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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a message from your friendly Richmond Chapter and Virginia Student Division President further promoting the VABS “Bowl with the Blind “event in Virginia Beach on Saturday, October 7. I know that travel expenses and location may hinder some people from making such a big event a possibility for them, but I am here to solve this problem for residents of Richmond. If you live in the Richmond area and are interested in attending the event, I may be able to tempt you with an offer of cheaper and more direct transportation. The Virginia Association of Blind Students will be chartering a van from Richmond to the bowling event in Virginia Beach with direct door—to-door access. A member of the Richmond chapter, RobAnn Parsons, has agreed to drive this van and we will be departing Richmond on Saturday, October 7 at 10AM. We will depart from Virginia Beach at 5pm that evening. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in grabbing a seat for the van to Virginia Beach, here is the information. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The price of the ride is $45. A regular trip to Virginia Beach to Richmond roundtrip is at minimum $50. There are only two buses and trains per day for service between these cities. The earliest train would get you to VA Beach late and the latest train would leave before the event even ends. This price of $45 is a steal because it will secure timely attendance and door-to-door transportation. Take advantage of this deal while seats remain.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>This van will afford you the opportunity to make stops on the way in the case that one needs to use the bathroom or have a guide dog that needs relief.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>This van will hopefully connect people that live both in the city of Richmond and the outskirts of Richmond. If you don’t live in Richmond proper, feel free to contact me.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The deadline for contacting me with interest is Friday, September 29, 2017. The money will be due that day as well. Please feel free to speak with me about any questions or concerns. This price covers your transportation. The games for bowling are $2 per game, so even with 5 games of bowling you still would spend less than you would have for a ticket if you took Amtrak or Greyhound to this event. Please contact me in this thread or at 804 801 7674 if you have any other questions. I look forward to speaking with you soon. <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>Ciao <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Robert E. Parsons Jr.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>President, Richmond Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>President, Virginia Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Randolph Macon College '18 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Phone: 804 801 7674<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>