[NFBV-Announce] what's happenin and zoom! September 16 2024

[jackibruce6 at gmail.com]

Hey NFB Family and Friends,

 

What happened to summer? A few days ago I was wearing shorts and t-shirts;
today I'm wearing jeans and a sweatshirt! I hope everyone enjoyed summer!
The great thing about this time of year, other than pumpkin everything, is
our State Convention! If you haven't heard, registration is open and you can
register here nfbv.org/register. EatThe early registration dateline is
October 7th; register early to be in the drawing for a $100 door prize.
Can't wait to see everyone at convention!!

 

It is with a heavy heart to report the passing of Jim Green, a very long
time member of the Winchester Chapter. According to his wife, Mary, Jim
passed away  peacefully at his home on September 15, 2024.  Jim had served
as our recording secretary for 28 years. Please keep Mary and her family in
your thoughts and prayers at this time. There will be no services.

 

Thank you.

Chris Walker

Vice president, Winchester Federation of the Blind of Virginia

540-303-0080

 

 

SPOTLIGHT ON.

 

Greetings once again, 

 

The first frost of the season coated my mailbox earlier this month, and I
smelled wood smoke from a neighbors pot bellied stove on the wind.  In the
coming weeks the countless hues of greens covering the mountains and valleys
of Virginia will transform into  spectacular oranges, reds and a myriad of
other colors I see only in my mind but must remind my sighted friends to
take a moment and appreciate.  Registration for state convention is also
open and I want to spend the first portion of the meeting coordinating
transportation to Portsmouth for our far flung chapter members and friends.

 

If time permits we will discuss President Riccobono's 2024 banquet speech,

"Dignity, Respect, and Determination" available at 

 
<https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/banquet-speeches/dignity-res
pect-and-determination-momentum-blind>
https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/banquet-speeches/dignity-resp
ect-and-determination-momentum-blind 

  

Date: Tuesday September 17, 

 Time: 8 PM 

 Agenda:

*       Family matters

*       Announcements & administrivia

*       Coordinating travel plans to state convention.

*       Speech discussion

 

I look forward to sharing  an hour  with you soon!  Remember to visit the
chapter and affiliate Facebook groups.  Also, take a walk outside and notice
the changing fragrances  and soundscapes as Summer transitions to Fall.
Hear the leaves crunch beneath your shoes as you walk through your
neighborhood and the aroma of fresh mulch as gardens are prepared for winter
dormancy.  

 

Patrick Johnson, Chapter President

 

 

Hello to our NFBV Family!

With Halloween fast approaching, the Greater Alexandria Chapter thought it
might be time for a fitting celebration! And we have only one question.

Who killed Don Breathin?  Don Breathin, owner of the popular theme park, The
Frightening Fair, has been found dead - on board his very own Ghost Train
ride! Foul play is suspected, and the staff of the Ghost Train ride have all
been called together as suspects. OMG! The question is, which one of these
strange creatures did the dastardly deed?

We need YOU to help us unravel this GHOSTLY murder mystery! 

When?                  Thursday, September 26, 2024

                             7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

Cost?                    $10 per person

 

How to pay?          Send your $10 payment to our Zelle account at
<mailto:NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM> NFBVGAC1 at GMAIL.COM by Tuesday, September 24,
2024

 

How to play?         All who have paid to play will receive the official
zoom link the morning of the event, Thursday, September 26th.

 

Once again, put on your sleuthy thinking cap, grab your favorite munchie and
beverage, and zoom in to help us figure out this Halloween mystery!  It will
be great fun!

See you there!

 

 

Renee Valdez

(703) 966-0836

 

****Deadline to Apply September 26th, 2024****

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

2024 Scholarship Program

 

 

The NFB of Virginia is pleased to announce the launch of its James F. Nelson
merit scholarship program for the academic year 2024-2025. Up to three
scholarships of $2500.00 will be awarded based on academic achievement,
community engagement, and leadership potential.  One of these three
scholarships will be directly pledged to a qualifying freshman or sophomore.


 

The NFB of Virginia believes that all blind and vision-impaired students who
apply for a James F. Nelson scholarship can benefit from the experience of
attending the State Convention.  The NFBV will cover the reasonable costs
associated with attending the convention for all eligible applicants,
including a room at the hotel shared with a fellow scholarship applicant,
most meals, the cost of registration, and a banquet ticket.  Scholarship
applicants should work with their local chapters to explore transportation
options and should notify the scholarship committee if they encounter any
difficulties.  Convention related expenses will be reimbursed or covered by
the affiliate at the convention.  Please notify the committee if you do not
have access to a credit card or other means of covering pre-convention
costs.  Applicants are expected to pre-register for the gathering to signal
their intentions to attend the state convention, and to assist the
scholarship committee in making hotel reservations. 

 

Eligibility - Applicants must: 

 

. Be legally blind or have a visual impairment that qualifies them to
receive services under IDEA or from a state vocational rehabilitation
program 

 

. Be a resident of Virginia, or attending a Virginia accredited institution
of higher education full-time 

 

. Plan to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in the 2024-2025
academic year 

 

. Participate in the entire NFB of Virginia in-person state convention in
Portsmouth,  Virginia and participate in all scheduled scholarship program
activities to be held on October 31st to November 3rd, 2024. 

 

To submit an online application, please visit
https://www.nfbv.org/scholarship

 

 

 

Deadline:  Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time on Thursday, September 26th, 2024

 

For any questions, please contact Jimmy Morris.

Email: jimorris0116 at gmail.com <mailto:jimorris0116 at gmail.com>  Phone: (434)
547-2720

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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