[Nfbc-info] March 2015 Bulletin

Fri Mar 6 00:56:37 UTC 2015

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Mary Willows, President 

National Federation of the Blind of California

3934 Kern Court

Pleasanton, CA 94588

925) 895-2778

mwillows at sbcglobal.net

March 2015 Bulletin

Dear Fellow Federationists,

I start this March Bulletin with our new branding.  The following is the
essence of the 75 years of love, hope and determination.  Commit it to
memory.  It will get you through all kinds of situations.

"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."

2015 Summer Internship Application Deadline

If you or someone you know has a desire to learn about current legislation,
education, technology, civil rights, public relations, and much more,
applications and accompanying documentation should be submitted to Anil
Lewis at jerniganinstitute at nfb.org by March 13, 2015.  The program runs from
June 1 to August 7 and includes a trip to the 75th anniversary convention of
the National Federation of the Blind. This opportunity is being made
available through the Jernigan Institute located in Baltimore, Maryland.
More information can be found at:
https://nfb.org/blog/vonb-blog/national-federation-blind-2015-summer-interns
hip-program

The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing Money Reader is Still Available

If you did not attend the National Convention in 2014 and receive a free
money reader, you can still apply for one at the web site:
www.moneyfactory.gov/uscurrencyreaderform.html You must be a qualified
patron of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped (NLS).  On a personal note, I would like to tell everybody these
very helpful, portable readers have been very handy for sorting and
organizing paper currency when I did not have sighted assistance readily
available.  I recommend that everyone apply now.

Chapter Development in California

Two of our NFB of California Board Members, Rochelle Houston and Ever Lee
Hairston travelled to our Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter to build
membership in California. Rochelle told of her journey into blindness and
shared tips on fundraising ideas for building the organization.

The Pathfinders Chapter held the annual membership recruitment reception.
Ever Lee Hairston spoke to the group about her experiences learning to
become an independent blind adult.  The reception was a success resulting in
four new members.

Viejas Casino Trip

If you want to try your luck at the role of the dice on your way to the pot
of gold, join the Pathfinders and San Fernando Valley Chapters on Saturday
April 4, 2015.

If you live in the Los Angeles Area, lucky participants will meet at the

Greenline Park & Ride at 8 a.m. which is located at 11901 South Crenshaw
Blvd, Hawthorne, CA. 

If you live in the San Fernando Valley Area, meet at 7 a.m. at the home of
Robert Stigile located at 19831Friar Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.

Donation $2.  This fun filled event will help raise money to get people to
the 75th Anniversary Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in
Orlando, Florida this summer.

For reservations and more information, contact Rochelle Houston at

323-807-0300 or email rhouston58 at gmail.com or Robert Stigile at 818-381-9568
or email rstigile at gmail.com

First Annual Senior Division Seminar Saturday, April 11, 2015

The National Federation of the Blind of California Senior Division is
inviting you to join us for a seminar in knowledge, information, & methods
of living with blindness. We are planning on door prizes and lots of fun!

WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 2015

TIME: Noon - 3pm

WHERE: Hometown Buffet

12139 Hawthorne Blvd. Hawthorne, CA 90230

ALL LEGALLY BLIND SENIOR GUESTS will be treated to a FREE LUNCH. 

RSVP by March 31st, CONTACT:

Charlotte Carroll - (310) 625-6558, email
<mailto:mizzcharlotte at sbcglobal.net> mizzcharlotte at sbcglobal.net

Cheryl Thurston - (909) 821-9589, email   <mailto:cthurston79 at gmail.com>
cthurston74 at gmail.com

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.

National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)

3934 Kern Court

Pleasanton, CA 94588

925-462-8575

Thank you,

Mary Willows, President NFBC

 <mailto:mwillows at sbcglobal.net> mwillows at sbcglobal.net 

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