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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>Hey NFB Family and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Please read below and mark your calendars; a number of great things happening real soon. Join us!<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><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Psssssst…Yeah…YOU!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Wanna know a secret?</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Greater Alexandria Chapter is STILL working on something BIG! And we STILL need your help! </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp2f660758yiv3149269379ydpc74fb986msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We need MORE RECIPES!! And not just any recipes! We need your most special holiday recipes! You know, the ones handed down from your great-great-great-great Grandmother, written on that really old, and now, very delicate and brownish piece of paper, all folded up, that your mother used for a bookmark until it came time to bake for the holidays! THAT recipe! It might be for a traditional holiday dessert or special entrée, or even a special drink concoction, alcoholic or otherwise! Whatever it is, PLEASE share it with us because we want to include it in our 1<sup>st</sup> Annual Greater Alexandria Chapter Holiday Cookbook!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp2f660758yiv3149269379ydpc74fb986msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>That’s right! You can have your beloved family holiday recipes memorialized in this totally awesome digital cookbook and share it with our entire NFBV Family…and beyond!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp2f660758yiv3149269379ydpc74fb986msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Here is what you need to do to get in on this new holiday tradition…</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>Go to your favorite family cookbook old family photo albums; that old shoe box on the top shelf in the back of your closet, or wherever you hide those coveted family recipes!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",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'>Dig out 1 or 2 or 3 of your favorite holiday recipes!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>3.</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'>Type them out in an email, or take a clear picture of them with your phone, and send it to: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#196AD4'>reneerome@yahoo.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> by Tuesday, November 29<sup>th</sup>, but the sooner you send it in, the better! Please type “GAC COOKBOOK” in the subject line of your email.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>4.</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'>Please include the following information in your email:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> a.</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'>Your name</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> b.</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'>What Chapter you are a member of</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> c.</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'>Your recipe. Please tell me if it is a dessert, entrée, or beverage. Assure all spelling is correct.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> d.</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'>A brief (3-5 sentences) story of the family tradition connected to this special recipe. Feel free to be as sappy as you want!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp2f660758yiv3149269379ydpc74fb986msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Here is something really special! Be the first 7 to 10 people to send in your recipes and yours will receive the distinguished honor of including your beautiful description of your family holiday tradition on the page with your recipe! </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp2f660758yiv3149269379ydpc74fb986msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This Special Holiday Cookbook will be ready for public consumption (excuse the pun !), on Tuesday, December 6<sup>th</sup> for the price of $10. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp2f660758yiv3149269379ydpc74fb986msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Don’t miss out! Please send in your recipes today!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Ren</span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>é</span></b><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>e 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 class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Secretary/Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Greater Alexandria Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Chair, NFB of Virginia,</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Co-Chair, NFB of Virginia, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Fundraising Committee</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Vice President, Northern VA Regional Local Human Rights Committee</span></b><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><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>(703) 966-0836</span></b><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:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>HO HO HO, Y’ALL!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>It’s that time again!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Huh! What do you mean “what time”? It’s THAT time! Holiday Celebration Time! A time to come together once again, IN PERSON, (our first time since 2019 when COVID hit!), to laugh, break bread, sing a few songs, and enjoy the magic and love of the holiday season!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpb6279ef1msonormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In the spirit of all this mushiness, The Greater Alexandria Chapter presents…</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpb6279ef1msonormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>A Joyful Return to “Happy Holidays”!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>When? Saturday, December 10</span><sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>th</span></sup><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Where? Arielle’s place, Montebello Condominiums, 5902 Mount Eagle Drive, Alexandria, VA 22303. Detailed directions will be provided to those who RSVP.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Cost? $20.00, catered dinner.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>BYOB (Bring your own beverage) if you wish! Or bring drinks to share, alcoholic or otherwise.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Also, if you feel moved by your sweet tooth, feel free to bring a dessert to share with the rest of the party animals! It would be greatly appreciated!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>So, here’s the fun part! Pay attention!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Following our catered dinner, we are shaking it up!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;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:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> We will have an open mic for all of us who like to sing in public! All you shower singers…c’mon! Take a risk! Sing a song or two with your friends!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;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:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We will be hosting a Holiday Fashion Olympics complete with a runway and very official Olympic judges! There will be a secret, celebrity judge on hand! Even WE don’t know who it is yet! LOL! So, dig out your most festive holiday outfit and wear it to the party! All will be judged on creativity, uniqueness, and…well...creativity! 1<sup>st</sup> prize - $25 Amazon gift card. 2<sup>nd</sup> prize - $15 Amazon gift card. 3<sup>rd</sup> prize - $10 Amazon gift card.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>3.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE! My favorite! We hope everyone will bring a wrapped gift, under $10, appropriate for anyone! As we play through the process, gifts will be enjoyed and possibly stolen! It makes for great fun, so bring your wrapped gift and get ready to steal…I mean play!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>4.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>50/50 Raffle! Any money made will be split between Greater Alexandria Chapter and the person who wins! All details will be shared with those who RSVP.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpb6279ef1msonormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sounds like fun, right! So, here’s what you need to do…</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpb6279ef1msonormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>RSVP by Friday, December 2<sup>nd</sup>. To RSVP, please send your payment of $20 to the Greater Alexandria Chapter Zelle account using <a href="mailto:NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM" target="_blank">NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM</a>. If you don’t use Zelle, you can send a check for $20 made out to The Greater Alexandria Chapter. Please write “Holiday” on the notes line. Send your check to:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Renee Valdez</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>3934 Woodhue Pl</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Alexandria, VA 22309</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpb6279ef1msonormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>When you send in your payment, via Zelle or mail, please send Renee Valdez an email at </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>reneerome@yahoo.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> letting me know you did so and I will add you to the RSVP list. Please type “GAC Holiday Party” in the subject line of your email. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Renee Valdez, <a href="%20">reneerome@yahoo.com</a> or 703-966-0836.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpb6279ef1msonormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>We are hoping to burst the seams of Arielle’s party room, so please come to our Greater Alexandria Chapter’s JOYFUL RETURN TO “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” PARTY!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpb6279ef1msonormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>See you there…with bells on!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Ren</span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>é</span></b><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>e 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 class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Secretary/Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Greater Alexandria Chapter</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Chair, NFB of Virginia,</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Co-Chair, NFB of Virginia, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Fundraising Committee</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif'>Vice President, Northern VA Regional Local Human Rights Committee</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Calling all Ladies…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please mark your calendars and join all of your girlfriends for another cooking demonstration on Saturday, December 10<sup>th</sup>, from 7 thru 9 PM. We will be showing how to make a hearty soup for those cold nights! Recipe being announced soon. Please note the date, due to the holidays, Ladies Night will be on December 10<sup>th</sup>, only, this month.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Save the date!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is holding a membership development seminar on Saturday December 17 between 1:00 and 4:00 PM on the Affiliate’s Zoom. We will discuss internal chapter growth, ideas for new chapter expansion, and do some mock recruiting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All are invited.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have questions do not hesitate to contact me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:JWH100@outlook.com">JWH100@outlook.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>703-867-6400.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>John Halverson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Here’s how to join our Affiliate’s Zoom:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <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> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>tell: +13017158592,,8297256345# <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <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> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If needed the password is 20201940<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Be yourself, everyone else is already taken! -Oscar Wilde <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peace,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, Greater Williamsburg Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RISE/Silver Bells Outreach Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com"><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>