoom </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please join
members of the City of Philadelphia’s Mayor's Commission on People with
Disabilities and leaders from our Streets Department for a Community
Conversation on Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Signaling. There will be a time
for residents to provide feedback and comments related to pedestrian safety
during the event.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">ASL and
automatic captions will be provided, if you require additional reasonable ADA
accommodations, please email <a href="mailto:Khalia.Jackson@phila.gov">Khalia.Jackson@phila.gov</a> by April 15, 2024.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoceCoqDMoH92PwGCBbYzV6BngEA-VLlsB?mc_cid=b9005c3d39&mc_eid=bf56a86ce3#/registration" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Register
for the Community Conversation: Pedestrian Safety</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Support Quitrina Townes at the Walk MS Philadelphia </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Greater
Philadelphia Chapter Board Member Quitrina Townes has formed a team for the
Walk MS Philadelphia! The event will be on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Art
Museum. If you are available, please join her team, “Team Trina”, and support
by walking with her and other people! Register for the <a href="https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1820" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Walk
MS Philadelphia</a> ASAP! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Luncheon at <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background:white">Pera Turkish Cuisine - </span>Blind Social Club </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">The Blind Social Club is a group for blind and
visually impaired adults to come together to socialize with their peers and
engage in various activities (socials) in Philadelphia. <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:white">Our social for April will be lunch at
Pera Turkish Cuisine located at 944 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
19123, where we will "discover new tastes and inspired recipes from Turkey
cuisine." We will meet on Wednesday, April 24 at 12:00pm. If you would
like to attend, please RSVP by Friday, April 19, 2024 at 5:00pm. To RSVP or for
more information, please contact Simone at <a href="mailto:blindsocialclub@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">blindsocialclub@gmail.com</a> or
215-868-4292. Restaurant Menu Link: <a href="https://peraphiladelphia.com/menu/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://peraphiladelphia.com/menu/</a></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Hire Musicians LLC Presents: Simon’s and Jeremy’s Jazz Extravaganza!</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our
Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students (PABS) President Simon Bonenfant will
be performing jazz music on Thursday, April 11, 2024! This event is sold out on
EventBrite so unfortunately, if you could not secure a ticket, you will miss
out! Fortunately though, Simon will be performing at a sold out event!
Congratulations and good luck at the event! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Prevention Meets Fashion - Denim Day Event </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date:
Saturday, </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Time: 1 PM
- 3PM </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:
TBD </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">About the
event:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Come out to
decorate denim patches for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Denim Day
to have a collective discussion on what Denim Day and SAAM means to you. This
is a safe, affirming event where our goal is to destigmatize these types of
conversations and to hear from communities such as Black, Indigenous, people of
color communities, LGBTQ+, non-binary, and disabled communities. Far too often
these communities get left out of the conversation about sexual assault and
violence. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">About Denim
Day: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Denim Day
started with a 1992 Italian Supreme Court ruling. An 18 year old girl was raped
by her 45 year old driving instructor. When this case was brought to the court,
it was overturned by the justices because the 18 year old girl’s jeans were too
tight for the 45 year old rapist to take off himself. The justices believed
this meant the girl had to help him take her jeans off, implying consent. The
following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work in jeans in
solidarity. This gained attention in other countries, including the United
States. Now Denim Day is recognized on the last Wednesday of April every year
where people wear denim clothing to raise awareness on sexual assault and
violence. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The event
is FREE but <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLyZZkCIBLG9FBDKiGab6NH7F7PzJ1xNdQfzcxHXVxLCq8Jg/viewform" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">registration</a>
is required. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Faith and Spiritual Affairs 17th Annual Conference: “RI\SING ABOVE:
Empowering Youth to Heal from Trauma and Violence” </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thursday,
April 25, 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8AM to 4PM </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">DoubleTree
Hotel (237 S Broad Street, Phila PA 19107) </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.bhten.com/faith-and-spiritual-affairs-17th-annual-conference-rising-above-empowering-youth-to-heal-from-trauma-and-violence-doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-philadelphia-center-city-thursday-apri/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Registration</a>
ends April 18, 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">3<sup>rd</sup> Annual Women’s Business Expo </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Join
Collaboration Over Competition for their 3rd Annual Women's Business Expo!
Featuring amazing vendors, great conversation, dynamic speakers and round table
facilitators, music, incredible networking opportunities, food, raffle baskets,
giveaways and so much more!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date:
Saturday, July 27, 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Time: 12 PM
- 4 PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:
Montgomery Mall, 2nd level (230 Montgomery Mall, North Wales, PA 19454)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.collabovercomp.org/event-details/3rd-annual-womens-business-expo-secure-the-bag-sis" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">RSVP
for the Women's Business Expo</a></p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">The Seven Wonders of the World: Purple House Project PA's GALA 2024</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Christine
Brunson, a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, is celebrating 7 years
of her non-profit, Purple House Project PA!!!!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Purple
House Project is Celebrating 7 years of Strengthening, Empowering and
Transitioning individuals impacted by Intimate Partner Violence. This event will allow us to continue to bring
awareness to these issues in the community, as well as support the healing
process, eliminate barriers, and celebrate the journey. Come Celebrate with Us!!!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date:
Saturday, August 17, 2024, </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Time: 5 PM
to 9 PM ET </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:
Discovery Center (3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Early Bird
Prices End April 30, 2024. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Individual
Ticket, Early Bird: $77</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Individual
Ticket, after April 30: $100</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Couples
Ticket, Early Bird: $140</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Couples
Ticket, after April 30: $180</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Table of 8,
Early Bird: $550</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Table of 8,
after April 30: $700</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Purchase
your tickets to the <a href="https://www.purplehouseprojectpa.org/event-details/purple-house-project-gala-2024" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Purple
House Project PA’s Gala</a> now! </p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Heart To Home - House Warming Baskets </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Heart To
Home, a 501(c)3 organization, offers house warming baskets for individuals
newly housed in the last six months, have a housing voucher, or is considered
low-income. House Warming Baskets may include pots and pans, other small
kitchen essentials, bathroom essentials such as towels, shower racks, cleaning
products, small decors, blankets, etc. Referrals can be accepted by reaching
out to Marielle at 215-437-3368. Heart To Home also accepts gently used
household essentials for donations towards house warming baskets.</p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Introductory Level Ballet Classes</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Dark Room
Ballet is offering free Saturday Introductory Level Classes for individuals
with no ballet experience. The class introduces students to necessary
anatomical concepts like turnout, torso stability, foot sensitivity and
mobility, sightless balancing, and the use of a taped floor for orientation. To
register and learn more about this class and other offerings from Dark Room
Ballet, call 929-367-0025 or email <a href="mailto:info@darkroomballet.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">info@darkroomballet.com</a>
</p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Accessible Pharmacy Services Diabetes Prevention Program</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This
program is fully funded by insurance. Past clients lowered their risk of
developing type 2 diabetes by 58% after completing this one-year program. For
questions and to sign up, contact Lifestyle Coaches Lynn Heitz at 215-208-7582
or Mary Ann Grignon at 570-807-1276, or email <a href="mailto:info@AccessiblePharmacy.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">info@AccessiblePharmacy.com</a> </p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Philadelphia Blind Hockey </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our program
is completely free. We are a USA Hockey sanctioned, nationally recognized
program. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Whether you
have never ice skated before or you are the next Future NHL player, we have the
opportunity waiting for you! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Philadelphia
Blind Hockey works to ensure that every individual who is blind or partially
sighted has the opportunity to participate in the parasport of Blind Hockey. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more
information, please check out their website: <a href="https://www.philadelphiablindhockey.com/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.philadelphiablindhockey.com/</a> </p>
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<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">National Convention </h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our
national convention is coming up in July! It will take place from July 3 until
July 8, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. For more information on all things convention
related, please visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfb.org/convention</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Registration
opened March 1, 2024. Registration fees are $25 and the banquet tickets are
$75. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">To register
for the convention, please visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/registration" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfb.org/registration</a> </p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Kid Camp at National Convention </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background:white">NFB
Camp is a childcare option offered during our national convention for children
ages six</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background:white">weeks to
twelve-years-old, both blind and sighted. On the </span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/nfb-camp" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Lato,sans-serif;background:white">Kid Camp website</span></a><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background:white">,
you can find out the schedule, register your child, and pay for the camp. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Lato,sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> </span></p>
<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship for First-Time National Convention Attendees </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Kenneth
Jernigan Convention Scholarship provides funding support to National Federation
of the Blind members who want to attend a national convention for the first
time. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2024. To find out eligibility
requirements, deadlines, and how to apply, please visit the <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Website</a>. </p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">National Federation of the Blind Convention Ally Network</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please
complete the <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/convention-ally-network" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">form</a>
to request support from the Convention Ally Network or to volunteer as an ally
during the 2024 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind.
The goal of this network is to help to facilitate participation in the
convention and to ensure support for someone who is fearful of harassment or
discrimination. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind is committed to fostering inclusion and
providing opportunity for members, prospective members, friends, supporters,
and anyone interested in our community to attend our National Convention.
Prominent civil rights organizations representing marginalized groups,
including racial minorities, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community, issued
travel advisories in 2023 for the state of Florida because of recently enacted
laws and policies that affect these groups and, consequently, affect our
members as well. While we could not move the 2024 National Convention, we are
organizing the Convention Ally Network to aid people who plan to attend
convention and who would like to request support. Please note this network does
not include financial assistance. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">An ally is
a person who is informed and understanding of diverse, marginalized identities;
affirms their experience and rights; and chooses to challenge discrimination.
This network will include:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Training
and virtual planning meetings prior to convention for allies and community
members.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Coordination
between allies and community members during the week of National Convention
(July 3 to July 8) that may include accompaniment from the airport to the
convention venue and back to the airport. Specific activities will be
determined upon review of needs and requests.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This
network is not intended to replace the communications and connections attendees
should have with leaders, affiliates, divisions, and groups regarding the
national convention.</p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">NAGDU Convention Sponsorship for Guide Dog Users </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The <a href="https://www.nagdu.org/sponsorship" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">National Association of Guide Dog
Users Convention Sponsorship</a> provides funding support to assist guide dog
users who want to attend the NFB national convention in person. This year,
NAGDU is sponsoring two guide dog users with $500 each to assist with the costs
of attending the NFB national convention.</p>
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<h2 style="margin:2pt 0in 0in;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:13pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">23RD Annual Rehabilitation and Orientation & Mobility Conference </h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">July 3, 2024</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Rosen Centre | Orlando, Florida </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Come participate in the only national
conference focused on Structured Discovery teaching and education for the
blind. Presentations and breakout sessions will cover the following:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">* Learn
about the various professional certifications, partnerships,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">and opportunities offered by the NBPCB.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">* Explore
the fundamentals of technology and how they might be</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">implemented in Structured Discovery
teaching.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">* Share
ideas and network in multiple rehabilitation disciplines,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">including Braille, home management, cane
travel, and assistive technology.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">* More
topics and agenda items to come!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Registration opens April 1st, 2024 </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Registration is $100 before June 15, $115
after that date.</p>
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<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">NFB Pledge</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I pledge to
participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind; to
achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the
policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.</p>
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<h1 style="line-height:105%;margin:12pt 0in 0in;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="color:rgb(47,84,150)">NFB Message</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic
that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind
people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our
dreams.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Many thanks
to everybody for all they do within the Federation!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thanks!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">the
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania team</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.nfbofpa.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfbofpa.org</span></a></p>
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