[Nfbc-info] The River City Chapter Meeting

[Mary Willows]

Hello All:
Yesterday, September 1, 2012, I had the pleasure of attending the River City 
Chapter meeting.  The meetings are always held on the first Saturday of each 
month at the Capitol Building in Sacramento.  It is such a thrill to walk 
the halls of our lawmakers.  I know being President of our affiliate means 
walking in the footsteps of great and brave people like Muzzy Marcelino, 
Jerry Drake, Pinky Johnson and of course Dr. Newell Perry and Dr. Jacobous 
tenBroek.  When I think of all the people who have been there before me I 
realize what an honor and commitment it is to serve as president of the 
National Federation of the Blind of California.

During my visit to Sacramento, I had the opportunity to visit a couple of 
hotel sites to consider for our annual state convention next year.  If you 
have any suggestions, please let me know.

President, Tiffany Manosh presented an informative agenda loaded with 
upcoming events and opportunities for members of the River City Chapter. 
The chapter has been so successful this year with fundraising events that 
six people will benefit with grants to attend the 2012 NFB of California 
convention in Los Angeles.

If you are a member of the River City Chapter, contact Tiffany to apply for 
a grant.
 (916) 202-3486

Please contact me to schedule my visit at any other chapter meetings.  It is 
always a priviledge to share our experience, strength and hope with new 
people throughout the state.

Join me next Saturday, September 8 at the San Joquin Chapter pasta feed. 
Contact President Ken Volonte for more information.
(209) 464-6766


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