[NFBV-Announce] NFBV Virtual Meetings for the week of August 10 through August 17

Sun Aug 9 15:58:09 UTC 2020

From Jacki Bruce
NFBV Zoom Coordinator


> This message outlines many events and meetings planned for the month.
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> Almost all chapter and division meetings are using the Virginia Affiliate’s Zoom account and all meetings are open to the public.
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> All calls are available using the telephone dial in option or through the free and totally accessible Zoom app on Windows, Apple IOS, or Google Android. You can also access just using your Web Browser. 
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> For all these services, it is important to be on mute when you are not speaking. The presenter will provide instructions on unmuting to be heard. Additionally, just like in-person Federation meetings, please preface your comments by stating your name and being recognized by the organizer before speaking. 
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> NFB of Virginia Virtual Meetings
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> The Zoom link and telephone conference call details are consistent for each of the Zoom meetings this month. If there is an exception, it is provided in the description below.
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> https://zoom.us/j/8297256345
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>  Telephone Dial: tel:6468769923
> Meeting ID: 829 725 6345
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> One tap mobile
> tel:+16468769923,,8297256345
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> Virginia Affiliate Virtual Programming
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> Health and Wellness Night
> Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 PM
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> Please join the Virginia Affiliate on Wednesday,  August 12th from 7:00  thru 8:30  pm eastern time, for an interactive webinar on healthy eating as it relates to diabetes and cardiac  health.  Our presenter  will be Kim  Ladd, health educator  with VDBVI.   
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> Ladies Night
> Saturday, August 15, 22 at 7:00 PM
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> Please join the Virginia Affiliate every Saturday evening from 7 to 9 pm Eastern Time for good times. Each week will be a different theme.  Grab your BFF’s and a drink alcoholic or non, settle in your favorite spot and get ready to laugh, share stories, and have fun!
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> The theme for this week, August 15th, is open forum…tell us what is on your mind.  Let’s get wild and crazy and talk about everything!   
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> Knit and Crochet Night
> Sunday, August 16 at 7:00 PM
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> Grab your needles, yarn, and favorite beverage as we meet to discuss our current projects, Revelry, festivals, and all things knitty. Not a knitter or crocheter yet? Not a problem! Come learn from those with s bit more experience. All fiber artists welcome.
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> Blind Parents Meeting
> Sunday, August 23 at 8:00 PM
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> Country going virtual and freaking out? First time homeschooler?  These are crazy times we find ourselves in. By now, you have either decided to homeschool your child, or you are trying to navigate a virtual platform with your child chosen by your child’s school. You may be trying to use a combination of both.  Join the Virginia Blind Parents as we navigate these new waters together.  This meeting is designed to give you a chance to ask any questions you may have and meet others who are going through similar situations.
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> The first half of the meeting will be designated for helping address any issues or concerns related to virtual schooling and the platforms being used by different school districts.  Mike Fish, the lead technology instructor for the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, will talk you through different platforms and answer questions and concerns in regards to accessibility.  He will also assist you in ways to obtain your child’s materials using these virtual platforms.
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> The second half of the meeting will be used to address tips and tricks for homeschooling as a blind parent.  C. J. Fish, a blind homeschool mom of four children, will be sharing her experiences and answering any questions you may have.
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> Any further questions, contact Jessica Reed.
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> Chapter and Division virtual Programming 
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> Here is the calendar of chapter and division meetings for the end of July that have been scheduled.
> More may follow as the month progresses.
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> However, the At Large and Peninsula chapters are not using Zoom and have provided alternate dialing instructions which are listed after the meeting date and time.
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> At Large Chapter
> Tuesday, August 11 at 8:00 PM
> Dial:  (877) 394-5901
> Passcode: 6149670
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> Potomac Chapter 
> Thursday, August 13 at 7:00 PM
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> Fredericksburg Chapter
> Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 AM
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> Peninsula Chapter
> Saturday, August 15 at 11:00 AM
> Dial: 605-475-4825 
> Access code is 549778 
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> Tidewater Chapter
> Saturday, August 15 at 1:30 PM
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> Prince William Chapter
> Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 PM
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> Winchester Chapter
> Wednesday, August 19 at 7:00 PM
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> Greater Williamsburg Chapter
> Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 PM
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> Fairfax Chapter
> Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 PM
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> https://zoom.us/j/6025022255
> ID:  6025022255
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> Chesapeake Bay Chapter
> Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 AM
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> Richmond Chapter
> Monday, August 24 at 6:30 PM
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> Senior Division
> Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM 
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> Greater Alexandria Chapter
> Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM
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> We suspect more chapters and divisions will be holding meetings. We will provide updates each week with details.
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> Jacki Bruce 
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> Zoom Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
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> mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com
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> tel:(757)291-1789
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> Live the life you want.
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