[NFBV-Announce] NFBV Virtual Meetings for the week of September 7 to 13 , Meetings Added

[Jacki Bruce]

Hello NFB Family and Friends!



OK Zoom fans…  The protocol is changing and passcodes will be needed for
all meetings after September 27th.  We are implementing the changes now to
ensure no difficulties occur later.


Please use the Zoom link and phone numbers provided in this email (the same
as last week).



Click on the zoom link to be automatically entered into the meeting.

The one tap mobile does have a bit of a delay, approximately 20 seconds
from start to you being put into the meeting. You do not have to enter,
push or do anything except be patient and wait.

When using a landline or older cell phone, you do have to type in the
meeting ID, which is provided.

It’s that simple, no stressing.







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 specific instructions at the
beginning of the meeting, but in general, star 6 mutes and unmutes from a
phone, ALT + A (like Alpha) mutes and unmutes on a computer and smartphones
and tablets have a mute button on the meeting control toolbar.



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?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09

One tap mobile
tel: +13017158592,,8297256345# <%20+13017158592,,8297256345>


Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592

Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#


Virginia Affiliate Virtual Programming





*NFB of Virginia Legislative Seminar *

*Saturday, September 12  at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.*



Turning Ideas into Law: A Legislative seminar for the NFB of Virginia.



The purpose of the National Federation of the Blind is to serve as a
vehicle for collective action. Our grass roots advocacy work in the
Virginia General Assembly and the United States Congress has yielded great
results. Our accomplishments are based on the hundreds of members who
support our efforts by engaging in the legislative process.


However, we can improve our effectiveness by having more members understand
the legislative process, our approach for advocacy and how we all can help
advance our mission.



We are conducting an informative and interactive seminar on the state and
national legislative process leveraging leaders from across Virginia and
featuring John Pare, NFB Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy. Topics
will include: Legislative Structure and Basics of how to get a Bill Passed,
Typical NFB Strategies, Case Study of one Bill.



Please join us for this exciting seminar and help us increase our influence
with our elected leaders.





*Ladies Night*

*Saturday, September 12 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, September 12th, is Poetry…Let’s discuss your
favorite poets and poems (ones you’ve written or ones you know).





Chapter and Division Virtual Programming

Here is the calendar of chapter and division meetings 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.





*Potomac Chapter*

*Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 PM*



*Prince William Chapter*

*Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM*



*Winchester Chapter*

*Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 PM*



*Greater Williamsburg Chapter*

*Thursday**, September 17 at 6:00 PM*



*Fairfax Chapter*

*Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM*



*Fredericksburg Chapter*

*Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 AM*



*Peninsula Chapter*

*Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 AM*

tel:%+16054754825,,549778 <%25+16054754825,,549778>



*Senior Division*

*Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM*



*Greater Alexandria Chapter*

*Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 PM*



*Chesapeake Bay Chapter*

*Saturday, September 26 at 11:00 AM*



*Tidewater Chapter*

*Saturday, September 26 at 1:30 PM*



*Richmond Chapter*

*Monday, September 28 at 6:30 PM*







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



Peace,



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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