[NFB-Conventions] California Convention

[David Andrews]

>
>Friends,
>
>Please note that the deadline to reserve your hotel room for the 
>state convention is quickly approaching on October 15.  Be sure to 
><http://www.nfbcal.org/convention/>register and book your room now 
>to ensure you get one of the group rate hotel rooms before they are 
>gone.  Also, please help us spread the word to find our favorite 
>convention sponsors and exhibiters.  The 
><https://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/vendor_application>exhibiter 
>and sponsor forms are posted on the 
><http://www.nfbcal.org/convention/>convention landing page.
>Qualified blind students should apply for our 
><http://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/nfbc_scholarship_form>scholarship 
>program before October 20.
>The resolutions committee seeks proposed resolutions for 
>consideration at our state convention.  Members should send an email 
>to our resolutions committee chair, Bryan Bashin, at 
><mailto:BBashin at lighthouse-sf.org>BBashin at lighthouse-sf.org.
>Chapters and divisions should begin assembling their auction baskets 
>and donations  for our fundraising efforts during the 
>convention.  Karen Steele and Michael Richardson are coordinating 
>the baskets and can be reached respectively at 
><mailto:karenjsteele at yahoo.com>karenjsteele at yahoo.com> 
>and  <mailto:Michaeljr66 at yahoo.com>Michaeljr66 at yahoo.com.
>Chapters and divisions are also encouraged to bring desirable items 
>to be offered as door prizes.  You can drop your fabulous door 
>prizes off with Tiffany Manosh on site at the door prize table.
>This is going to be one of our best conventions yet.  Don't miss out!
>
>Tim Elder, President, National Federation of the Blind of California
><mailto:president at nfbcal.org>president at nfbcal.org
>(916) 382-0372
>
>
>The Bakersfield Chapter has two events going on this month.  On 
>October 2, Friday,  the chapter members will be participating in the 
>Disability Awareness Day at Bakersfield Community College from 7:30 
>a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  They will be presenting demonstrations using 
>AIRA and showing how different types of magnifiers work, making 
>braille cards, and handing out literature from the National 
>Federation of the Blind.  The address  is 1801 Panorama Dr., Bakersfield.
>on October 11, Friday,  fellow chapter members Virginia Elliott and 
>Veronica Martinez, will be going to Veterans Elementary School, 6301 
>Old Farm Road, Bakersfield for Meet The Blind Month.  They will read 
>from a Twin Vision book, demonstrate how to properly use a white 
>cane and show how a guide dog will guide a blind person in the 
>classroom.  The time is at 10:00 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m.
>
>Veronica Martinez,  President, Bakersfield Chapter
>661.742.4181
><mailto:veronica38martinez at gmail.com>veronica38martinez at gmail.com
>
>
>Riverside san Bernardino chapter would like for you to join them for 
>a fundraising event.  At Chili's restaurant on Thursday, October 3, 
>from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The address is 475 E. Hospitality Lane, 
>San Bernardino.  For more information or flyer contact Barbara 
>Harrison 323.691.3948 or Kelly Hill 909.831.8828
>
>Carmen M. Weatherly, president, Riverside-San Bernardino Chapter
>C:  909.486.2004
>E: <mailto:cweatherly101 at gmail.com>cweatherly101 at gmail.com
>
>On October 5, the San Fernando Valley Chapter will host a 
>fundraiser! At the Bob's Big Boy restaurant, 4211 W. Riverside 
>Drive, Burbank.  (The cross street is Rose Ave.)  An area has been 
>reserved with a time of 5:00 p.m.  How this fundraiser works is that 
>you purchase Bob's Big Boy gift certificates from the chapter either 
>with cash, check (made out to the SFV Chapter) or by PayPal.  The 
>chapter purchases the certificates ahead of time with a 40% discount 
>to the chapter.     when you receive your bill, purchase enough 
>certificates to cover your total bill and your tip and give it all 
>to the cashier in the lobby when you leave.
>
>Robert Stigile, President, San Fernando Valley Chapter
>Second Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of California
>818.381.9568
><mailto:rstigile at gmail.com>rstigile at gmail.com
>
>
>The San Joaquin County Chapter invites you to celebrate "Meet the 
>Blind Month" with them!  On Saturday, October 5, from 10:00 a.m. until
>
>2:00 p.m.  They will host a table at the Multicultural Health & 
>Resource Fair in the Lord's Gym, 848 E. Hammer Lane, 
>Stockton.  sharing information and writing names in braille.
>
>
>
>On October 11, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., chapter members will hand out 
>"Etiquette of Blindness" information, National Federation of the 
>Blind brochures and flyers for the White Cane Awareness Walk at 
>three locations.  The first location is Whirlow's Restaurant at the 
>San Joaquin RTD's Union Station.  The second is at the Downtown 
>Transit Center. The third is Hammer Triangle and Transfer Station.
>
>On October  15, the chapter will hold their White Cane Awareness 
>Walk & Celebration from Noon to 1:00 p.m.  The event kicks off with 
>a ceremony at Caldwell Park, 3021 Pacific Ave., Stockton and ends at 
>Whirlow's Restaurant, 1926 Pacific Ave.  in support of our all-day 
>20% fundraising
>
>Joga Singh, President, San Joaquin County Chapter
>209.203.2106
>
>The Pathfinders Chapter Los Angeles invites you to join them on 
>their Viejas Casino and outlet mall trip on Saturday, October 5, 
>from 7:30 a.m. until 6:30p.m.  They will meet at the greenline 
>park-and-ride at 11901 South Crenshaw Blvd., Hawthorne, CA. Cross 
>street 120th St. Donation is $21.  There will be no refunds.  You 
>must be 21 years of age and have a valid Government issued ID.  For 
>more information please contact Charlotte Caroll at C:  310.625.6558 
><mailto:charlottec916 at gmail.com>charlottec916 at gmail.com or
>Jannette Stewart at c:  310.293.1053 
><mailto:Titostewart08 at gmail.com>Titostewart08 at gmail.com
>
>Rochelle Houston, First Vice-President, National Federation of the 
>Blind of California
>President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
><mailto:rhouston58 at gmail.com>rhouston58 at gmail.com
>323.807.0300
>
>The Central Valley Chapter will have a booth at the Modesto Farmer's 
>Market (on 16th Street, between H Street and I Street) on October 
>10, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for "Meet The Blind 
>Month".  Chapter members will be demonstrating Braille, accessible 
>technology, and of course, the white cane.  Stop by and get some of 
>your questions answered, or just to say "hello".
>
>On October 23, the Central Valley Chapter will have a fundraiser at 
>The Habit Burger Grill at 1801 McHenry Ave., Modesto.  Stop by 
>between 5:00 p.m. and
>10:00 p.m. to enjoy some delicious food and good company, and 20% of 
>your purchase will go to their chapter.  They hope to see you there!
>
>Rachel Grider, President, Central Valley Chapter
>209.602.1258
><mailto:Rachel.Grider at gmail.com>Rachel.Grider at gmail.com
>
>Come celebrate White Cane Safety Day with the Inland Empire 
>Chapter.  The purpose of this Walk a Mile in My Shoes event is to 
>bring  awareness to the community.  Our expectation is to have all 
>sighted  attendees to interact with blind technology and to take the 
>Walk a  Mile in My Shoes blindfold challenge.  You are cordially 
>invited to the Walk A Mile In My Shoes Event  On October 19, 2019 at 
>10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Ever Lee Hairston, Board Member, 
>National Federation of the Blind will be speaking about "Success 
>Over Adversity".  Held at the Inland Empire Lighthouse for the Blind 
>359 Park Center Circle, San Bernardino, 92408.  Please email your 
>contact information to 
><mailto:nfbci.e.chapter10 at gmail.com>nfbci.e.chapter10 at gmail.com or 
>leave a message with Lori Dunlap, Chapter Outreach Coordinator, 
>909-414-6151.   LETS HAVE SOME FUN!!!
>
>Cheryl Thurston, President, Inland Empire Chapter
>  Board Member, National Federation  of the Blind of California
>  909.821.9589
><mailto:Cthurston74 at gmail.com>Cthurston74 at gmail.com
>
>Joy Stigile, Editor
>
>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and 
>friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind. 
>Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>