[Nfbc-info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 159, Issue 1
Matthew Gip
matthewhgip at gmail.com
Thu Aug 2 18:01:08 UTC 2018
The link doesn’t change on its own, unfortunately. The form is for the 2018 state convention but the year in the link is incorrect. It does take you to the correct form, though.
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
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> On Aug 2, 2018, at 10:39 AM, Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Matt,
> But, will anyone else get confused over the wrong year, or does it switch to
> the correct year on its own?
> Warmly, Joy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Matthew Gip [mailto:matthewhgip at gmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2018 10:12 AM
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>; Jordan Mirander
> <jordanmirander at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 159, Issue 1
>
> 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
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFBC-Info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Jordan Mirander via NFBC-Info
>> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2018 7:29 AM
>> 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_preregistrat
>> ion_fo
>> rm.
>>
>>
>>
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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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