[NFBV-Announce] What's Happening and Zoom! February 6th

Wed Feb 7 00:00:56 UTC 2024

Hey NFB Family and Friends,

I hope 2024  has been good so far for each of you! A bit slow going on my
part but all is good.

The new year is bringing new ideas and new ways of building relationships
and building our Federation Family.  Check out our getting to know me
section, starting this week. We will be highlighting a member each week.
Make new friends and find you have things in common with more people than
you knew!

This weekly post will let you know what's going on in all of our chapters
and divisions. Many chapter and division functions have a virtual component,
check out the speakers and events your NFB Members are sharing, you might
even find a new obsession!

Any posts, not related to chapters or divisions will be posted within 24
hours of my receiving them. Any chapter or division posts, please have them
to me by 5 PM on the Friday prior to the Monday you'd like the post to go
out. Thanks!

Get to know me.

Karin Jernberg: 

Karin comes to us via Cleveland, Ohio. She has been a Member of the Fairfax
and Potomac Chapters since 2016; she is also a Member of the Seniors
Division and Greater Alexandria Chapter.

Karin has been active in many aspects of our NFBV. She has been on the
Potomac Board of Directors, she has worked with our RISE Students,
participated in Career Fairs, she has come out for white cane days and a
technology fair in Potomac. She has attended National and State Conventions
in person and virtually. During the Pandemic, she whole heartedly
contributed to zoom calls in many of our NFB Affiliate's.

When Karin is hanging out in her free time, she is an avid reader and a
member of the Potomac Book club. She loves to cook and experiments with many
vegan recipes, I've snagged a few from her, YUMMIE! Karin may be glimpsed
singing and dancing in her kitchen, don't tell. Karin and her fur baby,
Bliss, can be seen walking around the neighborhood and having doggie
playdates, just for fun! Karin has discovered Braille and has participated
in the Braille Readers are Leaders Competition for the last three years! She
started by reading 20 minutes per day reading children's books and now reads
adult books for hours at a time, what determination!

Karin has been adapting to her blindness by learning from other NFB Members
such as Sandy Halverson, who taught her how to knit non visually. Karin says
"I know I can do everything I want to do. I learn new skills everyday and
have had the pleasure of teaching and empowering other blind members!"

Give Karin a call at phone: 703-953-5369 and get to know her better. She is
a member of the Membership Committee so don't be surprised to hear from her,
she wants to know you! Karin says "We're all walking each other home. I have
a lot of learning to do, and I don't want to stop. I'll continue to get help
along the way and helping others on the path. Through personal stories or
their skills, everyone has something to teach me and I hope I have things to
share as well. I hope to be as generous  to others as I've been given." 

Spotlight On.

SAVE THE DATE:  

The Greater Alexandria Chapter is hosting a very special event!

WHAT:       FIRST AID CLASS (With the Blind in Mind!)

WHEN:       February 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

WHERE:    Will be provided to final list of participants

COST:        $20 (Send your payment to the Greater Alexandria Chapter Zelle
account,  <mailto:NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM> NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM )

YOU GET:  Superb instruction by two extraordinary - and certified -
instructors and an emergency kit to keep for your very own.

INSTRUCTORS:

                    Braden Flax is a Red Cross-Certified CPR/First Aid/aid
instructor, and Executive Assistant at Safety Positive Foundation. Braden
also serves as                     Community Experience Advisor for the
Blind Muse Foundation.

                    Christine Faltz Grassman, Esq., Red Cross-certified
CPR/First Aid/AED instructor and 3rd Deputy Coordinator for the Arlington
Virginia Community                     Emergency Response Team, is a
conflict resolution specialist at the United States Department of Education,
Rehabilitation Services Administration.

Christine also serves as Recording Secretary for the NFB of Virginia and
President of the Fairfax Chapter. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1.      Open and complete the document attached to this email.

2.     Return the completed document via email to cfgrassman at icloud.com
<mailto:cfgrassman at icloud.com> 

3.     Block out the date and time on your calendar - Monday, February 19th,
10 a.m. to 12p.m.

4.     Wear comfortable clothing and attend this important training event!

 Questions?  Contact Christine Grassman,  <mailto:cfgrassman at icloud.com>
cfgrassman at icloud.com or Renee Valdez,  <mailto:reneerome at yahoo.com>
reneerome at yahoo.com

 I'll See you there!

Renee Valdez

(703) 966-0836

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, President

Phone: 757-787-3853

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

Contact the chapter for current meeting times.

Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Annie Asher, President. Phone: 757-515-6238.

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, Christine Grassman, President. Phone: 917-657-6879.

Chapter meeting:  Third Thursday from 7 to 8:30 PM

Virtual Meeting Information: Uses the Affiliate's Zoom

Greater Alexandria Chapter

Evelyn Valdez, President. Phone: 908-803-4891Chapter meeting:  Fourth
Thursday of most months from 7 to 9pm.  

Virtual Meeting Information:  Uses affiliate zoom. 

Greater Williamsburg Chapter Bob Meter, President, Phone: 850-755-0181 

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

Virtual Meeting Information:  No virtual access is being offered.

Peninsula Chapter Uricka Harrison, President. Phone:757-349-9234.

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  Sandy Halverson, President. 703-400-6890.

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

Virtual Meeting Information:   Uses Affiliate Zoom. 

Prince William Chapter Mark Ross, President. Phone: 703-680-2843.

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

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

Richmond Chapter Dominique Lawless, President. Phone: 615-904-4225.

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 Stewart Prost, President. Phone: 757-572-6891.

Chapter meeting:    Third Saturday of the month from 2:30 PM to 4 PM The
Portsmouth Library, 601 Court Street,    Portsmouth, 23704. 

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 James Shobert, President. Phone: 989-992-7932.

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 Patrick Johnson, President. Phone: 540-230-4287.March 19th
speak. 

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 DivisionPatty Droppers, President. Phone:703-981-3363

Chapter Meeting: Fourth Tuesday  of the month from 7 PM to 9 PM    

Virtual information: Uses Affiliate's zoom

Smile, it will make people wonder what you're up to!

Peace,

Jacki Bruce

Corresponding Secretary NFBV

mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com

tel:(757)291-1789

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STRONGER TOGETHER!

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