<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Our next chapter meeting will be held Saturday, September 21st, 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 zoom platform service. Everyone is warmly welcome to attend.<br><br>Instructions for attending virtually have changed, so please read the instructions below carefully:<br><br>Click the link below if joining via a computer or phone app.<br><br><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=IxBkHB29q0XT0lucFjOe3vrA9ViSOU.1&omn=91270832111" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=IxBkHB29q0XT0lucFjOe3vrA9ViSOU.1&omn=91270832111</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br>If calling in via phone you can use<br><br>One tap mobile<br><br>tell: +13017158592, 8297256345#<br><br> or<br><br>Telephone Dial: 1 (301) 715-8592<br><br>Meeting ID: 829 725 6345#<br><br>If needed the password is 20201940<br><br>Please announce yourself upon entering the room so we can welcome you!<br><br> <br>September Agenda Summarize below:<br>-  Call to Order</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">- Recite NFB pledge:  pledge to participate actively in the efforts 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.”</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">- Go around and ask everyone how they're doing (ice breaker)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br>- Vote on meeting minutes / treasure report from previous meeting (sent in separate emails)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br>- Vote on officer and board positions</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">The nomination slate is listed below:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">President</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Wayne Williams</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Vice president</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Chris Walker</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Recording secretary</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Rodney Neely</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Treasure</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Jackie Brown</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Corresponding secretary</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Janet Lincoln and Kim</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Officers</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">James Shobert</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Jim Green</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Mary Green</span><br style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Gerry O'Malley</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br>-10min presentation from Cynthia Schneider from the Chamber of Commerce</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">-Discuss our involvement with the Chamber</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">- reminder - State Convention 2024 Dates: Thursday, October 31 - Sunday, November 3, 2024 Registration is open</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">-Discuss fundraising efforts</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">-Discuss social month or meeting outside of our regularly scheduled meetings</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The meeting minutes for July are attached. The treasure report will be sent in a separate email. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If there's anything I missed or any other items members would like to discuss please let me know. </p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Regards,</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Wayne Williams</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Zoom Coordinator, Communications Committee</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">National Federation of the Blind of Virginia </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><a href="mailto:wayne.williams026@gmail.com" target="_blank">wayne.williams026@gmail.com</a></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">540-535-6958</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><div>Follow us On Twitter NFBVWinchesterChapter</div><div>Find us on Facebook Winchester Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia</div><div>Subscribe to our Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYuTbcr5F5A9J8EFjMLZCZg/videos" target="_blank">NFB Virginia Youtube</a></div></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><div><a href="http://www.nfb.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">www.nfb.org</a> </div><div><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">www.nfbv.org</a></div></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><img width="420" height="192" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xcL6bPQ9Jzbl0yYhF_OqMxTpY5gVcpJdegTasCoYNUsbwiMPeqjpp4ZDpRIgA1BPhRjs9qRiU"></a><br></div></div></div></div></div>