From jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net  Tue Nov  1 22:47:01 2016
From: jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net (jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2016 22:47:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2nd Action Auction Announcement from Jacki Brown
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Michael - Please post the attached 2nd announcement with several action Auction items listed. 
Thanks. 

Jacki 
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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Wed Nov  2 12:13:17 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2016 12:13:17 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Remember: NFBV16  for social media
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#nfbv16

Hello Cyber-friends,

Our state convention is just a bit over a week away. Now is the time to get your social media house in order so that you can easily and effectively let the world know what we are doing.

Several people have offered to help the NFBV promote our convention through social media. That is great. However, we need more cyber reporters talking us up on social media and here is how.

No matter what form of social media you are going to use (twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc) remember to include our hashtag. For this event, we will be using '#nfbv16'. Putting this string of characters in your posts helps others find you and listen to what you are saying.












Are you a follower of @nfbvirginia on Twitter yet? Before the convention, goto Twitter and follow us. You will literally be receiving the latest updates about all the cool stuff happening.

Do you fancy Facebook? Search for 'NFBVIRGINIA' and friend us. Again, you will receive the latest in convention happenings as well as live streams from our convention reporters.

We need photos as well. Bring your smartphones and click away. Post those to Facebook and Twitter and share the fun. Don't forget to add the hash tag, '#nfbv16' to every post!

Like to write? We always need articles to post to our website (nfbv.org). Share your experiences by sharing them with everyone. Post them to your favorite social media. Or, send them to me to be posted and shared.

Got questions on how you can be one of our convention reporters? Contact John Bailey at 703.994.2040 or via email at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com>

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Nov  2 22:24:57 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 18:24:57 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Action Auction Announcement!
Message-ID: <000501d23557$f1ee0320$d5ca0960$@verizon.net>

GIVE TO THE 2016

ACTION AUCTION

(2ND announcement)

 

 

Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!  The NFB of Virginia will be having an Auction at its
state convention in Virginia Beach - November 11-13, 2016.  We need good
NEW, HAND-MADE or ANTIQUE ITEMS to auction.   Please contact Jacki Brown:
703-534-0747/ jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net
<mailto:jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net>  to tell her what you plan to
donate.  She'll be releasing the information about what is being offered at
least a week before the convention via email.  PLEASE DONATE NOW!

 

Then bring your donated items to the convention.  We will accepting items
Thursday evening, Friday morning and Friday afternoon.  We'll be auctioning
a few items Friday morning at the Board meeting.  Then just like last year
there will be tables set up with the items offered.  Other auction items
will be offered in the meeting room during the morning session on Saturday,
at the Banquet Saturday Night and in the meeting room on Sunday morning.

 

It is important for you to be at all the meetings and the banquet.
Otherwise you might miss out on your favorite auction item.  Items will be
displayed first near registration and then in the meeting area.

We will accept cash or checks.  All payments need to be received by noon on
Sunday, November 1, 2015.  Individual restrictions and expiration dates
apply.  Please see the items for details.  We have many great items and
little time so we will be conducting the auction FAST! 

 

For your convenience, we have listed the items we currently have to offer.
There will be additions to this list as we expect more items to arrive.  The
items will not be presented for bid in the order of this list - but by whim
of the Auctioneer.

 

We are near the holiday season: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza,
New Year's Eve, Charlie and Stephen Brown's birthdays.some of these items
would make great gifts!

 

Remember - this is our chance to raise money for ourselves in a fun way -
also a way to buy only previously dreamed of luxuries from our friends.

 

LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS AS OF 10/19/2015:

 

1.    Buy this 1983 World Series Cal Ripken Bobble head in original Orioles
box.  This is a unique gift for an Orioles fan or any baseball collector.
On E-Bay it goes for $39-55, depending on condition - and this is in great
original condition!                                  Donated by Charlie
Brown

 

2.    2 Braille Cookbooks: (1). "GREEN EGGS AND HAM" BY Georgeanne Brennan
which promises to have you making wacky food for the whole family like Cat
in the Hat Pudding or Moose Juice and Schopp, etc.; and (2) "THE ANNE OF
GREEN GABLES COOKBOOK" by Kate Macdonald, which is "tested" by a 12 year old
and contains recipes inspired by the Canadian children's book series about
Anne of Green Gables. ( If you want to know more.look them up on
eBay)........Donated by Jeanette McAlister

 

3.    2 Children's books in Braille: (1) "HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF
SECRETS - bk. 2 in series; and (2) "HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS"
-bk. 7 in series...Nothing more needs to be said.........Donated by Jeanette
McAlister

 

4.    Spa Basket with items from high-end luxury brands lie L'occitane,
Josie Maran, and Carol's Daughter.  Items include body lotion, body butter,
shower oil, hand cream and perfume.  Each item is labeled in
Braille.....Donated by Deborah & Stewart Prost

 

5.    A Gift Basket from "HEALTH FOOD CENTERS," 1701 Colley Ave.,
Norfolk.Donated by Deborah & Stewart Prost

 

6.    A Package with Wine and a Blue Crab Bay Company Snack Pack (a
collection of nutty snacks with/or without bay seasonings)........Donated by
the At-Large Chapter

 

7.    Another Package of Wine and a Blue Crab Bay Company Snack Pack ( a
collection of usually 3 nutty snacks)........Donated by the At-Large Chapter

 

8.    A beautiful 18" blue necklace and earring set.  This set is made with
square blue stones with yellow, red, orange, small stripes and flowers on
them.  The colors are very subtle.............Donated by Linda Edwards

 

9.    A Virginia Beach Basket of Chocolates........... Donated by Theresa
Willis

 

10.                A Virginia Beach Basket Full of Wine, Cheese and
Sausage.............Donated by Theresa Willis

 

11.                A Winter Wonderland Snowman Basket.  This is a blue
basket in the lap of a snowman door wind blocker.  The basket contains a
snowman glass cutting board, bottle topper, dish towels & potholder, snowman
round metal box, night light and 2 snowflake bowls.  This is a perfect
Christmas gift.........Donated by Linda Edwards 

 

12.                A Gingerbread Basket containing a man and woman
gingerbread pot holders, a gingerbread mix and matching dish
towel......Donated by Linda Edwards

 

13.                A beautiful multicolored Afghan.  It is in various earth
toned colors with some pale pink accents. (6 ft. X 4 ft.) ..........Donated
by Chris Cutchins

14.                A Granny Square Lap Afghan in variegated colors: pink,
blue, green and black...Donated by Annie Ascher

 

15.                A Pair of Men's Cowboy Boots.  Come to the table and try
them on!....Donated by Mary Durbin

 

16.                A Vintage Burberry Trench Men's Trench Coat from London.
Size 40L.  This is a green/brown classic English trench coat with a plaid
liner.  Think of Boogie in Casablanca or The Deep Sleep and you got it!
(Listed for $100+ on eBay.) Come try it on!.....Donated by Mary Anne Kessler

 

17.                An Eddie Bauer classic men's black winter windbreaker.
Size Medium.  Come try it
on!.........................................Donated by Mary Anne Kessler

 

 

       

PLEASE CONTACT ME SOON SO I CAN ADD YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE LIST!

 
EMAIL:jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net    

CALL: 1-703-534-0747                

 

 



From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Thu Nov  3 11:42:06 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2016 07:42:06 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Restaurant Menus for the Wyndham Virginia Beach
 Hotel
Message-ID: <075b01d235c7$4df1c520$e9d54f60$@gmail.com>

Hi,

 

Please find attached the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront restaurant menus. Menus will be available in Braille and large print at the restaurant.

Thank you to the Chesapeake Bay chapter and Endependence Center, Incorporated (ECI) Norfolk for Braille production of the menus.

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice President, NFB of Virginia.

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> 

202 285-4595

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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Nov  3 13:02:14 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2016 13:02:14 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] convention room available.
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB10664809375ECF6D0266E5268FA30@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

From: Rodney Neely
I have a hotel room available at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Ocean Front hotel.  It has two queen beds and it is a non-smoking room.
If you would be interested in this room, please contact Rodney Neely by Monday, November 7, 2016 at rodneyfneely at gmail.com<mailto:rodneyfneely at gmail.com> or by phone at 703-389-2782.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Rodney Neely

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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Fri Nov  4 19:56:22 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2016 19:56:22 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Tickets to the Alexandria Harmonizers holiday show
 "A Family Christmas" are now available!
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From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sun Nov  6 16:43:59 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2016 11:43:59 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Career Opportunities with VIB - Learn More on
 Saturday afternoon (11/12) at the convention
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We wanted to highlight a special   opportunity at the NFB of Virginia
Convention on Saturday (11/12) with Virginia Industries for the Blind.

 

1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Industries for the Blind - New Job
Opportunities in Hampton Roads: York Room, Matthew Koch, General Manager,
Virginia Industries for the Blind 

Come learn about this growth and how you can be part of it. VIB has 21
existing locations and is ready to expand into the Hampton Roads area with a
significant investment to offer quality jobs to area residents who are blind
or vision impaired. VIB General Manager, Matt Koch, will discuss VIB's
present operations and potential future with you. Bring your resumes!

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice President, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> 

202 285-4595

 



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From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sun Nov  6 20:05:18 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2016 15:05:18 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] GIVE TO THE 2016 Action Auction: 3rd Announcement
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Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!  The NFB of Virginia will be having an Auction at its
state convention in Virginia Beach - November 11-13, 2016.  We need good
NEW, HAND-MADE or ANTIQUE ITEMS to auction.   Please contact Jacki Brown:
703-534-0747/ jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net
<mailto:jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net>  to tell her what you plan to
donate.  She'll be releasing the information about what is being offered at
least a week before the convention via email.  PLEASE DONATE NOW!

 

Then bring your donated items to the convention.  We will accepting items
Thursday evening, Friday morning and Friday afternoon.  We'll be auctioning
a few items Friday morning at the Board meeting.  Then just like last year
there will be tables set up with the items offered.  Other auction items
will be offered in the meeting room during the morning session on Saturday,
at the Banquet Saturday Night and in the meeting room on Sunday morning.

 

It is important for you to be at all the meetings and the banquet.
Otherwise you might miss out on your favorite auction item.  Items will be
displayed first near registration and then in the meeting area.

We will accept cash or checks.  All payments need to be received by noon on
Sunday, November 1, 2015.  Individual restrictions and expiration dates
apply.  Please see the items for details.  We have many great items and
little time so we will be conducting the auction FAST! 

 

For your convenience, we have listed the items we currently have to offer.
There will be additions to this list as we expect more items to arrive.  The
items will not be presented for bid in the order of this list - but by whim
of the Auctioneer.

 

We are near the holiday season: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza,
New Year's Eve, Charlie and Stephen Brown's birthdays.some of these items
would make great gifts!

 

Remember - this is our chance to raise money for ourselves in a fun way -
also a way to buy only previously dreamed of luxuries from our friends.

 

LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS AS OF 10/19/2015:

 

1.    Buy this 1983 World Series Cal Ripken Bobble head in original Orioles
box.  This is a unique gift for an Orioles fan or any baseball collector.
On E-Bay it goes for $39-55, depending on condition - and this is in great
original condition!                                  Donated by Charlie
Brown

 

2.    2 Braille Cookbooks: (1). "GREEN EGGS AND HAM" BY Georgeanne Brennan
which promises to have you making wacky food for the whole family like Cat
in the Hat Pudding or Moose Juice and Schopp, etc.; and (2) "THE ANNE OF
GREEN GABLES COOKBOOK" by Kate Macdonald, which is "tested" by a 12 year old
and contains recipes inspired by the Canadian children's book series about
Anne of Green Gables. ( If you want to know more.look them up on
eBay)........Donated by Jeanette McAlister

 

3.    2 Children's books in Braille: (1) "HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF
SECRETS" - bk. 2 in series; and (2) "HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS"
-bk. 7 in series...Nothing more needs to be said.........Donated by Jeanette
McAlister

 

4.    Spa Basket with Items from High-end Luxury Brands like L'occitane,
Josie Maran, and Carol's Daughter.  Items include body lotion, body butter,
shower oil, hand cream and perfume.  Each item is labeled in Braille
Donated by Deborah & Stewart Prost

 

5.    A Gift Basket from "HEALTH FOOD CENTERS," 1701 Colley Ave.,
Norfolk.Donated by Deborah & Stewart Prost

 

6.    A Package with Wine and a Blue Crab Bay Company Snack Pack (a
collection of nutty snacks with/or without bay seasonings)........Donated by
the At-Large Chapter

 

7.    Another Package of Wine and a Blue Crab Bay Company Snack Pack ( a
collection of usually 3 nutty snacks)........Donated by the At-Large Chapter

 

8.    A beautiful 18" Blue Necklace and Earring Set.  This set is made with
square blue stones with yellow, red, orange, small stripes and flowers on
them.  The colors are very subtle.............Donated by Linda Edwards

 

9.    A Virginia Beach Basket of Chocolates........... Donated by Theresa
Willis

 

10.                 A Virginia Beach Basket Full of Wine, Cheese and
Sausage.............Donated by Theresa Willis

 

11.                 A Winter Wonderland Snowman Basket.  This is a blue
basket in the lap of a snowman door wind blocker.  The basket contains a
snowman glass cutting board, bottle topper, dish towels & potholder, snowman
round metal box, night light and 2 snowflake bowls.  This is a perfect
Christmas gift.........Donated by Linda Edwards 

 

12.                 A Gingerbread Basket containing a man and woman
gingerbread pot holders, a gingerbread mix and matching dish
towel......Donated by Linda Edwards

 

13.                 A Beautiful Multicolored Afghan.  It is in various earth
toned colors with some pale pink accents. (6 ft. X 4 ft.) ..........Donated
by Chris Cutchins

14.                 A Granny Square Lap Afghan in variegated colors: pink,
blue, green and black...Donated by Annie Ascher

 

15.                 A Pair of Men's Cowboy Boots.  Come to the table and try
them on!....Donated by Mary Durbin

 

16.                 A Vintage Burberry Trench Men's Trench Coat from London.
Size 40L.  This is a green/brown classic English trench coat with a plaid
liner.  Think of Boogie in Casablanca or The Deep Sleep and you got it!
(Listed for $100+ on eBay.) Come try it on!.....Donated by Mary Anne Kessler

 

17.                 An Eddie Bauer classic men's black winter windbreaker.
Size Medium.  Come try it on! Donated by Mary Anne Kessler

 

18.                 Men's Toiletry Gift Set: "360 Perry Ellis for Men"
containing .25 oz. and 1.7 oz. Eau de Toilette Sprays and 1 alcohol free
deodorant stick.  Also, a Paco Rabamme Gift Set of 1.0 oz. men's shower gel,
1 oz. men's after shave and .5 oz. men's eau de toilette. (value
$45+)Donated by Michelle Oudlet

 

19.                 Sporty "EXPRESS" New Green Woman's 100% Cotton Sweater,
Size-Small.  This will fit hip size "42-44" and is 30" long. (Value orig.
$49.95).. Donated by Michelle Oudlet.

 

 

20.                       $25 Gift Card to Champs Kitchen and Bar in
Pentagon Row, Arlington, VA


                                          Donation secured by Joe Hobson

 

21.                       $25 Gift Card to the Bonefish Grill at any of
their locations: Arlington, Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Short
Pump, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Potomac Mills,
Charlottesville and Fairfax Greenbrier.

                                            Donation secured by Joe Hobson

 

22.                 Chocolate Truffles from Richmond. 6 Truffles -flavors
and sizes to be imagined.  Priceless to any Chocoholic!       

                              Donated by Mark and Melody Roane

 

23.                 Chocolate Truffles from Richmond. 6 Truffles - flavors
and sizes to be imagined.  Again Priceless to any Chocoholic!       

                              Donated by Mark and Melody Roane

 

24.           $25 Gift Card from SINE Irish Pub, useable at Arlington
Pentagon Row or at Richmond - they have a restaurant in both places.
Donation Secured by Joe Hobson

 

25.                       Luxurious Lavender Spa Basket containing Bath
salts, Body lotion and scrub, Hand cream, 3 scented soaps, Sachet, Lip Balm,
Foot cream and moisturizing socks, Shower gel and puff, and other surprises.
Donated by Bev Coney

 

26.                       3 $15 Gift Cards to Noodles & Company World Market

Located all over Northern VA from Pentagon-Vienna-Alexandria.  Also in
Richmond, Charlottesville and a new one in Hampton, Peninsula Town Center.


                                             Donation Secured by Joe Hobson

 

27.                 Dinner for Six at Chez Sharon.  A Gourmet dinner for six
at the Soforenko household awaits you.  The finest in Modern American dining
and superior wait service.  Your meal will have excellent Wine pairings and
a homemade dessert.  Ask your friends about previous dinners and we look
forward to serving you.           Donated by Tracy and Sharon Soforenko

 

28.                 A Galway Irish Crystal Paper Weight. (Value $45+)
Beautiful Christmas present in Irish green satin lined box.

                                    Donated by Christopher Walker

 

29.                 2 Raised Relief 9 inch Round Decorative Plates. Both are
molded in light beige with a dark wood frame and both are ready to hang up
on your wall. (1) First plate is of the Nativity and (2) the second plate is
of Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus and Cherubs.  Again a perfect gift for
Christmas.

                                              Donated by Christopher Walker

 

30.                 12" x 8" Hand-painted Porcelain Vase with lid.  Painted
a bright blue background with pink, white and yellow flowers.  Also, has a
great butterfly and turquoise fluted top edge near the flowered lid.
Donated by Christopher Walker

 

31.                 Light House Condiment Spinner.  A Perfect Souvenir of
Virginia Beach!  This is a lighthouse condiment holder with spoon placed in
the center of a black metal stand that also has 4 smaller "crab" holder with
small ladles for more condiments.  A great centerpiece for your next party.

                                                               Donated by
Bev Coney 

 

32.                 3 $10 Gift Card to Harris Teeter (any location).


                                                Donation Secured by Joe
Hobson

 

33.                 $50 Gift Certificate to Lebanese Taverna (any location).

                                                    Donation Secured by Joe
Hobson

 

34.                 5 Gift Certificated to NAKED PIZZA in Ballston,
Arlington, VA.  These are good for a large or small pizza.

                                 Donation Secured by Joe Hobson

 

 

PLEASE CONTACT ME BY TUESDAY- THERE WILL BE ONE MORE CHANCE TO MAKE THE
LIST! 

 

  THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE DONATED ITEMS AND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO
WILL BID ON THESE ITEMS.  REMEMBER: THIS IS OUR ORGANIZATION AND WE MUST
INVEST IN OURSELVES!

 
EMAIL:jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net    

CALL: 1-703-534-0747                

 

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sun Nov  6 20:48:10 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2016 20:48:10 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] And now,
 an important message from one of our convention sponsors.
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S & G Endeavors: Helping clients use collaboration to create change and take action!

Last week, I wrote with the purpose of introducing or talking more about me and my experience as a facilitator who is blind. This week, I'd like to tell you about my company, what we do, and how we could help you, your company, or your chapter.
S & G Endeavors<http://www.sgendeavors.com> delivers collaborative strategic planning, meeting facilitation, and organizational development services to assist our clients in strengthening collaboration and overall success.  Our consultants have over thirteen years of experience working with government, non-profit, and for-profit companies on a variety of strategic-planning and facilitation projects all geared to improving overall effectiveness and efficiency.  What makes us different from our competitors is our use of large-scale and collaborative change methods. These methods are based on the guiding principle that bringing the right people together with the right process allows the community or organization to tap into the wisdom that leadership and stakeholders bring, in turn, increasing ownership of new, actionable strategies.
But, what exactly does that translate to? How does that help you? S & g can meet you where you are:

*         We facilitate and host Meetings! Host a project launch meeting between a variety of agencies or partners that creates a unified and collaborative action plan to guide program work together.

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*         We facilitate Short-term Dynamic Sessions! Engage your community of stakeholders in a dynamic process to increase ownership and create a strong and actionable strategic plan for your organization.

*         We lead Long-term Change Initiatives! Facilitate a series of custom-design workshops to create action that results in long-term change within your organization or the community.

*         We coach to help you and your organization become stronger! Work with you one-on-one to evaluate opportunities and design a plan of action to make you more effective in your career or even in your personal life.

*         We collaboratively train! Are you looking to beef up your company's or your organization's skills? We'll design a training that engages participants and results in long-term success.
S & G is proud that our clients report that through our work, they have used an affordable and successful planning process that increases buy-in, allows for participative decision making, and engages participants in capacity building dialogue.
Check out our customers' stories on the S & G Blog<http://www.sgendeavors.com/blog>, my LinkedIn page<http://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremygrandstaff>, or on episodes of CoffeeWithJeremy.tv<http://www.Coffeewithjeremy.tv> where I have conversations with our clients and partners about their successes.
We're excited to sponsor and hope you'll stop by our table at this year's convention, join me for a one-on-one coffee and conversation, or check out more of my story on Sunday morning's panel. The convention is a tool to build your network, learn from others, and have the dialog that will enable you, in fact challenge you, to take it to the next level. If I can be helpful to you being able to have that moment, please don't' hesitate to reach out.
Jeremy Grandstaff, Collaboration & Organization Consultant, S & g Endeavors, www.SGEndeavors.com<http://www.SGEndeavors.com>
614-519-3026, jwg at sgendeavors.com<mailto:jwg at sgendeavors.com>



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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sun Nov  6 20:52:30 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2016 20:52:30 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Here is your latest copy of the convention agenda.
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                Please find below and attached the 2016 NFB of Virginia Convention agenda. Do not delay, please act by October 18 to secure your room reservation and obtain our pre-registration pricing
Details on hotel and registration can be found at:
http://www.nfbv.org/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-virginia-state-convention/



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58TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA
Michael Kasey, President

November 11 - November 13, 2016

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
5700 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
 (757) 428-7025

HOSTED BY THE CHESAPEAKE BAY CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA
Theresa Willis, President

Table of Contents

Table of Contents                                                          1

The Federation Pledge                                                  2

Convention Registration & Information                        2

Meal Functions                                                            2

Door Prizes                                                                  3

Action Auction                                                              3

Contact Table                                                              3

Youth Track                                                                 4

Childcare                                                                     4

Dog Relief Area                                                            5

Assistive Listening Devices                                          6

Presidential Suite                                                         6

Friday, November 11, 2016                                            7

General Session                                                          7

Friday Afternoon Concurrent Seminars                       10

Saturday, November 12, 2016                                      14

General Session                                                         14

Saturday Afternoon Breakout Sessions                       18

2016 Convention Banquet                                          21

Sunday, November 13, 2016                                        22

General Session                                                         22

Thank You to Our Sponsors                                        25

The Federation Pledge
"I 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."

Convention Registration & Information
Convention registration and information will be held in the Atlantic Foyer, located in the meeting room area. The cost of on-site registration is $25. Registration will be open:


*       Friday, November 11: 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

*       Saturday, November 12: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Door prizes and auction items can be brought to the registration desk beginning on Friday morning.

Meal Functions
Tickets for the banquet are available at the registration desk. Banquet tickets must be purchased by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12.

Banquet: Banquet tickets may be purchased onsite for $35. We will not have reserved seating at the banquet this year. Seating will be open, so come early to get seats together.
Box Lunch: Due to a limited number of box lunches, they were only available through pre-registration.

Note: For more information about registration or meal functions, please contact Brian McCann at (757) 472-2494.

Door Prizes
Door prizes will be drawn periodically throughout convention sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and at the banquet. To be eligible for door prizes, you must be registered for the convention and present in the room when your name is called. Please contact Karen Brown at (757) 567-8224 for more information.

Action Auction
Throughout the convention, we will be holding an Action Auction to raise money for the affiliate. The auction will be great fun with many valuable items up for bid. You will have a chance to preview auction items on Friday afternoon in the Atlantic Foyer, located in the meeting room area. For more information, contact Jacki Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer.

Contact Table
If you need assistance from the NFB of Virginia (such as helping a blind child get a good education, getting access to blindness skills training, learning to use NFB-NEWSLINE(r), or resolving an employment discrimination problem), please go to the contact table. After the convention, a member of the NFB of Virginia will contact you. In addition, if you would like to sign up to receive any of our publications or would like to get regular updates about our programs and legislative efforts, please also visit the contact table. The table will be open during the board meeting, after the opening ceremonies on Friday, during General Session on Saturday, at the end of the banquet, and all morning Sunday. For more information, please contact Alex Castillo at (917) 532-7439.

Youth Track
Youth Track is coordinated by the Virginia Association of Blind Students and will run parallel to the main convention program. The Youth Track will connect students with positive role models and peers throughout the state; challenge students to think about themselves and their role in the civil rights movement; introduce students to our positive NFB philosophy on blindness; educate students about their choices for blindness skills training; and participate in a travel activity outside the convention hotel. For more information, please contact Derek Manners at (903) 271-6494.

Childcare
Childcare will be available for infants through fifth graders throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. Childcare will be located in Room 201. We will have activities and games for the children. For more information, please contact Mary Durbin at (757) 472-2495.
Childcare will be offered at the following times:

*       Session 1: Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

*       Session 2: Friday, 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

*       Session 3: Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

*       Session 4: Saturday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

*       Session 5: Saturday, 12:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

*       Session 6: Saturday, 6:45 p.m. to one half hour after the banquet adjourns

Snacks will be provided during Session 4 and Session 5. Even though childcare will be open and fully staffed during lunch on both Friday and Saturday, lunch will not be provided. Parents should pick their children up for lunch at the end of Session 1 and Session 4. Also, dinner will not be provided on Saturday evening. Parents should feed their children dinner prior to bringing them to Session 6. The cost of childcare is $5 per family per session.

Dog Relief Area
In the 3rd building, go out the beach access doors and turn to the right. Follow that sidewalk to the grass straight ahead. This is where the "dog friendly" rooms are located. They will have several trashcans throughout the property if you cannot make it to the relief area. Please deposit all waste in the trashcans provided. Contact Michael Valentino at (804) 513-6261 with any questions.

Assistive Listening Devices
A limited number of assistive listening devices are available during all general sessions, the technology seminar, the career seminar, and at the banquet. For an assistive listening device, please go to the contact table located in the back of the room.

Presidential Suite
The Presidential Suite is Room 825.

Friday, November 11, 2016

8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. NFB of Virginia Board of Directors Meeting (Open to All): Rappahannock Room

General Session
Rappahannock Room

10:00 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

*       Call to Order-Michael Kasey, President, NFB of Virginia

*       Invocation-Jessie Olds, Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Virginia Beach, Virginia

*       Presentation of the Colors-NAS Oceana Color Guard and NFB of Virginia Veterans

*       The National Anthem-Danielle Trevino, Baltimore, Maryland

*       Pledge of Allegiance and Federation Pledge-Naomi O'Toole, Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Virginia Beach, Virginia

*       Greetings from Our Host Chapter-Theresa Willis, President, Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Virginia Beach, Virginia

*       Mount Olive Baptist Church Mass Choir, Virginia Beach Virginia

*       Convention Arrangements-Brian McCann, Chairperson, Convention Arrangements and Activities
10:25 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. Celebration of Freedom: Veterans Recognized-Mary Durbin, Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

10:35 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Welcome to Virginia Beach-Senator Bill DeSteph, 8th District in Virginia Beach, Virginia

10:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Surf and Spokes - Adventures in Adaptive Sports-Evelyn Valdez, Potomac Chapter, Alexandria, Virginia

10:55 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Engaging Members, Changing Lives-Danielle Trevino, Coordinator for Social Media and Member Engagement, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, Maryland

11:10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Action Auction

11:15 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Structured Discovery in Orlando: Reflections from Virginia's 2016 McDonald Fellows and Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Winners-Sandy Halverson, Chairperson, McDonald Fellowship Committee, and NFB of Virginia Liaison, Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Committee

*       James Baker, Arlington, Virginia

*       Cynthia Brandon, Richmond, Virginia

*       Elsie Castleman, Williamsburg, Virginia

*       Earl Everett, Richmond, Virginia

*       Tracy Jones, Ashland, Virginia

*       Belinda Vann, Newport News, Virginia

11:35 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.  Fitness Break-Kiera Davis, Richmond, Virginia

11:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Residential Rehabilitation: Be Informed About Your Choice-Pam Allen, Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB) and Melody Roane, Director, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI)

12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns

12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits: Atlantic Foyer, Robert Parsons, Exhibits Coordinator

1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Joining Forces For Our Veterans: York Room, Mary Durbin, Pam Allen, and Robert Byrd, President, Hampton Chapter, Blind Veterans Association
The National Federation of the Blind and veteran organizations are joining forces to ensure that our veterans can live full and independent lives. Learn how we have partnered to serve the needs of blind and low vision veterans. Together, we can make a difference and advance our cause.

Friday Afternoon Concurrent Seminars

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Microsoft, Apple, and Google - O My!: Rappahannock Room, Christopher O'Meally, Chair
The battle of the Technology giants is real, but which one will you pick? Join a host of presenters as they help you dive into all of the major operating systems across computers and mobile devices.

*       2:00 p.m. Apple IOS 10

*       2:30 p.m. Google Products

*       3:00 p.m. Macintosh OS

*       3:30 p.m. Windows 10

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Back to Basics - Dating, Relationships, and Culture: James Room, Uricka Harrison and Deepa Goraya, Co-Chairs
This seminar will explore a variety of topics surrounding blindness and its intersection between dating, relationships, and culture. Through panel discussions and breakout sessions, we will cover dating as a blind person, challenges and experiences with dating a blind person versus a sighted person, marriage and parenting as a blind person, issues surrounding blindness and culture and how that affects how you view blindness and how it is perceived by others, how culture and blindness affect your dating life and relationships, experiences using online dating sites, dating as a blind senior, experiences with traveling as a blind individual with your sighted or blind partner.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille: York Room, Patricia Droppers, President
Discussion/Demonstration of the Orbit Braille Display and the BrailleNote Touch; assessing interest in sponsoring/assisting in providing braille instruction for adults in the Commonwealth; and a short business meeting.

3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Resolutions Committee: York Room, Jennifer Shields, Chairperson
We encourage the participation of all members in setting Federation policy. Come help shape the policies of the NFB of Virginia.

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Public Meeting on Rehabilitation Services: James Room, Susan Payne, Policy and Training Specialist, and Pam Hinterlong, Director of Workforce Services, Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At-Large Chapter Reception: Presidential Suite, Suite 825, Rick Holley, Chairperson

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Chapter Presidents and Treasurers Meeting: Rappahannock Room, Mark Roane and Charles Brown
Chapter Presidents and Treasurers should attend this informative session to understand the ever-changing guidance for managing the finances at a chapter level.
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. First Time Convention Attendee Meeting: Mariner B, John Bailey, Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia and Carolina Garrison, Herndon, Virginia
This is the 'must attend' event for all first-time conventioneers. Get help with your questions so that you can get the most from your convention experience.

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Braille Carnival: Mariner A, Hosted by the Virginia Association of Parents of Blind Children, Laurie Wages, President
Join us, with your children of ANY age, as you explore our Native American themed Braille carnival. Go through the ABCs of Braille exploring our touch and feel stations that embrace all your senses. Come check out a real teepee, play games, do a craft and have a snack! We hope to see you there!

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guide Dog Users Interest Meeting: James Room, Michael Valentino, Coordinator

The Virginia Association of Guide Dog Users a NEW division of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is accepting new members. We will be offering FREE juno walks so folks can experience what it's like to have a guide and we will discuss legislative and other issues.   You don't want to miss this event we're going to have a dog gone good time.

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Convention Hospitality: Cape Henry-C, Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Theresa Willis, President
All convention attendees are cordially invited to join in the fun at this reception titled "Veterans at the Beach".

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Student Social: York Room,
Derek Manners, Coordinator

*       7:00 p.m. Icebreakers

*       8:00 p.m. Overcoming Challenges

*       9:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Students (NABS)

*       9:30 p.m. Common Interests/Hobbies

9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Comedy by Richard Peck: Rappahannock Room, A PG-13 fundraiser for the Merchants Division,
Rick Peck is a comedian who has performed professionally over the past twelve years. Much of his material is drawn from his somewhat bizarre way of looking at his life's experiences. All proceeds support the Merchants Division's efforts to ensure blind entrepreneurs have access to run vending facilities within U.S. Department of Defense buildings.
Admission $5 purchased at the door, Harold Wilson, President, Merchants Division

Saturday, November 12, 2016

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Student Breakfast: Presidential Suite, Suite 825

8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Student Mobility Coaching: Meet at Presidential Suite, Suite 825

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

General Session

Rappahannock & James Rooms

9:00 a.m. Call to Order-Michael Kasey, President, NFB of Virginia

9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Invocation-Mark Roane, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

9:05 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. National Report-Pam Allen, First Vice President, National Federation of the Blind and President, National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana and Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind

9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Introducing Our New NFB of Virginia Leadership Fellows

*       Alexander Castillo, Arlington, Virginia

*       Earl Everett, Richmond, Virginia

*       Michael Kitchens, Portsmouth, Virginia

*       Domonique Lawless, Mechanicsville, Virginia

*       Sean McMahon, Vienna, Virginia

*       Christopher O'Meally, Richmond, Virginia

*       Joe Orozco, Woodbridge, Virginia

*       Robert Parsons, Richmond, Virginia

*       Evelyn Valdez, Alexandria, Virginia

10:00 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. Action Auction

10:05 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Introducing the 2016 NFB of Virginia James F. Nelson, Jr. Scholarship Finalists-Brian Miller, Chair

*       Tracy Jones, University of the Rockies, Ashland, Virginia

*       Sharon Jose, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

*       Robert Parsons, Randolph Macon College, Richmond, Virginia

10:10 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. NFB Philosophy in Action: From a Parents Perspective-Sandy Halverson, Parent Liaison, Arlington, Virginia, Moderator
Laurie Wages, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Zina Lewis, Chesapeake, Virginia
Learn how parents ensure the success of their children through educational and community Involvement.

10:25 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. DBVI Update-Raymond Hopkins, Commissioner, Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

10:45 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Fitness Break-Kierra Davis, Richmond, Virginia

10:50 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Advancing Opportunities for the Blind: A Worldwide Challenge-Dr. Fredric Schroeder, President, World Blind Union

11:10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Action Auction

11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Believing In Me-Kierra Davis, Richmond, Virginia

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Presidential Report-Michael Kasey, President, NFB of Virginia

12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns

12:05 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. Box Lunch Pickup: Atlantic Foyer

12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Blind Parents: Raising Kids as a Blind Parent: Mariner A, Jessica Reed and C. J. Fish, Moderators
This luncheon will be a discussion to address the techniques blind parents are using to raise their children throughout all facets of life. Come with your questions and our panelists will be ready to answer them.
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Blind Seniors Interest Group Luncheon and Business Meeting: Mariner B, Nancy Yeager, Coordinator

12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Blind Vendors Division Luncheon and Business Meeting: False Cape B, Harrold Wilson, President, Merchants Division

12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Association of Blind Students Luncheon: Meet in main lobby by 12:15 p.m., Kimberly Valko, President

12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Parents of Blind Children Luncheon and Business Meeting: Cape Henry-C. Laurie Wages, President, and Sandy Halverson, Parent Liaison, NFB of Virginia

1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Industries for the Blind - New Job Opportunities in Hampton Roads: York Room, Matthew Koch, General Manager, Virginia Industries for the Blind
Come learn about this growth and how you can be part of it. VIB has 21 existing locations and is ready to expand into the Hampton Roads area with a significant investment to offer quality jobs to area residents who are blind or vision impaired. VIB General Manager, Matt Koch, will discuss VIB's present operations and potential future with you. Bring your resumes!

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

Saturday Afternoon
Breakout Sessions

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Take Charge: Strategies for Success - It's More than Just about a Paycheck:
Rappahannock & James Rooms, Melody Roane, Coordinator
Whether you are pursuing your first job or you have been in your career for thirty years, this seminar is for you. In a competitive job market, learn about the tools that will empower you to take the next step toward achieving the career you want! Through interactive engagement, you will hear from presenters and other participants about their secrets for success. By taking an active role in securing your first job or advancing in your career, learn how to become the indispensable employee! Explore strategies to position yourself to become the employer if that is your dream!

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent Track: Cape Henry-C, Laurie Wages, President, Virginia Parents of Blind Children, and Sandy Halverson, Parent Liaison, NFB of Virginia
What should you expect from your child and their school? Learn about the alternative techniques that work including technology, fitness /recreation, reading, and other ways our community can help you and your child. Join us; try our hands-on techniques and see how they work and we'll do our best to answer your questions.

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Virginia Association of Blind Students Business Meeting: York Room, Kimberly Valko, President

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Track: Staying In The Game: Mariner B, Nancy Yeager, Coordinator
Learn about equipment and services available for seniors in Virginia.

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Social Media for Beginners: Cape Charles A, Danielle Trevino, Coordinator for Social Media and Member Engagement, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, Maryland
This introductory session will help members understand how to use Facebook and Twitter for both achieving personal and Federation goals. This is a hands on session to get people started on these tools and explain why it is important.

Space is limited to the first 25 registered participants and individuals must pre-register to participate. Register by contacting Deepa Goraya at deepa.goraya at gmail.com<mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com>
Include Introductory Social Media in the Subject Line.
Participants are highly encouraged to bring their tech to the session so they can participate directly in the program. This introductory session will not provide sufficient background to attend the advanced session.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advanced Social Media: Cape Charles A, Danielle Trevino, Coordinator for Social Media and Member Engagement, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, Maryland
This advanced session will help members understand how to maximize their use of Facebook and Twitter for both achieving personal and Federation goals. This is an advanced hands on interactive session amongst sophisticated users of Facebook. The goal of this session is to assist sophisticated Facebook and Twitter users to take these tools to the next level.

Space is limited to the first 30 registered participants and individuals must pre-register to participate. Register by contacting Deepa Goraya  at deepa.goraya at gmail.com<mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com>
Include Advanced Social Media in the Subject Line.
Participants will receive assignments in advance of the session that must be completed to participate. Participants are highly encouraged to bring their tech to the session so they can participate directly in the program.

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pre-Banquet Reception (Cash Bar): Atlantic Foyer

2016 Convention Banquet
Rappahannock & James Rooms

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Banquet Program-Charles Brown, Master of Ceremonies and Past President, NFB of Virginia

Invocation-Rev. C. Jason Lewis, Virginia Beach Christian Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia

2016 James F. Nelson Scholarship Awards Presentation-Brian Miller, Scholarship Committee Chairperson

Banquet Address-Pam Allen, First Vice President,  National Federation of the Blind,  President, National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana and Chairman of the  Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind

Action Auction-Jacki Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer

Drawing for 2016 NFB of Virginia Raffle

Sunday, November 13, 2016

8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Devotions: False Cape B

General Session
Cape Charles A

9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Invocation-Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz, Congregation Beth El, Norfolk, Virginia

9:05 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. That's Me: Exploring Our Common Bonds-Joanne Wilson, Federation Leader

9:35 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Youth Track - Scavenger Hunt and Philosophy Chat: Cape Henry C, Derek Manners, Coordinator
Youth will be divided into two groups based on age. The younger youth will participate in the scavenger hunt first while the older youth have an interactive philosophy chat. At around 10:15, the two groups will switch. Participants in the scavenger hunt will navigate the hotel to find different locations with mini-prizes. The first two to finish in each age range will receive a grand prize. So bring your travel skills and win some fantastic prizes.

9:35 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Creating Change and Taking Action: A transformational Journey That Built a Consulting Business-Jeremy Grandstaff, S & G endeavors, Alexandria, Virginia

9:45 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. Connecting the Dots: Analytic Investigation at the FBI-Joe Orozco, NFBV Leadership Fellow, Woodbridge, Virginia

9:55 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Action Auction

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Business Session

*       Audit Committee Report-Brian McCann, Chairperson

*       Treasurer's Report-Mark Roane, Treasurer

*       SUN Committee Report-Sandy Halverson, Chairperson

*       2017 Richmond and Washington Seminars-Jeannette Gholson and Deepa Goraya, Legislative Directors

*       2017 National Convention, July 10-15, Orlando, Florida

*       2017 NFB of Virginia Convention-Brian McCann, Chairperson, Convention Arrangements and Activities

*       Resolutions-Jennifer Shields, Chairperson

*       Nominating Committee Report-Charles Brown, Chairperson

*       Elections

*       Report of Youth Track Activities-Derek Manners, Coordinator

*       Old and New Business

*       Closing Remarks-Michael Kasey, President, NFB of Virginia

12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns

Thank you to our Chesapeake Bay Chapter for hosting the 2016 NFB of Virginia State Convention. Your hospitality made us feel like family and it made the convention one of our best ever.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor:
S & G Endeavors, Ltd
Helping clients use collaboration to create change and take action!
S & G Endeavors delivers collaborative strategic planning, meeting facilitation, and organizational development services to assist our clients in strengthening collaboration and overall success. Differentiating us from our competitors is our use of blended large-scale and collaborative change methods. These methods are based on the guiding principle that bringing the right people together with the right process allows the community or organization to tap into the wisdom that leadership and stakeholders bring, in turn, increasing ownership of new, actionable strategies. S & G is proud that our clients report that through our work, they have used a successful planning process that increases buy-in, allows for participative decision making, and engages participants in capacity building dialogue. Check out www.SGEndeavors.com<http://www.SGEndeavors.com> to find out how we can help your organization or your chapter become stronger, engage more volunteers, and create long-term change for all people, including those of us who are blind.
Jeremy Grandstaff
(614) 519-3026
Offices in Washington DC, Ohio, Nebraska-We come to you
www.SGEndeavors.com<http://www.SGEndeavors.com>
Bronze Sponsor:
Advanced Vision
Advanced Vision aims to provide blind and vision impaired individuals with technology and low vision equipment that assist in daily activities both at home and in the professional setting.
Allen Bareford
9197 Hunters Chase Dr., Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 400-1151



The Jacobus tenBroek Legacy Society
Help build a future full of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of the Jacobus tenBroek Legacy Society. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income-generating gift, or by naming the NFB as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy. You can also become a member of the Jacobs tenBroek Legacy Society by making a legacy gift to your state affiliate. By committing to support an NFB affiliate, your gift will benefit both local and national programs as all bequests made to affiliates are split evenly with the NFB national treasury. In addition to having the satisfaction of contributing to the future success of the NFB's mission, tenBroek legacy society members will also receive a specially designed thank you gift and other benefits. For additional information about the Jacobus tenBroek Legacy Society, please contact:
Lou Ann Blake
NFB Jernigan Institute
lblake at nfb.org<mailto:lblake at nfb.org>
(410) 659-9314 x2221

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 first-timers meeting Friday at 6:00 PM
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Got convention questions? Email me and I will get the answers for you. John_Bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:John_Bailey17 at hotmail.com>


Hello Fellow Convention First-timers and Retreads,
If you had to choose one word to describe the annual state conventions of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, the word would be 'packed'.

A phrase used by many at convention is, 'If you have time to sleep. You aren't trying.' Which means that there is so much to do and learn at convention, it is challenging to know where to start. Don't worry. We got you covered.

Attend: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. First Time Convention Attendee Meeting: Mariner B, John Bailey, Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia and Carolena Garrison, Herndon, Virginia
This is the 'must attend' event for all first-time conventioneers. Get help with your questions so that you can get the most from your convention experience.
If you have questions (and you will) come to the first-timers meeting. Those who attended previous conventions are also most welcome. A great time to not only learn what you will need. It is also an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends that will last for years.

Below is a copy of the convention agenda. Got questions? Email me and I will get the answers for you. John_Bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:John_Bailey17 at hotmail.com>



Please find below the 2016 NFB of Virginia Convention agenda. Do not delay, please act by October 18 to secure your room reservation and obtain our pre-registration pricing
Details on hotel and registration can be found at:
http://www.nfbv.org/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-virginia-state-convention/



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58TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA
Michael Kasey, President

November 11 - November 13, 2016

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
5700 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
 (757) 428-7025

HOSTED BY THE CHESAPEAKE BAY CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA
Theresa Willis, President

Table of Contents

Table of Contents                                                          1

The Federation Pledge                                                  2

Convention Registration & Information                        2

Meal Functions                                                            2

Door Prizes                                                                  3

Action Auction                                                              3

Contact Table                                                              3

Youth Track                                                                 4

Childcare                                                                     4

Dog Relief Area                                                            5

Assistive Listening Devices                                          6

Presidential Suite                                                         6

Friday, November 11, 2016                                            7

General Session                                                          7

Friday Afternoon Concurrent Seminars                       10

Saturday, November 12, 2016                                      14

General Session                                                         14

Saturday Afternoon Breakout Sessions                       18

2016 Convention Banquet                                          21

Sunday, November 13, 2016                                        22

General Session                                                         22

Thank You to Our Sponsors                                        25

The Federation Pledge
"I 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."

Convention Registration & Information
Convention registration and information will be held in the Atlantic Foyer, located in the meeting room area. The cost of on-site registration is $25. Registration will be open:


*       Friday, November 11: 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

*       Saturday, November 12: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Door prizes and auction items can be brought to the registration desk beginning on Friday morning.

Meal Functions
Tickets for the banquet are available at the registration desk. Banquet tickets must be purchased by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12.

Banquet: Banquet tickets may be purchased onsite for $35. We will not have reserved seating at the banquet this year. Seating will be open, so come early to get seats together.
Box Lunch: Due to a limited number of box lunches, they were only available through pre-registration.

Note: For more information about registration or meal functions, please contact Brian McCann at (757) 472-2494.

Door Prizes
Door prizes will be drawn periodically throughout convention sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and at the banquet. To be eligible for door prizes, you must be registered for the convention and present in the room when your name is called. Please contact Karen Brown at (757) 567-8224 for more information.

Action Auction
Throughout the convention, we will be holding an Action Auction to raise money for the affiliate. The auction will be great fun with many valuable items up for bid. You will have a chance to preview auction items on Friday afternoon in the Atlantic Foyer, located in the meeting room area. For more information, contact Jacki Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer.

Contact Table
If you need assistance from the NFB of Virginia (such as helping a blind child get a good education, getting access to blindness skills training, learning to use NFB-NEWSLINE(r), or resolving an employment discrimination problem), please go to the contact table. After the convention, a member of the NFB of Virginia will contact you. In addition, if you would like to sign up to receive any of our publications or would like to get regular updates about our programs and legislative efforts, please also visit the contact table. The table will be open during the board meeting, after the opening ceremonies on Friday, during General Session on Saturday, at the end of the banquet, and all morning Sunday. For more information, please contact Alex Castillo at (917) 532-7439.

Youth Track
Youth Track is coordinated by the Virginia Association of Blind Students and will run parallel to the main convention program. The Youth Track will connect students with positive role models and peers throughout the state; challenge students to think about themselves and their role in the civil rights movement; introduce students to our positive NFB philosophy on blindness; educate students about their choices for blindness skills training; and participate in a travel activity outside the convention hotel. For more information, please contact Derek Manners at (903) 271-6494.

Childcare
Childcare will be available for infants through fifth graders throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. Childcare will be located in Room 201. We will have activities and games for the children. For more information, please contact Mary Durbin at (757) 472-2495.
Childcare will be offered at the following times:

*       Session 1: Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

*       Session 2: Friday, 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

*       Session 3: Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

*       Session 4: Saturday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

*       Session 5: Saturday, 12:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

*       Session 6: Saturday, 6:45 p.m. to one half hour after the banquet adjourns

Snacks will be provided during Session 4 and Session 5. Even though childcare will be open and fully staffed during lunch on both Friday and Saturday, lunch will not be provided. Parents should pick their children up for lunch at the end of Session 1 and Session 4. Also, dinner will not be provided on Saturday evening. Parents should feed their children dinner prior to bringing them to Session 6. The cost of childcare is $5 per family per session.

Dog Relief Area
In the 3rd building, go out the beach access doors and turn to the right. Follow that sidewalk to the grass straight ahead. This is where the "dog friendly" rooms are located. They will have several trashcans throughout the property if you cannot make it to the relief area. Please deposit all waste in the trashcans provided. Contact Michael Valentino at (804) 513-6261 with any questions.

Assistive Listening Devices
A limited number of assistive listening devices are available during all general sessions, the technology seminar, the career seminar, and at the banquet. For an assistive listening device, please go to the contact table located in the back of the room.

Presidential Suite
The Presidential Suite is Room 825.

Friday, November 11, 2016

8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. NFB of Virginia Board of Directors Meeting (Open to All): Rappahannock Room

General Session
Rappahannock Room

10:00 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

*       Call to Order-Michael Kasey, President, NFB of Virginia

*       Invocation-Jessie Olds, Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Virginia Beach, Virginia

*       Presentation of the Colors-NAS Oceana Color Guard and NFB of Virginia Veterans

*       The National Anthem-Danielle Trevino, Baltimore, Maryland

*       Pledge of Allegiance and Federation Pledge-Naomi O'Toole, Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Virginia Beach, Virginia

*       Greetings from Our Host Chapter-Theresa Willis, President, Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Virginia Beach, Virginia

*       Mount Olive Baptist Church Mass Choir, Virginia Beach Virginia

*       Convention Arrangements-Brian McCann, Chairperson, Convention Arrangements and Activities
10:25 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. Celebration of Freedom: Veterans Recognized-Mary Durbin, Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

10:35 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Welcome to Virginia Beach-Senator Bill DeSteph, 8th District in Virginia Beach, Virginia

10:45 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Surf and Spokes - Adventures in Adaptive Sports-Evelyn Valdez, Potomac Chapter, Alexandria, Virginia

10:55 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Engaging Members, Changing Lives-Danielle Trevino, Coordinator for Social Media and Member Engagement, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, Maryland

11:10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Action Auction

11:15 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Structured Discovery in Orlando: Reflections from Virginia's 2016 McDonald Fellows and Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Winners-Sandy Halverson, Chairperson, McDonald Fellowship Committee, and NFB of Virginia Liaison, Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Committee

*       James Baker, Arlington, Virginia

*       Cynthia Brandon, Richmond, Virginia

*       Elsie Castleman, Williamsburg, Virginia

*       Earl Everett, Richmond, Virginia

*       Tracy Jones, Ashland, Virginia

*       Belinda Vann, Newport News, Virginia

11:35 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.  Fitness Break-Kiera Davis, Richmond, Virginia

11:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Residential Rehabilitation: Be Informed About Your Choice-Pam Allen, Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB) and Melody Roane, Director, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI)

12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns

12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits: Atlantic Foyer, Robert Parsons, Exhibits Coordinator

1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Joining Forces For Our Veterans: York Room, Mary Durbin, Pam Allen, and Robert Byrd, President, Hampton Chapter, Blind Veterans Association
The National Federation of the Blind and veteran organizations are joining forces to ensure that our veterans can live full and independent lives. Learn how we have partnered to serve the needs of blind and low vision veterans. Together, we can make a difference and advance our cause.

Friday Afternoon Concurrent Seminars

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Microsoft, Apple, and Google - O My!: Rappahannock Room, Christopher O'Meally, Chair
The battle of the Technology giants is real, but which one will you pick? Join a host of presenters as they help you dive into all of the major operating systems across computers and mobile devices.

*       2:00 p.m. Apple IOS 10

*       2:30 p.m. Google Products

*       3:00 p.m. Macintosh OS

*       3:30 p.m. Windows 10

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Back to Basics - Dating, Relationships, and Culture: James Room, Uricka Harrison and Deepa Goraya, Co-Chairs
This seminar will explore a variety of topics surrounding blindness and its intersection between dating, relationships, and culture. Through panel discussions and breakout sessions, we will cover dating as a blind person, challenges and experiences with dating a blind person versus a sighted person, marriage and parenting as a blind person, issues surrounding blindness and culture and how that affects how you view blindness and how it is perceived by others, how culture and blindness affect your dating life and relationships, experiences using online dating sites, dating as a blind senior, experiences with traveling as a blind individual with your sighted or blind partner.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille: York Room, Patricia Droppers, President
Discussion/Demonstration of the Orbit Braille Display and the BrailleNote Touch; assessing interest in sponsoring/assisting in providing braille instruction for adults in the Commonwealth; and a short business meeting.

3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Resolutions Committee: York Room, Jennifer Shields, Chairperson
We encourage the participation of all members in setting Federation policy. Come help shape the policies of the NFB of Virginia.

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Public Meeting on Rehabilitation Services: James Room, Susan Payne, Policy and Training Specialist, and Pam Hinterlong, Director of Workforce Services, Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At-Large Chapter Reception: Presidential Suite, Suite 825, Rick Holley, Chairperson

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Chapter Presidents and Treasurers Meeting: Rappahannock Room, Mark Roane and Charles Brown
Chapter Presidents and Treasurers should attend this informative session to understand the ever-changing guidance for managing the finances at a chapter level.
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. First Time Convention Attendee Meeting: Mariner B, John Bailey, Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia and Carolina Garrison, Herndon, Virginia
This is the 'must attend' event for all first-time conventioneers. Get help with your questions so that you can get the most from your convention experience.

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Braille Carnival: Mariner A, Hosted by the Virginia Association of Parents of Blind Children, Laurie Wages, President
Join us, with your children of ANY age, as you explore our Native American themed Braille carnival. Go through the ABCs of Braille exploring our touch and feel stations that embrace all your senses. Come check out a real teepee, play games, do a craft and have a snack! We hope to see you there!

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guide Dog Users Interest Meeting: James Room, Michael Valentino, Coordinator

The Virginia Association of Guide Dog Users a NEW division of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is accepting new members. We will be offering FREE juno walks so folks can experience what it's like to have a guide and we will discuss legislative and other issues.   You don't want to miss this event we're going to have a dog gone good time.

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Convention Hospitality: Cape Henry-C, Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Theresa Willis, President
All convention attendees are cordially invited to join in the fun at this reception titled "Veterans at the Beach".

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Student Social: York Room,
Derek Manners, Coordinator

*       7:00 p.m. Icebreakers

*       8:00 p.m. Overcoming Challenges

*       9:00 p.m. National Association of Blind Students (NABS)

*       9:30 p.m. Common Interests/Hobbies

9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Comedy by Richard Peck: Rappahannock Room, A PG-13 fundraiser for the Merchants Division,
Rick Peck is a comedian who has performed professionally over the past twelve years. Much of his material is drawn from his somewhat bizarre way of looking at his life's experiences. All proceeds support the Merchants Division's efforts to ensure blind entrepreneurs have access to run vending facilities within U.S. Department of Defense buildings.
Admission $5 purchased at the door, Harold Wilson, President, Merchants Division

Saturday, November 12, 2016

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Student Breakfast: Presidential Suite, Suite 825

8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Student Mobility Coaching: Meet at Presidential Suite, Suite 825

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

General Session

Rappahannock & James Rooms

9:00 a.m. Call to Order-Michael Kasey, President, NFB of Virginia

9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Invocation-Mark Roane, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

9:05 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. National Report-Pam Allen, First Vice President, National Federation of the Blind and President, National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana and Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind

9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Introducing Our New NFB of Virginia Leadership Fellows

*       Alexander Castillo, Arlington, Virginia

*       Earl Everett, Richmond, Virginia

*       Michael Kitchens, Portsmouth, Virginia

*       Domonique Lawless, Mechanicsville, Virginia

*       Sean McMahon, Vienna, Virginia

*       Christopher O'Meally, Richmond, Virginia

*       Joe Orozco, Woodbridge, Virginia

*       Robert Parsons, Richmond, Virginia

*       Evelyn Valdez, Alexandria, Virginia

10:00 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. Action Auction

10:05 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Introducing the 2016 NFB of Virginia James F. Nelson, Jr. Scholarship Finalists-Brian Miller, Chair

*       Tracy Jones, University of the Rockies, Ashland, Virginia

*       Sharon Jose, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

*       Robert Parsons, Randolph Macon College, Richmond, Virginia

10:10 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. NFB Philosophy in Action: From a Parents Perspective-Sandy Halverson, Parent Liaison, Arlington, Virginia, Moderator
Laurie Wages, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Zina Lewis, Chesapeake, Virginia
Learn how parents ensure the success of their children through educational and community Involvement.

10:25 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. DBVI Update-Raymond Hopkins, Commissioner, Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

10:45 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Fitness Break-Kierra Davis, Richmond, Virginia

10:50 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Advancing Opportunities for the Blind: A Worldwide Challenge-Dr. Fredric Schroeder, President, World Blind Union

11:10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Action Auction

11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Believing In Me-Kierra Davis, Richmond, Virginia

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Presidential Report-Michael Kasey, President, NFB of Virginia

12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns

12:05 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. Box Lunch Pickup: Atlantic Foyer

12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Blind Parents: Raising Kids as a Blind Parent: Mariner A, Jessica Reed and C. J. Fish, Moderators
This luncheon will be a discussion to address the techniques blind parents are using to raise their children throughout all facets of life. Come with your questions and our panelists will be ready to answer them.
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Blind Seniors Interest Group Luncheon and Business Meeting: Mariner B, Nancy Yeager, Coordinator

12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Blind Vendors Division Luncheon and Business Meeting: False Cape B, Harrold Wilson, President, Merchants Division

12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Association of Blind Students Luncheon: Meet in main lobby by 12:15 p.m., Kimberly Valko, President

12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Parents of Blind Children Luncheon and Business Meeting: Cape Henry-C. Laurie Wages, President, and Sandy Halverson, Parent Liaison, NFB of Virginia

1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Virginia Industries for the Blind - New Job Opportunities in Hampton Roads: York Room, Matthew Koch, General Manager, Virginia Industries for the Blind
Come learn about this growth and how you can be part of it. VIB has 21 existing locations and is ready to expand into the Hampton Roads area with a significant investment to offer quality jobs to area residents who are blind or vision impaired. VIB General Manager, Matt Koch, will discuss VIB's present operations and potential future with you. Bring your resumes!

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

Saturday Afternoon
Breakout Sessions

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Take Charge: Strategies for Success - It's More than Just about a Paycheck:
Rappahannock & James Rooms, Melody Roane, Coordinator
Whether you are pursuing your first job or you have been in your career for thirty years, this seminar is for you. In a competitive job market, learn about the tools that will empower you to take the next step toward achieving the career you want! Through interactive engagement, you will hear from presenters and other participants about their secrets for success. By taking an active role in securing your first job or advancing in your career, learn how to become the indispensable employee! Explore strategies to position yourself to become the employer if that is your dream!

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parent Track: Cape Henry-C, Laurie Wages, President, Virginia Parents of Blind Children, and Sandy Halverson, Parent Liaison, NFB of Virginia
What should you expect from your child and their school? Learn about the alternative techniques that work including technology, fitness /recreation, reading, and other ways our community can help you and your child. Join us; try our hands-on techniques and see how they work and we'll do our best to answer your questions.

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Virginia Association of Blind Students Business Meeting: York Room, Kimberly Valko, President

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Track: Staying In The Game: Mariner B, Nancy Yeager, Coordinator
Learn about equipment and services available for seniors in Virginia.

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Social Media for Beginners: Cape Charles A, Danielle Trevino, Coordinator for Social Media and Member Engagement, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, Maryland
This introductory session will help members understand how to use Facebook and Twitter for both achieving personal and Federation goals. This is a hands on session to get people started on these tools and explain why it is important.

Space is limited to the first 25 registered participants and individuals must pre-register to participate. Register by contacting Deepa Goraya at deepa.goraya at gmail.com<mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com>
Include Introductory Social Media in the Subject Line.
Participants are highly encouraged to bring their tech to the session so they can participate directly in the program. This introductory session will not provide sufficient background to attend the advanced session.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advanced Social Media: Cape Charles A, Danielle Trevino, Coordinator for Social Media and Member Engagement, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, Maryland
This advanced session will help members understand how to maximize their use of Facebook and Twitter for both achieving personal and Federation goals. This is an advanced hands on interactive session amongst sophisticated users of Facebook. The goal of this session is to assist sophisticated Facebook and Twitter users to take these tools to the next level.

Space is limited to the first 30 registered participants and individuals must pre-register to participate. Register by contacting Deepa Goraya  at deepa.goraya at gmail.com<mailto:deepa.goraya at gmail.com>
Include Advanced Social Media in the Subject Line.
Participants will receive assignments in advance of the session that must be completed to participate. Participants are highly encouraged to bring their tech to the session so they can participate directly in the program.

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pre-Banquet Reception (Cash Bar): Atlantic Foyer

2016 Convention Banquet
Rappahannock & James Rooms

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Banquet Program-Charles Brown, Master of Ceremonies and Past President, NFB of Virginia

Invocation-Rev. C. Jason Lewis, Virginia Beach Christian Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia

2016 James F. Nelson Scholarship Awards Presentation-Brian Miller, Scholarship Committee Chairperson

Banquet Address-Pam Allen, First Vice President,  National Federation of the Blind,  President, National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana and Chairman of the  Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind

Action Auction-Jacki Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer

Drawing for 2016 NFB of Virginia Raffle

Sunday, November 13, 2016

8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Devotions: False Cape B

General Session
Cape Charles A

9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Invocation-Rabbi Jeffrey Arnowitz, Congregation Beth El, Norfolk, Virginia

9:05 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. That's Me: Exploring Our Common Bonds-Joanne Wilson, Federation Leader

9:35 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Youth Track - Scavenger Hunt and Philosophy Chat: Cape Henry C, Derek Manners, Coordinator
Youth will be divided into two groups based on age. The younger youth will participate in the scavenger hunt first while the older youth have an interactive philosophy chat. At around 10:15, the two groups will switch. Participants in the scavenger hunt will navigate the hotel to find different locations with mini-prizes. The first two to finish in each age range will receive a grand prize. So bring your travel skills and win some fantastic prizes.

9:35 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Creating Change and Taking Action: A transformational Journey That Built a Consulting Business-Jeremy Grandstaff, S & G endeavors, Alexandria, Virginia

9:45 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. Connecting the Dots: Analytic Investigation at the FBI-Joe Orozco, NFBV Leadership Fellow, Woodbridge, Virginia

9:55 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Action Auction

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Business Session

*       Audit Committee Report-Brian McCann, Chairperson

*       Treasurer's Report-Mark Roane, Treasurer

*       SUN Committee Report-Sandy Halverson, Chairperson

*       2017 Richmond and Washington Seminars-Jeannette Gholson and Deepa Goraya, Legislative Directors

*       2017 National Convention, July 10-15, Orlando, Florida

*       2017 NFB of Virginia Convention-Brian McCann, Chairperson, Convention Arrangements and Activities

*       Resolutions-Jennifer Shields, Chairperson

*       Nominating Committee Report-Charles Brown, Chairperson

*       Elections

*       Report of Youth Track Activities-Derek Manners, Coordinator

*       Old and New Business

*       Closing Remarks-Michael Kasey, President, NFB of Virginia

12:00 p.m. General Session Adjourns

Thank you to our Chesapeake Bay Chapter for hosting the 2016 NFB of Virginia State Convention. Your hospitality made us feel like family and it made the convention one of our best ever.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor:
S & G Endeavors, Ltd
Helping clients use collaboration to create change and take action!
S & G Endeavors delivers collaborative strategic planning, meeting facilitation, and organizational development services to assist our clients in strengthening collaboration and overall success. Differentiating us from our competitors is our use of blended large-scale and collaborative change methods. These methods are based on the guiding principle that bringing the right people together with the right process allows the community or organization to tap into the wisdom that leadership and stakeholders bring, in turn, increasing ownership of new, actionable strategies. S & G is proud that our clients report that through our work, they have used a successful planning process that increases buy-in, allows for participative decision making, and engages participants in capacity building dialogue. Check out www.SGEndeavors.com<http://www.SGEndeavors.com> to find out how we can help your organization or your chapter become stronger, engage more volunteers, and create long-term change for all people, including those of us who are blind.
Jeremy Grandstaff
(614) 519-3026
Offices in Washington DC, Ohio, Nebraska-We come to you
www.SGEndeavors.com<http://www.SGEndeavors.com>
Bronze Sponsor:
Advanced Vision
Advanced Vision aims to provide blind and vision impaired individuals with technology and low vision equipment that assist in daily activities both at home and in the professional setting.
Allen Bareford
9197 Hunters Chase Dr., Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 400-1151



The Jacobus tenBroek Legacy Society
Help build a future full of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of the Jacobus tenBroek Legacy Society. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income-generating gift, or by naming the NFB as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy. You can also become a member of the Jacobs tenBroek Legacy Society by making a legacy gift to your state affiliate. By committing to support an NFB affiliate, your gift will benefit both local and national programs as all bequests made to affiliates are split evenly with the NFB national treasury. In addition to having the satisfaction of contributing to the future success of the NFB's mission, tenBroek legacy society members will also receive a specially designed thank you gift and other benefits. For additional information about the Jacobus tenBroek Legacy Society, please contact:
Lou Ann Blake
NFB Jernigan Institute
lblake at nfb.org<mailto:lblake at nfb.org>
(410) 659-9314 x222

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From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sun Nov  6 23:46:42 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2016 18:46:42 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Still seats available on Direct Bus to Convention
 from Arlington, Woodbridge, Fredericksburg & Richmond for State Convention
Message-ID: <005701d23888$0733d1f0$159b75d0$@gmail.com>

There is still space on the bus. Contact John Halverson to sign up.

One way riders are welcome.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early because we are trying to keep to a schedule.

Thursday (November 10) departure times are anticipated as follows: 

Leaving Arlington at 1:00 pm 

Leaving Prince William County, 1:30 pm

Leaving Fredericksburg, 2:05 pm

Leaving Richmond, 3:05 pm.

 

On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 1:43 PM, Tracy Soforenko via NFBV-Announce <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

From: John Halverson [mailto:johnh50 at verizon.net <mailto:johnh50 at verizon.net> ]



Greetings Colleagues and Friends:



The Potomac Chapter has arranged a bus to our state convention which will
simplify your travel plans to Virginia Beach.  Additionally, you will be
able to enjoy the full convention and travel with friends from across the
commonwealth.

The bus departs Thursday (11/10) afternoon with stops in Arlington,
Woodbridge, Fredericksburg, and Richmond before making its final stop
directly at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The bus will return on
Sunday (11/13) afternoon with the same stops on the return.



We will leave from the St. George's Episcopal Church at 915 North

 Oakland Street, Arlington Virginia at 1:00 pm Thursday November 10.

We will make intermediate stops in Prince William County,

 Fredericksburg,

and Richmond.

We plan to return north at 1:00 pm on Sunday November 13.  We will

 drop-off at the same locations.  The exact times for these pick-ups

 and exact locations are still tentative.  The tentative Prince William

 County pick-up is scheduled for the rest stop at exit 156 off I95.

The Fredericksburg pick-up is scheduled for the Hospitality House

 hotel off exit 130 and the Richmond pick-up will be at the Wendy's

 restaurant at the Chamberlain exit off of I95.



 The cost is $80 per person round trip or $40 one way.  Our chartered bus is
equipped with

 comfortable high backed seats and a rest room.



I hope as many persons as possible are able to take advantage of this
convenient and cost effective

 opportunity.  Later today, we will send out details on other transportation
options including Amtrak, Greyhound and local transportation services in
Virginia Beach. For example, Amtrak service would include a train to Newport
News, a bus to Virginia Beach and a taxi to the hotel. If you can make the
timing work for your schedule, we believe it will be easier and perhaps
cheaper than the Amtrak/bus/taxi combination.

Another great advantage of taking our bus is we have an opportunity to

 visit and get to better know each other and enjoy the comradery of the

 convention as we travel.



Please contact me if you have questions or need to make reservations

 to join us on the convention bus. I would like to have reservations by

November 5.

Individuals are expected to pay as you get on the bus.  We accept cash or
checks payable to PCNFB. We cannot accept credit cards.



Email: johnh50 at verizon.net <mailto:johnh50 at verizon.net>  <mailto:johnh50 at verizon.net <mailto:johnh50 at verizon.net> >



Cell: 703-867-6400 <tel:703-867-6400> 



 Home: 703-379-1141 <tel:703-379-1141> 





John Halverson, Ph.D.



  The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the

 characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the

 expectations of blind people, because low expectations create

 obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life

 you want; blindness is not what holds you back.









_______________________________________________
NFBV-Announce mailing list
NFBV-Announce at nfbnet.org <mailto:NFBV-Announce at nfbnet.org> 
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Nov  7 00:05:27 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2016 19:05:27 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFB of Virginia Board Meeting November 11 2016
Message-ID: <000301d2388a$a59c1e40$f0d45ac0$@verizon.net>

Meeting to be held at:

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

5700 Atlantic Avenue

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

 

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. NFB of Virginia Board of Directors Meeting (Open to
All): Rappahannock Room

 

Agenda

 

I.                    Call to Order

 

Roll Call of Officers and Chapter Representatives

 

II.                  Secretary's Report,  Jennifer Shields 

 

Approval of Minutes from August 6, 2015 Meeting of the NFBV Board of
Directors 

 

III.                Treasurer's Report, Mark Roane

 

IV.                Old Business

V.  New Business

VI.                 Chapter Reports

 

A.      Blue Ridge Chapter, Woodrow Berry, President

 

B.      Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Theresa Willis, President

 

C.      Eastern Shore Chapter, Althea Pittman, President

 

D.      Fairfax Chapter, John Bailey, President

 

E.       Fredericksburg Area Chapter, Holly Frisch, President

 

F.       Greater Williamsburg Chapter, Corlis Jones, President

 

G.      Peninsula Chapter, Uricka Harrison, President

 

H.      Potomac Chapter, John Halverson, President

 

I.        Richmond Chapter, Jeanette Gholson, President

 

J.        Tidewater Chapter, Stewart Prost, President

 

K.      Winchester Chapter, Shirley Guess, President

 

L.       At-Large Chapter, Rick Holley, Coordinator

 

VI.                Division Reports

 

A.      Diabetics Division, Patty Droppers, Acting President

 

B.      Virginia Association of Blind Students, Kim Valko, President

 

C.      Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille, Nancy Yeager,

President

 

D.      Virginia Organization of Parents of Blind Children, Laurie Wages,

President

 

E.       Virginians with Dual Sensory Impairments, a Division of the

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Valerie Luther, President

 

VII.              Other Business

 

VIII.            Date and Location of Next Meeting

 

IX.                Adjourn

 

 

2 Corinthians 5:7 "We Walk by Faith, not by Sight"

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  7 12:30:37 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2016 12:30:37 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Next Fairfax chapter meeting: Find the job of your
 dreams!
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB1066BE5F0448751BC0F62D168FA70@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Hi,
There are lots of tools out there that say they can help you make the contacts you need to find and get hired for the job of your dreams. But, which one to use? How complicated is it to learn? Does it really work?

Well, the above questions and more about LinkedIn will be answered at our next Fairfax Chapter meeting on Thursday, November 17.

John,

I'd be happy to present for your group. Are there any specific topics you'd like me to cover?

John,

I'd be happy to present for your group. Are there any specific topics you'd like me to cover?

Katherine Chalmers will be our guest presenter at our November meeting. She is an expert on leveraging the power of LinkedIn to find the people and companies necessary to be successful. She will tell us about what strategies will work to get your name out there so that when it comes time to hire, you will be at the top of their lists. You must attend if you want a job or want to get a better one!

We will be gathering at 6:30 PM at the home of Cathy and Fred Schroeder. Their address is 9522 Laggersfield Circle, Vienna. Just a few blocks from the Vienna Metro Station.

Pizza is available for a $5 donation. Please let Cathy know how hungry you will be and what kind of pizza you like prior to the meeting. She can be reached at
Cathy at sks.com<mailto:Cathy at sks.com> or via phone at 703.319.9226.

The meeting will run till 8:30 PM.

Got questions? Contact John Bailey at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com> or via phone at 703.994.2040.

Stay tuned to hear more about our December holiday party. You won't want to miss that. See you on the 17th of November for a potentially life-changing program!


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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  7 12:35:18 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2016 12:35:18 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Cleaned up invitation to LinkedIn seminar with
 Fairfax Chapter
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB10660752CDDEBEA6E47657258FA70@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

I apologize for the confusion.
JB

Hi,
There are lots of tools out there that say they can help you make the contacts you need to find and get hired for the job of your dreams. But, which one to use? How complicated is it to learn? Does it really work?

Well, the above questions and more about LinkedIn will be answered at our next Fairfax Chapter meeting on Thursday, November 17.

We will be gathering at 6:30 PM at the home of Cathy and Fred Schroeder. Their address is 9522 Laggersfield Circle, Vienna. Just a few blocks from the Vienna Metro Station.

Pizza is available for a $5 donation. Please let Cathy know how hungry you will be and what kind of pizza you like prior to the meeting. She can be reached at
Cathy at sks.com<mailto:Cathy at sks.com> or via phone at 703.319.9226.

The meeting will run till 8:30 PM.

Got questions? Contact John Bailey at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com> or via phone at 703.994.2040.

Stay tuned to hear more about our December holiday party. You won't want to miss that. See you on the 17th of November for a potentially life-changing program!



Hi,
There are lots of tools out there that say they can help you make the contacts you need to find and get hired for the job of your dreams. But, which one to use? How complicated is it to learn? Does it really work?

Well, the above questions and more about LinkedIn will be answered at our next Fairfax Chapter meeting on Thursday, November 17.

John,

I'd be happy to present for your group. Are there any specific topics you'd like me to cover?

John,

I'd be happy to present for your group. Are there any specific topics you'd like me to cover?

Katherine Chalmers will be our guest presenter at our November meeting. She is an expert on leveraging the power of LinkedIn to find the people and companies necessary to be successful. She will tell us about what strategies will work to get your name out there so that when it comes time to hire, you will be at the top of their lists. You must attend if you want a job or want to get a better one!

We will be gathering at 6:30 PM at the home of Cathy and Fred Schroeder. Their address is 9522 Laggersfield Circle, Vienna. Just a few blocks from the Vienna Metro Station.

Pizza is available for a $5 donation. Please let Cathy know how hungry you will be and what kind of pizza you like prior to the meeting. She can be reached at
Cathy at sks.com<mailto:Cathy at sks.com> or via phone at 703.319.9226.

The meeting will run till 8:30 PM.

Got questions? Contact John Bailey at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com> or via phone at 703.994.2040.

Stay tuned to hear more about our December holiday party. You won't want to miss that. See you on the 17th of November for a potentially life-changing program!



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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  7 13:29:01 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2016 13:29:01 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Looking for volunteers to assist with social media
 at convention
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB1066D3698F24F01DBB9570108FA70@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

#NFBV16
@nfbvirginia

Hi,
My name is John Bailey and I am looking for a few volunteers to assist  with posting to social media during the convention. In particular, I am looking for people who are willing to post to twitter and Facebook as well as doing live videos.

Interested? Contact me directly at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com> with your name, email address, and cell phone number that you will be using during convention.

Recent leadership graduates are most welcome.

Looking forward to working with you in helping to spread the word about the great activities of our convention.
JB

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From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Tue Nov  8 02:47:35 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2016 21:47:35 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Exciting Agenda for Employment Seminar on Saturday
 (11/12) afternoon
Message-ID: <009201d2396a$761af340$6250d9c0$@gmail.com>

Take Charge:  Strategies for Success -- It's more than just about

a paycheck!

 

Whether you are pursuing your first job or you have been in your career for
thirty years, this Saturday afternoon seminar is for you.

 

In a competitive job market, learn about the tools that will empower you to
take the next step toward achieving the career you want!  Through
interactive engagement, you will hear from presenters and other participants
about their secrets for Success.  By taking an active role in securing your
first job or advancing in your career, learn how to become the indispensable
employee!  Explore strategies to position yourself to become the employer if
that is your dream!

 

Saturday, November 12, 2016

2:00 - 4:30 P.M.

 

Rappahannock & James Rooms,

 

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

5700 Atlantic Avenue

Virginia Beach, VA 23451 

(757) 428-7025

 

2:00:  Call to order and welcome-Melody Roane, Director, Virginia
Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Richmond, Virginia.
Pamela Allen, Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind, Ruston, Louisiana
and first vice president of the National Federation of the Blind

 

2:20:  Take Charge of Your Job Search:  Networking Is the Key-Evelyn Valdez,
Logistics Management Specialist, Office of Acquisitions and Logistics, U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C.

 

2:40:  Take Charge of Your Career Advancement:  Ain't nothin' gonna break my
stride; Nobody gonna slow me down!-Joanne Wilson, former Commissioner of the
Rehabilitation Services Administration, Arlington, Virginia



3:10:  Take Charge of Finding Your Place In This World-Pam Hinterlong,
Director of Workforce Services, Department for the Blind and Vision
Impaired, Richmond, Virginia

 

3:35:  Taking Charge of Difficult Situations In Finding and Advancing In
Your Career-Alex Castillo, rehabilitation teacher, Virginia Department for
the Blind and Vision Impaired, Fairfax, Virginia

 

4:00:  Taking Charge From a Human Resources Perspective-Carrie Schroeder,
Human Resources Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers, McLean, Virginia

 

4:30:  Wrap-up and recommendations for future employment seminars

 

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Tue Nov  8 13:55:27 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2016 13:55:27 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2016 nfb senior seminar agenda
In-Reply-To: <004801d23926$9c5da910$d518fb30$@net>
References: <004801d23926$9c5da910$d518fb30$@net>
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2016 NFB of Virginia CONVENTION PRESENTS
Staying in the Game
Empowering Seniors To Live the Lives We Want
Mariner Room B

Agenda

12:45: Luncheon: (Box lunches must have been pre-ordered.)
Welcome.
Who's Here?
Election of Officers.
Constitution.
Approval and Collection of Dues.
Future Monthly Conference Calls.
Adjourn.

1:45:Break.

2:00:Welcome.
Nancy Yeager, Retired Federal Benefits Manager,
Farm Credit Administration;
Member, Potomac Chapter, NFB of Virginia;
Coordinator, Senior Group.

2:05:Navigating the Medicare System.
Sabrina S. Carr, Benefits Team Leader,
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia.

2:35:Finding Services Around the State.
Sabrina S. Carr.

3:05:Lets Move!
Sharon Soforenko, Member, Potomac Chapter, NFB of Virginia;
Busy Mother; and
Wife of NFBV First Vice President, Tracy Soforenko.

3:35:Using Exercise Equipment and Blind - Yes You Can!
Rick Holley, President, At Large Chapter, NFB of Virginia.
Sandy Halverson, Potomac Chapter, NFB of Virginia;
Former rehabilitation teacher,
Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind,
working primarily with blind seniors.
4:05:How We Do What We Do.
Corlis Jones, President, Williamsburg Chapter, NFB of Virginia.
Elsie Castleman, Member, Williamsburg Chapter, NFB of Virginia;
Other Community organizations;
Former Dancer and dance instructor;
world traveler.

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Tue Nov  8 15:30:53 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:30:53 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Agenda for NFBV Board Meeting Friday November 11
Message-ID: <000001d239d5$17f05790$47d106b0$@verizon.net>

Here is the final agenda for the Board meeting!

 

Meeting to be held at:

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront

5700 Atlantic Avenue

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

 

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. NFB of Virginia Board of Directors Meeting (Open to
All): Rappahannock Room

 

Agenda

 

I.                    Call to Order

 

Roll Call of Officers and Chapter Representatives

 

II.                  Secretary's Report,  Jennifer Shields 

 

Approval of Minutes from August 6, 2015 Meeting of the NFBV Board of
Directors 

 

III.                Treasurer's Report, Mark Roane

 

IV.                Old Business

V.  New Business

VI.                 Chapter Reports

 

A.      Blue Ridge Chapter, Lynn Heart, Treasurer

 

B.      Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Theresa Willis, President

 

C.      Eastern Shore Chapter, Althea Pittman, President

 

D.      Fairfax Chapter, John Bailey, President

 

E.       Fredericksburg Area Chapter, Holly Frisch, President

 

F.       Greater Williamsburg Chapter, Corlis Jones, President

 

G.      Peninsula Chapter, Uricka Harrison, President

 

H.      Potomac Chapter, John Halverson, President

 

I.        Richmond Chapter, Jeanette Gholson, President

 

                J.        Tidewater Chapter, Stewart Prost, President

 

K.      Winchester Chapter, Chris Walker

 

L.       At-Large Chapter, Rick Holley, President

 

VI.                Division Reports

 

A.      Virginia Association of Blind Students, Kim Valko, President

 

B.      Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille, Patty Droppers, 

President

 

C.      Virginia Organization of Parents of Blind Children, Laurie Wages,

President

 

D  Merchants Division Harold Wilson President

 

VII.              Other Business

 

VIII.            Date and Location of Next Meeting

January 16, 2017 

DBVI in Richmond

 

IX.                Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Corinthians 5:7 "We Walk by Faith, not by Sight"

 



From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Thu Nov 10 03:07:31 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2016 22:07:31 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Special Veterans programming on Friday (11/11) at
 the NFB of Virginia Convention
Message-ID: <008f01d23aff$9421a4b0$bc64ee10$@gmail.com>

>From Mary Durban, Corresponding Secretary, NFB of Virginia

 

Attention all Veterans

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia's State Convention will be
held Friday, November 11 - Sunday, November 13.  On Friday, we are starting
our convention by honoring our Veterans and we are asking you to come out
and celebrate with us.  

 

At 10:00 AM, we will have a color guard from Oceana Naval Air Station and
would like all Veterans and Blinded Veterans to join them.  

 

At 10:15 AM,  we invite each of you to come up to the front and say your
name, branch of military, and when you served.  

 

To participate in the color guard and/or the Honoring Your Service event, we
ask you to find Mary at the back of the Rappahannock Room

between 9:30 and 10:00 AM.

 

Later that day from 1:00 - 1:45-- we would like to invite all the Blinded
Vets to the York Room to  join forces with the NFB of Virginia  so we can
discuss how we can work together.   Remember numbers matter.  Together we
can accomplish more.  Come join our National Federation of the Blind's First
Vice President and learn how we can join forces.  

 

So please join us and give us the opportunity to thank you for your service
and let us show you how we can work together.  

 

Wyndham Hotel

5700 Atlantic Avenue

Virginia Beach, VA  23451

 

 

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 14 16:12:26 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:12:26 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax Chapter meeting: Cathy Schroeder's Home:
 Linkedin for finding jobs: Thursday, Nov. 17
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB1066665FF81E4F573C921E6A8FBC0@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Keep reading to find out about our valuable FREE gift just for those who attend.
Hello everyone,
Our Thursday, November 17 meeting of the Fairfax Chapter, National Federation of the Blind will be of vital interest to everyone.

Want a job? Got a job and want a better one? Want to become a master networker? Need expert advice and want to find it easily? Then,
Our program on harnessing the power of LinkedIn is for you!

Our program speaker, Katherine Chalmers, is the owner of Velocity Marketing which assists companies reach their social media marketing goals. Katherine will be sharing with us the "hidden secrets" of what makes LinkedIn one of the most powerful tools for advancing your career and making the networking contacts that can change your future.

During this 45 minute program, Katherine will be telling us the value that can be gained by using Linkedin. The program is packed with information and you will want to get there on time to gain the most from the valuable content.

For the November 17 meeting, we will be meeting at the home of Fred and Cathy Schroeder. Their address is:
9522 Lagersfield Circle, Vienna VA. Please let Cathy know if you want to join us for pizza by calling her prior to the meeting at 703.319.9226.

RSVP requested.

We start gathering at 6:30 PM and the evening will end at 8:30 PM. Pizza will be available for a $5 donation payable when you get there.

One more bonus for those who attend. Ever hate taking notes during a presentation because it makes it hard to listen to the content? Well, at our Thursday evening program, that won't be a problem. There will be free electronic documents covering many of the ideas of the program available so you can start implementing your success stratigies as soon as you get home. But, you must attend the program to receive them.

At our meeting, we will be having our annual chapter elections, covering the highlights from the state convention, and planning our holiday party for this December.

Need more info? Contact John Bailey at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com> or via phone at 703.994.2040.
JB


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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 16 13:23:09 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:23:09 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] How to sign up for or change your settings for a
 NFBV listserve
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB10660E50FDF81EB8B979A7648FBE0@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

The current list of NFB of Virginia email listserves is:
NFBV-Announce<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org>

NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements

Nfbv-discuss<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-discuss_nfbnet.org>

NFB of Virginia Affiliate Discussion List

NFBV-Fairfax<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-fairfax_nfbnet.org>

NFB of Virginia Fairfax Chapter Information and announcement List

NFBV-Historic-Fredericksburg<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-historic-fredericksburg_nfbnet.org>

Announce-Only list for NFBV Historic Fredericksburg Chapter

Nfbv-potomac-announce<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-potomac-announce_nfbnet.org>

NFB of Virginia Potomac Chapter List

NFBV-Richmond-Announce<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-richmond-announce_nfbnet.org>

NFB of Virginia Richmond Chapter Announce List





https://nfb.org/listserv


LISTSERV
About NFB Listserv
There are two ways to subscribe to any list, you can do it via the web or via email. For the web you go to: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo and pick from the list, or you can go directly to each list with http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/listname where listname is the name of the list, such as blindtlk, nfb-talk, nabs-l, vendtalk, etc.
Or, you can subscribe via e-mail at listname-request at nfbnet.org<mailto:listname-request at nfbnet.org> and put the word subscribe in the subject line of the message. Listname is as above, the name of the list on the server.
For complete information about available listservs click here<http://www.nfbnet.org/>.


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From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 16 23:34:05 2016
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Christopher Vinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:34:05 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] November 16, 1940
Message-ID: <CAJnU-Tm5VCNt+3DjutVPu1LOJyXW9Rm1xV1ZJvPiHJHmLeOStQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Virginia federation family,
On this date, November 16, 1940, the national Federation of the blind was
formed. 16 people came together in Pennsylvania. Happy anniversary! Live
the life you want! Blindness is not what holds you back!


-- 
*Christopher Walker*
*National Federation of the Blind*
*Outreach Chair and Delegate, Winchester Chapter*
*NFBV Leadership Fellow*

*www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org/>*
*chrisvinson1 at gmail.com* <chrisvinson1 at gmail.com>
*540.303.0080*

*The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.*


From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Fri Nov 18 00:10:01 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:10:01 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Student Division Conference Call
Message-ID: <052e01d24130$1b627a40$52276ec0$@gmail.com>

>From Robert Parsons

Good Evening Students and Federation Family

 

I hope this message finds you all in the holiday spirit and good health.
First, I would like to applaud all of your efforts on helping the student
division create a wonderful social, philosophical, and financial experience
at our state convention last weekend in Virginia Beach. Thanks to all of
your efforts, the student division increased their treasury, increased their
membership, and made an impression on the Vice President of the NFB, Mrs.
Pam Allen.

 

I write you all today to invite you to join the Virginia association of
Blind Students in their first conference call since the change in their
officer roles after elections. During this meeting on Wednesday, December 7,
2016 at 7pm, we plan to introduce our new officers and give you a bit of
background about them, answer any questions you may have for the board, and
take feedback on what you would like to see from the student division.
Another treat is that we will discuss Washington Seminar. The liaison for
Virginia from the National Association of Blind Students, Luke Schwinck,
will be on the line to explain the student's role at Washington seminar and
how NABS will assist in showing students how to advocate for their needs,
internalize the philosophy of the federation, and handle the feedback that
our delegates, congress officials, and aides will give us. After that,
Michael Kasey, our former affiliate President, will call in to let the
students know what responsibility and importance the student has to their
chapter and affiliate at both Washington and Richmond seminar. Please take
the time to join us for this informational session because it will provide
the tools needed to effectively communicate with our elected officials on
Capitol Hill. If you are a student interested in attending the Washington
seminar, please do not forget to apply for the financial assistance that
NABS is offering by visiting their website, www.nabslinkk.org
<http://www.nabslinkk.org> , and applying. The deadline for this application
is December 2, 2016.

 

The call-in information is (641) 715-3580. The access code is 184934. If for
any reason there is a problem accessing the line, please call me at 804 200
3275 so that I can rectify the problem. I look forward to speaking with all
of you on December 7th. 

 

Best Regards 

 

Robert E. Parsons Jr.

President

Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org> 



From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Fri Nov 18 04:19:32 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:19:32 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Share Your Feedback on the 2016 NFB of Virginia
 Convention
Message-ID: <067b01d24152$f6f99080$e4ecb180$@gmail.com>

Fellow Federationist,

 

It was truly a pleasure seeing you at this year's NFB of Virginia State
Convention! Our annual meeting always provides a wonderful opportunity for
friends, old and new, to come together in support of efforts to improve the
lives of all blind residents in the commonwealth. Plans for next year's
state convention are already underway, and as part of our planning phase, we
are sincerely interested in your feedback. Please click the link below, and
share your thoughts about this past weekend and how we can make next year's
state convention an even greater gathering!

There are 10 questions on the survey and it should take less than 5 minutes
to complete.

Responses are due  November 30 so please act now and share your thoughts.

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HDFMPGF

 

If you registered online, you may receive an identical request to complete
the same survey through our partner, Brown Paper Tickets.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

 

Tracy Soforenko

President, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> 

202 285-4595

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 18 13:08:45 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:08:45 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax Chapter Announces New Officers
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB1066768E1A9E60D6928DE75C8FB00@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

At the November 17, 2016 meeting of the Fairfax Chapter National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, the following officers were elected.

President, John Bailey
Vice President Carolena Garrison
Secretary, Rodney Neely (Mr. Network)
Treasurer, Joy Relton
Board members, Annette Carr and Roberta (Bobbie) Cohen

We are all looking forward to a year of growth and engagement.
JB


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From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 23:49:51 2016
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 18:49:51 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Thanksgiving
Message-ID: <691462A5-8C5C-46BA-8D5C-9788ABCB90CF@gmail.com>

Hello Federation family,
On behalf of the national Federation of the blind of Virginia, we would like to wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving! For those who are traveling, be safe. With love, hope and determination.

Christopher Walker
National Federation of the Blind 
Vice-President, Winchester Chapter
Corresponding Secretary, NFBV State Affiliate 
www.nfbv.org
chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
540.303.0080


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 13:07:56 2016
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:07:56 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2017, richmond and Washington seminar
Message-ID: <DB1DF637-55A7-4B53-86BB-7288CC37866B@gmail.com>

Hello,
Just a heads up and to mark your calendar's for the Washington and richmond seminar. You won't want to miss out!
Richmond seminar, January 16 and 17th, 2017. The board meeting will be held and richmond on January 16, 2000 17.
Washington seminar, January 30, 31st and February 1, 2017.
Be on the lookout for more information forthcoming.

Christopher Walker
National Federation of the Blind 
Vice-President, Winchester Chapter
Corresponding Secretary, NFBV State Affiliate 
www.nfbv.org
chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
540.303.0080


From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 22 17:54:46 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:54:46 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] You are invited to the Historic Fredericksburg
 Holiday Party: RSVP now
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB106645DF10B52791AE5A58518FB40@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

RSVP now to Jody
Jody Silverberg (Mozbud at aol.com)


Here is the bottom line for our holiday dinner: 
Date: Sunday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Vinny's Italian Grill and Pizzeria
11105 Leavells Road, Fredericksburg
Price: $22 per person, payable to the chapter at the time of the event, please. Price includes tax and gratuity.

Dinner choices:
*Eggplant parmesan with a side of pasta, mixed vegetables, house salad, and non-alcoholic beverage *Chicken parmesan with side of pasta, mixed vegetables, salad and non-alcoholic beverage *Penne pasta, more pasta and side of mixed vegetables with salad and non-alcoholic beverage.
All meals include bread.

We will be dining in a private room, and I look forward to everyone having a great time catching up with one another and ushering in a peaceful holiday season.

Jody Silverberg, Chair
Social Committee
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From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 24 14:56:43 2016
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Christopher Vinson)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2016 09:56:43 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Join Us at the 2017 Richmond Seminar - Jan 16 - 17
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TkscBZGhqfPGyywvuKR5d1PyA+B110drm98v9yK0v-Esg@mail.gmail.com>

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is a powerful force
advocating for blind Virginians. Please join us for the Richmond Seminar on
January 16- 17, 2017 to ensure our voice is heard in the offices of the
General Assembly.


If you have never attended a Richmond Seminar, we strongly encourage you to
attend and participate in representative democracy in action. Everyone is
assigned to a team with an experienced leader. The General Assembly members
and their staff are very receptive and welcoming. They know we are
organized, articulate, and well versed in the subject matter. We will put
everyone on the team to work, sharing our issues and answering the
questions of legislators and their staff.



The issues we will bring to Richmond are still in flux but will most likely
include:

?         Access to travel independently without a driver?s license in
autonomous vehicles  being developed in Virginia

?         Blind Parents Bill of Rights

?         Defending Virginia?s Randolph Sheppard priority ; and

?         Support for Virginia Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired
(DVBI) as a separate agency.



The final list of issues will be presented at the board meeting.



We have bills being drafted that will need co-sponsors. Chapter Presidents
should make contact with their General Assembly members in their local
offices before the end of the year. If you need assistance in identifying
them, contact our Legislative committee Co-Chairs, Deepa Goraya and
Jeannette Gholson.


Deepa is best reached  at deepa.goraya at gmail.com or 909 964- 3699.

Jeannette is best reached at (804) 543- 0254.



A meeting with our elected legislators in their home districts will go a
long way in establishing the recognition that is needed for our visit to
Richmond. All Chapter members are encouraged to participate.



Our board meeting is scheduled for Monday afternoon , January 16 which is
Martin Luther King Day. The Board Meeting will likely be held on the DBVI
campus on Azalea Avenue in  Richmond but details will be worked out
shortly.

Our General Assembly visits will be Tuesday, January 17.



The affiliate will reimburse transportation expenses and hotel expenses.

Chapter presidents should arrange cost effective transportation for their
chapter members. Individuals are expected to share hotel rooms and must
obtain hotel reservations themselves at the NFB of Virginia rate. If you
need assistance identifying a room share, please contact Deepa or Jeanette.



Hotel rooms are available at the Crowned Plaza Hotel Downtown, 555 East
Canal Street, Richmond, VA 22319.



Crowne Plaza - Downtown Richmond

555 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219

January 16-17, 2017



Guest may begin making reservations at any time. They may do so by calling
the Crowne Plaza toll free reservations line at 855-472-7802 and asking for
the NFBV group block or by using the following booking link to make
reservations online: National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
<https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=6c&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=RICCS&checkInDate=16&checkInMonthYear=002017&checkOutDate=17&checkOutMonthYear=002017&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=FBV&viewfullsite=true>.
The
deadline to make reservations is January 4, 2017 The group rate is $99 plus
state and local sales tax (currently at 13.3%).

   - Guest will receive $10 off overnight parking.
   - check In is at 3 PM and Check Out is 12 PM.



Do not delay, book your room today.

Chapter presidents must provide the names of the individuals planning to
attend from their chapter to Deepa, Jeanette, and Tracy by Wednesday,
January 11, 2017 so we can establish teams in advance. If you have any
questions, please contact Tracy Soforenko at (703) 635-2085
<%28703%29635-2085> or tracy.soforenko at gmail.com



Tracy Soforenko

president, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 24 16:32:59 2016
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Christopher Vinson)
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2016 11:32:59 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2016 State Convention Survey Last Reminder
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TmywB-GCzvbQtpuo3N5fG-OrCsVi_EK9HPtni=NyACFTQ@mail.gmail.com>

If you have not yet completed our state convention follow-up survey, would
you please consider taking a few minutes to do so? Your feedback will prove
invaluable as we begin to lay the groundwork for another great gathering
next year. We are anxious to hear of what you thought worked, what you
thought could use polish, and what you think we could use more of. Thank you
so much in advance for participating in the planning process! You can access
the survey here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HDFMPGF


From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sat Nov 26 22:22:52 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2016 22:22:52 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Looking for a room to rent in Northern Virginia
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB106679CAE86E519476F7C2B68F880@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Eric is moving to the Northern Virginia area and is looking for a room to rent. He's fine if someone has a pet. He is looking for a space in  either the city of Fairfax, Falls Church, or any of the surrounding areas.



Eric prefers to be contacted by phone. But, email is fine also. His phone number is 240-550-1743.

His email address is:

evechery at gmail.com<mailto:evechery at gmail.com>


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From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 27 21:19:51 2016
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Christopher Vinson)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2016 16:19:51 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Richmond Chapter Holiday Dinner
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TnhxDguoifjbpDdLpRX_Fr8qrvhvCVqjHBhmDTnP76Sxw@mail.gmail.com>

Good Afternoon Federation Family,

I hope all of your Thanksgiving spreads were abundant and the company you
kept was enjoyable. The holidays have always been a personal favorite of
mine because of the warm, joyful demeanor everyone possesses and the
memories that are created during the season. It is for these reasons that I
would like to cordially invite you to the Richmond chapter?s annual holiday
dinner on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. This year, the dinner will be held at
the Robin Inn, which is located at 2601 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220.

For the Richmond chapter, the holiday dinner is always special because it
is the time where chapter members will be able to meet the newly elected
officers of the chapter, share in discussion with others about chapter
goals for the New Year, and just come together before the members? holiday
plans separates us until January. It would mean the world to us if our
extended family from outside of Richmond decided to join us for the
festivities. The dinner will begin at 6:30pm and please feel free to call
me if there are any questions about the event.

Happy Holidays

Robert E. Parsons Jr.
President, Richmond Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV)
www.nfbv.org
Phone: 804 200 3275
"Persist Until Success Happens." -Thomas Bailey


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 27 21:28:06 2016
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Christopher Vinson)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2016 16:28:06 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2017 - 2018 NFBV Board of Directors
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TmYbscbXTAK9zZ-xcmEC_dm+JrBZe-DYzSQ+3ibtgiPpQ@mail.gmail.com>

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT
Tracy Soforenko
Arlington, VA
Phone: (202) 285-4595
Email: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

1st VICE PRESIDENT
Sandy Halverson
Arlington, VA
Home: (703) 379-1141
Cell: (703) 400-6890
E-mail: sandyh50 at verizon.net

2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Uricka Harrison
Newport News, VA
phone (757) 508-1202
E-mail: Uricka.harrison at icloud.com

RECORDING SECRETARY
Jennifer Shields
Richmond, VA
Cell: (804) 839-1089
E-mail: jen.shields929 at gmail.com

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Christopher Walker
Winchester, VA
Phone: (540) 303-0080
E-mail: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com

TREASURER
Mark Roane
3230 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
Cell: (804) 262-7057
E-mail: markwroane at gmail.com

The other voting members of the Board of Directors are elected by their
chapters and divisions.



*Christopher Walker*
*National Federation of the Blind*
*Vice President, Winchester Chapter*
*Corresponding Secretary, NFB of Viginia*

*www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org/>*
*chrisvinson1 at gmail.com* <chrisvinson1 at gmail.com>
*540.303.0080*

*The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back. *


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 27 21:41:23 2016
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Christopher Vinson)
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2016 16:41:23 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2017 Chapters & Divisions
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Chapters & Divisions

Chapters

Blue Ridge Chapter
? Woodrow Berry, President
? Home: (434) 293-7631
? Lynn heart, Treasurer
? Cell: (434) 409-8013
? E-mail: lmeheart at yahoo.com

Chesapeake Bay Chapter
? Theresa Willis, President
? 2516 Dellwood Drive
? Virginia Beach, VA 23454
? Cell: (757) 286-9407
? E-mail: theresa_willis at hotmail.com

Eastern Shore Chapter
? Althea Pittman
? 15018 Par Place
? Melfa, VA 23410
? Home: (757) 787-3853
? Work: (757) 414-0181
? E-mail: Bornfree1950 at hotmail.com

Fairfax Chapter
? John Bailey, President
? 4219 Linden Street
? Fairfax, VA 22030
? Cell: (703) 994-2040
? E-mail: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com

Fredericksburg Area Chapter
? Holly Frisch, President
? 602 Woodford Street
? Fredericksburg, VA 22401
? Phone: (540) 899-7747
? E-mail: holly at volunteersfortheblind.org

Greater Williamsburg Chapter
? Corlis Jones, President
? 6103 Mooretown Road
? Williamsburg, VA 23188
? Home: (757) 565-1185
? E-mail: Cmjones153 at cox.net

Peninsula Chapter
? Uricka Harrison, President
? Phone: (757) 898-1781
? E-mail: Missharrison41 at verizon.net
? Belinda Vann, Vice President
? Phone: (757) 874-0021
? E-mail: Belindavann66 at icloud.com

Potomac Chapter
? John Halverson, President
? Home: (703) 379-1141
? Cell: (703) 867-6400
? E-mail: johnh50 at verizon.net
? Chapter E-mail: potomacnfb at gmail.com

Richmond Chapter
? Robert Parsons, President
? Phone: (804) 200-3275
? E-mail: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com

Tidewater Chapter
? Stewart Prost, President
? 736 West Princess Anne Road, Unit 1
? Norfolk, VA 23517
? Home: (757) 622-2797
? Cell: (757) 572-6891
? E-mail: sdprost at cox.net

Winchester Chapter
? Shirley Guess, President
? Phone: (540) 662-5011
? or (540) 533-5630
? E-mail: goodguess at verizon.net

At-Large Chapter
? Rick Holley, President
? E-mail: holleymanor at verizon.net
? Teleconf. no. 877-394-5901
? Passcode: 6149670



Divisions

Seniors Division
? Nancy Yeager, President
? Phone: (703) 283-2524
? E-mail: NFBVseniors at gmail.com

Virginia Association of Blind Merchants
? Harold Wilson
? 1405 Roundhouse Ln, Unit 504
? Alexandria, VA 22314
? Cell: (410) 404-5255
? E-mail: haroldwilson02 at gmail.com

Virginia Association of Blind Students
? Robert Parsons, President
? Phone: (804) 200-3275
? E-mail: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com

The Virginia Association of Guide Dog Users
? Michael Valentino, President
? phone: (804) 513-6261
? e-mail: valentinoma19 at gmail.com

Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille
? Patty Droppers, President
? Daytime Phone: (703) 981-3363
? Evening Phone: (571) 527-0707
? e-mail: patty at thedroppers.com

Virginia Organization of Parents of Blind Children
? Laurie Wages, President
? Phone: (540) 287-5446
? E-mail: Lburns24 at yahoo.com

Virginians With Dual Sensory Impairments (Deaf-Blind)
? Valerie Luther
? 8612 Peach Grove Road
? Richmond, VA 23237
? Home: (804) 271-8285
? E-mail: valuther at vcu.edu



*Christopher Walker*
*National Federation of the Blind*
*Vice President, Winchester Chapter*
*Corresponding Secretary, NFB of Virginia*

*www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org/>*
*chrisvinson1 at gmail.com* <chrisvinson1 at gmail.com>
*540.303.0080*

*The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back. *


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 28 23:36:34 2016
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Christopher Vinson)
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:36:34 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Help Us Communicate More Effectively - National
 Communications Survey
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TnyTw6Wut2tjqqOHxnQzb+U-078P6vryoqW-DmxMGaDJw@mail.gmail.com>

National Communications Survey:


As we close out 2016 and plan for 2017 and beyond, we are evaluating
various aspects of how we accomplish our organizational goals. To help us
plan, we would value your feedback on the NFB's organizational priorities,
as well as which forms of communication are most useful and effective for
you. This information will help us build a successful communications plan
for the future. The survey is confidential and should take approximately
five minutes to complete. Please complete the survey online using the
following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B9MR89H



We encourage all willing participants to complete the survey by Monday,
December 12.



Tracy Soforenko

President, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 29 20:57:23 2016
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Christopher Vinson)
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:57:23 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Change in Student Conference Call
Message-ID: <CAJnU-Tmn_KKxDeT9Vw23GspUO9P_YuSgvzMGkf-vcODzV5EqMg@mail.gmail.com>

Good Morning Students and Federation Family



I hope that your Thanksgiving holiday was all that was to be desired. I am
writing in hopes of reminding you all of the upcoming student division
conference call that will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 7pm.
This is an important conference call for any students and chapter members
that are interested in the topics being discussed and supported at the
Richmond and Washington seminars in January. At 7pm, the newly elected
student officers will be introducing themselves and explaining what their
goals for the division will be. At 7:15pm, the Virginia representative of
the National Association of Blind Students (NABS), Luke Schwinck, will be
speaking to the group about the student?s role in Washington Seminar as per
national federation beliefs. Finally, at 7:45pm, our past affiliate
president, Michael Kasey, will be discussing the students and chapter
member?s responsibility to their affiliate at both Washington and Richmond
seminar. I truly believe that anyone that will be attending either of these
seminars should be present to hear what these two seasoned Federationists
will be bringing to the table. This is an ideal informational session for
any first time attendees, students, and veteran affiliate members that may
have a few questions about their role at both seminars.



The call-in credentials for the student division informational conference
call is 641 715 3655 <(641)%20715-3655>. The access code is 568305. You may
notice that this is a different number and code from the last notification
I sent out. This is because we decided to use our official conference line
to host this call, despite the fact that non-students are invited to join
in. I look forward to hearing from all of you.



Robert E. Parsons Jr.

President, Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

www.nfbv.org


