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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 the week and the beautiful weather! Please join one of our chapter meetings or events this week.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IMPORTANT NOTICE: from Norma Crosby<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have received several requests for information regarding what members who utilized paratransit need to do if they wish to make an attempt at using the service in Houston. I make no guarantees about how well the service will treat them in terms of on-time performance. However, here is the information people need if they wish to use paratransit while in Houston. as a point of information, we do plan to provide information at the convention about bus and train routes that people can use if they wish to leave the hotel and venture out into the city. Bus travel is always my preferred method of getting around, but I know that many people do you realize paratransit. Here is the information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#313131;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>If you have an active </span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#202124;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:#FDE293'>paratransit</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#313131;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>account with your local service, they will need to fax your eligibility information to Metro and provide the requested dates of service. The fax number is 713-652-8924. To check on the status, you would need to call customer service at 713-225-0119 between the hours of 10am to 5pm Central To me weekdays.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#313131;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#313131'>Have a great Monday.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#313131'><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#313131'>Norma Crosby, President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",serif;color:#313131'>National Federation of the Blind of Texas</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=gmailsignatureprefix>-- </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Norma Crosby, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Texas<br>1600 E Highway 6, Suite 215<br>Alvin, TX 77511<br>(281) 968-7733<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=ydp8d4d4e35msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Your NFBV Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is hosting an exciting event on Wednesday, May 24th...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>AMAZING KICK ASS MAMAS (AKA): <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp8d4d4e35msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>BLIND PARENTING WITH SPICE! TAKE II<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp8d4d4e35msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>We will be hosting a segment during this event that features real questions from moms out in Virginia, and anywhere this email reaches, who happen to be blind! If you are a new-to-be mom or if you have twelve children, we want your questions!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp8d4d4e35msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Ask anything! About parenting and the unique challenges or gifts of being a blind parent; the skill of juggling an infant in one hand, a toddler holding the other hand...where does my white cane go!? ANYTHING!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp8d4d4e35msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>We would prefer that you audio record your question and send it to this email, <a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com">reneerome@yahoo.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp8d4d4e35msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>If you prefer, you can type it out and send it to this email that way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp8d4d4e35msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Please send in your questions, in whatever format you choose, no later than Saturday, May 20th.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp8d4d4e35msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Look for our announcement in this week's NFBV Announce and plan to join us on Wednesday, May 24th at 6:15 p.m.!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp8d4d4e35msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>If you have any questions, please contact Renee Valdez, <a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com">reneerome@yahoo.com</a> or 703-966-0836.<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><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>Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a friendly reminder that our Richmond chapter meeting will be today , May 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. As usual, we will be meeting in the assembly room at VRCBVI. The address is 401 Azalea Ave., Richmond VA, 23227. We strongly invite and encourage you to attend the meeting in person and ask that you arrive a few minutes prior to 6:30 so we can let you in the building and you can get seated. If you do need to attend via zoom, the information is below. I will not be with you guys this month as I am out of town, but you will be an excellent hands with first vice president, Jimmy Morris and I’m sure you will have an excellent meeting!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Domonique <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>VIRGINIA AFFILIATE <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Presents<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> AMAZING KICK ASS MAMAS (AKA): <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>BLIND PARENTING WITH SPICE! TAKE II<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>CALLING ALL BLIND MOMS AND MOMS-TO-BE!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>This is your month! Happy Mother’s Day!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>COME HANG OUT WITH SOME VERY SPICY MOMS AND GET HOT TIPS!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>You’re in for a fun-filled, tell-all, on-the-wild-side kind of women’s night out—and it’s on a Wednesday, too?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Featuring the SPICIEST of SPICY MAMAS:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>LAKISHA HOLMES (TX)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>DENNA LAMBERT (MD)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span lang=ES-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>LISAMARIA MARTINEZ (LM) (CA) </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span lang=ES-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>TERRI RUPP (NV)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>We’ve got Spin the Bottle, then, shake-it-up with Thought-Provoking Q&A, Oprah Winfrey style! And, do you remember Dear Abby? Well, we’ve got Dear Mamacita featuring real questions from moms everywhere in Virginia and beyond, who happen to be blind! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>It will be a night filled with TRUTH and LAUGHTER and BONDING through it all! We even have some pretty AWESOME DOOR PRIZES, too!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>So, when is this amazing event, you ask? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Wednesday, May 24th<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Here’s how it works…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The ZOOM ROOM opens at 6:15 p.m. EDT for Pre-Registration. If you want to be entered to win one of the incredible DOOR PRIZES, be there at 6:15 p.m. EDT, because Pre-registration closes at 6:30 p.m. EDT and no more names will be entered after 6:30 p.m. EDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>At 6:30 p.m. EDT, the festivities will begin and the Spicy Mamas will bear all…truth, that is!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Oh! Men, of the spicy variety or otherwise! You are welcome too! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Here is the key to unlock this FANTABULOUS night of FUN:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Zoom Link<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> <a href="%20">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> Meeting ID: 366 168 5508<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Passcode: 21211955<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955# US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> Dial by your location<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>PLESE CLEAR YOUR CALENDARS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH, 6:15 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp1b0ffeabmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!<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<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Good evening!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our Seniors division meeting will be Wednesday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. This month, 64-Ounce Games will tell us about what exciting things are available, and maybe about some new things that are coming. Are you game? Our Zoom link will be below. But here’s something else about fun you might be interested in:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From Judy Sanders, from our National Seniors Division:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Hello, all!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Everyone is welcome to our final senior conversation for 2023. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Meet Joyce Kane from Connecticut who is the creator of our Krafters Division. She is truly a person who has not let blindness hold her back. She will share her many talents that include making scarves and teaching others her various skills. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>She will also introduce us to the variety of classes that the division offers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>You can access the event through our Free Conference call. See below!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>WHEN: Tuesday, May 23<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>4 p.m. Eastern daylight time<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>For those with unlimited access to long distance calls there is no charge. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Here is the number:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>716-427-1410 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Patricia Droppers,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBV Seniors Division President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Greater Williamsburg Chapter will be holding their chapter meeting on Saturday, June 3<sup>rd</sup> from 1 thru 3 PM at the James City County Rec. Center, 5301 Long Hill Road, Williamsburg, 23188, as well as on our Affiliate’s Zoom.<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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Please join our members and our speaker, Tracy Soforenko, for the 2<sup>nd</sup> of two Regional Membership Seminars. President Soforenko says”</span> 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. We are happy to have a forum to ask questions and learn more.”<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='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our Potomac Chapter will meet via affiliate Zoom on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 7 to 9 pm. Our current plan is to alternate between in-person and Zoom meetings so among the things we will be doing on June 14 is deciding whether to meet in July. A more detailed agenda will be distributed closer to our meeting date. All are welcome and I hope you will plan to join us. Zoom information is below.<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>Sandy Halverson, President<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=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'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Eastern Shore Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Althea Pittman</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Phone: 757-787-3853</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>E-mail: <a href="mailto:vaescil@gmail.com">vaescil@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Contact the chapter for current meeting times.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chesapeake Bay Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: None, in person only.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Fairfax Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses the Affiliate’s Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Greater Alexandria Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Fourth Thursday of most months from 7 to 9pm. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses affiliate zoom.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Greater Williamsburg Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: First Saturday of each month</span><o:p></o:p></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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Peninsula Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Phone 605-475-4825 passcode, 549778#. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Potomac Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></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.</span><o:p></o:p></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><o:p></o:p></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'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Prince William Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Saturday of the month, from 2 to 3PM. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Phone 605-313-5562 passcode, 293383.</span><o:p></o:p></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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Richmond Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses affiliate zoom.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Tidewater Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Chapter meeting: Third Saturday of the month from 2PM to 3:30PM </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><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Winchester Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses Affiliate Zoom. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>At-Large Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'> </span><o:p></o:p></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><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: Uses affiliate zoom.</span><o:p></o:p></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=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it. -Margaret Thatcher<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. 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>