<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hello NFB Family and Friends!</p>
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<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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</p>
<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">NFB of Virginia Virtual Meetings</h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> <br>
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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<a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345" style="color:blue">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345</a><br>
<br>
Telephone Dial: <a href="tel:6468769923" style="color:blue">tel:6468769923</a><br>
Meeting ID: 829 725 6345<br>
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One tap mobile<br>
<a href="tel:+16468769923,,8297256345" style="color:blue">tel:+16468769923,,8297256345</a></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 class="gmail-s7" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-s6"><span style="font-size:13.5pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;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><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 22 at
7:00 PM</span></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-s7" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-s6">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>
<p class="gmail-s7" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-s7" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-s6">The theme for this week,</span><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="gmail-s6">August 22<sup>nd</sup>,</span><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="gmail-s6">is</span><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>travel…where you’ve been, where you
want to go, your dream destination, etc.<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">Advancing the NFBV by
Empowering Black Members </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 5:00
PM</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please join us for a planning and organizing meeting. </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 class="gmail-MsoPlainText" 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 class="gmail-MsoPlainText" 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>
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<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" 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>
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<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"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Senior Division</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Wednesday, August 26 at
7:00 PM</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">During
the meeting we will brainstorm Convention topic ideas, those specifically
targeting the Seniors Division and ideas in the general sessions that would be
of interest to seniors.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">I
hope you can join us.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">Nancy
Yeager</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">President,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt">NFBV
Seniors Division.</span></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"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Membership Committee
Meeting</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></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 29 at 10:00
AM</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">As we develop our plans to become an even stronger and more
active affiliate through member recruitment and retention, we need your
commitment of time, energy and talents. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm
as we work together to welcome more blind Virginians to our NFBV family.</span></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"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Heading1Char" 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>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>
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<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>
<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>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>
<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"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/6025022255" style="color:blue">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>
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<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>
<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"> </p>
<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>
<br>
</p>
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</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jacki
Bruce <br>
<br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Zoom
Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<br>
<a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com" style="color:blue">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a><span style="color:black"><br>
</span><a href="tel:(757)291-1789" style="color:blue">tel:(757)291-1789</a><span style="color:black"><br>
</span><a href="http://www.nfb.org" style="color:blue">www.nfb.org</a><span style="color:black"><br>
</span><a href="http://www.nfbv.org" style="color:blue">www.nfbv.org</a><span style="color:black"><br>
<br>
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Follow
us on Twitter @NFBVirginia<br>
Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<br>
<br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Live
the life you want.<br>
<br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>
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