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<h1>National Federation of the Blind of Washington Greater Seattle
Chapter Meeting</h1>
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<p>It is time, once again, for the monthly gathering and meeting of
the <a href="http://www.nfbw.org">National Federation of the
Blind of WA</a> Greater Seattle Chapter Meeting! Please see the
details below and hope you are able to join us for this beautiful
and wonderful gathering of Blind people across Seattle and
surrounding area! Everybody is welcome: Members of our federation,
chapter, or affiliate; members of the public; allies of the blind;
family and friends.</p>
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<h2>Date and Time:</h2>
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<p>Saturday, May 11, 2024, beginning at 11:00 AM. (Note: those who
wish to join us for lunch you are more than welcome to do so.
Meetings typically last about an hour to an hour and a half, and
usually an extra hour or so for mingling and lunch.)</p>
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<h2>Meeting Location:</h2>
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<p><a href="http://www.razzispizza.com/">Razzi's Pizzeria</a> (Link
to Website with details and lunch menu)</p>
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<p>Address:</p>
<p>8523 Greenwood Avenue North</p>
<p>Seattle, WA 98103</p>
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<h2>Meeting Agenda:</h2>
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<p>We have a bit of a packed agenda this month, with a diverse
selection of items to go over, people to meet, new experiences to
be gained, and upcoming plans of things we want to take on as a
chapter. <br>
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<li>We are excited to have a guest speaker today. <a href="https://disabilityrightswa.org/staff/anna-zivarts/">Anna
Zivarts</a> will be giving us an update about what she has
been up to with regards to her work in the disability advocacy
sector. She leads the Disability Mobility Initiative at <a href="http://www.disabilityrightswa.org/">Disability Rights
Washington</a>, an organization in this state promoting
advocacy solutions and working on legislative issues for our
disabled population -- including the blind. Anna is blind
herself is also the mother of a blind child. Come and hear what
she has to say about the non-driver movement, the mobility and
accessibility issues she is taking on, and the important wins
and progress her work has produced thus far. Our chapter is not
new to Ms. Zivarts, but for those new to the NFB, or our
chapter, you will get to know this wonderful individual and all
of the things and networking opportunities she has to offer. <br>
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<li>Next, we will be voting on at least two items of interest for
the chapter to consider. These are things that chapter board are
planning through. <br>
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<li>One member of our chapter, Jamal, is possibly considering
hosting the Greater Seattle Chapter again for the 2024 Chapter
Picnic, tentatively taking place on Saturday August 17 at 3:00
PM at his house. This social event has been taken on in the
past by our members. Come to the meeting to hear all the juicy
details from the man himself, who will be addressing us about
the matter during our meeting, and decide as a whole whether
we want to take this on. This will be a very fun event, full
of entertainment, food, drink and games.</li>
<li>Kristin Geary, our lovely Vice President, is considering
taking on yet another social meetup / walk / mingle, at <a href="https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/green-lake-park">Green Lake
Park</a>. We would just walk, proudly displaying our white
canes of independence, (or of course, our guide dogs), mingle
with one another, have a bite to eat or drink at the nearby
Starbucks, and count those much needed steps with our health
apps at the same time! This is tentatively scheduled for
Sunday June 9th at around noon. Come and hear the details and
join in!!! <br>
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<li>In addition, Kristin will be talking to us about the Stem2You
program that she participated on Saturday April 20 at the <a href="http://www.wtbbl.org/">Washington Talking Book and
Braille Library</a>. It was an event to help blind youth
understand concepts of space, the Web Space Telescope from NASA,
and how they can become future astronauts! So come and be
inspired and learn more about it! <br>
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<li>If there is time, a discussion of future events, guest
speakers, and other things may be on the table, as well as of
course, encouraging people to register for the <a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention">NFB National Convention</a>.
taking place from July 3 through 8, 2024. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=592">Registration
is just a tap or press away here.</a> Please register. Act
soon! Registration closes promptly on May 31. <br>
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<li>We will have the customary business items (E.G. minutes of
last meeting, treasurer report, ETC), aa state affiliate update,
and other things! <br>
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<p>So, come for the meeting, stay for the lunch, connect with folks
with similar interests and lived experiences and have a
motivational Saturday afternoon! Razzi's is on the #5 Metro bus
line, and their lunch menu is extravagant! they also have friendly
dropoff and pickup spots for King County Access Paratransit and
those on ride-shares.<br>
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<p>Looking forward to seeing you during our monthly meeting! Until
then, please keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for
those high stars! And remember, #LiveTheLifeYouWant!</p>
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<p>Sincerely,</p>
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<p>Humberto Avila</p>
<p>Secretary, NFBW Greater Seattle Chapter</p>
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