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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><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>We have an exciting announcement for this month's Chapter Leadership Institute call tomorrow, and this one is a little different. We're opening our doors wider this time around, and all members of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia are welcome to join us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Our guest speaker is Sharon Maneki, and if you've spent any time following NFB at the national level, her name needs no introduction. Sharon served for many years as president of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, and she is perhaps best known nationally for her long tenure as chair of the NFB Resolutions Committee. Year after year, she stood at the helm of that committee, guiding the process through which our organization's most important policy commitments take shape. The Braille Monitor described her as the longtime chair of the resolutions committee, and noted that her annual performance left no doubt as to why she held that role.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Sharon's contributions stretch well beyond the committee room. She served as a board member of the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, including a term as president of that board. She retired after a distinguished 27-year career as a research analyst for the Department of Defense, and she is also a published author of two books. This past July, Maryland Governor Wes Moore presented Sharon with the Governor's Disability Culture and Achievement Award in recognition of her decades of advocacy on behalf of blind, DeafBlind, and low vision Marylanders.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>On this call, Sharon is going to walk us through three things that every chapter leader and engaged member should understand: how to identify issues that are worthy of becoming NFB resolutions, how to write a resolution that is clear, well-grounded, and positioned to pass, and how to do the follow-through work that ensures a resolution actually leads to change once the convention gavel comes down.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Resolutions are not just formalities. They are, as Sharon herself has written, a call to collective action by the members. They define what we stand for and set the direction for our advocacy in the year ahead. If you've ever wondered how an idea becomes federation policy, or if you want to sharpen your skills as a chapter leader and advocate, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>This call is open to all NFBV members, so please spread the word. We look forward to seeing you there.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Date: Tuesday, September 8<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Time: 7:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7034953273?pwd=d1RTKzZOK2Y4aVRTakJFS1ptTE9yUT09">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7034953273?pwd=d1RTKzZOK2Y4aVRTakJFS1ptTE9yUT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Meeting ID: 703 495 3273<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>+13126266799,,7034953273#,,,,*5643347031# US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>+16469313860,,7034953273#,,,,*5643347031# US<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>See you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>Joe and Renee, Co-Coordinators<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'>NFBV Chapter Leadership Institute<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'>--</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Joe Orozco: Your Message, My Mission</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'>https://joeorozco.com/services</span><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif;mso-ligatures:none'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> NFBV-Announce <nfbv-announce-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>jackibruce6--- via NFBV-Announce<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 7, 2026 7:35 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFBV Announce' <nfbv-announce@nfbnet.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBV-Announce] reminder to submit ideas for resolutions and draft resolutions<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>From: Deepa </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Goraya<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'>Hello everyone,<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'>A friendly reminder that if you have an idea for a resolution but need assistance in drafting one, please contact me as soon as possible, no later than <u>Friday, September 25, </u>so that we have enough time to draft the resolution before convention. If you would like to submit a drafted resolution, please submit your draft to me by Friday, <u>October 2.</u> This allows the members of the Resolutions Committee the opportunity to review the resolutions in advance of the Resolutions Committee meeting. The Resolutions Committee meeting will be held <u>on Friday, October 23</u>.<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'>Here is a link to an article from the Braille Monitor on how to draft a resolution, with helpful information on what role resolutions play in the NFB, what happens after a resolution is passed, etc.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm14/bm1401/bm140108.htm">https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm14/bm1401/bm140108.htm</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please note: The proponent of any resolution must be present in person to speak on behalf of the resolution at the Resolutions Committee meeting on Friday and at the NFB of Virginia Business meting on Sunday.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Many people are intimidated by resolutions because they have a complex structure with all those awkward whereas statements. However, once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty simple.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>How to Speak in Support or Opposition to a Resolution</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Resolutions being recommended to the Convention by the committee will be posted to the web at <a href="http://www.nfbv.org/resolutions">http://www.nfbv.org/resolutions</a> by <u>8:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, October 23</u>, or three hours after the committee meeting (whichever is later).</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Those wishing to speak for or against a resolution on the floor of the Convention must be present in person <u>Sunday morning</u>(October 25) during General Session where Resolutions are discussed. Those who are attending virtually and who wish to argue for or against a resolution should find a friend who can speak on their behalf. We will only entertain comments in favor or opposition to a resolution from those attending in person. </span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you for your willingness to contribute to setting our organizational policies and we look forward to your ideas.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deepa<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Deepinder K. Goraya, Esq.<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>