[NFBV-Announce] Virginia Virtual Meetings for the Week of June 8 - 14

[Sarah Patnaude]

> This message outlines many events and meetings planned for June, focusing on activities for this week.
>  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.
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> NFB of Virginia virtual Meetings
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> 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.
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> https://zoom.us/j/8297256345
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>  Telephone Dial: 6468769923
> Meeting ID: 829 725 6345
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> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,8297256345
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> Virginia Affiliate virtual Programming
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>  Federation Philosophy and Learning Opportunities
> Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 AM
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> The Chapter Leadership Institute members have designed these learning opportunities for all members to learn new skills and grow in your understanding of our positive Federation philosophy.
> Effective Meetings: A workshop led by Suzie D’Mello
> Let's face it, leading a truly efficient, interesting, and productive meeting can be very tricky. Everyone has attended a painfully long and pointless meeting before, and you may fear that, despite your best efforts, you will wind up leading such meetings. In this interactive presentation, you will learn about common pitfalls of meetings, and receive concrete tips on how to improve the effectiveness of your chapter meetings, both in-person and virtual, resulting in better attendance and more engaged members.

> Ladies Night Social 
> Saturday, June 13, 20 and 27 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! This week’s topic is books! Come join the ladies as we discuss our favorite books, authors, narrators and our favorite characters.  
> 
> NFB Knit & Crochet Night
> Sunday, June 21 at 7:00 PM
> Grab your needles, yarn, and favorite beverage as we meet to discuss our current projects, Ravelry, festivals, and all things knitty. We will also be joined by Aimee from Little Fox Yarn who will describe some of her newly released yarn. Not a knitter or crocheter  yet? Not a problem! Come learn from those with s bit more experience. All fiber artists welcome. 
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> Chapter and Division virtual Programming
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> Here is the calendar of chapter and division meetings for June that have been scheduled 
> More may follow as the month progresses.
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> However, the At Large, Peninsula and Fairfax chapters are not using Zoom and have provided alternate dialing instructions which are listed after the meeting date and time.
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> At Large Chapter Meeting 
> Tuesday, June 9 at 8:00 PM
> Dial: 877-394-5901
>  Passcode: 6149670
> One touch dial:
> 8773945901,,,,6149670#
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> Potomac Chapter Meeting 
> Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 PM
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> Prince William County chapter
> Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM
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> Greater Williamsburg Chapter Meeting 
> Thursday, June 18 at 6:00 PM
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> Fairfax Chapter meeting
> Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 PM
> Dial:  1-978-990-5000
> Access Code: 305367#
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> Fredericksburg Area Chapter Meeting
> Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 AM
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> Peninsula Chapter Meeting
> Saturday, June 20 at 11:00 AM
> Dial: 605-475-4825 
> Access code is 549778 and the pound key

>> Tidewater Chapter Meeting

>> Saturday, June 20 at 1:30 PM
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> Richmond Chapter
> Monday, June 22 at 6:30 PM
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> Virginia Seniors Division meeting
> Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00 PM
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> Chesapeake Bay Chapter
> Saturday, June 27 at 11:00 AM
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> We suspect more chapters and divisions will be holding meetings. We will provide updates each week with details.
> 
> Sarah Patnaude
> Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
> patnaude.sarah at yahoo.com
> (804) 591-6153
> www.nfb.org
> www.nfbv.org
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> 
> Live the life you want.
> 
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