<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">From Jacki Bruce<br>NFBV Zoom Coordinator<div><br></div><div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
This message outlines many events and meetings planned for the month.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Almost all chapter and division meetings are using the
Virginia Affiliate’s Zoom account and all meetings are open to the public.</p>
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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. </p>
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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. <br>
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The Zoom link and telephone conference call details are consistent for each of
the Zoom meetings this month. If there is an exception, it is provided in the
description below.<br>
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<u><a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345" style="color:blue" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345</a></u><br>
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Telephone Dial: <a href="tel:6468769923" style="color:blue" target="_blank">tel:6468769923</a><br>
Meeting ID: 829 725 6345<br>
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One tap mobile<br>
<u><a href="tel:+16468769923,,8297256345" style="color:blue" target="_blank">tel:+16468769923,,8297256345</a></u></p>
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<h1 style="margin:12pt 0in 0.0001pt;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal">Virginia Affiliate Virtual Programming</h1>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 27pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span><span style="font-size:13.5pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt"> </span></b></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Health and Wellness Night</span></b></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 PM</span></b></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:11.55pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please
join the Virginia Affiliate <span style="color:blue">on Wednesday,
August 12th from 7:00</span> <span style="color:blue">thru 8:30</span>
pm eastern time, for an interactive webinar on healthy eating as it relates to
diabetes and cardiac health. Our presenter will be Kim
Ladd, health educator with VDBVI. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Ladies Night</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Saturday, August 15, 22 at 7:00 PM</span></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span>Please
join the Virginia Affiliate every Saturday evening from 7 to 9 pm Eastern Time
for good times. Each week will be a different theme. Grab your BFF’s and
a drink alcoholic or non, settle in your favorite spot and get ready to laugh,
share stories, and have fun!</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span>The
theme for this week,</span><span> </span><span>August 15<sup>th</sup>,</span><span> </span><span>is</span><span> </span><span>open forum…tell us what is on your mind. Let’s get wild and crazy and talk about everything! </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Knit and Crochet Night</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Sunday, August 16 at 7:00 PM</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Grab your needles, yarn, and favorite
beverage as we meet to discuss our current projects, Revelry, festivals, and
all things knitty. Not a knitter or crocheter yet? Not a problem! Come learn
from those with s bit more experience. All fiber artists welcome.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Blind Parents Meeting </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Sunday, August 23 at 8:00 PM</span></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Country going
virtual and freaking out? First time homeschooler? These are crazy times we find ourselves in.
By now, you have either decided to homeschool your child, or you are trying to
navigate a virtual platform with your child chosen by your child’s school. You
may be trying to use a combination of both. Join the Virginia Blind Parents as we navigate
these new waters together. This meeting
is designed to give you a chance to ask any questions you may have and meet
others who are going through similar situations.</p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The first half of the meeting will be designated for
helping address any issues or concerns related to virtual schooling and the
platforms being used by different school districts. Mike Fish, the lead technology instructor for
the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, will talk
you through different platforms and answer questions and concerns in regards to
accessibility. He will also assist you
in ways to obtain your child’s materials using these virtual platforms. </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The second half of the meeting will be used to address
tips and tricks for homeschooling as a blind parent. C. J. Fish, a blind homeschool mom of four
children, will be sharing her experiences and answering any questions you may
have.</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Any further questions, contact Jessica Reed.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150)"><span style="font-size:16pt">Chapter
and Division virtual Programming <br>
</span></span> <br>
Here is the calendar of chapter and division meetings for the end of July that
have been scheduled.<br>
More may follow as the month progresses.<br>
<br>
However, the At Large and Peninsula chapters are not using Zoom and have
provided alternate dialing instructions which are listed after the meeting date
and time.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>At Large Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Tuesday, August 11
at 8:00 PM</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.5pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(95,91,80)">Dial: </span><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(43,94,94);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">(877) 394-5901</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 9pt;line-height:13.5pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(95,91,80)">Passcode:
6149670</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Potomac Chapter </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Thursday, August
13 at 7:00 PM</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Fredericksburg Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Saturday, August
15 at 10:00 AM</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Peninsula Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Saturday, August
15 at 11:00 AM</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Dial: <span style="color:blue">605-475-4825</span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Access code is 549778 </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Tidewater Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Saturday, August
15 at 1:30 PM</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Prince William Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Tuesday, August 18
at 7:00 PM</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Winchester Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Wednesday, August
19 at 7:00 PM</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Greater Williamsburg
Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Thursday, August
20 at 6:00 PM</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Fairfax Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Thursday, August
20 at 7:00 PM</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6025022255" style="color:blue" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/j/6025022255</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">ID: <span style="color:blue">6025022255</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Chesapeake Bay Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Saturday, August 22
at 10:00 AM</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Richmond Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Monday, August 24
at 6:30 PM</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Senior Division</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Wednesday, August
26 at 7:00 PM </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Greater Alexandria
Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Thursday, August
27 at 7:00 PM</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We suspect more chapters and divisions will be holding
meetings. We will provide updates each week with details.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jacki
Bruce <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Zoom Coordinator, National
Federation of the Blind of Virginia<br>
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</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">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.</span></p>
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