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> From: Libra Robinson via NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: October 10, 2021 at 1:51:00 AM EDT
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> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] FW: 2021 State Convention Agenda
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> From: nfb-dc-gwc at googlegroups.com [mailto:nfb-dc-gwc at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Greater Washington
> Sent: Friday, October 8, 2021 12:07 PM
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> Subject: 2021 State Convention Agenda
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> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines our future.  Every day we raise expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and their dreams.  You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.
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> The National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia Affiliate Board of Directors:
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> President, Shawn Callaway
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> 1st Vice-President, Libra Robinson
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> 2nd Vice-President, Chrichelle Brown
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> Treasurer, LaMont Wright
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> Secretary, Star-Shemah White
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> Board Member, Steve Lindsey
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> Board Member, Tajuan Farmer
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> Board Member, Kim Bellamy
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> Board Member, Larry Brown
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> All Convention activities will be utilized through this Zoom link:
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> Join Zoom Meeting 
> https://zoom.us/j/8204086286 
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> Meeting ID: 820 408 6286 
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> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) 
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> Thursday, October 14, 2021 
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> The NFB of DC Seniors Luncheon and Workshop 
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> 11 AM to 2 PM 
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> Please join our outstanding seniors as they introduce speakers and resources to enhance our physical and mental health.  Presenters include William Yates from the local YMCA to provide exercise demonstrations, Dr. Janet Parker will provide tips on how to conduct personal meditation and Amber Woods will give a presentation on local travel leisure options within the Washington, DC area.  
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> Boundaries and Consent Presentation 
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> 3-4:30 PM 
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> Cheryl Fields and Marcy Carpenter will discuss ways in which our members can remain safe and supportive during Federation meetings and events.  
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> Disclaimer: There may be content involving sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.  
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> Blind Investors Program and Workshop 
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> 5-6:45 PM 
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> Please come and hear from blind people who invest in the stock market through accessible applications. 
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> National Representative’s Welcome Reception 
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> 7-9 PM 
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> Please join the NFB of DC as we welcome our state convention national representative Scott LaBarre 
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> Friday, October 15, 2021
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> Blind Woman’s Empowerment Event 
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> 12-3 PM 
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> Please join the woman of the Federation to hear inspiring stories from blind woman from across the country addressing Mental Health in the Blindness Community
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> 3:30-5:15 
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> This session will provide a healthy discussion on addressing and maintaining our mental health.  Shawn Callaway MSW will give a presentation on the stages of grief and loss in relation to blindness and Candice Chapman will discuss the signs and symptoms of major depression disorder.  
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> Blind Parents and Grandparents Meet Up 
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> 5:30-6:45 PM
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> Please join us as we discuss the joy of being blind parents and grandparents.  This discussion will be facilitated by Shirell Scott, a new member of the Federation and a blind parent. 
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> Federation Family Feud 
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> 7-9 PM 
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> Please join us for some high energy and fun entertainment as Federations compete to answer popular questions surveyed by the general public.  The host of this wonderful event is Libra Robinson 
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> Saturday, October 16, 2021
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> The NFB of DC General Session Part 1 and 2 
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> 9-12 Noon and 2-5 PM 
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> Please join us as we hear from inspiring Federation family members and we conduct the business of the NFB of DC 
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> The general session agenda will be disseminated on October 14th.  
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> For all meetings and events please use the zoom information below.  Thanks, and I hope you participate in the 2021 NFB of DC State Convention 
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