[Nfbc-info] Don't Miss Blind Californians meeting in convention assembled in October

[Mary Willows]

Mary Willows, President

39481 Gallaudet Drive Apt. 127

Fremont, CA 94538

(510) 248-0100







                          ANNOUNCING!  The 70th Annual Convention of the

                   NATIONAL FEDERATION of the BLIND of CALIFORNIA



When:   October 21—24, 2010.



Where:  Crowne Plaza Hotel, 17941 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA  92614.



Rates:  In order to take advantage of the convention rate of $84.00 per 
night plus tax you should make hotel reservations before you pre-register 
for the convention.  You will be asked to provide your hotel confirmation 
number on the pre-registration form.    Be sure to say that you will be 
attending the National Federation of the Blind of California Convention.



Phone:  (949) 863-1999



Convention Highlights:



Thursday, October 21-  6:00 P.M.-  Semi-annual meeting of the NFBC Board of 
Directors.



Friday, October 22-  9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.- Exhibits.  Mezzanine level.

Break out committee meetings.  Including- Resolutions, Library, Seniors, 
CABS (California Association of Blind Students),  CAGDU (California 
Association of Guide Dog Users), California Orientation Center for the Blind 
Alumni Association Inc., Education; Parents of Blind Children and more.

Friday evening- 7:00 P.M-  A play presented by members of the Pathfinders 
Chapter entitled “Blind, Sealed, and Delivered, I’m Yours”.  ($10.00)



Saturday, October 23- 9:00 A.M.- General Session begins.  Hear reports from 
our national representative, Jim Gashel.  Also, speaker topics include the 
NFB Jr. Science Academy and NFB Youth Slam, as well as, the Department of 
Rehabilitation; Department of Education and Executives from leading agencies 
for the blind such as;  Braille Institute; Library Services; Jr. Blind and 
more.

Saturday evening- Banquet and keynote speaker, Jim Gashel;  presentation of 
scholarships;  Netbook drawing;

and After-glow party: Karaoke with the students.



Sunday, October 24- Motivational Speakers; resolutions; financial report and 
elections.



            DON’T MISS IT!  REGISTER NOW! Go to 
http://www.formstack.com/forms/?986187-OKrkn0JGXG





 Mary Willows, President
National Federation of the Blind of California
mwillows at sbcglobal.net
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