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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Fairfax Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will be meeting on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Those wanting to eat dinner can plan to arrive between 6:00pm – 6:30pm. The meeting location is: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Red Hot and Blue<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4150 Chain Bridge Rd,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fairfax, VA<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>703-218-6989<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(Corner of Chain Bridge Road & Judicial Drive)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We meet in the Meeting Room at the top of the stairs to the left. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For additional information, contact Annette Carr, <a href="mailto:amcarr1@verizon.net">amcarr1@verizon.net</a>, 703-915-2837.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Agenda:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Roll Call of Board members <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Membership introductions <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Guest introductions 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face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Treasurer’s Report <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President’s Report<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cake Walk<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richmond & Washington Seminars <o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Office Presidential Release <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Old Business <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>New Business <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Audit – Joy<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Discussion of committee creation (Membership, Communications, Fund raising) – Annette<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Discussion of future meeting programs - Annette<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Discussion of future activities - Annette<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:center;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Announcements & final comments <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:center;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB Pledge</span></font></b></strong><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Minutes of Fairfax Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>January 17, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The meeting began at 7:06.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The meeting was held via conference call due to bad weather. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Board Roll Call: John Bailey, Annette Carr, Bobbie Cohen, Joy Relton, Jay Burke, Tom Leopold, Ashley Bramlett and Jonathan Cohn<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Notes:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Due to the weather and needing to hold the meeting via conference call, we decided that everyone present at the meeting would be held on the honor system for paying their dues. Therefore, all present were eligible to vote. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Elections<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In order to be eligible to be an officer or a board member in the Fairfax chapter of the NFBV, you should have participated in previous meetings and events and be a member in good standing. If you are elected to a position on the board, you are expected to continue to be involved by attending general and board meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>John Bailey facilitated the elections.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The proposed slate of officers included <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=square><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Annette Carr, Roberta Cohen, Joy, Relton, and Rodney Neely. All of these people were elected to the following offices:<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President-Annette Car;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vice-president-Bobbie Cohen;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Treasurer-Joy Relton <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Secretary- Rodney Neely<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jay Burk and Jonathan Cohn were elected as members of the board of directors. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The following people were elected as delegates: Delegate-Annette Car and alternate delegate-Bobbie Cohen.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richmond Seminar - Will be held January 20 through 22. The purpose is to encourage members of the NFBV to visit delegates and state senators in person. Issues being discussed: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Obtaining more funding for the VA Department of the Blind and Visually Impaired <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>accessible banking. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Washington Seminar: Will occur from Sunday, January 27 through Thursday, January 31, 2019. issues are: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2019 Access Technology Affordability Act, <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2019 Accessibility and Independence through Nonvisual Access, and <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2019 Disability Employment.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cake Walk:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The cake walk will occur at the Fairfax City Chocolate Lovers festival from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on February 2, 2019. The cake walk is outdoors near the fountain next to old town hall. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We are going to sponsor the cake walk for an hour. This is not a fund-raiser. It is a publicity event to promote our Chapter. We are working the cake walk from 1:00 to 2:00.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We have to bring our own music-plug into their speakers. Rodney will arrange a music play list, and Bobbie will reach out to Andrew to see if he is willing to play his keyboard.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We need to donate at least 12 cakes. They can be cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. They need to be wrapped and visible. The activity goes quickly. Contact Bobbie if you are able to donate a cake on the day of the event. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joy Relton volunteered to take names of persons wishing to volunteer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cake requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=square><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Could be cake, cupcakes, cookies, other bake goods, etc. Any flavor<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Homemade or store bought<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Any size or shape. 9 by 13 is probably the largest.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Must be securely wrapped in a way that will allow winners to see the cake.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Although not suggested by event coordinators, Annette suggests adding a note to the outside of the cake about ingredients. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We are going to tape information about our chapter meetings, as well as attach a braille alphabet card to the cakes. This is a way to promote our chapter and the NFB to the community. We will also have this information available to hand out.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We need to bring our own braille numbers to use during the cake walk. We need to have numbers-from 1-20. Joy will make these.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We need some help to bring people from University and Main and walk back to the location of the cake walk. Jay volunteered to help with this. We will need a few more people to help.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joy is going to research where to find cake carriers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thus far the following people have volunteered to bring cakes: Johanna (1), John Bailey (cake and cookies), The Burks (2), Fred & Cathy Schroeder (4), John & Sandy Halverson (1), Joy (2), and Bobbie (1).<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We need to be there by 12:45.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Announcements:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ability Rides program-Rodney summarized this program. He will present more information about this program at our next meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Future Committees<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We might want to set up some committees. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Membership committee - We need to compile a list of the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of our members. We might also want to compile a list of names and contact information for potential new members. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We would also like to have a program and activities committee.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We need to produce minutes to inform people about what occurs at our meetings and conference calls.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Topics for future meetings and activities<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ashley asked about having a program on crafting. Maybe a Saturday afternoon work-shop on crafting.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Outreach to senior centers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We should select a population/group to focus our efforts during the upcoming year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Find community activities to volunteer at.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Tom asked about interfacing with the blind high school students in Fairfax and Fairfax county. Annette explained about Project Rise.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The RISE program is looking for more mentors.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our next meeting is February 21, 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rodney Neely, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:7.5pt'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p></div></body></html>