[Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?

[Lisa Irving]

Hello Mary and all others,

Just an update our chapter has roughly $500 in its account. Our board members will be addressing the idea of fundraising at her upcoming board meeting. The long-term goal here in Southern California is to be able to load up a bunch of buses to go to state conventions. Thank you for your enthusiasm and your support!

From,
Lisa Irving

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 25, 2016, at 10:55 AM, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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)
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> 
> Thank you,
> Mary Willows, President NFBC
> mwillows at sbcglobal.net 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert
> Stigile via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 9:43 AM
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Robert Stigile
> 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>
> To: NFB LIST SERVE  <Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> 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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