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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: The Fairfax Chapter Board<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><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Join us for our upcoming November chapter meeting, where we will prepare for our board elections and host a discussion of the MetroAccess service and how it could benefit you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Meeting Details</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026 </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Location: Via Zoom Call</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Zoom Link/Details:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Zoom Link: <a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=IxBkHB29q0XT0lucFjOe3vrA9ViSOU.1">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=IxBkHB29q0XT0lucFjOe3vrA9ViSOU.1</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Passcode: 20201940</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Agenda Item 1: MetroAccess Program Deep-Dive & Q&A</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>After our initial meet and greet we will host a special presentation on the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) MetroAccess program.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>We are honored to feature guest speaker Brigid Doherty (MA, COMS, Metro System Orientation Specialist) Office of Eligibility Certification and Outreach, WMATA. She will be joining us to talk about the latest updates in the program and ways that you can tap into these systems living in Fairfax County. Bring your questions and experiences to share during the open Q&A session.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Agenda Item 2: Nominations and possible by-law changes</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The Fairfax board will be holding their annual elections during our December meeting. We need nominations for the positions that are opening this year. This is an opportunity for you to be part of deciding where the chapter will be headed next year.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The positions up for nomination are:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Vice President (Currently seeking a candidate!)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Treasurer: (Ameenah Ghoston is currently volunteering to perform these duties)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Second Member-at-Large: (Position open for nomination)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>We welcome all members who want to make the difference here. We hope to see you all here to discuss the future of the chapter and to discuss the election next month.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>We look forward to seeing you all there for a very productive and enriching session. As always, please contact the board at <a href="mailto:nfbfairfax@gmail.com">nfbfairfax@gmail.com</a> with any questions or suggestions.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Your Fairfax Board</span><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>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>