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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>You might want to sit down for this one. So many people doing so many things lately. Read on and be amazed!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kudos Corner…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Give a round of applause and a hearty welcome to our newest Communication Committee Members! Michael Kitchens will be posting our events and other tidbits on the Affiliate’s Facebook page. Hooray! Oscar Montiel will be our new Affiliate Blogger. Yippee!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About Oscar…I’ve been a member of the NFB since 2017 and a member of the Prince William County Chapter since 2017 as well. I got into vlogging in 2020 due to trying to find a new activity during the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please email me at <a href="mailto:oscarjmontiel37@gmail.com">oscarjmontiel37@gmail.com</a> I’m looking forward to receiving your blog’s and working with everyone.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About Michael…I am 45 years old and I was born in Portsmouth, VA. I graduated from Western Branch HS in Chesapeake in 1994. I also hold two Associate degrees in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design from Tidewater Community College and ITT Technical Institute, respectively. I have been a member of the NFB since 2009 and I'm part of the Tidewater Chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I currently work at the City of Chesapeake Department of Public Works as an Engineering CAD Technician III. I have been there for almost 7 years. Please send your facebook posts to me at <a href="mailto:michael.kitchens76@gmail.com">michael.kitchens76@gmail.com</a>. Thank you and I can’t wait to start posting for our Affiliate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am very happy to welcome these gentlemen into the fold and I want to thank Joe Orozco, our dedicated and esteemed webmaster. Thank you, thank you Joe, Michael and Oscar for being a part of Communications and for being the great people you are!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Last weekend was the first Silver Bells Program…way to go Sandy Halverson, the instructors and volunteers who dedicated their time and talents to make the program work. Most importantly, thanks to the men and women who participated in this first weekend. Here’s what Pam said, “I have been enlightened and uplifted all weekend. I have felt loneliness, insecurity, lack of confidence, and now I have a safety net. Now I have met people, made friends and this was a great pilot. If you’re 55 years or older, and you haven’t registered for Silver Bells, why not? It’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You go girl! Uricka Harrison is rocking it, read on and join to hear what Uricka and the other panelist’s have to say Diversity Equity and Inclusion of the South Carolina affiliate<br>Presents:<br>Women’s history month program<br>Entitled:<br>(still I Rise)<br>Eureka Harrison of Virginia, Dr. Carolyn Peters of Ohio, Sabrina Simmons of Michigan, and Libra Robinson of DC, Will be sharing their journeys and so much more as we continue the movement of the National Federation of the blind.<br><br>This phenomenal event will take place on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 8 PM on the Federation zoom platform<br><br>Co-chairs: Derique Simon and Christopher Crawley<br><br><br>Federation Center Zoom<br><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</a><br>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578<br>One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spotlight On…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Are you a hampered chef who would prefer to be a pampered chef? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Potomac Chapter has something simmering and waiting for you to step in and stir things up, season things with your presence and your enthusiasm, in support of our upcoming state convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All are welcome, either at the Sunday evening, April 3, Zoom activity, and/or the online link. Information for both is provided below. So spread the word. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Rachel Schreiman:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please support the Potomac Chapter as we sponsor a fundraiser to help fund our upcoming state convention. We will be hosting a Pampered Chef Fundraiser. The live event will occur on Zoom and include a fun bingo game with a prize on Sunday April 3<sup>rd</sup> at 7PM. Can’t make the Zoom party? No worries, you can still purchase great kitchen products and support the convention. You can use the link below to access our party and order to support our effort. Our consultant Cindy can also be reached at (951) 235-5486 for personalized shopping assistance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get more information and shop by clicking this link: <span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/nfbpotomacchapter"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/nfbpotomacchapter</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join us on April 3<sup>rd</sup> at 7PM for a fun Bingo party:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rachel Schreiman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Topic: NFB Pampered Chef Fundraiser</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: Apr 3, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89124185183?pwd=dUZ5NUU0dXhGUWRpRm4wbkduazEvUT09"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89124185183?pwd=dUZ5NUU0dXhGUWRpRm4wbkduazEvUT09</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 891 2418 5183</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Passcode: 1234</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+16468769923,,89124185183#</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them. -CJ Walker<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>