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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>From: Rene Valdez, DEI Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>DAMNED GOOD DADDIES! A Program hosted by DEI AND Greater Alexandria Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Hello NFB World!</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'>I have a secret! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Wanna know what it is? Ha, ha!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Can’t tell you! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Ok! Ok! I’ll tell!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and the Greater Alexandria Chapter are crashing heads once again, and you know what happens when those two heads crash together… FANTABULOUSLY FUN THINGS HAPPEN!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>And this one is right up there with the rest of ‘em, let me tell you! Ready?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Wait for it…</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'>Wait for it…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>BLAM! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>It is a night we are calling, “DAMNED GOOD DADDIES - The Art of Blind Parenting, DADDY STYLE! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>That’s right! In honor of our DADDIES during this Father’s Day month of June, and in the same fashion as our KICKASS SPICY MAMA event, we wanted to give our DADDIES the stage! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Here’s what you need to know:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>WHEN: Wednesday, June 19, 2024</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'> 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>WHERE: On Zoom! We will provide the link as we get closer to the date.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>WHO: EVERYONE! </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'>We have a star-studded <span style='color:black'>lineup</span> (to us, anyway!) of deliciously, kind-of-sensational, fun-and-witty-and-smart-and cute-as-a-button, real-life DADDIES who are ready, willing and able to share their deepest and darkest secrets about being DADDIES! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Hey! If you have questions you might want to ask our panel of expert DADDIES, please audio record yourself asking that question and send it to me, Renee Valdez, <a href="mailto:reneerome@yahoo.com" target="_blank">reneerome@yahoo.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>We will play your question for our COOL DADDIES and have them answer it live!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>SO! Even though this is a BIG SECRET, please share it with EVERYONE YOU KNOW! Let’s shut down ZOOM on the 19<sup>th</sup> of June!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydp6511b9a7msonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>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:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",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:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",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><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'>Hello!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'>I am writing today to let you know that we are offering two verbal description tours this summer centered around the new tactile installation of President Lincon's face mask and hand casts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'>Located in the “America’s Presidents” exhibition, the tactile installation consists of a free-standing display with 3D-printed reproductions of the casts, which date from 1917 and are located nearby in a glass-enclosed case. The casts are based on molds that were made during Lincoln’s lifetime: one face mask was made in 1860, and the other mask and a set of two hands were made in 1865. In addition to the tactile, we will also explore, through verbal descriptions and storytelling, other nearby portraits of Abraham Lincoln: a recently acquired life size oil painting of Lincoln by W.F.K. Travers, and the iconic "cracked plate" photograph by Alexander Gardner.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow'>Tour dates are June 27 at 5-6 pm, and July 13 at 1-2 pm</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'>. Please select one date, as the same tour will be repeated. Registration is required by emailing me at <a href="mailto:jonesve@si.edu" target="_blank" title="jonesve@si.edu">jonesve@si.edu</a> or replying to this email. Space will be limited in order to ensure a positive experience for everyone, so sign up soon to attend this lively and and participatory tour experience! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'>Please share this email with others who might be interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'>Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'>All the best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'>Vanessa<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Corbel",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black'>Vanessa Jones </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black'>(she/her)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black'>Access Programs Manager</span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black'>Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>jonesve<a href="mailto:whitebz@si.edu" target="_blank">@si.edu</a></span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black'> | 202.633.8506</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='color:#242424'> </span><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>