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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>You are invited to the Fairfax Chapter Of the NFBV </span></font></b><font size=3><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>monthly<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> meeting. We are gathering virtually via Zoom on</span></b></span></font><b><font size=3><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Thursday, November 18, starting at 7:00pm. </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Zoom information will be provided in a separate message..<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Fairfax Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia will be holding its annual elections for all 6 board positions at our November 18, 2021 meeting. This was announced at both our September and October meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Chapter member John Bailey will be collecting names of those Chapter members interested in running for any of the board positions. Please contact John prior to our November meeting to have your name added to the slate of nominees. Additional nominations will be accepted up until immediately prior to the vote for the desired position. More informtion about the election and board positions is found further down in this announcement. John can be reached by sending an e-mail to <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:john_bailey17@hotmail.com">john_bailey17@hotmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Patrick Timony, Adaptive Services Librarian at the MLK DC Public Library, will be our guest speaker for our November meeting. He will be sharing exciting news and updates on their return to in-person technology classes on using screen readers and other assistive technology. He will also highlight their new introductory braille class and other services for blind patrons. These services are available to anyone regardless of where you reside.</span></font><font size=3 color=black><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Classes are taught by librarians and volunteers who are experts on the curriculum topics. Come hear this exciting program to learn how their free services can enrich your life!</span></font><font size=3 color=black><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><h2><font size=4 color="#2f5496" face="Calibri Light"><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Description of Board Position Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></font></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Secretary: Attends monthly Chapter meetings and board meetings. Takes notes during all meetings. Maintains documents and records related to Chapter business. Can chair and be a member of Chapter committees. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Treasurer: Attends monthly Chapter meetings and board meetings. oversees all Chapter related money matters including managing the Chapter bank account, disbursing Chapter funds as approved by the Chapter, and keeps the President and membership up-to-date on deposits, withdrawal, and account balance. Can chair and be a member of Chapter committees. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have questions about our board positions, you can reach out to any of the current board members to get answers. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Annette Carr, M.Ed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President, Fairfax Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Exhibits and Sponsor CoordinatorNFBV Convention <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind VA Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Visit the NFB of VA Affiliate webpage for news and information from around the state:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://nfbv.org/"><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>http://nfbv.org/</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>News and information from the NFB National Office is available at URL:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/"><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>https://www.nfb.org/</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sign-up for the NFBV Fairfax Chapter e-mail list at URL:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a 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