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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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>From Tracy Soforenko, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB of Virginia is excited to unveil a special program for working age blind adults in the commonwealth. We believe we have designed a valuable program to enhance your life and career. Tune in to those items you find most promising.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>2021 National Federation of the Blind of Virginia State Convention Highlights<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Big Money Made Easy – Participate in this Saturday afternoon, October 30, seminar to learn the techniques used to manage your finances and achieve solid results that will last a lifetime.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoPlainText style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Looking for a little confidence boost in the workplace? Come hone your skills in our leadership seminar on Saturday afternoon, October 30. From running engaging agendas to conflict resolution, we're serving up interactive exercises that could help you be a dynamic force in your professional field.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Networking: Dramatically multiply your contacts by joining the largest meeting of blind people in the commonwealth. The NFB of Virginia draws individuals from all walks of life including academia, consulting, national security, rehabilitation, education, psychology, and many other fields. The optimal time to mix and mingle will be Friday night, October 29, and Saturday night, October 30, but seize any opportunity throughout the week to identify and approach your next best personal and professional point of contact.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Resolutions: If you feel there are barriers to leading an active and full life within your job, community, or family where our collective advocacy could help, consider submitting a resolution. We could potentially partner on a campaign to address a problem that affects many blind Virginians. We welcome your thoughts at <a href="mailto:resolutions@nfbv.org">resolutions@nfbv.org</a>, and invite you to join us for the committee meeting on the evening of Friday, October 29.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Empowering the Home Base: For those of you with families, take advantage of the Blind Parents’ Group meeting on Tuesday, October 26.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Learn about services from Virginia to help you on your path: The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired will be holding sessions on Wednesday, October 27 where you can hear from others, address agency management at the public meeting, and hear of their latest initiatives. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>These are just a few highlights punctuating a week’s worth of programming catering to a diverse range of interests. Connecting with hundreds of blind role models and our positive philosophy on blindness can be very empowering. The complete agenda, as well as other pertinent details, can be found on our convention landing page, listed below. Please join us and spread the word to others you feel could benefit from this informative and interactive gathering. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This is just a small subset of the valuable programming to be included in sessions run between Sunday October 24 and Sunday, October 31. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you register before Monday, October 18, you will be automatically entered into a drawing for $100. You need not be a member of the NFB to register or attend the convention and all are eligible to win this prize!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The agenda will be published shortly but don’t wait, register today. Registration for our virtual convention is free and will only take a few minutes. By registering, you will be informed of convention events, will be eligible for door prizes, and will make you eligible for our registration drawing if completed by October 18.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The agenda for the convention and other details can be found on our convention landing page at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.nfbv.org/convention">https://www.nfbv.org/convention</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The link for registration can be found at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://nfbv.org/registration">https://nfbv.org/registration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We hope you can join us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com">Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>