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

Joy Stigile joystigile at gmail.com
Thu Aug 2 17:03:07 UTC 2018


Hi Jordon,
That is last year's link.
Joy


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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_fo
rm. 



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>   1. Presidents Notebook, August (Joy Stigile)
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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.
> 
> 
> 
> *****
> 
> 
> 
> 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
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