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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>October 17, 2013</FONT><BR><BR>The meeting started
at 7 PM. Don first read the proclamation signed by<BR>the mayor of Fairfax
County For white Cane Safety Day. Attached for your information and records is a
signed copy of the proclamation. </DIV>
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<DIV>Chapter Fellowship grants were provided to Jessica and Carolena and ahardy
round of applause and congratulations were given by the Chapter. </DIV>
<DIV> Tajuan gave<BR>information on NFB News Line and how to sign up.
For those who are interested in accessing Newsline, please contact John
halverson. John will be giving A presentation on News Line on Sunday
morning at the state convention. </DIV>
<DIV>We had a lively philosophy<BR>discussion about what it means to be an
organization of the blind<BR>instead of being one for the blind. </DIV>
<DIV>The Potomac chapter is holding a<BR>diabetic seminar on December 7, 2013 at
the Arlington Central Library<BR>located at 1015 north Quinsy Street.</DIV>
<DIV>Jessica advised the Chapter that she is resigning as secretary and will no
longer be able to attend chapter meetings. </DIV>
<DIV>Elections will be held in<BR>November for office positions in the chapter
and you must be in good<BR>standing on dues to take part. Wanda announced
that Cathy was designated as Nomination Chair Committee and Beverly is the
designee. this lead to another lively discussion. don asked several
questions regarding the committee and it's selection. Wanda advised that
such committees as the Nomination, Scolarship, or Fellowship are temporary
committees and only exist for a specific event, tiime and with a specific
purpose. </DIV>
<DIV>The meeting closed with the members reciting the NFB pledge. </DIV>
<DIV> The meeting came to a close at 8:45
PM<BR><BR>Respectfully,<BR>Jessica Diaz<BR><FONT size=2
face=Arial>Secretary</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Fairfax Chapter</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>National Federation of the
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