<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">NOTE: We will be holding this meeting via skype this month due to inclimate weather.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Hello Friends and Family.<br>
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Our next chapter meeting will be held this Saturday, January 20th, 2024, from
10am - 11:30am via skype. Everyone is warmly welcome to attend. <br>
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Instructions for attending virtually have changed, so please read the
instructions below carefully:<br>
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Click the link below if joining via a computer or phone app.<br>
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<a href="https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09</span></a><br>
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If calling in via phone you can use <br>
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One tap mobile<br>
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tell: +13017158592, 8297256345#<br>
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or<br>
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Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592<br>
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Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#<br>
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If needed the password is 20201940<br>
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Please announce yourself upon entering the room so we can welcome you! <br>
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January Agenda Summarized below:<br>
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Call to Order<br>
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NFB Pledge - 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.<br>
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Ice-breaker:<br>
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Vote on meeting minutes / treasure report from previous meeting (will be sent
in separate email)</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Technology Report</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Gerry, Wayne, Rodney to discuss upcoming topics
for next few months</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Janet Lincoln: How are the calls going?</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Recap of </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">NFB Winchester: December Holiday Cookie Exchange</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Upcoming: </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Washington Seminar</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Monday, January 29 through Thursday, February 1,
2024<br>
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall<br>
550 C Street, SW<br>
Washington, DC 20024</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">No one attending from out chapter</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">The 30th
annual <b>Community Wellness Festival </b>will take place on <b>Saturday,
February 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., </b>at Apple Blossom Mall in
Winchester. Underwritten by the Winchester Medical Center Foundation, the
festival will again offer an exciting mix of screenings, demonstrations and
learning opportunities, providing a wellness checkup for the thousands of
people who attend. Please plan on participating in this annual event dedicated
to improving the health of our community.</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">The
registration process is easier than ever. Use this link: </span><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,117,182)"><a href="https://valleyhealthidzwp.formstack.com/forms/cwf_exhibitor" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">https://valleyhealthidzwp.formstack.com/forms/cwf_exhibitor</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> to
register as an exhibitor. The registration link, along with additional details
and exhibitor guidelines, is also available on our web page: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,117,182)"><a href="http://www.valleyhealthlink.com/wellnessfestival" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">www.valleyhealthlink.com/wellnessfestival</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">. The
registration deadline is January 31, 2024. Payment of the $150 exhibitor
registration fee ($100 for non-profit organizations) can be made up to and
including the day of the festival.</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">We
hope you will be able to join us in February. Please e-mail questions about the
festival to me at <a href="mailto:mwade@valleyhealthlink.com" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">mwade@valleyhealthlink.com</span></a>.
Also, feel free to share this information with other wellness advocates who
might like to participate in the festival.</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">We
are looking forward to another successful festival!</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Requesting topics for 2024 Programming for our
monthly meetings</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Additional news from
November Presidential Release.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Open Forum:<br>
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Closing thoughts if time permits:<br>
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Meeting adjournment</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
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If you have anything else you would like to add to the agenda, please let
me know!</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Respectfully,</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">James Shobert</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NFB Winchester President</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Phone: 989-992-7932</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">email: <a href="mailto:Jrshober@gmail.com" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">Jrshober@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </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>President <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>