<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Hello Friends and Family.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Our next chapter meeting will be held this Saturday, June 17th, 2023, from 10am - 11:30am at Solenberger Hardware, 832 Berryville ave. For those unable to attend in-person, you are invited to attend virtually using our NEW zoom platform service. Everyone is warmly welcome to attend. </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Instructions for attending virtually have changed, so please read the instructions below carefully:</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Click the link below if joining via a computer or phone app.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09" target="_blank"><font face="arial, sans-serif">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</font></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif">If calling in via phone you can use </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif">One tap mobile</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif">tell: +13017158592, 8297256345#</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> or</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif">If needed the password is 20201940</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Please announce yourself upon entering the room so we can welcome you!</span><span style="color:black"> </span></font></p><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><u><span style="color:black">June 2023 Agenda: </span></u></i></b><span style="color:black"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><u><span style="color:black">Call to Order</span></u></i></b><span style="color:black"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><u><span style="color:black">NFB Pledge</span></u></i></b><span style="color:black"> - 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.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Take a few
moments in silence in honor of Carolyn Zdziera, our member who passed away.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><u><span style="color:black">Ice-breaker: </span></u></i></b><span style="color:black"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Collect funds
for annual membership: $5.00</span></p>

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Meeting minutes from previous month</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Motion from
President Chris Walker to donate funds towards sensory trail at Jim Barnett
Park. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Treasurer
Report by Jackie Brown</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><u><span style="color:black">Reports from
chapter committees:</span></u></i></b><span style="color:black"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Communication
committee Report</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="color:black">NFB Email created: <a href="mailto:NFBVWinchesterChapter@gmail.com" target="_blank">NFBVWinchesterChapter@gmail.com</a></span></p>

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</span></span><span style="color:black">Created Mastodon account. Handle is
NFBvwinchester. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">As discussed in last meeting, Per
president Riccobono, certain actions have been taken, which leads us to think
Twitter is no longer accessible to low vision blind community. Our chapter still
maintains presence on facebook and twitter. </span><span style="color:black"><br>
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</span><span style="color:black"></span></p>

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committee report</span></p>

<p style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      
</span></span><span style="color:black">Wayne also added information to shared nfb
doc regarding helpful apps. We can share at conclusion of meeting</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Additional
plug: Seeking new members interested in the Communication and technology
committee. In addition, we are going to be soliciting for new board members and
other vacancies. Please consider running as we need all hands on deck to reach
out community. Any Questions?</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">National
Convention is July 1-6 in houston Texas. Information for those wanting to attend virtually. Register ASAP: Click here for link to register:</span><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=573" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=573</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">State
convention: information for those wanting to attend. Its in Williamsburg, VA at the Double Tree Hotel, November 2-5. If enough people are interested in attending, maybe we can coordinate group transportation. </span></p>

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Luncheon: Where should we have meeting and when? Maybe July or August?</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><u><span style="color:black">Open Forum:</span></u></i></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Projects to
solicit new membership: </span></p>

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any additional action item?</span></p>

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if time permits: </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Meeting adjournment</span></p></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Respectfully, </div><div><br></div>James Shobert<div>Vice President | Chair Communication Committee<br><div>National Federation of the Blind, Winchester Chapter</div><div>Cell Phone: 989-992-7932</div><div>email: <a href="mailto:Jrshober@gmail.com" target="_blank">Jrshober@gmail.com</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div>