[NFBV-Announce] NFBV Virtual Meetings for the week of August 17 to 23

[Jacki Bruce]

Hello NFB Family and Friends!





This message outlines many events and meetings planned for the month.



Almost all chapter and division meetings are using the Virginia Affiliate’s
Zoom account and all meetings are open to the public.


All calls are available using the telephone dial in option or through the
free and totally accessible Zoom app on Windows, Apple IOS, or Google
Android. You can also access just using your Web Browser.


For all these services, it is important to be on mute when you are not
speaking. The presenter will provide instructions on unmuting to be heard.
Additionally, just like in-person Federation meetings, please preface your
comments by stating your name and being recognized by the organizer before
speaking.

NFB of Virginia Virtual Meetings


The Zoom link and telephone conference call details are consistent for each
of the Zoom meetings this month. If there is an exception, it is provided
in the description below.

https://zoom.us/j/8297256345

Telephone Dial: tel:6468769923 <6468769923>
Meeting ID: 829 725 6345

One tap mobile
tel:+16468769923,,8297256345 <+16468769923,,8297256345>



Virginia Affiliate Virtual Programming





*Ladies Night*

*Saturday, August 22 at 7:00 PM*



Please join the Virginia Affiliate every Saturday evening from 7 to 9 pm
Eastern Time for good times. Each week will be a different theme.  Grab
your BFF’s and a drink alcoholic or non, settle in your favorite spot and
get ready to laugh, share stories, and have fun!



The theme for this week, August 22nd, is travel…where you’ve been, where
you want to go, your dream destination, etc.





*Advancing the NFBV by Empowering Black Members *

*Sunday, August 23 at 5:00 PM*



Please join us for a planning and organizing meeting.







*Blind Parents Meeting *

*Sunday, August 23 at 8:00 PM*



Country going virtual and freaking out? First time homeschooler?  These are
crazy times we find ourselves in. By now, you have either decided to
homeschool your child, or you are trying to navigate a virtual platform
with your child chosen by your child’s school. You may be trying to use a
combination of both.  Join the Virginia Blind Parents as we navigate these
new waters together.  This meeting is designed to give you a chance to ask
any questions you may have and meet others who are going through similar
situations.



The first half of the meeting will be designated for helping address any
issues or concerns related to virtual schooling and the platforms being
used by different school districts.  Mike Fish, the lead technology
instructor for the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision
Impaired, will talk you through different platforms and answer questions
and concerns in regards to accessibility.  He will also assist you in ways
to obtain your child’s materials using these virtual platforms.



The second half of the meeting will be used to address tips and tricks for
homeschooling as a blind parent.  C. J. Fish, a blind homeschool mom of
four children, will be sharing her experiences and answering any questions
you may have.



Any further questions, contact Jessica Reed.









*Senior Division*

*Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM*



During the meeting we will brainstorm Convention topic ideas, those
specifically targeting the Seniors Division and ideas in the general
sessions that would be of interest to seniors.



I hope you can join us.



Nancy Yeager

President,

NFBV Seniors Division.







*Membership Committee Meeting*

*Saturday, August 29 at 10:00 AM*



As we develop our plans to become an even stronger and more active
affiliate through member recruitment and retention, we need your commitment
of time, energy and talents.  Bring your ideas and enthusiasm as we work
together to welcome more blind Virginians to our NFBV family.







Chapter and Division Virtual Programming

Here is the calendar of chapter and division meetings for the end of July
that have been scheduled.
More may follow as the month progresses.

However, the At Large and Peninsula chapters are not using Zoom and have
provided alternate dialing instructions which are listed after the meeting
date and time.





*Prince William Chapter*

*Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM*



*Winchester Chapter*

*Wednesday, August 19 at 7:00 PM*



*Greater Williamsburg Chapter*

*Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 PM*



*Fairfax Chapter*

*Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 PM*



https://zoom.us/j/6025022255

ID:  6025022255



*Chesapeake Bay Chapter*

*Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 AM*



*Richmond Chapter*

*Monday, August 24 at 6:30 PM*



*Greater Alexandria Chapter*

*Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM*





We suspect more chapters and divisions will be holding meetings. We will
provide updates each week with details.



Jacki Bruce

Zoom Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com <jackibruce6 at gmail.com>
tel:(757)291-1789 <(757)291-1789>
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