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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>It’s here, it’s here! Please visit NFBV.org/convention and register for this year’s fantabuluss State Convention. There’s something for everyone from accessible escape rooms and self defense moves to Latin food and dance. Programming for Seniors, programming for students, programming for working age adults AND getting together with friends after two years of virtual what more can you ask for?! REGISTER NOW! <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>The Chesapeake Bay, Greater Williamsburg, Peninsula and Tidewater Chapters are kicking off BEAM(BLINDNESS EQUALITY AND ACHIEVEMENT MONTH) WITH A POT LUCK PICNIC AT Deer Park in Newport News on Saturday, October 1<sup>st</sup> from 11 AM – 3:30 PM. Please contact Jacki Bruce for more information and to sign up. Join in for food, fun and fellowship with members of your NFBV Family.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Members, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As a part of our Blind Equality Achievement Month, the Virginia Association of Blind Students is hosting "Bowl with the Blind". <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is both a fundraising and social event. We are requesting that you donate an item (i.e. shirt, hat, new cane) and/or gift card ($25 or more) to raffle off at the event. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are willing to donate, let me know what you are donating by Friday, Sept 2nd at 4:30pm so the corresponding secretary has time to put it in the Sunday announcements. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All gift cards and/or items to be raffled off MUST be received to me no later than October 6th.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Andre' Hill<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>c/o: Bowl with the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>133 Thalia Trace Drive <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you in advance. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>André E. Hill <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Winchester Chapter is moving and shaking things up.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Tuesday, August 23 president Chris Walker spoke with the Stephen City Lions Club. He shared his journey and talked about the National Federation Of The Blind. Check out the video.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On September 24 the chapter will be participating with Access Independence. We will have a informational Table and giving demonstrations. Access Independence helps people with wheelchairs, also teaches American Sign Language. This will be the second year that we are working within our community to Bring outreach to the community. The address to Access Independence is 324 Hope Dr., Winchester, VA. Please join us all is welcome.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>in the month of October the chapter will be collaborating with the Winchester Host Lions in downtown Winchester on the walking mall. We will be Recognizing white cane awareness day and also blind equality achievement month. Several of our Chapter members are lions and we serve.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On October 17 the chapter will be participating in a disability employment conference at James Madison University. President Chris Walker will be a speaker talking on behalf of the National Federation Of The Blind and the resources that we provide for employment. Chapter is happy to sponsor a breakout session during this conference. It will take place on October 17, 2022 from 9 AM to 3 PM. They will have employers, human resource and local employers hiring people with disabilities. We are happy to be a part of making a difference in employment opportunities. We want to thank In W works who hires people with disabilities for reaching out. We have a member who currently works for the organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are taking a field trip up to the National Center. Yes, Chapter members have shown interest to go home and visit with President Mark Riccovono. We will take a tour of the center and shop in the Independence market and have some programming and discussion about the history of the Federation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We want to thank all the Federation family for the love, hope and determination we all carry. Changing what it means to be blind and living the lives we want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>***September 26, 2022 Deadline to apply for the 2022 NFBV Scholarship****<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 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia</span><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>2022 Scholarship Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>The NFB of Virginia is pleased to announce the launch of its James F. Nelson merit scholarship program for the academic year 2022-2023. Up to three scholarships of $2500.00 will be awarded based on academic achievement, community engagement, and leadership potential. One of these three scholarships will be directly pledged to a qualifying first-year student or sophomore. <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>The NFB of Virginia believes that all blind and vision-impaired students who apply for a James F. Nelson scholarship can benefit from the experience of attending the State Convention. The NFBV will cover the reasonable costs associated with attending the convention for all eligible applicants, including a room at the hotel shared with a fellow scholarship applicant, most meals, the cost of registration, and a banquet ticket. Scholarship applicants should work with their local chapters to explore transportation options and should notify the scholarship committee if they encounter any difficulties. Convention related expenses will be reimbursed or covered by the affiliate at the convention. Please notify the committee if you do not have access to a credit card or other means of covering pre-convention costs. Applicants are expected to pre-register for the gathering to signal their intentions to attend the state convention, and to assist the scholarship committee in making hotel reservations. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>Eligibility - Applicants must: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>• Be legally blind or have a visual impairment that qualifies them to receive services under IDEA or from a state vocational rehabilitation program <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>• Be a resident of Virginia, or attending an accredited institution of higher education in Virginia full-time <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>• Plan to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in the 2022-23 academic year <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>• Participate in the entire NFB of Virginia in-person state convention at the Westin Tysons Corner in Falls Church, Virginia and participate in all scheduled scholarship program activities to be held October 28 to October 30, 2022. If you are not able to attend, please contact the scholarship chair to discuss and request any exceptions. All exceptions will be reviewed and approved by the scholarship committee <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>To submit an online application, please visit <a href="https://www.nfbv.org/scholarship">https://www.nfbv.org/scholarship</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, September 26th, 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>For any questions, please contact Jimmy Morris.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Email: <a href="mailto:jimorris0116@gmail.com">jimorris0116@gmail.com</a> Phone: (434) 547-2720<o:p></o:p></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>Jimmy L. Morris, MA NOMC <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>it’s that time again. The state convention planning season is well underway, and I’m looking for a great core group of people who will help make this convention be a success.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested, please drop me a line with your phone number. Let me know if you plan on participating virtually or in person. Then let me know what areas of the convention planning process you’re interested in volunteering, and we will find a place for you on the team. The range of responsibilities is vast--everything from coordinating with sponsors and managing meals to managing the convention floor and helping with creating a good guest experience and everything in between.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you reached out last year, please reach out again so that my data is fresh. If you want to volunteer but not feeling sure about where you want to be assigned, reach out anyway. We’ll talk through the best position for you. If you want to lend a hand but feel concerned about not being able to move around the hotel, I assure you there is a spot for you on my team. Whether it’s at the affiliate level or as part of our host chapter team, we’ll coordinate to get you plugged into the right assignments. Young, old, introvert, extrovert, shy, loud, sighted, blind ... the only important piece missing from my dream team is you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And, if you don’t want to volunteer yourself but know of a friend who would be great, I want to hear from them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I very much look forward to hearing back from you! May I count on you to serve with me this year?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yours sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joe Orozco, Convention Operations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email <a href="mailto:jsorozco@gmail.com">jsorozco@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'>Affiliate Zoom Information:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>One tap mobile:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>13017158592,,8297256345#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If needed the password is 20201940<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'>Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. -Thomas Edison <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#222222'>Peace,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Jacki Bruce</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;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></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia<br>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Live the life you want.</span><o:p></o:p></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</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>