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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Below are the minutes from our August meeting.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">PCNFB Chapter Minutes for August 9, 2018<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Monthly meeting of the Potomac Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind was convened at 7 p.m. by President John Halverson. Seventeen members were present.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The icebreaker was if you had a time machine and you could go back in time, who would you like to hear or who’s speech would you like to listen to??
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<p class="MsoNormal">We had a moment of silence.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The minutes of the June 14, 2018 meeting were done by Sarah, but Sarah had knee surgery.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Treasurer’s Report For the period from 06/14/2018 to 08/09/2018<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beginning Balance: $1,099.09<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ending Balance as of 08/09/2018: General Fund: $816.09<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Philosophy<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chris Danielson, director of Communications at the National Center was our guest speaker to discuss our NFB brand. Our tagline is “Live the Life you want” and we have a logo which encompasses our reputation. How the NFB can enhance their
reputation by reflecting the type of message that we want to send.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Commentary about National Convention<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Several members expressed their thoughts about either being at convention for the first time or those coming back to convention highlighted President Riccobono’s banquet address and Joanne’s speech about growing up with blind parents. Technology
workshops, learning tango, attending division meetings, etc.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">State Convention<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 60<sup>th</sup> state convention will be taking place Friday, Nov. 9-Sunday, Nov. 11<sup>th</sup> being held at the Hospitality House in Fredericksburg.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Auction<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will be having our annual auction to be held on Saturday , August 18<sup>th</sup> at Billy Ruth and Allen’s club room 1881 N. Nash Street in Arlington.Wine, chocolates, baskets, gift cards, and dinner have been donated for our auction.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Project RISE<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will be starting a statewide program for transition-age students.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Announcements<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Rodney still has some cross-body handbags leftover from national convention for sale for $15 in various colors.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The chapter board should meet on a conference call on the last Monday of the month.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kellogg’s has teamed up with the NFB to do Rice Krispies treats
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hope everyone stays dry and safe for Hurricane Florence!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Yours in the Federation<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Evelyn Valdez,<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Recording Secretary</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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