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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><img width=625 height=89 id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image001.png@01D6D565.9C8EDD70"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>Newsflash…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>Florida DI will participate in a Super Southeast Affiliate tournament this season. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black'>This will be a fully virtual tournament. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'> It will give us the opportunity to measure ourselves against teams from Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina (as well as some other states who may also be joining us). Even though </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black'>all teams will be scored by a combined affiliate appraisal team, Florida teams will only compete with other Florida teams for placement and advancement.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><img width=343 height=200 id="_x0000_i1030" src="cid:image002.png@01D6D565.9C8EDD70"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black'>We are looking for volunteer appraisers who are somewhat “tech savvy”. To register as an appraiser, go to our <b><a href="https://ryt.destinationimagination.org/appraiser/registration/at-large/431">Appraiser Registration</a> </b>page. Please also let me know if you are interested in appraising, so we have an idea of who is interested in helping. Appraiser registration must be done by <b>January 6</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:#606060'><img border=0 width=529 height=51 id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D6D565.9C8EDD70" alt="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/983ea8d89da8441460e8a9b20/images/5313a540-5f05-46c6-a9b1-68c92ded7a4b.jpg"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black'>There is still time to <b><a href="https://www.floridadi.org/GettingStarted.html">Start a Team</a></b> and be able to complete a full solution by tournament time. Remember that since team challenge solutions will all be submitted virtually, it is possible for teams to create their solutions virtually – in person team meetings are not required to solve these challenges. All of the <b><a href="https://www.destinationimagination.org/challenge-program/2020-21-challenge-previews/">Team Challenges</a></b> have now been published.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black'>Instant challenges will also be solved virtually. We have been posting practice virtual Instant Challenges on our <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FloridaDI">Facebook Page</a></b>. Check them out for some fun activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black'>Virginia has offered to conduct a virtual Team Manager training in January. They will also be posting copy of their training on their <b><a href="http://divirginia.org/">DIVA</a> </b>website.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black'>Registration for the tournament must be completed by <b>February 1st</b>. Submissions for scoring in the tournament must be made by <b>March 16th</b>. More instructions will be provided soon on procedures for submitting team solutions.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:#606060'><img border=0 width=529 height=51 id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D6D565.9C8EDD70" alt="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/983ea8d89da8441460e8a9b20/images/5313a540-5f05-46c6-a9b1-68c92ded7a4b.jpg"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>Don’t forget the grant opportunity for Middle and High School schools or community groups with Title 1 populations in Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Martin, Miami-Dade, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xxmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>Destination Imagination, Inc. has received a grant from <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorolasolutions.com%2Fen_us%2Fabout%2Fcompany-overview%2Fcorporate-responsibility%2Fmotorola-solutions-foundation.html&data=02%7C01%7Clisa.milenkovic%40browardschools.com%7C297d7405e083435c1ee808d86ee1aa44%7Ceeacb5cb53704358a96aa3783c95d422%7C1%7C0%7C637381262789731471&sdata=trcBssrFOMKMAXSztpK73kczKHuGS4BhYiMXtIZM69M%3D&reserved=0">Motorola Solutions Foundation</a></span>, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions. The Foundation focuses its funding on STEM education, specifically in the fields of technology and engineering. Through its grant programs, the Motorola Solutions Foundation impacts underrepresented populations, including people of different races/ethnicities, genders and gender identities, ability and disability, and more.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xxmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xxmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>This grant would cover most of the cost of participation in our program this year, including membership and affiliate fees, background check, materials and a Team Manager stipend. To apply for the grant, go to <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.destinationimagination.org%2Fmotorola&data=02%7C01%7Clisa.milenkovic%40browardschools.com%7C297d7405e083435c1ee808d86ee1aa44%7Ceeacb5cb53704358a96aa3783c95d422%7C1%7C0%7C637381262789741465&sdata=biXz%2FUn3hKi76oz8ScaL44h3Mib3fZun9MHVeKt7DQE%3D&reserved=0">DestinationImagination.org/motorola</a></span> . For more information contact <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="mailto:kcelek@dihq.org">kcelek@dihq.org</a></span> or call 856-324-4710.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xxmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=xxmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.6pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:#606060'><img border=0 width=529 height=51 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D6D565.9C8EDD70" alt="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/983ea8d89da8441460e8a9b20/images/5313a540-5f05-46c6-a9b1-68c92ded7a4b.jpg"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>As DII remains committed to the safety of our children, DII is administering the Background Check process. When you purchase your team number, there will also be a requirement to purchase a background check from Sterling Volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>For more information about DII this season, you can check out their <span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="https://www.destinationimagination.org/challenge-program/2020-21-faq/">FAQ page</a></span>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:#606060'><img border=0 width=529 height=51 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D6D565.9C8EDD70" alt="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/983ea8d89da8441460e8a9b20/images/5313a540-5f05-46c6-a9b1-68c92ded7a4b.jpg"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>Go to our <a href="https://www.floridadi.org/">Florida DI</a> page for more information (including tournament timeline) or email us at <a href="mailto:Information@FloridaDI.org">Information@FloridaDI.org</a>. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:#202020'>We are happy to provide assistance. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:#202020'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:#202020'>Our best wishes for your continued health and safety, and we look forward to working with you to provide your children with a great creative educational experience this season.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:#202020'>Happy Holidays!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>Erica Bowler<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>Affiliate Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'>Florida Destination Imagination<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.floridadi.org/">www.floridadi.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif;color:blue;background:white;mso-highlight:white'><a href="http://www.floridadi.org/cgi-bin/SendMail.cgi?to=information"><span style='text-decoration:none'>information@FloridaDI.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><img border=0 width=317 height=45 id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image004.png@01D6D565.9C8EDD70"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Maiandra GD",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>