[Nfbc-info] December Presidents Notebook

[Joy Stigile]

GREETINGS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS:

 

AS I REFLECT AT THE END OF MY FIRST YEAR AS PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL
FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CALIFORNIA, I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE MANY FRIENDS I
HAVE MADE, THE JOY WE HAVE SHARED AND THE COMMITMENT YOU HAVE MADE TOWARD
FULFILLING YOUR DREAMS.

 

I PRAY YOU WILL BE FILLED WITH HOPE, ENERGY AND LOVE BY PARTICIPATING IN THE
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS WILL MAKE A
DIFFERENCE TO YOURSELF AS WELL AS OTHERS AND WE CAN LIVE THE LIVES WE WANT


 

I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A JOYOUS AND BLESSED NEW YEAR.

 

Warmly,

 

Ever Hairston, President

National Federation of the Blind of California

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The Shasta Cascade Chapter is going to be quite busy celebrating the
Holidays.  On December 2, the members will be attending the Redding Annual
Christmas Parade with the Northern California BELL Academy families and the
Shasta County Guide Dog puppy Raisers from Guide Dogs for the Blind.  They
will be riding all together in a motorized lighted train.  The theme of the
parade is Toyland.  After the parade they will be meeting for refreshments
at Brenda Sanden’s home.

On December 16, the members will be having their annual Chapter Christmas
party at Karen Steeles home this will be a potluck with lots of good food
and fellowship.

 

Debbie Worstman, President, Shasta Cascade Chapter

 

Season Greetings!

The San Fernando Valley Chapter is celebrating the Holiday's at Ernie's
Mexican Restaurant in North Hollywood.

They will be enjoying each others company on Saturday December 2nd, and this
year as part of the “adopt A Student” program the High SCHOOL Student that
was selected is Jennifer De Los Santos.

It is the hopes of the Chapter members that Jennifer will become involved in
the chapter after receiving a free membership of the chapter for the first
year.

The members look forward to her attending the party and getting to know her
and her family.

The San Fernando Valley Chapter will have a regular meeting in January and
hope that everyone has a safe and happy Holiday season.

 

Robert Stigile, Second Vice-president, National Federation of the Blind of
California 

President, San Fernando Valley Chapter

 

The River City Chapter will be holding its holiday party at Claim Jumpers
Restaurant on Friday December 8th.  Those attending will be bringing a $10
gift for the chapter gift exchange.  It will be a fun time of fellowship and
good food!  All are welcome!  Please RSVP to Tiffany by either email:
tmanosh at gmail.com <mailto:tmanosh at gmail.com>  or call:  916.241.3274.

Happy Holidays To All!

 

Tiffany Manosh, President, River City Chapter

 

The Pathfinder chapter Los Angeles will come together for a holiday
celebration at Mimi‘s Café  on Thursday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 1:30
p.m.  The Location is 25343 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance (cross street is
Pacific Coast Highway).  If you would like to jointhem, please contact
rochelle by Thursday, December 7.

rhouston58 at gmail.com <mailto:rhouston58 at gmail.com> 

323.807.0300

 

Rochelle Houston, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California

President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles

 

Edited by Joy Stigile