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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk58182261">Hey NFB Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>I hope everyone has had a good week and, although it may have looked different this year, I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>Please be sure to read our Spotlight Section! Exciting things are happening within our chapters. Please continue to provide all of the innovative topics you’ll be talking about in your meetings. Let’s take this opportunity to visit different chapters and learn from each other. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Spotlight on…<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>On Tuesday, December 8<sup>th</sup>, at 8:00 pm. The At Large Chapter will be discussing Holiday Traditions. The traditions you love and the ones you wish your family would embrace and love too! They will also talk about zooming their meetings, if time permits.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>On Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30 pm. The Prince William Chapter will have a panel of 3 podcasters. Do you have good communication skills and a topic you are expert on? Have you ever wanted to start a podcast or talk with people who have? Then this chapter meeting is for you! Oscar and 2 of his cohorts with answer your questions and tell you all about podcasting! If that wasn’t enough, they will also be discussing Richmond and Washington Seminars! Hang with the cool kids and join! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>Don’t forget about the 2 Holiday Fun raisers. I hope you have your tickets! If you don’t, hurry up you’re running out of time! Grab your family and snacks get comfortable and prepare to laugh and laugh while you watch and listen to Moody McCarthy. This laugh filled night costs a mere 10 dollars per person and the funds raised help the Potomac Chapter continue their NFB mission. Click the link or copy it in your browser to make your payment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'></span><a href="https://checkout.square.site/buy/2NG5CBHVGLVP6LOWJVS7TXH4?t=1605838977.67136"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>https://checkout.square.site/buy/2NG5CBHVGLVP6LOWJVS7TXH4?t=1605838977.67136</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'> or contact Sean McMahon </span><a href="mailto:Sean.Mcmahan@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>mailto:Sean.Mcmahan@gmail.com</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'> or </span><a href="tel:%201-520-247-2197"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>phone 520-247-2197</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>. For all other questions, contact Naim at </span><a href="mailto:nmabuelhawa@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>mailto:nmabuelhawa@gmail.com</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>The Greater Alexandria Chapter is having a rip roaring good time on Saturday, December 12<sup>th</sup>, 6 to 8 pm. I heard Blitzen and some elves will be hanging out playing games and having laughs. 5 dollars per person is all you will pay to have fun and support the mission of the GAC! </span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='color:#26282A'>PAYPAL – Please send your payment (for you and any guests you include) through PAYPAL using the following email: </span></span><a href="mailto:NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='color:#26282A'>If you don’t have PAYPAL, feel free to mail your check payable to NFB GAC, to:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='color:#26282A'>Renee Valdez<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='color:#26282A'>3934 Woodhue Pl<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='color:#26282A'>Alexandria, VA 22309<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='color:#26282A'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='color:#26282A'>If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Renee Valdez by cell at (703) 966-0836 or email </span></span><a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>reneerome@yahoo.com</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='color:#26282A'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>The Chesapeake Bay Chapter is doing a hybrid meeting. They will be on conference call (see below) as well as in person at Gus and Georges Spaghetti and Steak Restaurant at 4312 Virginia Beach Blvd, Va Beach at 11am on Saturday, December 19<sup>th</sup>. All health and safety measures are being taken. If you choose to attend, please wear your mask! In addition to their regular meeting and officer elections, they will be having a social, lunch, and yummy cookies and desserts. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>Almost all chapter and division meetings are using the Virginia Affiliate’s Zoom account and all meetings are open to the public. If a meeting is using an alternate platform, the phone number or instructions to join will follow the meeting name. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>Here’s how to join:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>Zoom Link </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>One tap mobile<br><a name="_Hlk50492302"></a></span><a href="tel:%20+13017158592,,8297256345"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk50492302'>tel: +13017158592,,8297256345# </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk50492302'></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk50492302'></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><br>Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345# <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>If needed the password is 20201940<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The meetings this week….more to come.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>At Large Chapter Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>Tuesday, December 8<sup>th</sup> 8:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><a name="_Hlk58180865">Conference call Phone No.:<br>877-394-5901<br>Passcode:<br>6149670<br>One touch dial:<br>8773945901,,,,6149670#</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Prince William Chapter <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Thursday, December 10<sup>th</sup> 7:30 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Potomac Chapter <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><a name="_Hlk58180094"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ladies Night <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58180094'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Saturday, December 12<sup>th</sup> 7:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58180094'>Join us Saturday night and we’ll chat! Game night! What will it be this month?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58180094'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Winchester Chapter <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Wednesday, December 16<sup>th</sup> 7:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Williamsburg Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Thursday, December 17<sup>th</sup> 6:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Fairfax Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Thursday, December 17<sup>th</sup> 7:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Fredericksburg Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Saturday, December 19<sup>th</sup> 10:00 am.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Peninsula Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Saturday, December 19<sup>th</sup> 11:00 am.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><a name="_Hlk58181153">Conference call Phone No.:<br>605-475-4825<br>Passcode:<br>549778<br>One touch dial:<br></a></span><a href="tel:16054754825,,,549778"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58181153'>16054754825,,,549778#</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58181153'></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58181153'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58181153'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Chesapeake Bay Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Saturday, December 19<sup>th</sup> 11:00 am.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>Conference call Phone No.:<br>605-468-8758<br>Passcode:<br>197498<br>One touch dial:<br></span><a href="tel:16054754825,,,549778"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'>16054754825,,,549778#</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Tidewater Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Saturday, December 19<sup>th</sup> 1:30 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Richmond Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Monday, December 28<sup>th</sup> 6:30 pm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk58182261'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Enjoy your week</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><br>Peace,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<br><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="tel:(757)291-1789" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>tel:(757)291-1789</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfb.org</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbv.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia<br>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>