[NFBV-Announce] Out of the Box and Into the Surf: The Beach Leadership Getaway You Hadn’t Planned On

[Teisha Gillespie]

Dear Students,

Party on the beach… in October? Yeah, a little unusual. But the NFB of
Virginia has a knack for redefining normal. This fall, we’re thinking
outside the box and taking courageous leadership straight to the water!

📅 October 30 – November 2, 2025
📍 Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel

What’s in store?

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   Unforgettable experiences: dance workshops, improv comedy, aquarium
   adventures, and even blind soccer.
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   Hands-on learning: accessible tech demos, leadership workshops that cut
   through the noise, and finance sessions to help you make money work for you.
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   Connections that count: over 200 peers, mentors, and professionals ready
   to help you build your next big adventure.


Why just fantasize about a better future when you can advocate, play, and
network your way into it?

Here’s the deal:

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   If you’re 14–21 and eligible for Project RISE → it’s free. Yes, free
   transportation, food, and lodging.
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   If you’re not eligible for RISE → we’ll help you find rides, roommates,
   and financial assistance to make it work.
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   If you are a 2025 NFB of Virginia scholarship candidate, all of your
   expenses are covered, too!


And if you haven’t applied for our state scholarship program, what are you
waiting for? The deadline is September 25, and you have a chance to win one
of three $2,500 scholarships! Go to NFBV.org/Scholarship
<http://nfbv.org/Scholarship> to submit your application.

Ready to move from the unthinkable to the unforgettable? Opportunities like
this usually cost thousands—you’ve got nothing to lose.

 Contact Joe Orozco:

📞 Call 703.594.9634
✉️ Email rise at nfbv.org

Three nights. Endless possibilities. One bold decision. Are you in?

Warmly,
The NFB of Virginia Family


-- 
Teisha Gillespie (She/Her/Hers)

Communications Chair, NFB of Virginia
Marketing Chair, U.S. Blind Tennis Association
Host of the Not Your Average GOAT Podcast | The show that celebrates all
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