<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Libra Robinson via NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> October 10, 2021 at 1:51:00 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Nfbnet-members-list] FW: 2021 State Convention Agenda</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> Libra Robinson <leelibra342@gmail.com><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> nfb-dc-gwc@googlegroups.com [mailto:nfb-dc-gwc@googlegroups.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Greater Washington<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 8, 2021 12:07 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfb-dc-gwc@googlegroups.com<br><b>Subject:</b> 2021 State Convention Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><span style="color:black;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><img width="324" height="126" id="Picture_x0020_1" alt="Description: Image removed by sender. /var/folders/94/f82_rlbx60jf2xlbgftm2vf00000gn/T/com.microsoft.Word/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/nfblogo.gif" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D7BD37.0DFAA520"></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines our future. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>Every day we raise expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and their dreams. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">The National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia Affiliate Board of Directors:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">President, Shawn Callaway<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">1<sup>st</sup><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>Vice-President, Libra Robinson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">2<sup>nd</sup><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>Vice-President, Chrichelle Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Treasurer, LaMont Wright<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Secretary, Star-Shemah White<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Board Member, Steve Lindsey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Board Member, Tajuan Farmer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Board Member, Kim Bellamy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Board Member, Larry Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">All Convention activities will be utilized through this Zoom link:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue","serif";color:#201F1E">Join Zoom Meeting <br></span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F8204086286&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cdc2d76a4ffeb44c290a208d989d5a2e0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637692372912815196%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=1QxBbvqwrnqrxJVVU93hhfUH%2BrexnDvuK5FNMeqzP20%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Protected by Outlook: https://zoom.us/j/8204086286. Click or tap to follow the link."><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue","serif";border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">https://zoom.us/j/8204086286</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue","serif";color:#201F1E"> <br><br>Meeting ID: 820 408 6286 </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue","serif";color:#201F1E">+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) <br> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Thursday, October 14, 2021<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">The NFB of DC Seniors Luncheon and Workshop<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">11 AM to 2 PM<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Please join our outstanding seniors as they introduce speakers and resources to enhance our physical and mental health.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span> Presenters include William Yates from the local YMCA to provide exercise demonstrations, Dr. Janet Parker will provide tips on how to conduct personal meditation and Amber Woods will give a presentation on local travel leisure options within the Washington, DC area. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Boundaries and Consent Presentation<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">3-4:30 PM<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Cheryl Fields and Marcy Carpenter will discuss ways in which our members can remain safe and supportive during Federation meetings and events. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Disclaimer: There may be content involving sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Blind Investors Program and Workshop<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">5-6:45 PM<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Please come and hear from blind people who invest in the stock market through accessible applications.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">National Representative’s Welcome Reception<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">7-9 PM<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Please join the NFB of DC as we welcome our state convention national representative Scott LaBarre<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Friday, October 15, 2021</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Blind Woman’s Empowerment Event<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">12-3 PM<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Please join the woman of the Federation to hear inspiring stories from blind woman from across the country addressing Mental Health in the Blindness Community<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">3:30-5:15<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">This session will provide a healthy discussion on addressing and maintaining our mental health. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>Shawn Callaway MSW will give a presentation on the stages of grief and loss in relation to blindness and Candice Chapman will discuss the signs and symptoms of major depression disorder. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Blind Parents and Grandparents Meet Up<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">5:30-6:45 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Please join us as we discuss the joy of being blind parents and grandparents. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>This discussion will be facilitated by Shirell Scott, a new member of the Federation and a blind parent.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Federation Family Feud<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">7-9 PM<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Please join us for some high energy and fun entertainment as Federations compete to answer popular questions surveyed by the general public. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>The host of this wonderful event is Libra Robinson<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Saturday, October 16, 2021</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">The NFB of DC General Session Part 1 and 2<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">9-12 Noon and 2-5 PM<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Please join us as we hear from inspiring Federation family members and we conduct the business of the NFB of DC<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">The general session agenda will be disseminated on October 14<sup>th</sup>. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.75pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">For all meetings and events please use the zoom information below. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>Thanks, and I hope you participate in the 2021 NFB of DC State Convention<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal">-- <br>You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NFB DC GWC" group.<br>To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:nfb-dc-gwc+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">nfb-dc-gwc+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br>To view this discussion on the web visit <a 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