[Nfbc-info] April Presidents Notebook

Sun Apr 1 21:37:40 UTC 2018

Greetings:

Have you always wanted to attend an NFB annual convention but have not done
so because of the lack of funds?  The National Federation of the Blind of
California invites you to apply for a scholarship grant by contacting Ever
Lee Hairston, President.  You can contact her by e-mail (
<mailto:ever.hairston at gmail.com> ever.hairston at gmail.com) to request a
grant.   Perhaps this July you too can be in the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel
in Orlando, Florida, enjoying the many pleasures and learning opportunities
at the largest and most important yearly convention of blind people in the
world.  Active NFBCA members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an
NFB national convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply.
You are required to submit your full name, address, telephone number,
e-mail, and NFBCA chapter.  If chosen, the grant is in the amount of $800;
however, if you receive a Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship, it will
be subtracted from the $800.00.   Example: If you receive a Kenneth Jernigan
Convention Scholarship of $500, you will receive $300.00 from NFBCA.  

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Preregistration is now open. When purchased online by May 31, the
preregistration fee for convention is $25 ($30 on-site) and the cost of a
banquet ticket is $65 ($70 on-site).   <https://convention.nfb.org/>
Preregister online now or use the mail-in,
<http://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/2018_national_convention_preregistr
ation_form.pdf> fillable PDF form.

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The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.  Every day we
work together to help blind people live the lives they want. 

Yours in the Federation,

Ever Lee Hairston, President

National Federation of the Blind of California

H: 323 654.2975

C: 323 252.9188

ever.hairston at gmail.com <mailto:ever.hairston at gmail.com> 

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New Facebook group

The National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBCA) is pleased to
announce that NFBCA has a new Facebook group.  All happenings concerning the
Blind in California and notices from our National Office, will be posted on
this group.  You are encourage to join and tell your friends and family
about the new group.  To access the group, type National Federation Of The
Blind Of California/NFBCA in the search bar of Facebook and our group should
be the first group to come up.  If anyone has questions or needs assistance,
Please fill free to contact Tina Thomas at tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com
<mailto:tina.thomas90044 at gmail.com> . 

Pathfinder Chapter of Los Angeles

The chapter will host a "Dine for Donation Fundraiser" at Chili's Restaurant
on Thursday, April 5, 2018, from 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m.  Located at 3490 

W. Century Blvd., Inglewood.  The cross street: Crenshaw Blvd.  Just mention
"NFBCA Pathfinder Chapter".

The Pauma Casino Trip will be on Saturday, April 21, 2018.  Pickup location
is the Metro Green line station at 11901 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Hawthorne.  The
cross street is 120th St.  You must be there no later than 7:30a.m.  The
approximate return time is 6:00 p.m.  If you are waiting for transportation,
you can use Wendy's Restaurant address for your return ride, 2891 W. 120th
St, Hawthorne.  The cross street is Crenshaw Blvd, which is directly across
from the Metro Greenline station. The Pauma Casino is just north of
Temecula. The donation is $21 for this event.

The Shakey's Pizza fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018, from
6p.m. to 9 p.m.  The location is 5604 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, cross
street is Slauson Ave.  

Any questions contact Charlotte Carroll 310.625.6558 <mailto:310.625.6558>
email charlottec916 at gmail.com <mailto:charlottec916 at gmail.com>  or Janette
Stewart 310.293.1053 <mailto:310.293.1053>  email Titostewart08 at gmail.com
<mailto:Titostewart08 at gmail.com> 

Rochelle Houston, President

Pathfinder Chapter of Los Angeles

Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California

San Diego Chapter 

Join the chapter members at the movies third Saturday in April location and
movie to be announced on their Facebook page which is:  national federation
of the blind of California san diego chapter

Lisa Irving, President, San Diego Chapter

California Association of Blind Students (CABS)

Spring is here and CABS is proud to announce that they will be hosting their
first annual spring reception in beautiful Los Angeles.  The event will be
held at Shakey's Pizza Restaurant, located at 935 W. Arbor Vitae Street,
Inglewood, 90301, from noon to 3p.m.  Please invite students you know in the
Southern California area as they are looking to build more membership, since
that is one goal of the Federation.  Food will be provided, along with door
prizes and surprises, and students will have the opportunity to learn about
CABS and what they do.  Whoever brings a fellow blind friend will have their
name thrown into a raffle, and the winner will receive a grand prize. 

Matthew Gip, President, California Association of Blind Students 

A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of California

P:  559.375.2068

Email:  matthewhgip at gmail.com <mailto:matthewhgip at gmail.com> 

Joy Stigile, Editor