[Nfbc-info] Presidents Notebook, August

Wed Aug 1 23:05:45 UTC 2018

Greetings Federationists,

Thanks to all Californians who attended the national convention in Orlando,
Florida.   California ranked among in the top ten in attendance at the
convention.

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Registration in now open for the 2018 National Federation of the Blind of
California convention.   <http://www.nfbcal.org> www.nfbcal.org 

The convention will be held at the:

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT MARRIOTT

5855 WEST CENTURY BLVD

LOS ANGELES, CA 90045

ALL RESERVATIONS FOR THE HOTEL ARE MADE THROUGH THE RESERVATION NUMBER: 1
800 228-9290

IN ORDER TO GET A ROOM IN THE NFBCA ROOM BLOCK,

YOU MUST STATE THAT YOU ARE WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION 

OF THE BLIND

Room rates: $129 per night

OCTOBER 25, 26, 27, 28, 2018

THEME: 

CREATING CONNECTIONS AND BUILDING BRIDGES TOGETHER

Important note to all chapters:  The state convention of the NFB of
California represents an annual opportunity for federationists and other
interested people throughout our state to assemble.  The NFBCA convention
features substantive blindness related programming, deliberations on state
and local policy matters, administration of internal organizational
business, and special exhibits of interest to members. The state convention
allows members from local chapters across the state to get together, reunion
style, to renew old acquaintances, and meet new friends.  There will be a
mix of formal and casual events to be enjoyed by all attendees.   You can be
sure that attending the 2018 NFBCA state convention promises to be the
highlight of the year.  Looking forward to meeting with you.

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> 

National Federation of the Blind of California Scholarships 

Each year, the National Federation of the Blind of California awards
scholarships based on academic excellence.  Scholarship applications and
instructions are available from our website at www.nfbcal.org
<http://www.nfbcal.org> .  The deadline for application is Saturday,
September 15, 2018.  

Jana Littrell, Scholarship-Chair 

The San Diego Chapter will meet August 11th, 11:30-1:30 p.m. at the Metro
Villa Apartments Community Room, 4071 39th Street, San Diego 92105.  A Game
Day will follow 1:30 pm to 4:30 p.m.       Bring your favorite Braille
games.  Lunch is $5.00.  RSVP to their Facebook page
nationalfederationoftheblindofcaliforniasandiegochapter 

Lisa Irving, President San Diego Chapter

The Escondido Chapter is having a fund raiser on August 11.  They will be
participating in the Summerfest Celebration at Braille Institute San Diego,
4555 Executive Drive.  The fund raiser will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Braille Institute is asking all guests to RSVP by calling 858.452.1111.
Please stop by, hear from them on how the NFB has changed their lives for
the better and support them by purchasing a Popsicle.

Yvette Lee, President, Escondido Chapter

619.523.4733

The Shasta Cascade Chapter is having a fun filled pot luck barbecue with the
families from the BELL Academy. It will be held on August 11, time is 2p.m.,
at the home of Karen Steel's.  If anyone wishes to join us for great food
and fellowship as well as a swim in the pool, please email.

Debbie Worstman, President, Shasta Cascade Chapter

Email:  debsphilly1 at gmail.com <mailto:debsphilly1 at gmail.com>  

The Pathfinder chapter of Los Angeles is extending an invitation for you to
join them at their 4th annual END of SUMMER BARBECUE and fellowship.  The
barbecue will be held on   Saturday, August 25, 2018, noon to 4 p.m.  At
Eucalyptus Park, 12100 Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne, 90250, Cross Street is
121st St.  Donation:  $15.  They are also holding and auction of assorted
items.  If you would like to join in on all of these festivities and meet
some great Federationists, please come on over and fellowship with them!  If
you have any questions contact Charlotte Carroll c:  310.625.6558 email:
charlottec916 at gmail.com <mailto:charlottec916 at gmail.com>  or Jannette
Stewart 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 

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

C:  323.807.0300

The California Association of Blind Students (CABS) is excited and proud to
announce our first ever Northern California fall reception in beautiful San
Francisco at the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, located at
1155 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94103.  The reception will be held on
Saturday, September 1st, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and they would love
for you to join them and invite your friends.  There will be food, music,
raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle, and other surprises!  They will also have time
to talk about what CABS is all about and how they can be a resource for
students to help them be successful, as well as different speakers to talk
about NFB philosophy.  They hope you can join them! 

Matthew Gip, President, California Association of Blind Students

Co-Chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee

CABS is a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of
California 

Phone:  559.375.2068

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

Joy Stigile, Editor