[NFBV-Fairfax] Fairfax Chapter NFB VA Affiliate Virtual Meeting Thur, July 20, 7pm

Wed Jul 19 00:33:09 UTC 2023

The Fairfax Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

will be meeting virtually on Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
via Zoom.

In this announcement you will find:

*	Description of this month's discussion topic
*	Zoom and dial-in information 
*	Agenda 
*	NFB Pledge
*	Contact Information and Resources:

This Month's Discussion:

At this month's meeting  we will be talking about the final details of our
Rita's Italian Ice event on August 17.  This community event has been great
in the past, but will be over the top this year as we are also going to
celebrate our Chapter's 25th anniversary.  In order to make it a success, we
need your ideas and help to make it happen.  Please plan to join us this
Thursday and brings your ideas and be ready to roll-up your sleeves to make
this a spectacular event.  A flyer will be distributed in the next few day.
In the meantime, here are some details.

Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023 (Our regular meeting date)

Time: 6pm - 9pm, recognition of our 25th anniversary will take place at 7:30

Where: Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard of Fairfax, 10726 Fairfax Blvd,
Fairfax, VA 22030

Highlights:

*	The Chapter will earn a percentage of the sales from 6pm - 9pm.
*	We will have braille alphabet cards to give out
*	Poster with a braille decoding activity
*	Guest presentations from the NFB of Virginia Affiliate President and
the Mayor of the City of Fairfax
*	And more!

Please plan to attend our meeting to help us finalize our plans.

Virtual Meeting Information:

We will be meeting on Zoom this month and will be using our Affiliate Zoom
log in.  

Use this link if joining by the Zoom app on your computer or iPhone  

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Use this "One Tap" when calling in from an iPhone or other Smart phone

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If joining by your landline/telephone use your phone keypad to 

Dial: 1-312-626-6799

When prompted use your keypad to enter 

Meeting ID: 8297256345#

Please plan to connect to Zoom prior to 7:00pm. 

Agenda: 

*	Meeting call to order by 7:00pm
*	Roll Call of Board members
*	Member and guest introductions 
*	President's opening remarks - Annette 
*	Presidential Release Summary - Ashley

*	September Topic
*	October Topic

*	Rita's Italian Ice Community Night & Chapter 25th Anniversary

*	Discuss details
*	Vote and approve use of funds from our bank account to cover event
costs
*	Volunteer assignments
*	braille up menu
*	braille people's names during event
*	Help with set-up
*	Help with clean-up
*	Help with transporting supplies to and from event

*	Announcements & final comments
*	Adjournment no later than 8:30pm

NFB Pledge:

I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of
the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; 

to support the policies and programs of the Federation; 

and to abide by its constitution.

Contact Information and Resources:

President, Fairfax Chapter National Federation of the Blind VA Affiliate

Annette Carr, M.Ed.

 <mailto:nfbvFairfax at gmail.com> nfbvFairfax at gmail.com

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