<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk49977644"></a><span style="font-size:11pt">Hello NFB Family and Friends,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Oh my goodness! I’m so excited! It’s that time of year, pumpkin everything
and just as important, it’s time to register for the Virginia State
Convention. If you register by October
18<sup>th</sup> you will be put in a drawing for a $100 gift card, you’ll be
able to vote, and you will be eligible for door prizes. Here is how to register: <a href="http://nfbv.org/registration" style="color:blue">http://nfbv.org/registration</a>. Yes, it is virtual. This is an easy way to spread the word of the
NFB, <b>TELL EVERYONE</b>!!</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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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Click on the zoom link to be automatically
entered into the meeting.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The one tap mobile does have a bit of a
delay, approximately 20 seconds from start to you being put into the meeting. You
do not have to enter, push or do anything except be patient and wait. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">When using a landline or older cell phone,
you do have to type in the meeting ID, which is provided. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">It’s that simple, no stressing.</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
specific instructions at the beginning of the meeting, but in general, star 6
mutes and unmutes from a phone, ALT + A (like Alpha) mutes and unmutes on a
computer and smartphones and tablets have a mute button on the meeting control
toolbar. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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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<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>
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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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<a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09" style="color:blue">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</a><br>
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<a name="_Hlk50492302"></a><a href="tel:%20+13017158592,,8297256345" style="color:blue">tel:
+13017158592,,8297256345# </a></p>
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Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Meeting ID: 829 725 6345# </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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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,
September 19 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>
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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">The theme for this week,</span><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> September 19<sup>th</sup></span><span class="gmail-s6">,</span><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>is Pajama
Party! Yes …girl talk. Wear your
favorite PJ’s and let’s dish.</p>
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<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>
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Here is the calendar of chapter and division meetings that have been scheduled.<br>
More may follow as the month progresses.<br>
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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, September 15 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, September 16 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>
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September 17 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, September 17 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, September 19 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, September 19 at 11:00 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><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, September
23 at 7:00 PM</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></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, September 24 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>Chesapeake Bay Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Saturday, September 26 at 11:00 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>Tidewater Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Saturday, September 26 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>Richmond Chapter</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Monday, September 28 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">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">Peace,</p>
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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">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>
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</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>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Live
the life you want.<br>
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</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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