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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>Happy May! If April showers bring May flowers. What do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! Stupid Dad jokes and an old one at that but I hope you smiled or at least rolled your eyes and groaned. Be corny, have fun and smile.<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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>All are welcome to join us for our National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Spring Board of Directors meeting in Falls Church Virginia on Saturday, May 13 at the Westin Tysons Corner.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>The board meeting is open to all and will include some special programming in conjunction with a weekend retreat for our pre-employment transition service (Project RISE) participants.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>The NFBV Board Meeting will be from 1:00 PM - 4 PM</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Location: Westin Tysons Corner<br>Birches Room<br>7801 Leesburg Pike<br>Falls Church, VA 22043</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Box Lunch Fee: $15</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Guest room and box lunch payments will be collected outside of the Birches room between 11 AM and 1 PM.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Deadline for Box Lunch Request: Friday, May 5 at 5 PM</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Questions? Please contact Tracy Soforenko: 202-285-4595, or <a href="mailto:tracy.soforenko@gmail.com"><span style='color:#1A7DEF'>tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</span></a>.<br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Friday, May 12</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'><br>In addition to the project RISE programming on Friday evening, we are working to plan a hands-on program and discussion for the Virginia Association of Parents of Blind Children. More details to follow.<br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Saturday, May 13</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Federation “Shark Tank” - Starting at 10:45 AM, to assist our Project RISE participants in honing their marketing & communications skills, our Project RISE participants will be presenting their pitch for a new product or service. A set of Federation leaders will be tasked with serving as virtual investors in these student ideas. We anticipate a fun and engaging opportunity to observe our students as they pitch the possible.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia board of directors meeting - from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will hold our board meeting which is open to all. During the meeting, we will be sharing exciting updates about our work together, providing details for our upcoming national & state conventions, and discussing some changes that will impact our chapters and divisions. These meetings are fast paced and engaging, and all are welcome. Since it is a board meeting, there may be a few votes that are limited to voting board delegates, but these are generally limited to just a few topics.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>Please join us for this philosophy lunchtime discussion from 12Noon to 1:00 PM. A subsidized box lunch is available for those who register in advance and pay for their lunch on site. While the costs for a boxed lunch from the hotel has increased, we will be charging $15 for a boxed lunch. This is a significant subsidy to our members. While we will have a means to take credit cards, we strongly encourage you to bring $15 in cash to expedite the payment process.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#424242'>We're excited to see you! Please access the web form to lock in your spot at what promises to be an excellent way to break from the routine!</span><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>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">Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</a><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:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The Greater Alexandria Chapter wants to remind you about our MOSAIC & MILKSHAKES “one-of-a-kind, totally unique, roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-creative event that 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=yiv4996600012ydp770d6f6cmsonormal style='overflow-wrap: break-word'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>This SUPER FANTABULOUS event is hosted by the Virginia Association of Blind Students and the Greater Alexandria Chapter!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4996600012ydp770d6f6cmsonormal style='overflow-wrap: break-word'><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=yiv4996600012ydp770d6f6cmsonormal style='overflow-wrap: break-word'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Here is how you can get in on this very AWESOME 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!) 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=yiv4996600012ydp770d6f6cmsonormal style='overflow-wrap: break-word'><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=yiv4996600012ydp770d6f6cmsonormal style='overflow-wrap: break-word'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Now, remember those yummy milkshakes! 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 encouraged to purchase a delicious milkshake at the price of $5.00 per milkshake. All proceeds from the sale of these extraordinarily yummy treats 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=yiv4996600012ydp770d6f6cmsonormal style='overflow-wrap: break-word'><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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Renee F. Valdez, M.A.<br><br>Secretary/Treasurer, NFB Greater Alexandria Chapter<br><br><br><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><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Courage isn’t having the strength to go on. It’s going on when you don’t have the strength. -Napoleon Bonaparte <o:p></o:p></span></b></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><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com"><span style='color:blue'>mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</span></a><span style='color:black'><br></span><a href="tel:(757)291-1789" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>tel:(757)291-1789</span></a><span style='color:black'><br></span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfb.org</span></a><span style='color:black'><br></span><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbv.org</span></a><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>