<div dir="ltr"><div><p>Our <strong>2025 NFB of Virginia State Convention</strong> is almost here, and President <strong>Tracy Soforenko</strong> has shared his excitement about what awaits us in <strong>Virginia Beach, October 30 \u2013 November 2</strong>.</p>
<p>In this exclusive interview, Tracy gives a sneak peek at:</p>
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<p>\U0001f680 New technologies and learning opportunities</p>
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<p>\U0001f3d6\ufe0f A beachside setting perfect for connection and relaxation</p>
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<p>\U0001f3b6 A <em>new Thursday night kickoff</em> featuring talent, swing dancing, and improv</p>
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<p>\U0001f91d The chance to meet our national representative, <strong>Everett Bacon</strong>, and connect with members from across the country</p>
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<p>\U0001f4fa <strong>Watch the full interview here:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o89hUTIQizE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o89hUTIQizE</a></p>
<p>\u2728 Don\u2019t forget: <strong>Register by October 7</strong> to lock in the lowest hotel and meal rates! Register now: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiQxuyav3ANqyyynmmqZQ5bFOeoK_nLv8NeCTa4AfwgJLO_Q/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiQxuyav3ANqyyynmmqZQ5bFOeoK_nLv8NeCTa4AfwgJLO_Q/viewform</a></p></div><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><br><div>Communications Chair, NFB of Virginia</div><div>Marketing Chair, U.S. Blind Tennis Association<br><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><br></div></div></div></div></div><input name="virtru-metadata" type="hidden" value="{"email-policy":{"disableCopyPaste":false,"disablePrint":false,"disableForwarding":false,"enableNoauth":false,"expires":false,"sms":false,"expirationNum":1,"expirationUnit":"days","expirationDate":null,"isManaged":false},"attachments":{},"compose-id":"21","compose-window":{"secure":false}}"></div>