[Nfbc-info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 159, Issue 1

Jordan Mirander jordanmirander at icloud.com
Thu Aug 2 14:28:38 UTC 2018


Here is a more direct way to preregister for the 2018 national federation of the blind of California convention: 
ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/2017_nfbc_state_convention_preregistration_form. 



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>   1. Presidents Notebook, August (Joy Stigile)
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> Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2018 16:05:45 -0700
> From: "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Presidents Notebook, August
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> 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
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> 
> 
> 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 
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> 
> 
> 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 
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> 
> 
> 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> 
> 
> 
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> Joy Stigile, Editor
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