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

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Hey NFB Family and Friends,

We are gearing up for our Virginia State Convention and I'm so excited
because it will be in my backyard!  In beautiful and historic Colonial
Williamsburg. There will be programs and activities for everyone from our
youth track to our seniors and everyone in between. If you haven't
registered, why not? You don't want to miss this weekend, November 2nd thru
November 5th. Register here:  <https://nfbv.org/convention>
https://nfbv.org/convention

Kudos Corner.

Check it out and support GAC and their endeavors to provide an accessible
fashion show!

Hello Friend!  Have you heard the news?  

The Greater Alexandria is teaming up with IMperfeKtlymade Foundation to put
on this really cool event in October, a FASHION SHOW celebrating low vision
and blind models through fashion!  (FINALLY!  I might be discovered)  

So here comes the ASK! 

WE NEED MONEY to put on this one-of-a-kind event!   

So, here's our plan. 

To help us raise money to host this incredible fashion show, The Greater
Alexandria Chapter is putting on a MURDER MYSTERY!  That's right, a good
'ole whodunit where you can participate in trying to figure out just who is
the guilty one in the group! Our esteemed actors are working hard to get it
just right.and confuse you as much as they can! 

Here's the story about this exciting event. "A STEAMPUNK MURDER"

The year is 1899. During Queen Victoria's reign, there have been huge leaps
in scientific and industrial progress. This year alone has seen the maiden
voyage of the White Star Line's largest cruise ship, the RMS Oceanic and the
British Antarctic Expedition's voyage into the Antarctic Circle.

Pivotal in government is Tobias Jugg, Minister for Transport and one of the
Empire's true industrialists. This evening, he has invited the rich, famous
and intellectual to his country home, Jugg Manor, intent on using their
intelligence to forecast the future of the Empire and his own path through
the potential rises and falls of the economy.

Little did he expect that, along with his esteemed guests, he was also
inviting a murderer! 

Now, doesn't THAT sound juicy!?  YOU could be the one to crack this case!!
Here is what you need to know to play KING or QUEEN SLEUTH: 

When:             Thursday, September 28, 2023 

Time:              7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  (Participants should login and be
ready to go by 6:55 p.m. so you won't miss a clue!) 

Where:           ZOOM ROOM key will be provided a day in advance to those
who successfully RSVP 

Cost:              $10 

RSVP:             To RSVP for this event, please send your payment to The
Greater Alexandria Chapter Zelle,
NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM <mailto:NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM>  before Tuesday, September
26, 2023 

 Once you have sent your payment to our Zelle Account, please send an email
to RENEEROME at YAHOO.COM <mailto:RENEEROME at YAHOO.COM>  

 and include the full names, phone numbers and email addresses for each
individual who have paid and will be   participating in this event. 

I suggest you muster up your favorite snack and beverage and curl up in
front of your computer in your comfy clothes, put your thinking cap on and
listen for those hidden clues!  No doubt this will be a total blast!  Can't
wait to see you there! 

Questions?  Contact Renee Valdez, reneerome at yahoo.com
<mailto:reneerome at yahoo.com>  

Renee Valdez

(703) 966-0836

Spotlight On.

Greetings once again,

Our monthly meeting is nearly here!  Students are safely engaged in school
activities  and the weather is shifting from the hot and muggies to what I
hope will be a long mild Fall.  Bring on the pumpkin spice!  This month we
will continue our discussion of state convention and start brain storming
topics for upcoming meetings.

Date: Tuesday September 19,

Time: 8 PM

Agenda:

.             Family matters

.             State convention

.             Brain storming future meeting topics.

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

Patrick Johnson, Chapter President

Good morning everyone:

As a reminder, this month's Prince William  chapter meeting has been
canceled, and our passionate and determined chapter president Marc Ross will
be taking a leave of absence, last night, and email was sent out stating
that his mother was in critical condition, unfortunate news that earlier
this morning at 2 AM, Marc Ross mother passed away. we send our deepest
condolences to Marc Ross and his loved ones at this time. Please feel free
to reach out to me for any chapter inquiries until further notice. Marc, we
love you, and want to extend our deepest condolences and support to you as a
Chapter. Please let us know on how we can best help you through this tough
time. 

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Oscar Montiel

Prince William Chapter

>From Renee Valdez and Earl Everett, Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs

The success of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) is
built on the generosity of our members to contribute time, talents, and
money to our movement. However, if we can make fundraising fun, this is even
better.

Our 2023 NFBV Action Auction provides the opportunity to raise funds to
support our NFB of Virginia Silver Bells Program for blind and low vision
seniors. When we donate an item, the proceeds of that item will go directly
to support our Silver Bells Program.

Our 2023 Action Auction will be conducted entirely onsite at the NFBV State
Convention, to be held November 2-5, 2023 in Williamsburg, Virginia!

Here is how it works: 

A.   Identify Auction Items

Members identify items to donate which others from across the Commonwealth
or across the country may wish to purchase. Remember, quality over quantity
is important. As the donor of the item, you are responsible for shipping the
item to the individual and paying for the cost of shipment. A glass figurine
that sells for $15 might cost $10 to ship, making it less effective as a
profitable auction item.

These items might come from people's homes, from businesses within your
community, or may be items made by our members. 

1.     Document your exciting Items on our Web Based Form

Every auction item should be documented using the web form found at 

http://www.nfbv.org/auction

The form will ask you for information about the donor, a catchy name for the
item, a detailed text-based description of the item that clearly
communicates the benefits to the purchaser, and both the minimum you would
accept and your guess at the fair market value of the item. All items
donated should be submitted ASAP so that we can provide participants with a
periodic updated listing of available items for auction.  Items will be
accepted onsite.

2.     Review by Auction Team

Each item suggested will be reviewed by our auction team led by auctioneer
Jacki Brown and Fundraising co-chair Renee Valdez. They will determine which
items will be sold through our live auction and which items are more
suitable for a door prize. They are the authorities on this auction and
their decisions are final.  

B.  As the auction team acquires new donated items for auction and approve
them to be auctioned off at the State Convention, we will release an updated
listing to be posted in the Announce Listserv for member review.  

C.  The live auction will be conducted at various times during the NFBV
State Convention that will be clearly stated on the agenda.  Cash or credit
cards will be accepted. Checks must be approved by designated auction team
members onsite. All sales are final.

Let's make this a fun and lucrative auction this year as part of our NFBV
State Convention and support our NFBV Silver Bells Program!!  Please get
those auction items in early!

Questions should be directed to Jacki Brown,
jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net <mailto:jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net> 

Or Renee Valdez, reneerome at yahoo.com <mailto:reneerome at yahoo.com> 

Renee Valdez

(703) 966-0836

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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:  Please contact President, Bob Meter for meeting
information. Phone: 850-755-0181, email: rcmeter at comcast.net
<mailto:rcmeter at comcast.net> .

Virtual Meeting Information:  No virtual access is being offered.

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:
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Meeting ID: 366 168 5508
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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

If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something
you've never done -Unknown 

Peace,

Jacki Bruce

Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

RISE/Silver Bells Outreach Coordinator

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