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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 Valentine’s Day! Share the love with your fellow humans this week!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get to know Me!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shannon Britt:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shannon comes to us from Delaware where she became a member during the Pandemic, she joined at their virtual convention. She is a part of our Tidewater Chapter and we’re happy to call her part of our Virginia Family.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shannon has jumped in with both feet and has become an advocate for disability and blindness rights. She was part of Richmond Seminar and spoke with passion and conviction to the Delegates and Senators to be sure she is part of the change. She has been involved in white cane days with her chapter in Virginia and fundraisers in Delaware. The big one was with Boscoves Department Store; Boscoves has a friends helping friends days. The store would be open to everyone with any disabilities to shop and have a “friend” lend a helping hand. Shannon continues to fight for blindness equality as a member of NAGDU and won’t give up until every guide dog user can travel on Uber, Lyft and fly without incident. Shannon is working with the Norfolk Zoo and making their exhibits more accessible. She has convinced zoo officials to work with her from the beginning instead of fixing things after the fact. Stay tuned for more as the zoo project is developed and implemented. Go Shannon!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shannon has a zest for life and an adventurous spirit! She and Udell, her guide dog, love to travel and have been to thirty of the fifty United States. She has also traveled to Canada and Ireland. One of her mantras is “let’s get lost!” and visiting the rest of the country and other countries are on her bucket list. Some of her most memorable visits include New Orleans, traveling with Habitat for Humanity and cleaning up and helping to repair homes one year after Katrina. Hitting several 7-11’s on July 11<sup>th</sup> in Chicago chasing free slurpee’s and the friendliness of her hometown of Philly. Shannon has jumped out of a perfectly good airplane when she and Jenny Blinsmon went skydiving; they made the news, so Shannon has had her 15 minutes of fame. She likes to watch curling; that’s a new one for me. She is the first person I know who is into curling! . <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shannon loves the theater, backstage that is! She attended the Cab Calloway School of Performing Arts; she met Cab and sang at his funeral. She does enjoy singing but prefers being backstage as stage manager or not so much in the limelight.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get to know Shannon better, her email is <a href="mailto:shbritt@gmail.com">shbritt@gmail.com</a> or give her a call at 302-438-0258 but don’t wait to long, Shannon is part of the Membership Committee and will be calling you; she wants to know you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Special Event…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=ydpd37c2bcdyiv9737154899ydp819d3e14yiv7430663913ydp9df74f02msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>SAVE THE DATE: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpd37c2bcdyiv9737154899ydp819d3e14yiv7430663913ydp9df74f02msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>The Greater Alexandria Chapter is hosting a very special event!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>WHAT: FIRST AID CLASS (With the Blind in Mind!)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>WHEN: February 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>WHERE: Will be provided to those registered</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>COST: $20 (Send your payment to the Greater Alexandria Chapter Zelle account, </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><a href="mailto:NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#196AD4'>NFBVGAC1@GMAIL.COM</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>YOU GET: Superb instruction by two extraordinary - and certified – instructors and an emergency kit to keep for your very own.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>INSTRUCTORS:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> Braden Flax</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> is a Red Cross-Certified CPR/First Aid/aid instructor, and Executive Assistant at Safety Positive Foundation. Braden also serves as Community Experience Advisor for the Blind Muse Foundation.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> Christine Faltz Grassman, Esq.,</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> Red Cross-certified CPR/First Aid/AED instructor and 3rd Deputy Coordinator for the Arlington Virginia Community Emergency Response Team, is a conflict resolution specialist at the United States Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpd37c2bcdyiv9737154899ydp819d3e14yiv7430663913ydp9df74f02msonormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>Christine also serves as Recording Secretary for the NFB of Virginia and President of the Fairfax Chapter. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpd37c2bcdyiv9737154899ydp819d3e14yiv7430663913ydp9df74f02msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>1.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>Open and complete the document attached to this email.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>2.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>Return the completed document via email to <a href="mailto:cfgrassman@icloud.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#196AD4'>cfgrassman@icloud.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>3.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>Block out the date and time on your calendar – Monday, February 19<sup>th</sup>, 10 a.m. to 12p.m.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>4.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'>Wear comfortable clothing and attend this important training event!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpd37c2bcdyiv9737154899ydp819d3e14yiv7430663913ydp9df74f02msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> Questions? Contact Christine Grassman, </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><a href="mailto:cfgrassman@icloud.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#196AD4'>cfgrassman@icloud.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> or Renee Valdez, </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#196AD4'>reneerome@yahoo.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpd37c2bcdyiv9737154899ydp819d3e14yiv7430663913ydp9df74f02msonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A'> I’ll See you there!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Renee Valdez</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>(703) 966-0836</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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=MsoNormal>Good morning members and friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you watched the Super Bowl last night, I hope you were pleased with the outcome. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are not able to meet in person due to religious observances taking place at St. George’s this coming Wednesday. I hope your Valentine’s Day traditions don’t keep you away because we have lots to do. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will be updated on our continuing efforts with Arlington County and audible traffic signals. We will learn about accessing BARD from our Alexa devices, and some other surprises. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope you can join us; the link and dial-information are below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sandy Halverson, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Potomac Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello from Winchester,<span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our next chapter meeting will be held this Saturday, February 17th, 2024, from 10am - 11:30am at Solenberger Hardware, 832 Berryville ave. For those unable to attend in-person, you are invited to attend virtually using our zoom platform service. Everyone is warmly welcome to attend.<br> <br>Instructions for attending virtually are bellow:<br><br>Please announce yourself upon entering the room so we can welcome you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>February Agenda Summarized below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Call to Order<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> NFB Pledge - I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ice-breaker:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Vote on meeting minutes / treasure report from previous meeting <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Technology Report<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Membership Presentation by Jacki Bruse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Discuss The Community Wellness Festival which will take place on Saturday, February 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Discuss raffle ideas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Closing thoughts if time permits:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>Wayne Williams<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>Zoom Coordinator, Communications Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><a href="mailto:wayne.williams026@gmail.com" target="_blank">wayne.williams026@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>540-535-6958<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greetings Everyone, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I hope everyone is doing well! We are back in person! Our next meeting will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 2:30 PM-4 PM. We will be meeting in one of the meeting rooms at the Portsmouth Public Library, 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. OUr members have done a lot of work in both the General Assembly and in Washington. We also are co-hosting our next state convention next fall. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you are new to our organization, this is a good time to come and meet us! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Deborah and I will not be at this meeting. (We will be vacationing in Florida.) However, the meeting will be ablely led by our Vice-President, Jenny Blinsmon. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Finally, if you are not able to attend in person, we have you covered. Below is Zoom information to join us virtually. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.25in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Topic: Tidewater Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<br>Time: Feb 17, 2024 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<br>PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE AFFILIATE ZOOM.<br>Join Zoom Meeting<br><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09&omn=85017127828" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661685508?pwd=a2RwY0o5TWVIa2xBbDBPSEJzL0l2QT09&omn=85017127828</a><br><br>Meeting ID: 366 168 5508<br>Passcode: 2121195<br><br>One tap mobile<br>+13017158592,,3661685508#,,,,*21211955# US (Washington DC)<br><br>Dial by your location<br>• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Warm Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Stewart Prost</span></b><span class=gmaildefault><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>, President, Tidewater Chapter, NFB of Virginia</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Phone: 757-572-6891</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Fax: 757-210-7504</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Email: <a href="mailto:sprost82@gmail.com" target="_blank">sprost82@gmail.com</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Good evening from Richmond,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>I hope everyone is doing well. This email is to let you know that our chapter meeting on February 26 is canceled. As you may have heard, President Riccobono will be in Richmond and we are planning a special event for the evening of March 7. I really hope you are able to join us! We can’t share all the details yet, but it is sure to be a very special and informative evening. Stay tuned for future emails!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Domonique<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> <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'>Eastern Shore Chapter</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Althea Pittman, President</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: </span><a href="mailto:vaescil@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>vaescil@gmail.com</span></a><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, Annie Asher, President. Phone: 757-515-6238.</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> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Fairfax Chapter, Christine Grassman, President. Phone: 917-657-6879.</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</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'>Evelyn Valdez, President. Phone: 908-803-4891Chapter 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> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Greater Williamsburg Chapter Bob Meter, President, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Phone: 850-755-0181<b> </b></span><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: </span><a href="mailto:rcmeter@comcast.net"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>rcmeter@comcast.net</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>.</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 Uricka Harrison, President. Phone:757-349-9234.</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'>Potomac Chapter Sandy Halverson, President. 703-400-6890.</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'>Prince William Chapter Mark Ross, President. Phone: 703-680-2843.</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'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Richmond Chapter Dominique Lawless, President. Phone: 615-904-4225.</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> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#424242'>Tidewater Chapter Stewart Prost, President. Phone: 757-572-6891.</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 2:30 PM to 4 PM The Portsmouth Library, 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, 23704. </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 James Shobert, President. Phone: 989-992-7932.</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 Patrick Johnson, President. Phone: 540-230-4287. </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 DivisionPatty Droppers, President. Phone:703-981-3363<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chapter Meeting: Fourth Tuesday of 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>All things are difficult before they are easy. -Thomas Fuller<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 NFBV<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="tel:(757)291-1789">tel:(757)291-1789</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>STRONGER TOGETHER!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>