[NFBF-Jacksonville] You are invited to join us this Saturday, January 10th for the regular monthly meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Fla. Greater Jacksonville Chapter - details inside...

[Andrew C. Rood]

If Connexion+ is still running, tomorrow, I will be there.

Andy

On Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 1:30 PM thompson.tanyar--- via NFBF-Jacksonville <
nfbf-jacksonville at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi Russ.  Richard and I will be there and we will contribute $20 as we are
> staying for the pizza and social time afterwards.
>
>
>
> Tanya Thompson, LCSW
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>
>
> *From:* NFBF-Jacksonville <nfbf-jacksonville-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On
> Behalf Of *Russ Davis via NFBF-Jacksonville
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:51 PM
> *To:* Thompson.tanyar at gmail.com
> *Cc:* russell at radiorusty.com
> *Subject:* [NFBF-Jacksonville] You are invited to join us this Saturday,
> January 10th for the regular monthly meeting of the National Federation of
> the Blind of Fla. Greater Jacksonville Chapter - details inside...
>
>
>
> Greetings to all of our members, friends and supporters,
>
>
>
> We are excited to announce that the Greater Jacksonville Chapter of the
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida will hold our monthly Chapter
> meeting this Saturday, January 10th from 10:00 AM until noon. There are
> several changes taking place for the upcoming meeting, that you should be
> aware of. We had moved the meeting date from the customary first Saturday
> of each month to this Saturday due to the new years holiday celebration
> taking place last week. We also were unable to secure our normal meeting
> location for this month, and with the relatively late notice of this,
> decided to gather at a nearby location.
>
>
>
> We will be gathering in the Colonial Point Condominiums clubhouse, located
> at 5201 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL. 32207
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/5201+Atlantic+Blvd.+Jacksonville,+FL.+32207?entry=gmail&source=g>.
> This is a convenient   and relaxing location, but currently due to
> technical difficulties inside the building, we will not have a virtual,
> i.e., Zoom,  component to our meeting. We apologize to our geographically
> distant members, but providing a stable reliable virtual connection would
> be sketchy at best.
>
>
>
> I hope you will strongly consider joining us in person for our first
> official gathering of the year. To entice you just a bit, we have made
> plans to stay after the meeting concludes at noon and have pizza brought
> in. We are being judicious and responsible with our limited Chapter funds,
> so we are asking for those who want to dine on the tasty pizza and
> beverages to chip in a bit for their share. Feel free to reply to this
> email if you plan on staying for food after the Chapter meeting is over,
> (having a headcount never hurts). We’ll survey the room again at the
> beginning of the meeting.
>
>
>
> The specific meeting information and meeting agenda are as follows:
>
>
>
> Event: Monthly meeting of the Greater Jacksonville Chapter of the NFB of
> Florida
>
> Date: Saturday, January 10th, 2026
>
> Time: 10:00 AM – noon
>
> (pizza and social time after meeting adjournment).
>
> Location: Colonial Point Condominiums, (Clubhouse at front entrance)
>
> 5201 Atlantic Blvd.
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/5201+Atlantic+Blvd.+Jacksonville,+Fl.+32207?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Jacksonville, Fl. 32207
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/5201+Atlantic+Blvd.+Jacksonville,+Fl.+32207?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
>
>
> Our meetings are open to all, and whether you are a current or former
> member, or someone who wants to learn more, we hope you will join us in
> person and that you will tell others about our Chapter and our warm and
> welcoming organization. The National Federation of the Blind knows that
> blindness is not the characteristic that defines you and we encourage you
> to join us and learn how you can live the life you want.
>
>
>
> *Agenda:*
>
>
>
> *(Please be aware that we are still developing the agenda for the next
> meeting and so, the below information is subject to change)*
>
>
>
> Welcome and Introductions
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>
>
> NFB Pledge, and Belief Statement; Recited by all.
>
>
>
> Secretary’s report, (October)  - Fallon - (to be emailed to all current
> and active members in separate email)
>
>
>
> Treasurer’s report, (October)  - Jason - (to be emailed to all current and
> active members in separate email)
>
>
>
> Membership summary and 2026 dues
>
>
>
> Chapter policies – annual review
>
>
>
> Events - Chapter gatherings since last meeting in November
>
>
>
> Legislative advocacy and concerns update – Washington Seminar - Russ and
> Adriann
>
>
>
> Fund raising project– City Pop - Peggy
>
>
>
> NFB-Greater Jacksonville and Rotary Club joint project – Meta Smart
> Glasses for Duval and St. Johns County blind and low vision residents -
> committee update
>
>
>
> NFB of Florida fund raiser Cruise, October 18th 0 25th, 2026 - Kaye
>
>
>
> NFB of Florida 2026 annual Affiliate convention - Russ
>
>
>
> Jacksonville Transportation Authority – Changes upcoming with UZURV, (this
> topic is obviously, “the elephant in the room”) – Russ, Jose, Adriann and
> all
>
>
>
> Additional items of importance, (time permitting)
>
>
>
> Old business – members
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> New business - members
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>
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> Thoughts and comments from visitors -
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>
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> Next meeting date – Russ and members
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>
>
> Adjournment
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>
>
> *Looking forward to having you with us this Saturday,*
>
>
>
> *Respectfully,*
>
>
>
> *Russ Davis, President*
>
> *National Federation of the Blind of Florida, Greater Jacksonville Chapter*
>
> *Ph. 904-993-8433 (mobile)*
>
> *nfbjax at gmail.com* <nfbjax at gmail.com>
>
>
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