[NFBV-Announce] NFBV Fairfax Meeting, Oct 17, 7:00pm

[Sarah Patnaude]

> From Annette Carr
President, Fairfax Chapter
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> The Fairfax Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) will be meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.  Those wanting to purchase dinner can plan to arrive between 6:00pm – 6:30pm and join us for networking and catching up with old and new friends. 
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> Agenda and meeting information are provided further down in this message.
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> The meeting location is:
> Red Hot and Blue
> 4150 Chain Bridge Rd,
> Fairfax, VA
> 703-218-6989
> (Corner of Chain Bridge Road & Judicial Drive)
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> We gather in the Meeting Room at the top of the stairs to the left.  If this changes, restaurant staff will inform you of our seating location for this evening.
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> For questions and additional information, contact Annette Carr, amcarr1 at verizon.net, 703-915-2837.
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> Our topic this month will be renting and buying a home.  Have you been thinking about renting or buying a home? Do you know what to expect from the process or if you need to do anything different if you are blind? Please join the Fairfax chapter of the NFB on Thursday, October 17th, 2019, for this engaging conversation surrounding the home buying and renting experience.  Our guest speaker will be Sheila Carney.  For all who may have paused and considered thoughts of entering real estate as a blind consumer, as well as those who have experience with renting and/or buying a home, you will not want to miss this interactive conversation.  As we hear from Mrs. Carney, the sharing of experiences from our NFB members, and answer questions from those new to the renting and home buying process, the evening's discussion is sure to be informative.  Owning a home is the American dream.  Having the information you need to be an informed consumer will allow you to live the life you want.
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> Attached is an article we will use to get us started in the discussion.  If you prefer to read the article online, the URL is:
> https://www.wave3.com/story/1863791/blind-woman-says-she-was-tricked-into-buying-run-down-home
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> Agenda:
> •             Roll Call of Board members
> •             Member and guest  introductions
> •             NFB Pledge (See below)
> •             Secretary’s Report and approval of minutes - Jonathan
> •             Treasurer’s Report - Jay
> •             November topic selection.
> •             Holiday party discussion
> Review proposed Chapter plan developed by Board in August - Annette
> •             Evening’s presentation – consumer information for renting and buying a home
> •             Announcements & final comments
> •             Adjournment
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> NFB Pledge
> I pledge to participate actively in the effort 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
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