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

Matthew Gip matthewhgip at gmail.com
Thu Aug 2 17:11:35 UTC 2018


Hi Joy, 

Although the link does say 2017, I clicked on it and it took me to the 2018 state convention preregistration form. 

Matthew Gip 
President | California Association of Blind Students 
A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of California 
Co-Chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee 
Phone: (559) 375-2068 
Email: matthewhgip at gmail.com


> On Aug 2, 2018, at 10:03 AM, Joy Stigile via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Jordon,
> That is last year's link.
> Joy
> 
> 
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> Mirander via NFBC-Info
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> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jordan Mirander <jordanmirander at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 159, Issue 1
> 
> 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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>> Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2018 16:05:45 -0700
>> From: "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com>
>> To: <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>, <joystigile at gmail.com>,    "Allison Depner"
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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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