[NFBV-Announce] August 7th Board Meeting

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>From Tracy Soforenko, President

 

Hi Virginia Federationists:

 

We have planned an exciting August 7 NFB of Virginia Board of Directors
meeting.   The agenda is still in progress so please send me your ideas and
suggestions.

 

Date:                   Saturday, August 7 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  ET

Pre-registration starts at 12:45 PM so please join during the
pre-registration time. Please note we will be capturing contact info for
those dialing in via phone or those not named within the Zoom app with their
actual name between 12:45 and 1:00 PM so please be ready to provide your
name. All will enter the meeting muted and we will be calling on individuals
using the last 4 digits of your phone number so we can rename you within the
app to your actual name.

Location:            Virtually, Over the Zoom platform


Virginia Affiliate Zoom Details:


 


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

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

Meeting ID: 829 725 6345# 

 


If needed the password is 20201940


 

Meeting Highlights:

 

A) 2021 State Convention Planning - We want your ideas and suggestions for
programming at our 2021 NFB of Virginia State Convention in Tysons corner
and virtually.

If you have ideas for the convention including general session topics, ideas
for seminars and breakout sessions, or other recommendations, we definitely
want to hear from you. Ideally, please send ideas in advance to Tracy. We
will brainstorm ideas and then make some decisions. If you cannot attend the
board meeting but want to share some ideas, please feel free to contact
Tracy with your suggestions. Our convention will be better if you contribute
to the planning.

 

B) Update on Project RISE 

C) NFB of Virginia Silver Bells Program for Blind & Low vision Seniors

D) Virginia Chapter Leadership Institute.

E) Bell Academy In Home Edition

 

This is just a subset of the exciting work we will cover at the board
meeting. More details to follow.

 

All are welcome to attend the Board meeting. Our meeting will be better
because you invested the time to attend and share your ideas.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tracy.

 

Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> 

www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org> 

www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org> 

National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want

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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