<div dir="ltr">Hello!<div><br></div><div>If you weren't able to make the virtual session featuring one of our 2024 sponsors, TeleGrocers, tonight, no worries! We have the TL;DR right here for you! Coming soon will be the YouTube video for your on-demand listening.<br><div><br></div><div><h1>NFBV + Telegrocers - October 29</h1><br><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz" target="_blank" style="font-size:13px"><b>VIEW RECORDING - 47 mins (No highlights)</b></a><br><h2>Meeting Purpose</h2>
<p><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=626.0" title="PLAY @10:26">Introduce Telegrocers, a 2024 NFB Virginia state convention sponsor, and explain their grocery ordering service for those who struggle with online ordering.</a></p>
<h2>Key Takeaways</h2>
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<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=686.0" title="PLAY @11:26">Telegrocers takes grocery orders by phone for $10.95-$14.95 fee, using various store websites (Giant, Kroger, etc.)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=1162.0" title="PLAY @19:22">Service available nationwide, using different stores based on location</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=991.0" title="PLAY @16:31">Accepts credit/debit cards and EBT for groceries; cash not accepted</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=2297.0" title="PLAY @38:17">Helpful for visually impaired, elderly, or those without computer access</a></li>
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<h2>Topics</h2>
<h3>Telegrocers Background</h3>
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<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=689.0" title="PLAY @11:29">Founded by Bill Socky, quadriplegic for 34 years, after working at Peapod</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=750.0" title="PLAY @12:30">In 19th year of business, employs 9 people</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=677.0" title="PLAY @11:17">Partners with grocery chains to serve customers who can't use online ordering</a></li>
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<h3>Service Details</h3>
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<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=651.0" title="PLAY @10:51">Takes orders by phone Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm ET: 888-902-7467</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=717.0" title="PLAY @11:57">Reps place orders on store websites (Giant, Kroger, Food Lion, etc.)</a></li>
<li>Fees: $10.95 (<$100 order), $12.95 ($100-$200), $14.95 ($200-$300)</li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=1837.0" title="PLAY @30:37">Stores charge separate delivery fee ($3.95-$9.95)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=1962.0" title="PLAY @32:42">Some stores have $60 minimum order</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=1024.0" title="PLAY @17:04">Accommodates loyalty cards, substitution preferences</a></li>
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<h3>Payment & Delivery</h3>
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<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=997.0" title="PLAY @16:37">Requires credit/debit card on file, even for EBT orders</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=973.0" title="PLAY @16:13">EBT accepted for groceries, not service fee</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=899.0" title="PLAY @14:59">Next-day delivery common, same-day sometimes possible</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=2013.0" title="PLAY @33:33">Tipping delivery drivers optional</a></li>
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<h3>Virginia-Specific Information</h3>
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<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=1175.0" title="PLAY @19:35">Giant primarily serves Northern Virginia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=1594.0" title="PLAY @26:34">Kroger, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Martin's available in other areas</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=1376.0" title="PLAY @22:56">Bill to research availability for specific zip codes (e.g., 23517)</a></li>
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<h2>Next Steps</h2>
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<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=1910.0" title="PLAY @31:50">Interested parties can call 888-902-7467 for zip code/store availability</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=2487.0" title="PLAY @41:27">Bill to research Harris Teeter and Martin's availability</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=2685.0" title="PLAY @44:45">Teisha to send recording, phone number in follow-up email</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?tab=summary×tamp=2791.0" title="PLAY @46:31">Convention attendees can find Telegrocers info in program</a></li>
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<h2>Action Items</h2><ul><li><b style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Email bosses re- customer inquiries about Kroger, Harris Teeter, Martin's; instruct staff to research availability</b> - <a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?timestamp=2134.9999" target="_blank" style="font-size:10.5px">WATCH (30 secs)</a></li><li><b style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Send follow-up email w/ meeting recording, Bill's contact info (888-902-7467), + service details to attendees</b> - <a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?timestamp=2590.9999" target="_blank" style="font-size:10.5px">WATCH (30 secs)</a></li><li><b style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Coordinate w/ Lane to upload meeting recording to NFB Virginia YouTube channel</b> - <a href="https://fathom.video/share/VZpnjmqvjshiEoEjJRD498pqj6V2YyBz?timestamp=2674.9999" target="_blank" style="font-size:10.5px">WATCH (30 secs)</a></li></ul><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(32,33,36)">Teisha Gillespie (She/Her/Hers)</span><div>Communications Chair, NFB of Virginia<br><div><div><div><div>Host of the Not Your Average GOAT Podcast | The show that celebrates all the shapes, sizes and colors of diversity as well as adversity | <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(32,33,36)">Listen and subscribe on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6v0eJPeJd1pTMitq7Mj46Q" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-your-average-goat/id1622832417" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></span></div><div>Connect with me on <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/teishacollins" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></div><div>Want to chat DEI or marketing? <a href="https://calendly.com/teishagillespie/phone-call" target="_blank">Book a phone call.</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><input name="virtru-metadata" type="hidden" value="{"email-policy":{"disableCopyPaste":false,"disablePrint":false,"disableForwarding":false,"enableNoauth":false,"expandedWatermarking":false,"expires":false,"sms":false,"expirationNum":1,"expirationUnit":"days","isManaged":false,"persistentProtection":false},"attachments":{},"compose-id":"7","compose-window":{"secure":false}}"></div></div></div>