[NFBV-Announce] Kick off your shoes and zoom

Mon Aug 9 14:41:24 UTC 2021

Hey NFB  Family and Friends,

Kick off your shoes, grab a  cool beverage and relax because we have quite a
few updates this week.

If you would like to contribute to the Kudos Corner, make an addition to the
Spotlight On section, or make other additions to this weekly email, please
email me (contact information in my signature) no later than 5:00 PM the
Friday before the Sunday of your first post.

Kudos Corner.

Everyone hoot, holler, and clap for Sandy Halverson!  Sandy was selected as
our new Silver Bells Program Coordinator.  All of you Seniors out there, get
ready to sign up for the Silver Bells Program.  More details to follow soon.

Another Hip Hip Hooray goes out to Arielle Silverman and Joe Orozco! That
dynamic duo has been chosen to be our new RISE Logistic and Marketing
Coordinators.  With the two of them in the mix, our RISE Students and
Mentors will be in great hands.

Spotlight On.

Greetings once again, 

It is almost time for the monthly At Large chapter conference call.  This
month we will reflect on our Summer adventures and start planning for
upcoming conference calls.

The chapter call is open to all current and potential members. 

 Date: Tuesday August 10th,

Time: 8 PM 

 Subjects: 

* Summer reflections and looking forward

* Looking forward to Fall

Conference call Phone No.: 

877-394-5901 

 Passcode: 

6149670 

One touch dial:

8773945901,,,,6149670# 

I look forward to gathering with everyone Tuesday night.

Ladies Night.Saturday, August 15th at 7:00 PM.  Join your NFB Girlfriends
for laughter, fun and chatting.  This week is Dear Abby, bring your
questions (serious, funny, sexy) the sky's the limit and we will figure it
out together.

Exciting news!!! The Peninsula chapter will be meeting in person.  Come join
us! 

When; August 21st 

 Time; 11 AM / 1 PM 

Place; Warwick restaurant 

Address 12306 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA     

If you are unable to meet in person, call in on our conference number
605-475-4825,,549778#  We would love to have you.

Uricka Harrison

Tidewater Chapter Information: In person at Bangcock Gardens, 417 West
21st,Street, Norfolk, VA 23517 will be the location for this and future
meetings.  

Below is the zoom information for the upcoming and future Tidewater Chapter
Meetings:  

Stewart Prost is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Tidewater Chapter, NFB of Virginia
Time: Aug 21, 2021 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09

Meeting ID: 366 168 5508
Passcode: 21211955
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955# US (Washington DC)
+13126266799,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955# US (Chicago)

Dial by your location
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 366 168 5508
Passcode: 21211955
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kusEYlGxq

Warm Regards, 

Stewart Pros

Many of our Chapters are meeting in person, please check the Chapter
Meetings section to join in a   meeting.  All meetings are open to the
public.    Chapters and Divisions are using the Affiliate Zoom link, if a
meeting is using an alternate platform, the phone number or instructions to
join will follow the meeting name or be in the Spotlight On section. 

Here's how to join:

Zoom Link https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09

One tap mobile
 <tel:%20+13017158592,,8297256345> tel: +13017158592,,8297256345# 
Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592

Meeting ID: 829 725 6345# 

If needed the password is 20201940

Chapter and Division Meetings

At Large Tuesday, August 10th,  8  pm  conference call number  877-394-5901
meeting id   :6149670

Potomac August 12th Thursday 7  PM. St. George's, Episcopal Church, 915
North Oakland Street, Arlington, 22203. 

Greater Williamsburg Thursday August 19th  6  pm. Center Street Grill, 5101
Center Street, Williamsburg,23188.

Fairfax  NO MEETING THIS MONTH.

Fredericksburg Saturday August 21st 10 am

Winchester Saturday,  August 21st 10:00 AM. Solenberger's True Value
Hardware, 832 Berryville Avenue, Winchester,  22601.  Call in number is
978-990-5395. The meeting id number is 1566808.

Peninsula Saturday August 21st 11:00 am.  Conference call number
605-475-4825  meeting id 549778

Prince William  August 21st Saturday, 1:00 PM.  Bar Louie, 15001 Potomac
Town Place, Woodbridge  VA 22191.  Call in number is 605-313-5562.  The
passcode is 293383.

Tidewater Saturday  August 21st 1:30 PM (1:00 lunch start) . Bangkok
Gardens, 417 West 21st Street, Norfolk 23517.

Seniors Division, Wednesday August 25th , 7:00 pm 

Greater Alexandria Thursday August 26th  7  pm

Chesapeake Bay Saturday August 28th 11 am. Gus and George's Spaghetti and
Steak House, 4312 Virginia Beach Blvd., Va. Beach, zip  23456. Conf. call
phone num. 605 468 8758  and the access code is 197498.

Richmond Monday August 23rd 6:30 PM.

This week, do one thing everyday that scares you -Eleanor Roosevelt.

Peace,

Jacki Bruce

Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
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