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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>Hey NFB Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Valentine’s Day share the love!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spotlight On…<o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='margin-left:0in'> <o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Ladies Night. Saturday February 20<sup>th, </sup>7:00pm. This week’s theme is music. Sweet, sweet musicthere’ll be music everywhere…hey that could be a lyric to a song. Grab your BFF’s and join us for good times, laughter, conversation and MUSIC!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=ydp64eb6a4msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>GAC WINE & CULTURE DELIGHT NIGHT, Thursday, February 25<sup>th</sup> from 7: 00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on ZOOM! Here’s the link!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="%20">https://zoom.us/j/6025022255</a> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Or dial by phone: 646-558-8656, 6025022255#</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp64eb6a4msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Remember, you don’t have to pay the $25.00 if you don’t want to participate in the wine tasting. Simply grab your favorate beverage and ZOOM in for the poetry, anecdotes, quotes (featuring works by African American writers and poets) and friendship! </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp64eb6a4msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you do want to participate in the wine tasting, then please do the following:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp64eb6a4msolistparagraph><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>1</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>RSVP to me, <a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com" target="_blank">reneerome@yahoo.com</a>, by Thursday, February 18<sup>th</sup> midnight and include your address and cell phone number in the email for delivery of your wine;</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>2</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Pay $25.00 to the GAC PayPal account, <a href="mailto:NFBVGAC1@gmail.com" target="_blank">NFBVGAC1@gmail.com</a> If you don’t have PayPal, I can send you a “request for payment” and you can click on that link and submit your payment that way. If using PayPal, please remember to click on the box that says “send money to family or friends” so we won’t be charged a fee.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> If you prefer, you can mail your $25.00 to Renee Valdez. Make your check payable to “NFB GAC” and mail to Renee Valdez, 3934 Woodhue PL, Alexandria, VA 22309</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Please let me know in your RSVP how you will be sending your payment. Your payment covers your household, unless you want to buy the additional bottles of wine.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>3. Use the link above to Zoom in to our meeting and be prepared for the wine tasting of your life!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp64eb6a4msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Please remember to stock up on chocolate covered strawberries, sweet grapes, ripe red cherries, or whatever it is you like with your wine! Doritos works great too!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>AND…if you have a favorite quote or poem, please come prepared to share it with us! </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>See you there!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp64eb6a4msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Renee F. Valdez, M.A.</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><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. If a meeting is using an alternate platform, the phone number or instructions to join will follow the meeting name. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here’s how to join:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Zoom Link <a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</a><br><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile<br><a name="_Hlk50492302"></a><a href="tel:%20+13017158592,,8297256345"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk50492302'>tel: +13017158592,,8297256345# </span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk50492302'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk50492302'></span><br>Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p>If needed the password is 20201940<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Chapter Meetings…</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Winchester Chapter Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Wednesday February 17th 7 pm</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Greater Williamsburg Chapter Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Thursday February 18<sup>th</sup> 6 pm</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Fairfax Chapter Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Thursday February 18<sup>th</sup> 7 pm </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Fredericksburg Chapter Meeting </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Saturday February 20<sup>th</sup> 10 am</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Peninsula Chapter Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Saturday February 20<sup>th</sup> 11:00 am. Conference call number 605-475-4825. meeting id 549778</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Tidewater Chapter Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Saturday February 20<sup>th</sup> 1:30 pm</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Richmond Chapter Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Monday February 22<sup>th</sup> 6:30 pm</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Seniors Division Chapter Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Wednesday February 24 7 pm </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Chesapeake Bay Chapter Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Saturday February 27<sup>th</sup> 11 am</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>I hope everyone has a great week. Be safe and allow your heart to be filled with hope, grace, and love! My love to all!<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>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>