[NFBV-Announce] what's happening and zoom!

Mon May 1 17:32:01 UTC 2023

Hey NFB Family and Friends,

Happy May! If April showers bring May flowers. What do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims! Stupid Dad jokes and an old one at that but I hope you smiled or
at least rolled your eyes and groaned. Be corny, have fun and smile.

Kudos Corner.

All are welcome to join us for our National Federation of the Blind of
Virginia Spring Board of Directors meeting in Falls Church Virginia on
Saturday, May 13 at the Westin Tysons Corner.

The board meeting is open to all and will include some special programming
in conjunction with a weekend retreat for our pre-employment transition
service (Project RISE) participants.

The NFBV Board Meeting will be from 1:00 PM - 4 PM

Location: Westin Tysons Corner
Birches Room
7801 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043

Box Lunch Fee: $15

Guest room and box lunch payments will be collected outside of the Birches
room between 11 AM and 1 PM.

Deadline for Box Lunch Request: Friday, May 5 at 5 PM

Questions? Please contact Tracy Soforenko: 202-285-4595, or
<mailto:tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> tracy.soforenko at gmail.com.

Friday, May 12

In addition to the project RISE programming on Friday evening, we are
working to plan a hands-on program and discussion for the Virginia
Association of Parents of Blind Children. More details to follow.

Saturday, May 13

1. Federation "Shark Tank" - Starting at 10:45 AM, to assist our Project
RISE participants in honing their marketing & communications skills, our
Project RISE participants will be presenting their pitch for a new product
or service. A set of Federation leaders will be tasked with serving as
virtual investors in these student ideas. We anticipate a fun and engaging
opportunity to observe our students as they pitch the possible.

2. National Federation of the Blind of Virginia board of directors meeting -
from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will hold our board meeting which is open to all.
During the meeting, we will be sharing exciting updates about our work
together, providing details for our upcoming national & state conventions,
and discussing some changes that will impact our chapters and divisions.
These meetings are fast paced and engaging, and all are welcome. Since it is
a board meeting, there may be a few votes that are limited to voting board
delegates, but these are generally limited to just a few topics.

3. Please join us for this philosophy lunchtime discussion from 12Noon to
1:00 PM. A subsidized box lunch is available for those who register in
advance and pay for their lunch on site. While the costs for a boxed lunch
from the hotel has increased, we will be charging $15 for a boxed lunch.
This is a significant subsidy to our members. While we will have a means to
take credit cards, we strongly encourage you to bring $15 in cash to
expedite the payment process.

We're excited to see you! Please access the web form to lock in your spot at
what promises to be an excellent way to break from the routine!

https://nfbv.org/spring

Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595

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

Spotlight On.

The Greater Alexandria Chapter wants to remind you about our MOSAIC &
MILKSHAKES "one-of-a-kind, totally unique,
roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-creative event that will bring out the Picasso
in you-REALLY!"

This SUPER FANTABULOUS event is hosted by the Virginia Association of Blind
Students and the Greater Alexandria Chapter!

We have invited Carol Erickson, a stained glass motif extraordinaire, to
share her talents in designing and teaching the art of stained glass
creations to all of us!  A little information about our esteemed
artist-Carol holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fine Arts.  She has been
working with stained glass for over 25 years and is an award-winning glass
artist.  She also works in mosaics and fused glass, and has been teaching
"Paint Nights" to all ages for 9 years.  Carol loves to share her creativity
and encourage exploration in all facets of art.  Her motto is:  Let your
creativity soar!

Here is how you can get in on this very AWESOME event!  (This event will be
limited to 20 participants.)

Date:    Sunday, May 7, 2023

Time:   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location:  Fairfax, VA (Address will be shared with those who successfully
RSVP)

Cost:    $30 per participant (includes an apron and all necessary tools and
supplies, a delicious

            milkshake with all the fixings, and you get to keep your
beautiful mosaic creation!)                                          RSVP
Deadline:  Tuesday, May 2, 2023

How to pay:  All payments will be collected through Zelle.  Please send
payment to  <mailto:NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM> NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM. 

After you have made your payment to our Zelle account, please send an email
to  <mailto:reneerome at yahoo.com> reneerome at yahoo.com and include the name of
the participant and any guests who might accompany the participant, such as
a parent. 

This event will be open to Project RISE and the Guides Program, as well as
all NFBV members.

Now, remember those yummy milkshakes!  We will have a MILKSHAKE BAR
featuring the most delicious milkshakes EVER, with fun fixings to your
liking!  All paid participants are invited to enjoy a milkshake, included in
their package!  Parents or other guests are encouraged to purchase a
delicious milkshake at the price of $5.00 per milkshake.  All proceeds from
the sale of these extraordinarily yummy treats will go to the Virginia
Association of Blind Students!  So, drink up!

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Renee
Valdez,  <mailto:reneerome at yahoo.com> reneerome at yahoo.com or (703) 966-0836.

Renee F. Valdez, M.A.

Secretary/Treasurer, NFB Greater Alexandria Chapter

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

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, My
Neighbor's Pub, 12743 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, 23602.

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:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6025022255

Meeting ID: 602 502 2255

One tap mobile +13017158592,,6025022255 <tel:%20+13017158592,,6025022255> 

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 at Ynot
Italian, 1507 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, 23517 (lunch begins at 1 PM).  

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

Courage isn't having the strength to go on. It's going on when you don't
have the strength. -Napoleon  Bonaparte 

Peace,

Jacki Bruce

Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

RISE/Silver Bells Outreach Coordinator

 <mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com> mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com
 <tel:(757)291-1789> tel:(757)291-1789
 <http://www.nfb.org/> www.nfb.org
 <http://www.nfbv.org/> www.nfbv.org

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