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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>From: Rene Valdez, DEI Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Hello NFBV Family!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Even if we call ourselves "family", there are times when our words can hurt the feelings of those we care about. I certainly have my share of "foot-in-mouth" blunders! At our next DEI Fireside Chat, we want to pick up where our session at the State Convention left off! The 40-plus people in the room created an evening of magic with a lively and spirited discussion about microaggressions--what they are, how they hurt, and what we can do once they are out there! If the fun and easy banter we shared that night is any indication of how our Fireside Chat will go, then grab your favorite snack and beverage, put on your fluffy slippers and get comfy! This will be a Chat to remember!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'>Where: NFBV Affiliate Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'> <a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#626262;background:white'> Meeting ID: 829 725 6345 </span><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#626262;background:white'> Passcode: 20201940 </span><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#626262;background:white'> One tap mobile +13017158592,,8297256345# US (Washington DC)</span><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#626262;background:white'>What you need:</span><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#626262;background:white'> Steaming mug of something or other!</span><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#626262;background:white'> Some tasty munchie to eat by the finger-full!</span><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#626262;background:white'> Bunny slippers to match your bunny jammies!</span><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#626262;background:white'> An open mind and a willingness to share!</span><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:#626262;background:white'>That's it! See you next Wednesday!</span><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rene F. Valdez<span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Visions Consulting</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Motivational Speaker,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Public Speaking Seminars <i>Extraordinaire</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(703) 966-0836<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://RENEEFVALDEZ@GMAIL.COM" target="_blank">RENEEFVALDEZ@GMAIL.COM</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Peace,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Corresponding Secretary NFBV<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="tel:(757)291-1789">tel:(757)291-1789</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Membership Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:membership@nfbv.org">mailto:membership@nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>STRONGER TOGETHER!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>