[Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?

Mon Jul 25 22:04:58 UTC 2016

Mary,
Our chapter meeting is the second Saturday in August at that meeting I will get a preliminary headcount. I will get back to you ASAP we have 12 members on the role it is my hope that we get 9 to 10 the members to attend the convention

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> On Jul 25, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This is great news.  I will need more than just a hope and a prayer for
> numbers on the bus though.  Do you know who will be attending?
> 
> 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 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa
> Irving via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 11:24 AM
> To: NFB of California List
> Cc: Lisa Irving
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Buses to state convention?
> 
> 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)
>> 3934 Kern Court
>> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>> 925-462-8575
>> 
>> 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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