<div dir="ltr"><div><div><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Hello Chapter Family and Friends, </span></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Our next chapter meeting will be held Saturday, July 19th from 10am - 11:30am. This meeting will be virtual due to renovations at </font>
<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Solenberger's. Instructions on how to attend virtually are below. </span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><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></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px"><font face="arial, 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! </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">If you have any issues or questions about virtual attendance please reach out to me. </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">July Agenda Summarize below:</p>
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- Call to Order</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;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.\u201d</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">- Go around and ask everyone how they're doing (ice breaker)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">- Vote on meeting minutes and treasurer\u2019s report</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">- Discuss highlights from NFB National Convention </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">- Discuss State Convention and transportation:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">the 67th annual State Convention of the National Federation
of the Blind of Virginia will be held Thursday, October 30 through Sunday,
November 2, 2025, at the:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel<br>
5700 Atlantic Ave.,<br>
Virginia Beach, VA 23451<br>
The affiliate has secured very competitive nightly room rates of $109 plus tax.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Registration should open by mid-July </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">-Discuss summer outing and location</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">-Speaking at Orchard Village August 7<sup>th</sup> around 1pm
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">- all other Chapter business</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The minutes from June are attached, and the treasurer's report will be sent out in a separate email.</font></p></div><div><br></div><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)">President, Winchester Federation of the Blind</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 <a href="https://x.com/nFBVWinchester" style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:11pt" target="_blank">NFBVWinchesterChapter</a></div><div>Find us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064627334710" style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:11pt" target="_blank">Winchester
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