<div>Federation Family,<br>
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We're looking for blind veterans to help us open the 2026 NFB of Virginia State Convention!<br>
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On Friday, October 23, at 9:00 AM, our Blind Color Guard will be part of the convention's opening ceremonies at the Crowne Plaza Dulles Hotel in Herndon. If you've served in the military, we'd love to have you join us and represent your branch of service.<br>
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We expect to gather at approximately 8:00 AM near the entrance to the Grand Ballroom for a rehearsal before the ceremony.<br>
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Interested in participating? Please contact Jimmy Cunningham:<br>
<a href="mailto:jimmyrcunningham@gmail.com" target="_blank">jimmyrcunningham@gmail.com</a><br>
804-721-9872<br>
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And be sure to join us Friday at 4:00 PM for a session with the Blinded Veterans Association about resources available to veterans.<br>
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Find the convention agenda and more information at:<br>
<a href="https://nfbv.org/convention" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nfbv.org/convention</a><br>
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We look forward to recognizing our veterans and their service at convention!</div><div><br>
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Kinshuk Tella<br>
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<br>
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