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

Tue Mar 12 02:38:25 UTC 2024

Hey NFB Family and Friends,

HB 516 the Accessible Prescription Labeling Act has passed in the General
Assembly! Another win for us!! 

March is Women's History Month. Please read below and join in on our
programs supporting and rejoicing the Women in the NFB, past and present.

Spotlight On.

Hello Members and Friends,

I am writing to remind you of our Potomac Chapter March meeting.

It will be held virtually by Zoom and in person. The location is room 114
Saint. George's Episcopal Church located at 915 North Oakland Street,
Arlington Virginia. The date is March 13 and the time is 7:00 PM.

We have an exciting agenda planned. The highlight is a discussion by three
disabled indigenous women in celebration of Women's equality month.

We will have a panel discussion Please join us. These three women are
fascinating and resilient, and have a wealth of experience and perspective
to share.

Ladies, ladies every where! Friday, March 22nd from 7 thru 9 PM, on our
Affiliate's Zoom. Chill out with your BFF's and hear from "The Blind History
Lady", Ariel Silverman and Natasha "Butterfly". The History Lady will tell
us all about blind, successful and innovative women in history. Ariel and
Natasha will share their lives and their books! Pop your Popcorn, grab a
drink, get comfy and be prepared to have a great time.

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. 

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

You must never be fearful about what you're doing if you know it's right.
-Rosa Parks

You have to believe in yourself when no one else does. -Serena Williams

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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