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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">This message outlines many events and meetings planned for May, focusing on activities for this week.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Details on the Saturday, May 16 National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Board of directors meeting will be provided in a separate message.<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">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 mostly consistent for each of the Zoom meetings this month. If there is an exception, it is provided in the description below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Consistent Zoom Details for Most meetings:<o:p></o:p></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><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"><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Special Programming for the Week<o:p></o:p></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Friday, May 13<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Title:</b> Executive Coaching for Business and Nonprofit Leaders (Special Offer for NFBV Members each Friday in May)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Please note Jeremy has provided his Zoom details below. I used his assistance on May 6 and it was very valuable. Jeremy is very experienced running virtual meetings and this is an area where I need to up my game. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/jeremygrandstaff">Jeremy Grandstaff</a> has 20-years of experience in executive coaching, leadership development, collaborative planning, strategic change, strategic communications, , teambuilding, virtual meetings, training, and <a href="http://sgendeavors.com/">much more</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">“I’m struggling to figure out how to best do my work and be there for my partner and/or my kids.”<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">“I want to make sure we work great as a team, even virtually, but I need some help.”<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">“We might have to quit doing events or even lay-off people, but I could use some outside help in figuring out our options.”<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><i>“I want to make sure I’m stepping up as a leader at my work, but I’m not sure where to begin.”</i></b><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><i>“There is so much on my plate and I could use some help figuring out what to prioritize.”</i></b><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">Bring your questions to Jeremy during his open virtual office hours, every Friday from 11 AM to 1PM Eastern <b><i>in May</i></b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5016017010">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5016017010</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Or dial by phone: 6468769923<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Meeting ID: 501 601 7010<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">No registration is required; we can shut the door for privacy if you need it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This is a good opportunity to get challenges addressed, get an outside opinion on tough problems, or just get some advice on your most pressing issues.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">And, it’s free to NFB members who join on Fridays from <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5016017010">11AM to 1PM ET in May.</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Everyone can use a little support right now, so why not tap into Jeremy as a resource and make sure you are the best leader you can be.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Not able to join, book a free consultation with Jeremy directly at <a href="http://calendly.com/jwg-1">http://calendly.com/jwg-1</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Face Book Friday at 6:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">May 15, and 22 at 6:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Reach out to Uricka to register. Space is limited and the classes build on one another.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Uricka Harrison <urickaharrison@outlook.com><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This class uses a different Zoom link only available to registrants.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Saturday, May 16<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Ladies Night Social<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tracy promises not to mess up like last week.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">NFB Knit & Crochet Night<br><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://0">Sunday, May 17, 7:00 PM</a><br><br>Grab your needles, yarn, and favorite beverage as we meet to discuss our current projects, Ravelry, festivals, and all things knitty. We will also be joined by Aimee from Little Fox Yarn who will describe some of her newly released yarn. Not a knitter or crocheter yet? Not a problem! Come learn from those with a bit more experience. All fiber artists welcome. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Chapter and Division Meetings for this week<o:p></o:p></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Here is the calendar of chapter and division meetings for this week that have been scheduled for May 2020. More may follow as the month progresses.<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 which 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 Climbing Indoor Rock Walls with Chelsea Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, May 12 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 <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 PM<o:p></o:p></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, May 16 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, May 16 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="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><h1>Upcoming Meetings planned for past this week<o:p></o:p></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Richmond Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Monday, May 18 at 6:30 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, May 19at 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, May 21at 6:00 PM<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, May 21at 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"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Chesapeake Bay Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 AM<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tidewater Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Saturday, May 23 at 1:30 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">Virginia Seniors Division meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM<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">Tracy Soforenko <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">202-285-4595<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></body></html>