[NFBV-Announce] What's happening and zoom! December 18th

Mon Dec 18 18:47:22 UTC 2023

Hey NFB Family and Friends,

Happy Holidays! I hope everyone is hanging in and doing alright. This time
of year can be very festive, busy and filled with hope and joy. It can also
be overwhelming, traumatic, and sad. If you're doing good, lend a hand to
someone who isn't. It's all about giving, being grateful and sharing
blessings.

Spotlight On.

Greetings once again,

Our monthly holiday traditions meeting is nearly here.  Come join us as we
share stories about ways we celebrate the holiday season with family and
friends.

For those looking to listen to the monthly NFB Presidential release before
the meeting I encourage you to visit
https://www.nfb.org/presidential-releases.

Date: Tuesday December 19,

Time: 8 PM

Agenda:

.             Family matters

.             Announcements & administrivia

.             Holiday Traditions

.             TBD

Zoom Link

See below.

I look forward to sharing  an hour  with you soon!  Remember to visit the
chapter Facebook group.

Patrick Johnson, Chapter President

               Hilarity at the December 21 Fairfax Chapter Meeting: 

 Epic fail, Gift-giving or Gift-receiving Edition: Is there a specific gift
you gave or received that turned out to be an epic fail, a disaster, an
embarrassment in some way, shape, or form? Do tell. (We want more than just:
"It was totally inaccessible," or "It fit horribly" or "I already had one."
We want to hear something hilarious, and/or something cringe-worthy.
Something that will bring out our empathy and/or giggles. 

Join us via the affiliate Zoom on December 21 at 7:00 PM for this hilarity,
plus holiday-specific and general safety tips for you and your loved ones,
including your pets and dog guides, the planning of the Fairfax Chapter's
in-person New Year's celebration on the afternoon of January 20, and a plan
to dedicate ourselves to improved public transportation options for those
who are unable to drive in and around Fairfax.

Christine Faltz Grassman, Fairfax Chapter President

Please read below for career opportunities with VDBI. Please read this
week's News you can use for the full VDBI JOB LISTINGS.

The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
currently has three job openings and we are searching for individuals who
are wanting to join a team of professionals who believe in the abilities of
blind people.  Currently, we have opening for two access technology
instructors and one O&M instructor. Links to the job openings are below. You
can also visit the VRCBVI website to learn more about our comprehensive
residential training program. If you have any questions about the jobs and
VRCBVI please contact Amy Phelps (contact information below) 

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
<https://www.vrcbvi.virginia.gov/> 

Access Technology Instructor
<https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/access-technology-instructor-rcb00011-rc
b00012-henrico-virginia-united-states>  

O <https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/b97fa47f-ccd6-4e14-81df-72690089e32f>
&M Instructor at VRCBVI 

Warm Regards,

Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT

Here's how to join our Affiliate's Zoom:

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

One tap mobile

tell: +13017158592,,8297256345# 

Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592

Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#

If needed the password is 20201940

Chapter Information:

Eastern Shore Chapter

Althea Pittman

Phone: 757-787-3853

E-mail: vaescil at gmail.com <mailto:vaescil at gmail.com> 

Contact the chapter for current meeting times.

Chesapeake Bay Chapter

Chapter meeting:  Fourth Saturday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, at the Gus and
George's Spaghetti and Steakhouse, 4312 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach,
23452.  

Virtual Meeting Information: None, in person only.

Fairfax Chapter

Chapter meeting:  Third Thursday from 7 to 8:30 PM, virtual meetings only. 

Virtual Meeting Information: Uses the Affiliate's Zoom

Greater Alexandria Chapter

Chapter meeting:  Fourth Thursday of most months from 7 to 9pm.  

Virtual Meeting Information:  Uses affiliate zoom.

Greater Williamsburg Chapter

Chapter meeting: First Saturday of each month

>From 1 to 3 PM at the James City Rec. Center,5301 Long Hill Road,
Williamsburg, 23188.

Virtual Meeting Information:  

Peninsula Chapter

Chapter meeting:   Third Saturday of the month from 11:30 to 1 PM, Faith
Community Church, 657 Harpersville Road, Newport News, 23601

Virtual Meeting Information:  Phone 605-475-4825 passcode, 549778#.  

Potomac Chapter

Chapter meeting:     Second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM.

Virtual Meeting Information:   Uses Affiliate Zoom.

Prince William Chapter

Chapter meeting:    Third Saturday of the month, from 2 to 3PM. 

Virtual Meeting Information:   Phone 605-313-5562 passcode, 293383.

We occasionally meet at Bar Louie, 15001 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge,
22191, follow this weekly announcement to learn when we will be in person.  

Richmond Chapter

Chapter meeting:    Fourth Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM in the
assembly room of the Administrative Activities Building at VDBI, 401 Azalea
Ave. Richmond 23227. 

Virtual Meeting Information:  Uses affiliate zoom.

Tidewater Chapter

Chapter meeting:    Third Saturday of the month from 2PM to 3:30PM 

Virtual Meeting Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09

Meeting ID: 366 168 5508
Passcode: 21211955
One tap mobile
 <tel:%20+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955>
+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955# US (Washington DC)

Dial by your location
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

Winchester Chapter

Chapter meeting:    Third Saturday of the month from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at
Sollenberger True Value Hardware, 832 Berryville Ave., Winchester, 22601.

Virtual Meeting Information: Uses Affiliate Zoom. 

At-Large Chapter

Chapter meeting:   Third Tuesday of the month from 8 PM to 9 PM, August
through May, with a face to face reception held during state convention.

Designed to meet the needs of Virginians who do not live near a local
chapter.   

Virtual Meeting Information:  Uses affiliate zoom.

Seniors Division

Chapter Meeting: Fourth Wednesday the month from 7 PM to 9 PM 

Virtual information: Uses Affiliate's zoom

The bad news is time flies, the good news is you're the pilot! -Michael
Algeria  

Peace,

Jacki Bruce

Corresponding Secretary  NFBV 

 <mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com> mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com

(757) 291-1789

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STRONGER TOGETHER!

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