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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Virginia Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now, more than ever, it is important to be connected with each other even if we can’t be together in person. In this period of social distancing and stay at home orders, it is great that our chapters and divisions are holding meetings virtually to allow us to learn, connect and grow as a Federation Family.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Some of our members are participating in programs being run by our national office, national divisions, or other state affiliates. If there are specific programming needs in Virginia, please reach out to me. Uricka Harrison and Corlis Jones are working to plan an initial set of programs such as a Virginia Happy Hour, a talent showcase, lessons on using Zoom, and Face Book training. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is the calendar of chapter and division meetings that have been scheduled for April 2020. More may follow as the month progresses.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Almost all chapter and division meetings are using the Virginia Affiliate’s Zoom account and all meetings are open to the public.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All calls are available using the telephone dial in option or through the free and totally accessible Zoom app on Windows, Apple IOS, or Google Android. You can also access just using your Web Browser. Personally, I think the call quality is better through the app, but it is something new and some will prefer the phone option.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For all these services, it is important to be on mute when you are not speaking. The presenter will provide instructions on unmuting to be heard. Additionally, just like in-person Federation meetings, please preface your comments by stating your name and being recognized by the organizer before speaking.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please note: Since so many people are using conference services across the entire American population, it is smart to connect a few minutes in advance. If you connect at 7:00 PM, the connection may be busy as so many people are connecting right on the hour. You may wish to try a few minutes early (or late) so you can get in.<o:p></o:p></p><h1>NFB of Virginia virtual Meetings<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Zoom link and telephone conference call details are consistent for each of the Zoom meetings this month.<o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345</a><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Telephone Dial: 6468769923<o:p></o:p></p><p>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+16468769923,,8297256345#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>However, the At Large, Peninsula and Fairfax chapters are not using Zoom and have provided alternate dialing instructions with are listed after the meeting date and time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Large Chapter Meeting featuring the Peliton Group Exercise App<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, April 14 at 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Dial: 877-394-5901<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Passcode: 6149670<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>One touch dial:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>8773945901,,,,6149670#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Potomac Chapter Meeting and elections <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greater Williamsburg Chapter Meeting <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fairfax Chapter meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Dial: : <span style='color:black'>1-978-990-5000<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Access Code: <span style='color:black'>305367#<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fredericksburg Area Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 AM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peninsula Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 AM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Dial: 605-475-4825 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Access code is 549778 and the pound key<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tidewater Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Prince William County chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Virginia Seniors Division meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chesapeake Bay Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 AM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Richmond Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, April 27 at 6:30 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greater Alexandria Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I suspect more chapters and divisions will be holding meetings. We will provide updates each week with details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbv.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>