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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=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Fairfax Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will be meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Those wanting to purchase dinner can plan to arrive between 6:00pm – 6:30pm. Location details are below the description of this month’s meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meetings are open to Members from any NFB Chapter, their family and friends, and the public.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join us this Thursday to share and learn about favorite mobile apps to manage transportation. Having transportation options is important in living an active life. We will discuss various transportations entities that are available, Who can use them and when, as well as ways of using mobile devices for managing your trips. This will be a forum for sharing, so come ready to talk about any tips and suggestions on accessing transportation. If you are new to navigating Public transportation, come ready to ask questions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Business topics this month will include:<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 lfo3'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Voting on Treasurer and Secretary. Jay has expressed interest in the Treasurer’s position, and Jonathan in the Secretary’s position. We will vote on these 2 positions on Thursday. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><font size=4 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>We will be voting on how much money our Chapter will be contributing to the various NFB funds. Here is a brief description of the funds, what we are currently giving and what is being proposed that we give. I will be reporting our contribution pledge at the Affiliate board meeting on May 18. </span></font><font size=4 face=Arial><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3'><font size=4 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Jacobus TenBroek Fund - </span></font><font size=4 face=Arial><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>maintenance and upkeep of the NFB Jernigan Institute property. Currently $20/year, proposed $5/year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3'><font size=4 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>White Cane Fund - </span></font><font size=4 face=Arial><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>dollars go directly to the general treasury of the Federation. Currently $20/year, proposed $5/year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3'><font size=4 color=black face=Arial><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Kenneth Jernigan Fund – supports first time National Convention attendees. Currently $20/year, proposed $5/year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3'><font size=4 color=black face=Arial><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>SUN Fund - funds that are being set aside in the event that they are needed to support the Federation during difficult times. Currently $20/year, proposed $5/year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3'><font size=4 color=black face=Arial><span lang=EN style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>V-PAC (Virginia Pre-Authorized Contribution) Plan - regular financial contributions to support the programs and activities of the Federation. Currently $20/month, proposed $0/year. </span></font><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Rita’s Italian Ice Community event is scheduled for July 18. We need volunteers to help make this event a success.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Our meeting location is: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Red Hot and Blue<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4150 Chain Bridge Rd,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Fairfax, VA<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>703-218-6989<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(Corner of Chain Bridge Road & Judicial Drive)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;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=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;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=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p></div></body></html>