[NFBV-Announce] NFBV Virtual Meetings for the week of Monday September 21 to 27

Mon Sep 21 02:31:30 UTC 2020

Jacki, Chesapeake Bay chapter of Virginia will be having their meeting in
person at Gus and George’s spaghetti and steak House this Saturday 26
September from 11 to 130. We will not be able to utilize zoom. Thank you so
very much for all you do. Annie
On Sun, Sep 20, 2020 at 10:03 PM Jacki Bruce via NFBV-Announce <
nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello NFB Family and Friends,
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> I hope everyone is enjoying the fall weather and staying safe.  Please
> don’t forget to register for our State Convention.  If you register by
> October 18th you will be put in a drawing for a $100 gift card, you’ll be
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> and you will be eligible for door prizes.  Here is how to register:
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> http://nfbv.org/registration
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> Yes, it is virtual.  This is an easy way to spread the word of the NFB,
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> *TELL EVERYONE*!!
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> This message outlines many events and meetings planned for the month.
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> Almost all chapter and division meetings are using the Virginia
> Affiliate’s Zoom account and all meetings are open to the public.
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> 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.
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> Click on the zoom link to be automatically entered into the meeting.
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> 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,
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> When using a landline or older cell phone, you do have to type in the
> meeting ID, which is provided.
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> It’s that simple, no stressing.
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> For all these services, it is important to be on mute when you are not
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> beginning of the meeting, but in general, star 6 mutes and unmutes from a
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> on a computer and smartphones and tablets have a mute button on the
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> Additionally, just like in-person Federation meetings, please preface your
> comments by stating your name and being recognized by the organizer before
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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
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> https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09
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> One tap mobile
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> tel: +13017158592,,8297256345#
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> Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592
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> Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#
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> Virginia Affiliate Virtual Programming
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> *Ladies Night*
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> *Saturday, September  26 at 7:00 PM*
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> 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
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> and a drink alcoholic or non, settle in your favorite spot and get ready
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> The theme for this week, September 26th, is
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> Game Night!  We will play Would You Rather, as well as other fun and
> thought provoking team games.  If you have ideas for games to share, please
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> Chapter and Division Virtual Programming
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> Here is the calendar of chapter and division meetings that have been
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> More may follow as the month progresses.
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> However, the At Large and Peninsula chapters are not using Zoom and have
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> *Senior Division*
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> *Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM*
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> *Greater Alexandria Chapter*
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> *Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 PM*
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> At the Greater Alexandria Chapter meeting this week, Harrison Hoyes,
> certified financial planner and account Vice President at UBS Financial
> Services will be discussing the best place to save  your money.  There are
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> options that can be confusing such as 1, what type of account can I use to
> save for retirement.  2, What is the best investment for your savings? And
> 3, A good way to save for a child's college education.  We will try to have
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> *Chesapeake Bay Chapter*
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> *Saturday, September 26 at 11:00 AM*
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> *Tidewater Chapter*
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> *Saturday, September 26 at 1:30 PM*
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> *Richmond Chapter*
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> *Monday, September 28 at 6:30 PM*
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> We suspect more chapters and divisions will be holding meetings. We will
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> Peace,
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> Jacki Bruce
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> Zoom Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
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> Live the life you want.
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> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we
> work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
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> Peace,
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> Jacki Bruce
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> Zoom Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
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> Live the life you want.
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> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we
> work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
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