[Nfbc-info] Fwd: Southern California transportation to and from state convention

[Rochelle Houston]

Hello to all convention gores,
Below I have reposted the schedule for the Southern California transportation to the state convention. I also am including the address to Los Angeles Union Station.
800 North Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Cross stree: Cesar Chavez


Rochelle Houston
Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California
President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
rhouston58 at gmail.com
323 807-0300
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.


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Rochelle Houston <rhouston58 at gmail.com>
> Date: October 30, 2017 at 6:55:09 PM PDT
> Subject: Southern California transportation to and from state convention
> 
> Greetings to all,
> Listed below is the final Southern California transportation schedule for The national Federation of the blind of California 2017 state convention.
> Before I list the schedule, there are a few logistics that you need to know.
> 
> 1. Make sure your luggage is tagged with your name on it.
> 2. Meet at union station on Thursday, November 2nd no later than 9:30 AM, by the Access sign, located to the left of the main entrance. There are a few benches nearby for sitting.
> 3. Make sure you bring food and drinks. There will be a seven hour ride. If you would like to purchase something to eat inside  Union station from  Subway, Starbucks, etc. please come before 9:30 AM. The bus will start boarding promptly at 9:45 AM
> 5. If you are using Access Paratransit, I recommend that you schedule your ride to arrive at 8:30AM to allow for a late pick up.
> 6. There will be one stop after leaving union station for people with guide dogs.
> Seven. Each person will be given a color-coded label in order for  the ambassadors committee  to identify the luggage according to areas for easy execution.
> 
> Southern California transportation schedule: San Diego and Escondido area pick up:
> On Thursday, November 2, at 6:30 AM a 14 passenger van will pick up from 4040 Hancock St., San Diego, CA
> The same 14 passenger van will then pick up at 7:30AM from 715 N. Broadway Escondido California
> The San Diego and Escondido area transportation will arrive in Los Angeles union station approximately 9:30 AM
> Everyone will board the 55 passenger bus at 9:45 AM
> Approximately four hours after leaving union station, there will be a brief stop for people with guide dogs
> We should arrive in Milpitas at the Embassy suites hotel between 5:30 PM and 6 PM.
> Logistics for Sunday, November 5:
> 1. President Hairston will adjourn the convention at 11 AM. Immediately after the gavel goes down, go and retrieve your luggage. Make your way out to the designated area for pick up which will be given at the convention. Do not linger around talking to friends.
> 2. Hand your luggage off to Michael Richardson, ambassador chairperson and bored the bus promptly.
> 3. The bus will leave promptly at 11:30 AM
> 
> Return schedule for Sunday, November 5:
> 
> Leave Embassy suites Milpitas 11:30 AM
> First stop approximately in 4 hours, for people with guide dogs.
> Arrive in Los Angeles at union station between 6:30 PM and 7 PM
> 
> San Diego and Escondido area transportation from union station on Sunday, November 5th:
> Pick up between 7 PM and 7:30 PM 14 passenger van
> First drop off approximately 9:30 PM at 715 N. Broadway Escondido California
> Last drop off approximately 10:30 PM 4040 Hancock St., San Diego, CA
> If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me
> Thank you
> 
> 
> 
> Rochelle Houston
> Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California
> President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
> rhouston58 at gmail.com
> 323 807-0300
> 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.
>