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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: Christopher Kristi, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fairfax Chapter<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'>Hello and sunshiny tidings as we all get started with the summer season fun.<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'>In May the Fairfax chapter held a discussion about how we, as individuals and a community, could best affect change in the accessibility of all the many digital resources that are such an integral part of our modern lives. We were very happy about the turnout and the lively discussion that came out of that event.<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'>For anyone who would like to review that, please click this link: <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/rec/share/2GMrGux3vH-0A-vxJKJ5v11NDiUo0ti4N1zwc5jBcvemzvIUMazH4LTqiYl7oDse.bPSPucPsp6uG1VpU?pwd=DNzxrviNH2d4SK39cQAAIAAAAKO-Q5OLRC280vTSYX-bf2wYnD82TiMoxNdR2bZjA9mNaYw0JMIq7mRtxTtAER-OeDAwMDAwNA"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1'>Zoom Call NFBV Fairfax 05-21-2026</span></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'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Note: the recording is about two hours long and the talking starts at about 11 minutes 15 seconds. Fast forwarding is advised unless you love the sound of silence.<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'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This June the chapter leadership has two goals.<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'>1. We miss seeing you all in person and would like to share a meal with you. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2. While we spent our time together in May talking about how we, as members of the community, could make the digital world better for us all, we want to use June to talk about how we, as individuals, can use the tools already out there. To make both the digital and real world a little easier for us.<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'>So, we want to invite anyone who is in the area of Vienna Virginia on the 20th of June to join us at the Casual Pour Restaurant to enjoy a meal and a pint with the rest of the chapter. While we are there, we will have an in-person demonstration and discussion of as many of the tools and tricks that are available out there to make our lives easier and increase our independence.<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'>Please come with your appetites. John Scroggs and his son made the supreme sacrifice of scouting out the restaurant and eating a delicious meal for us. He indicated that the menu is full of a wide variety of options that all look and smell great to him.<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'>Also come armed with your questions and personal recommendations. We want everyone to leave with at least one new thing they didn't know when they got there.<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'>When: Saturday June 20th 11:30am - 1:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Where: The Casual Pint of Dunn Loring<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 2676 Avenir Pl Unit F<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Vienna, VA 22180<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Phone: (571) 234-2916<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'>The cuisine is; Craft Beer and Pub food, and the expected price range is around $15<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'>For anyone who wants to check out the menu in advance, please click here: <a href="https://dunnloring.thecasualpint.com/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0563C1'>Casual Pint Online Menu</span></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'>The restaurant is just a few blocks from Dunn Loring Metro Station and should be a pleasant walk for a summer day, weather permitting.<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'>We look forward to seeing everyone there.<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'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> <span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Fairfax Chapter Leadership Team<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></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><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a> or <a href="mailto:membership@nfbv.org">membership@nfbv.org</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><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>