[Nfbv-announce] July Fairfax NFB Chapter Newsletter- Harnessing the Power of YouTube

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The next Fairfax Chapter meeting is Thursday, July 15, 2010. Learn how to
promote your cause, your talents, or yourself using youtube. Details 
are below.  


Dear Members and Friends:

This is the July 2010 newsletter of the Fairfax Area Chapter of the National
Federation of the Blind of Virginia. There are lots and lots of exciting
information below along with a copy of the Red Lobster menu at the end of
this newsletter. This issue has so much information, it is necessary to have
a table of contents. That way, you won't accidently miss any important
stuff!
In this issue:
This Month's Program: Getting the most from Social Networking;
Meeting Location;
Information About the 2010 NFBV State Convention to be Held in Falls Church;
Speakers Available to Present at other Organizations;
NFB Pledge;
Red Lobster Menu Choices.

This Month's Program:
Do you think you have talent? Is it only a matter of finding an audience
that is standing between you and fame? If this is true, then you won't want
to miss this meeting.
Social Networking involves being "connected" to friends, family, and
complete strangers via the Internet. In just the past few years, sites like
facebook.com, youtube.com, and linkedin.com have sprung up and in the short
time of their existence, they can boast of having hundreds of millions of
subscribers.
Social Networking is fine for keeping up with old high school pals and
meeting people who share your same interests. However, there is much more to
it. Literally, using social networking the right way, you can make yourself
a household name with a minimum of costs and effort. All you need is to
create some interesting content and the knowledge to use it for the greatest
effect. Today, the only difference between a superstar and a talented
wanna-be is very little.
Mario Bonds is a friend of the Fairfax chapter and a recent graduate of
George Mason University. In addition, he is a talented musician. Mario has
turned the power of social networking to his advantage by utilizing
youtube.com so that he can have the audience for his talents he wants. For
example, Mario has a video on youtube.com that has been viewed over
half-a-million times. Not bad for a recent grad. This month, Mario will tell
us how you too can harness the power of social networking sites so that you
can find the audience you deserve. Stardom may only be a video away!

Meeting Location:
For the July 15, 2010 meeting, we will be gathering in the banquet room at
the Fairfax City Red Lobster, located at 10325 Fairfax Boulevard. They can
be reached at (703) 691-1011. Their website is http://www.redlobster.com.
Those who wish to join us for dinner should arrive at 6:30 p.m. The formal
meeting will begin promptly at 7:00p.m. And run till 9:00 p.m. We will be
meeting in the banquet room at the restaurant. A copy of the menu is at the
bottom of this newsletter. If you need transportation assistance from the
Vienna Metro Station, please contact Chapter Vice-President Cathy Schroeder
at (703) 319-9226. We want to make sure anyone who wants to attend a meeting
is able to do so.

State Convention Information:
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia 
State Convention by Michael Kasey, NFB Vigilant - Spring 2010    
 The 2010 NFBV Convention will be held in Falls Church November 12-14, 2010.
This may prove to be the most attended convention in our history!  It must
be the largest hotel we have ever had a state convention. The hotel address
is:  Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA,
22042(703) 849-9400 or (800) 228-9290. The rate for a room is $65 per night
(plus tax). The same low rate is also available one day prior to and one day
after the convention for those who wish to continue enjoying the hospitality
of the city. There is much more to come. Stay tuned!

Speakers Available to Present at other Organizations:
If you belong to a group that would like to have a program where your
members can learn about low-vision and blindness, there are several
excellent presenters who are members of the Fairfax Chapter who would be
pleased to talk with you. For more information about hosting a program,
contact John Bailey at 703.994.2040 or via e-mail at
john_bailey17 at hotmail.com.

Pledge:
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.

Red Lobster Menu Choices: Freshly baked 
Cheddar Bay Biscuits; Garden or Caesar salad (add petiteshrimp for99) or 
coleslaw. With the exception of pastas, entres also come with: Your 
choice of fresh broccoli, home-style mashed potatoes, wild rice pilaf,baked 
potato or fries. Substitute One of Our Premium Sides Fresh 
Asparagus Seasonal. 2.25 additional Creamy Lobster-Topped Baked Potato 
Withlangoustine lobster meat. 3.99 additional Creamy Lobster-Topped 
MashedPotatoes With langostino lobster meat. 3.99 additional Add to Any 
MealSteamed Snow Crab Legs1/2 pound served with melted butter. 7.50 
Steamed King Crab Legs 1/2 poundserved with melted butter. 9.99 Know someone

who loves seafood? The RedLobster Gift Card makes a great gift. Buy Gift 
Cards Online Enjoy a NewEngland Lobster  Bakec at home. We'll deliver it 
fresh to your door. BuyLive Lobster Online Savor More of the Sea on Mondays 
and Tuesdays CrabCrackin' Monday Join us every Monday for sweet snow crab 
legs. 1 pound 15.501 1/2 pounds 19.50 2 pounds 23.50 Shrimp Lover's Tuesday 
Enjoy lots ofdelicious shrimp on Tuesdays!Fried shrimp, scampi, coconut 
shrimp bites or popcorn shrimp. Any Three12.75Any Four 16.25 *These menu 
items are cooked to the level of doneness yourequest. Consuming raw or 
undercooked meats or shellfish may increase yourrisk of food borne illness. 
Seaside Shrimp Trio Seaside Shrimp Trio Agenerous sampling of our Walt's 
Favorite Shrimp, savory garlic shrimp scampiand shrimp linguini Alfredo. 
17.50 Ultimate Feast® Ultimate Feast® A tenderMaine lobster tail, steamed 
snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and Walt'sFavorite Shrimp.25.25 
Admiral's Feast Admiral's Feast Walt's Favorite Shrimp, bay scallops,clam 
strips and flounder fried to a golden brown. 16.99 Create Your OwnFeast 
Choose Any Two 16.50 Choose Any Three 20.50Garlic-Grilled Jumbo Shrimp 
Seafood-Stuffed Flounder Parrot Bay JumboCoconut Shrimp Walt's Favorite 
Shrimp Grilled Salmon Shrimp Linguini AlfredoCrab Linguini Alfredo Garlic 
Shrimp Scampi Steamed Snow Crab Legs GrilledSirloinSteak* (3.75 
additional)