[NFBV-Fairfax] REMINDER: Fairfax Chapter Meeting & Elections Tonight November 16, 7pm on Zoom

[amcarr1 at verizon.net]

If you have not had a chance to put your name in as a nominee for one of the
Fairfax Chapter Officer or Board positions, there is still time.  Come to
tonight's virtual meeting and nominate yourself at that time.  The meeting
details, Zoom log in information and a descriptions of all positions is
provided below.  If using JAWS, press the letter "h" key to quickly navigate
to the different pieces of information.

 


Meeting virtually on 


Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 

7:00pm - 8:30pm 

via Zoom.

 


Virtual Meeting Information:


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

 

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

 
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd%3DSFAyamlQNU4
4ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1Fi_29pI-lFUaQdTW
OwpIc> https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09

 

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

+13126266799,,8297256345#


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.

 


Election Information


Each year in November the Fairfax Chapter of the NFB Virginia Affiliate
holds its annual election of officers and board members.  The 2023 election
will take place on Thursday, November 16 at our virtual meeting.

 

All six (6) board positions of the Fairfax Chapter of the National
Federation of the Blind of the Virginia Affiliate (NFBV) are for 1-year and
are voted on annually by the Fairfax Chapter Membership.  Any Fairfax
Chapter member who is in good standing may run for any of the 6 board
positions.  A member may nominate themselves, or they can be nominated by
another Fairfax Chapter member in good standing only if they have granted
the member permission to nominate them.

 

If you are interested in running for President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, or Board member, please nominate yourself at the meeting tonight.


 

You must be present at tonight's the meeting in order to run for a position.

 

Below is a description of the board positions.  If you have any questions,
reach out to President Annette Carr  <mailto:amcarr1 at verizon.net>
amcarr1 at verizon.net 

 


Description of Board Position Responsibilities


President 


*	oversees all chapter activities.   
*	Facilitates and coordinates a collaborative environment to support
the work of committees and the Chapter as a whole.  
*	Attends monthly Chapter meetings and board meetings.  
*	This position is the face of the chapter at state events.

 


Vice President


*	Attends monthly Chapter meetings and board meetings. 
*	Assists the President with Chapter business.  
*	Can chair and be a member of Chapter committees.  
*	When the President is unavailable, represents the chapter at state
events and runs meetings.  

 


Secretary


*	Attends monthly Chapter meetings and board meetings.  
*	Takes notes during all meetings.  
*	Maintains documents and records related to Chapter business.
*	Assists the President in preparing written Chapter communication.  
*	Can chair and be a member of Chapter committees.  

 


Treasurer


*	Attends monthly Chapter meetings and board meetings.  
*	oversees all Chapter related money matters including managing the
Chapter bank account and disbursing Chapter funds as approved by Chapter
members. and 
*	Keeps the President and membership up-to-date on deposits,
withdrawal, and account balance.  
*	Can chair and be a member of Chapter committees.  

 


General Board Member (2 positions) 


*	Attends monthly Chapter meetings and board meetings. 
*	Contributes to decisions related to Chapter business and mattered
handled by the Board.  
*	Can chair and be a member of Chapter committees.  

 

 

 

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