[Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?

[Mary Willows]

Hello Lisa and Robert:
I guess Robert did not see my message from Saturday yet because he was
having too much fun celebrating his birthday.

In talking to a couple of the So Cal chapter presidents I was reminded that
the last time we held a convention at the Embassy Suites So Cal people took
Access to the hotel.  Train people can either take an Uber from the train
station or arrange for Access.  Those two buses will cost the affiliate
approximately $2,000.00 for the round trip.  We chartered buses last year
because the convention was just about smack dab in the middle of the state
and it was worth it to help members and first timers with the expenses.
This year, the Embassy Suites is only a couple of hours away from SD and an
Access ride away from the Inland Empire so we will not be chartering buses
from So Cal.  

As for the train expenses, that is exactly why chapters are holding
fundraisers.  This is an education and leadership opportunity.  It is
perfectly justifiable for the chapter to raise funds to help blind people to
get to this training opportunity.  There will be speakers who will address
employment opportunities, as well as, rehabilitation and training.  The
exhibit hall will showcase assistive technology for blind people which will
empower them to take the information back to employers or Rehabilitation
Counselors to help them find employment.

I hope this helps.  If I am not mistaken, the SD chapter should have about
$1,000.00 in the Treasury.  Is that about right?  

If I knew that there would be 50 people coming from SD, Escandito, Long
Beach it might be worth it but as it stands I believe we are only talking
about 6 to 10 people.  I must admit, it would be really great if we could
fill a couple of buses from So Cal but I don't see that happening.  What do
you think?


Thoughts?
Mary
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
mwillows at sbcglobal.net 



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Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?

Lisa,
As the Person in charge of finding busses, I can tell you there will be a
Northern California Bus starting from Redding and making its way down to El
Segundo.
As for a bus from San Diego we are still working on details and will have
some information soon.
Stay tuned!





Robert Stigile
818-381-9568
e-mail: rstigile at gmail.com
Second Vice-President
National Federation of the Blind of California President San Fernando Valley
Chapter

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.

 

----- Original Message -----
From: Lisa Irving via NFBC-Info  <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
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Date: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:01 am
Subject: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?

>
>
> 
> Sent from my iPhone our chapter members are very excited about the 
> upcoming state convention. I am wondering if there will be buses 
> coming from Southern and Northern California to go to this year's 
> convention. If there are no buses then I am wondering if the state 
> affiliate has any grants available to help offset the cost of using 
> AMTCbi'rack which cost $68 per person thank you
> 
> Thoughtfully,
> Lisa Irving, Chapter President
> NFB see, San Diego Chapter
> 
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