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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><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>I hope everyone enjoys their week and this crazy weather, at least its crazy in Williamsburg.<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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>KNOCK KNOCK! </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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>You say, “Who’s there?”</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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The Greater Alexandria Chapter Is…</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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>You say, “Greater Alexandria Chapter Is” who?</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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The Greater Alexandria Chapter is at it 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: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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>At what, you ask?</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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Well…let me tell you!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp60c8b45cmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The Greater Alexandria Chapter is teaming up with the Virginia Association of Blind Students to host a one-of-a-kind, totally unique, roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-creative kind of event! We promise this experience will bring out the Picasso in you—REALLY!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp60c8b45cmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>MOSAIC & MILKSHAKES! (Awesome title, right!)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp60c8b45cmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>We have invited Carol Erickson, a stained glass motif extraordinaire, to share her talents in designing and teaching the art of stained glass creations to all of us! A little information about our esteemed artist—Carol holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fine Arts. She has been working with stained glass for over 25 years and is an award-winning glass artist. She also works in mosaics and fused glass, and has been teaching “Paint Nights” to all ages for 9 years. Carol loves to share her creativity and encourage exploration in all facets of art. Her motto is: Let your creativity soar!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp60c8b45cmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Here is how you can get in on this very FANTABULOUS event! (This event will be limited to 20 participants.)</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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023</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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 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:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Location: Fairfax, VA (Address will be shared with those who successfully 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:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Cost: $30 per participant (includes an apron and all necessary tools and supplies, a delicious</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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> milkshake with all the fixings, and you get to keep your beautiful mosaic creation!) </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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, May 2, 2023</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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>How to pay: All payments will be collected through Zelle. Please send payment to </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><a href="mailto:NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>. </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:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>After you have made your payment to our Zelle account, please send an email 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'>reneerome@yahoo.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> and include the name of the participant and any guests who might accompany the participant, such as a parent.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp60c8b45cmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>This event will be open to Project RISE and the Guides Program, as well as all NFBV members.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp60c8b45cmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Now here is the MILKSHAKE info! We will have a MILKSHAKE BAR featuring the most delicious milkshakes EVER, with fun fixings to your liking! All paid participants are invited to enjoy a milkshake, included in their package! Parents or other guests are welcome to purchase a delicious milkshake at the price of $5.00 per milkshake. All proceeds from the sale of these extraordinarily yummy milkshakes will go to the Virginia Association of Blind Students! So, drink up!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp60c8b45cmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Renee Valdez, </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'>reneerome@yahoo.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> 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=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",sans-serif'>Renee Valdez</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",sans-serif'>(703) 966-0836</span></b><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=MsoPlainText>Greetings once again,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Our monthly meeting is nearly here! This month I would like to start a recurring conversation about the chapter, and our roles in it and the affiliate at a broader scale. To begin this conversation I ask you to read or watch one of the following.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Why I Am a Federationist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>• <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm12/bm1201/bm120108.htm">https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm12/bm1201/bm120108.htm</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>• <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/images/nfb/audio/misc_2011/why_i_am_a_federationist.mp3">https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/images/nfb/audio/misc_2011/why_i_am_a_federationist.mp3</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If clicking on one of the above links does not work then copy and paste it into your browser. I successfully viewed both URLs using the Chrome browser, JAWS 2023 on a Windows 11 laptop. As a reminder, we will have a brief meeting in May before taking a Summer break and returning in August.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Date: Tuesday April 18,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Time: 8 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Agenda:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>• Family matters<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Discussion of<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>• Why I am a Federationist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>• Discussion of upcoming schedule<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>See the Chapter Information Section for our Affiliate’s Zoom link.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>I look forward to sharing an hour with you soon! Remember to visit the chapter Facebook group.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Patrick Johnson, Chapter President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><a name="_Hlk132559192"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Important Notice<o:p></o:p></span></a></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Fairfax Chapter Meetings are back to virtual as of April 2023. In-person meetings and activities will resume in the future. Watch for announcements.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>The Fairfax Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>will be meeting virtually on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 7:00pm – 8:30pm via Zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>In this announcement you will find:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Description of this month’s discussion topic<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Zoom and dial-in information(in the Chapter Information section). <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Contact Information and Resources:<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Description of this month’s Discussion Topic:<o:p></o:p></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Now that warmer weather is here, let’s share our favorite activities we like to do at this time of year. Come ready to inspire others to try your favorite spring-time activities, and be ready to be inspired to try something new.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>For example, attending the annual Fairfax Highschool spring musical is guaranteed to be a showcase of fresh new up and coming acting and performing talent. Join the meeting and find out how you can partake in this community event with members of the Fairfax Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Please plan to connect to Zoom prior to 7:00pm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Agenda: <o:p></o:p></span></span></h1><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Meeting call to order by 7:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Roll Call of Board members<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Member and guest introductions <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>President’s opening remarks – Annette <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Social Activity Discussion: Fairfax Highschool musical<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Discussion of future topics and activities<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Discussion of future meeting format (virtual vs. in-person)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Presidential Release Summary <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Sharing of favorite spring-time activities<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Announcements & final comments<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>Adjournment no later than 8:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Contact Information and Resources:<o:p></o:p></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>President, Fairfax Chapter National Federation of the Blind VA Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Annette Carr, M.Ed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span><a href="mailto:nfbvFairfax@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;text-decoration:none'>nfbvFairfax@gmail.com</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Visit the NFB of VA Affiliate webpage for news and information from around the state:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protectionoutlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbv.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C359837c5ba7542459ccd08da4986047f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637903137232040707%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6smsOBsgJoHIb%2BLF0lYKrTb3i5gypuIaqnltj%2BwApX8%3D&reserved=0"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;text-decoration:none'>http://nfbv.org/</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>News and information from the NFB National Office are available at URL:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protectionoutlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C359837c5ba7542459ccd08da4986047f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637903137232040707%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=u3XJ%2F1KXHBpYjd3tlTJjanwwJEkojzfX%2FAGfQT7nHHM%3D&reserved=0"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;text-decoration:none'>https://www.nfb.org/</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Sign-up for the NFBV Fairfax Chapter e-mail list at URL:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protectionoutlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fnfbv-fairfax_nfbnet.org&data=05%7C01%7C%7C359837c5ba7542459ccd08da4986047f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637903137232040707%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZyqBLo7%2FIDTqJeRkQ2%2FSxm3d4LUq%2F%2Bb7dJ8DrvoYoVM%3D&reserved=0"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;text-decoration:none'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-fairfax_nfbnet.org</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Sign-up for the NFB of VA Affiliate e-mail list at URL:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protectionoutlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fnfbv-announce_nfbnet.org&data=05%7C01%7C%7C359837c5ba7542459ccd08da4986047f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637903137232040707%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1IPPSeVo6IqZBKwNh4CL3bndxG3c9yoewOnDXAMN%2BzE%3D&reserved=0"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;text-decoration:none'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk132559192'></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=ydp5e95348fyiv8050550471ydp7e582d85msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Do you know what time it is?</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp5e95348fyiv8050550471ydp7e582d85msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>It’s time for the next Greater Alexandria Chapter meeting! And this is not just any old ordinary chapter meeting, my friend! Oh no! <i> THIS </i>is a special meeting! Do you know why? Because this is the<i> Greater Alexandria Chapter’s Anniversary Meeting!</i> This chapter was “born” Wednesday, March 29, 2017, under the leadership and caring heart of Dr. Brian Miller. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp5e95348fyiv8050550471ydp7e582d85msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>We invite you to join us to celebrate our 6</span><sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>th</span></sup><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> year of service to the blind community in Alexandria and Springfield (and beyond!), Virginia! We have something very special planned for our Anniversary meeting and we hope you will join us on Thursday, April 27th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., ready for fun and activity…<i>hint, hint!</i></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp5e95348fyiv8050550471ydp7e582d85msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>It is also time for our annual election of officers! It will be very important for all members of GAC to attend this meeting and cast your vote for your leadership team! Remember, only paid Greater Alexandria Chapter members are able to vote, so, if you have not yet paid your dues of $5 for the year, please send it via Zelle to </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><a href="mailto:NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#196AD4'>NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> by Monday, April 24th! If you do not have Zelle, you can mail a check in the amount of $5, payable to The Greater Alexandria Chapter to:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp5e95348fyiv8050550471ydp7e582d85msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Renee Valdez<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp5e95348fyiv8050550471ydp7e582d85msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>3934 Woodhue Place<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp5e95348fyiv8050550471ydp7e582d85msonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Alexandria, VA 22309<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp5e95348fyiv8050550471ydp7e582d85msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>This meeting will take place on the NFBV Affiliate Zoom: see below for link.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp5e95348fyiv8050550471ydp7e582d85msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>If you have any questions of need further information, please contact Renee Valdez, </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;color:#196AD4'>reneerome@yahoo.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> 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=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:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Renee Valdez</span></b><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",sans-serif'>(703) 966-0836</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:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></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=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chapter Information:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Eastern Shore Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Althea Pittman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Phone: 757-787-3853<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>E-mail: vaescil@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Contact the chapter for current meeting times.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chesapeake Bay Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Fourth Saturday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, at the Gus and George’s Spaghetti and Steakhouse, 4312 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, 23452. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: None, in person only.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Fairfax Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Thursday from 7 to 8:30 PM, virtual meetings only. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses the Affiliate’s Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Greater Alexandria Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Fourth Thursday of most months from 7 to 9pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses affiliate zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Greater Williamsburg Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: First Saturday of each month<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>From 1 to 3 PM at the James City Rec. Center,5301 Long Hill Road, Williamsburg, 23188.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Peninsula Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Saturday of the month from 11:30 to 1 PM, My Neighbor’s Pub, 12743 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, 23602.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Phone 605-475-4825 passcode, 549778#. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Potomac Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6025022255">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6025022255</a><span style='color:#094FD1'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'>Meeting ID: 602 502 2255<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'>One tap mobile <a href="tel:%20+13017158592,,6025022255">+13017158592,,6025022255</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Prince William Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Saturday of the month, from 2 to 3PM. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Phone 605-313-5562 passcode, 293383.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>We occasionally meet at Bar Louie, 15001 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, 22191, follow this weekly announcement to learn when we will be in person. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Richmond Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Fourth Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM in the assembly room of the Administrative Activities Building at VDBI, 401 Azalea Ave. Richmond 23227. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses affiliate zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Tidewater Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Saturday of the month from 2PM to 3:30PM at </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ynot Italian, 1507 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, 23517</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> (lunch begins at 1 PM). </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09</a><br><br><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Meeting ID: 366 168 5508<br>Passcode: 21211955<br>One tap mobile<br></span><a href="tel:%20+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955#</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> US (Washington DC)<br><br>Dial by your location<br> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Winchester Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Saturday of the month from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at Sollenberger True Value Hardware, 832 Berryville Ave., Winchester, 22601.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses Affiliate Zoom. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>At-Large Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Tuesday of the month from 8 PM to 9 PM, </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242;background:white'>August through May, with a face to face reception held during state convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242;background:white'>Designed to meet the needs of Virginians who do not live near a local chapter. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses affiliate zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seniors Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chapter Meeting: Fourth Wednesday the month from 7 PM to 9 PM <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Virtual information: Uses Affiliate’s zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world! -Ann Frank <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>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. 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