<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div class="WordSection1"><font color="#000000"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">From Annette Carr</span></font><br></div></div></blockquote>President, Fairfax Chapter<br><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Fairfax Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) will be meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Those wanting to purchase dinner can plan to arrive between 6:00pm – 6:30pm and join us for networking and catching up with old and new friends. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Agenda and meeting information are provided further down in this message.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The meeting location is: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Red Hot and Blue<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4150 Chain Bridge Rd,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Fairfax, VA<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">703-218-6989<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(Corner of Chain Bridge Road & Judicial Drive)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We gather in the Meeting Room at the top of the stairs to the left. If this changes, restaurant staff will inform you of our seating location for this evening.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">For questions and additional information, contact Annette Carr, <a href="mailto:amcarr1@verizon.net">amcarr1@verizon.net</a>, 703-915-2837.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Our topic this month will be renting and buying a home. Have you been thinking about renting or buying a home? Do you know what to expect from the process or if you need to do anything different if you are blind? Please join the Fairfax chapter of the NFB on Thursday, October 17th, 2019, for this engaging conversation surrounding the home buying and renting experience. Our guest speaker will be </span></font><b><font color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white;font-weight:bold">Sheila Carney</span></font></b>. For all who may have paused and considered thoughts of entering real estate as a blind consumer, as well as those who have experience with renting and/or buying a home, you will not want to miss this interactive conversation. As we hear from <b><font color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white;font-weight:bold">Mrs. Carney</span></font></b>, the sharing of experiences from our NFB members, and answer questions from those new to the renting and home buying process, the evening's discussion is sure to be informative. Owning a home is the American dream. Having the information you need to be an informed consumer will allow you to live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Attached is an article we will use to get us started in the discussion. If you prefer to read the article online, the URL is:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://www.wave3.com/story/1863791/blind-woman-says-she-was-tricked-into-buying-run-down-home">https://www.wave3.com/story/1863791/blind-woman-says-she-was-tricked-into-buying-run-down-home</a></span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Agenda:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Roll Call of Board members <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Member and guest introductions <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• NFB Pledge (See below) <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Secretary’s Report and approval of minutes - Jonathan<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Treasurer’s Report - Jay<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• November topic selection.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Holiday party discussion<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Review proposed Chapter plan developed by Board in August - Annette<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Evening’s presentation – consumer information for renting and buying a home<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Announcements & final comments <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"></div></blockquote></body></html>