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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>Hi Virginia Federation Members <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We’ve heard requests to provide more information about what it means to be a member of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and the NFB of Virginia. Some innovative state affiliates provide cross chapter regional seminars to help people learn more about the NFB. We think we can take good ideas from other state affiliates and make them even better in Virginia.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To meet this need, we are happy to provide some upcoming regional membership seminars to provide a forum to ask questions and learn more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topics to be covered include:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>What do we mean by our positive philosophy on blindness and what are the key tenants?<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>What is the role of our National Organization, Our State Affiliate and Our Local Chapters and Divisions<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>What are our committees, divisions, groups at a Virginia and national level and how can you get involved?<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>How does the NFB and NFBV decide our priorities<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>How can you leverage the NFB network to help you achieve your personal goals?<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our intention is to provide plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As of now, we have planned 2 regional sessions<br>A) Saturday morning, May 13 from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Westin Tysons Corner in Falls church in conjunction with the NFBV Board of Directors meeting. Starting at Noon, we will run the Federation Philosophy Fest lunch where we will have an interactive discussion of our positive philosophy led by Federation leader Joanne Wilson.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration for the May 13 event including signing up for lunch can be found at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbv.org/spring">https://nfbv.org/spring</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you wish to attend the May 13 event, we kindly ask you to register by May 6 so we can get a solid count on the lunch. . Our $15 boxed lunch is a subsidized price and we can only offer boxed lunch to those who register. Payment will be made in person but we need you to register by May 6.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>B) Saturday afternoon, June 3 at 1:00 PM in Williamsburg at the Greater Williamsburg Chapter meeting. The regional seminar will happen during the first 75 minutes of the chapter meeting to be held in the James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill road, Williamsburg, Virginia. the chapter meeting runs from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Individuals wishing to attend the Membership Seminar in Williamsburg who are not members of the Greater Williamsburg Chapter should simply contact Tracy soforenko at the email below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>While these events are designed for new members, we believe many would benefit from participation in these sessions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>These sessions are open to individuals across our chapters and divisions including individuals who are not members of the NFB of Virginia or its chapters.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Invest in yourself by attending one of these valuable membership seminars.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to learning with you and getting to know you at these upcoming events.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbv.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>