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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>We are gearing up for our Virginia State Convention and I’m so excited because it will be in my backyard! In beautiful and historic Colonial Williamsburg. There will be programs and activities for everyone from our youth track to our seniors and everyone in between. If you haven’t registered, why not? You don’t want to miss this weekend, November 2<sup>nd</sup> thru November 5<sup>th</sup>. Register here: <a href="https://nfbv.org/convention"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>https://nfbv.org/convention</span></a><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>Check it out and support GAC and their endeavors to provide an accessible fashion show!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Hello Friend! Have you heard the news? </span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The Greater Alexandria is teaming up with IMperfeKtlymade Foundation to put on this really cool event in October, a FASHION SHOW celebrating low vision and blind models through fashion! (FINALLY! I might be discovered)</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>So here comes the ASK!</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>WE NEED MONEY to put on this one-of-a-kind event! </span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>So, here’s our plan…</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>To help us raise money to host this incredible fashion show, The Greater Alexandria Chapter is putting on a MURDER MYSTERY! That’s right, a good ‘ole whodunit where you can participate in trying to figure out just who is the guilty one in the group! Our esteemed actors are working hard to get it just right…and confuse you as much as they can!</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Here’s the story about this exciting event…</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> "A STEAMPUNK MURDER"</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The year is 1899. During Queen Victoria’s reign, there have been huge leaps in scientific and industrial progress. This year alone has seen the maiden voyage of the White Star Line’s largest cruise ship, the RMS Oceanic and the British Antarctic Expedition’s voyage into the Antarctic Circle.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Pivotal in government is Tobias Jugg, Minister for Transport and one of the Empire’s true industrialists. This evening, he has invited the rich, famous and intellectual to his country home, Jugg Manor, intent on using their intelligence to forecast the future of the Empire and his own path through the potential rises and falls of the economy.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Little did he expect that, along with his esteemed guests, he was also inviting a murderer! </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Now, doesn’t THAT sound juicy!? YOU could be the one to crack this case!! Here is what you need to know to play KING or QUEEN SLEUTH:</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>When: </span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7tabchar><span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Thursday, September 28, 2023</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Time:</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7tabchar><span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Participants should login and be ready to go by 6:55 p.m. so you won’t miss a clue!)</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Where:</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7tabchar><span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>ZOOM ROOM key will be provided a day in advance to those who successfully RSVP</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Cost: </span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7tabchar><span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>$10</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>RSVP:</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7tabchar><span style='font-size:13.0pt'> </span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>To RSVP for this event, please send your payment to The Greater Alexandria Chapter Zelle, <a href="mailto:NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM">NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM</a> before Tuesday, September 26, 2023</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> Once you have sent your payment to our Zelle Account, please send an email to <a href="mailto:RENEEROME@YAHOO.COM">RENEEROME@YAHOO.COM</a> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> and include the full names, phone numbers and email addresses for each individual who have paid and will be participating in this event.</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7normaltextrun><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>I suggest you muster up your favorite snack and beverage and curl up in front of your computer in your comfy clothes, put your thinking cap on and listen for those hidden clues! No doubt this will be a total blast! Can’t wait to see you there!</span></span><span class=ydpaf2b7fa7eop><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7paragraph style='margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpaf2b7fa7msonormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Questions? Contact Renee Valdez, <a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com" target="_blank">reneerome@yahoo.com</a> </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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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! Students are safely engaged in school activities and the weather is shifting from the hot and muggies to what I hope will be a long mild Fall. Bring on the pumpkin spice! This month we will continue our discussion of state convention and start brain storming topics for upcoming meetings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Date: Tuesday September 19,<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>• State convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>• Brain storming future meeting topics.<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><p class=MsoPlainText>Good morning everyone:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>As a reminder, this month’s Prince William chapter meeting has been canceled, and our passionate and determined chapter president Marc Ross will be taking a leave of absence, last night, and email was sent out stating that his mother was in critical condition, unfortunate news that earlier this morning at 2 AM, Marc Ross mother passed away. we send our deepest condolences to Marc Ross and his loved ones at this time. Please feel free to reach out to me for any chapter inquiries until further notice. Marc, we love you, and want to extend our deepest condolences and support to you as a Chapter. Please let us know on how we can best help you through this tough time. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oscar Montiel<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Prince William Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>From Renee Valdez and Earl Everett, Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The success of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) is built on the generosity of our members to contribute time, talents, and money to our movement. However, if we can make fundraising fun, this is even better.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Our 2023 NFBV Action Auction provides the opportunity to raise funds to support our NFB of Virginia Silver Bells Program for blind and low vision seniors. When we donate an item, the proceeds of that item will go directly to support our Silver Bells Program.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Our 2023 Action Auction will be conducted entirely onsite at the NFBV State Convention, to be held November 2-5, 2023 in Williamsburg, Virginia!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Here is how it works: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsolistparagraph style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>A.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Identify Auction Items</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Members identify items to donate which others from across the Commonwealth or across the country may wish to purchase. Remember, quality over quantity is important. As the donor of the item, you are responsible for shipping the item to the individual and paying for the cost of shipment. A glass figurine that sells for $15 might cost $10 to ship, making it less effective as a profitable auction item.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>These items might come from people’s homes, from businesses within your community, or may be items made by our members. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>1.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Document your exciting Items on our Web Based Form</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.25in;text-indent:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Every auction item should be documented using the web form found at </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.25in;line-height:106%'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#0563C1'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/auction" target="_blank">http://www.nfbv.org/auction</a></span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The form will ask you for information about the donor, a catchy name for the item, a detailed text-based description of the item that clearly communicates the benefits to the purchaser, and both the minimum you would accept and your guess at the fair market value of the item. All items donated should be submitted ASAP so that we can provide participants with a periodic updated listing of available items for auction. Items will be accepted onsite.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>2.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Review by Auction Team</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Each item suggested will be reviewed by our auction team led by auctioneer Jacki Brown and Fundraising co-chair Renee Valdez. They will determine which items will be sold through our live auction and which items are more suitable for a door prize. They are the authorities on this auction and their decisions are final. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsolistparagraph><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>B.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>As the auction team acquires new donated items for auction and approve them to be auctioned off at the State Convention, we will release an updated listing to be posted in the Announce Listserv for member review. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsolistparagraph><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>C.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The live auction will be conducted at various times during the NFBV State Convention that will be clearly stated on the agenda. Cash or credit cards will be accepted. Checks must be approved by designated auction team members onsite. All sales are final.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsolistparagraph><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Let’s make this a fun and lucrative auction this year as part of our NFBV State Convention and support our NFBV Silver Bells Program!! Please get those auction items in early!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Questions should be directed to Jacki Brown, <a href="mailto:jacquelinestonebrown@comcast.net" target="_blank">jacquelinestonebrown@comcast.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Or Renee Valdez, <a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com" target="_blank">reneerome@yahoo.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpa83989edmsonormal><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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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: Please contact President, Bob Meter for meeting information. Phone: 850-755-0181, email: <a href="mailto:rcmeter@comcast.net">rcmeter@comcast.net</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Virtual Meeting Information: No virtual access is being offered.</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, Faith Community Church, 657 Harpersville Road, Newport News, 23601</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: Uses Affiliate Zoom.</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'>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=MsoPlainText>Virtual information: Uses Affiliate’s zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done -Unknown <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 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