[Nfbc-info] June Presidents Notebook

Fri Jun 1 17:11:14 UTC 2018

Greetings Federationists,

Congratulations to our 2018 national scholarship finalists.  We are honored
and proud to have Eric Harvey of Concord, California as one of the
finalists. 

*  Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa, VA: Diplomat

*  Alexandra Alfonso, DC: Music, Education, and Pre-law

*  Tasnim Alshuli, AZ: Professor

*  Millad Bokhouri, PA: Medical program designer

*  Tyron Bratcher, MD: Rehabilitation counselor

*  Chrys Buckley, OR: Physician

*  Ozgul Calicioglu, PA: Environmental sustainability specialist

*  Olivia Charland, MA: Conservation biologist

*  Purvi Contractor, TX: Aerospace

*  Kenia Flores, NC: Civil rights attorney

*  John Harrison, WI: Advocate

*  Eric Harvey, CA: Near East cultural specialist

*  Justin Heard, GA: Teacher

*  J.D. Humphrey, MI: Ethnomedicine

*  Trisha Kulkarni, OH: Software engineer

*  Amanda Lannan, FL: Teacher education

*  Shane Lowe, KY: Cyber security and business administration

*  Seth Lowman, ID: Sound design and music production

*  Sara Mornis, VT: Writing and psychology

*  Connor Mullin, NJ: Cane travel instructor

*  Sara Patnaude, VA: Victim's advocate

*  Menuka Rai, ND: Physical therapist

*  Elizabeth Rouse, IA: Attorney

*  Yasmine Marie Sarraf, AZ: Forensic scientist

*  Caitlin Sarubbi, NY: Physician

*  Rilee Sloan, OK: Attorney

*  Harry Staley, Jr., TX: Autonomous vehicle development

*  Matt Turner, ID: Economics and technology

*  Cathy Tuton, OK: Dietician

*  Paige Young, ME: Business administration

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The 2018 National Convention:  Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, 9939 Universal
Boulevard, Orlando, Florida, 32819.  For reservations call 866.996.6338
Pre-registration for the convention is now closed.  The 2018 National
Convention hosts are the National Federation of the Blind of Florida, Iowa,
and Virginia.  

Schedule: 

TUESDAY, JULY 3  SEMINAR DAY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4  REGISTRATION DAY, MEETINGS OF DIVISIONS AND COMMITTEES

THURSDAY, JULY 5  BOARD MEETING, MEETING OF DIVISIONS AND COMMITTEES

FRIDAY, JULY 6  OPENING SESSION

SATURDAY, JULY 7  BUSINESS SESSION

SUNDAY, JULY 8  BANQUET DAY AND ADJOURNMENT

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The 2018 National Federation of the Blind of California convention will be
held at the:

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT MARRIOTT

5855 WEST CENTURY BLVD

LOS ANGELES, CA 90045

RESERVATIONS: 1 800.228.9290

HOTEL DIRECT:  310.641.5700

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
allow 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> 

On Sunday June 3rd, members and friends of the San Diego Chapter will enjoy
a day of surfing and sun at Ponto Beach along with other members of the So
Cal blind community. 

Saturday June 9th, they will have a guest speaker at their chapter meeting.
The members meet at 4330 30th St., San Diego 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  They
will meet in front of Wings & Ribs by 11:15 a.m., 2940 El Cajon Blvd and
walk over to the meeting site.  The meetings are held in a gated senior
community complex.  The week of June 18th through June 24th, at the
Woodstock Pizza, 25% of the sales will be donated to the chapter.  Show
electronic or print flyer anytime that week.  Or purchase $20.00 wrist band
prior or on June 20th for a buffet fundraiser dinner at Woodstock Pizza 6145
El Cajon Blvd., San Diego 92115, 5:00 p.m.  To 9:00 p.m.  Proceeds will
enable our members to attend the state convention. 

Lisa Irving, President, San Diego Chapter

June 2018 is a busy month for the Shasta Cascade chapter.  They will be
having a dessert table fund raiser June 8 and ninth at the Trinity Lutheran
Church in Redding while the church is having their Rummage sale.  The
members will be selling their desserts and having fellowship with the
members of the church and the customers from their rummage sale.

The members will be hosting the National Federation of the Blind of
California's 3rd annual BELL Academy.  They have 4 children registered this
year.  The dates are June 18-29, held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in
Redding.  They are looking forward to a great time!

Debbie Worstman, President Shasta-Cascade Chapter

The Chico Chapter is having a BBQ Fundraiser on June 9, at the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Hall at 1901 Elgin St., Oroville, from noon to

6 p.m.  The menu will be cooked by Carl, who is a darn good cook!  At $15
each, you have your choice of MEATS:  Pork Ribs, Smoked Chicken, and Tri-Tip
steak.  Plus your choice of 2 sides:  green Beans, potato salad, candied
yams, or mac and cheese. Your choice of desserts either peach cobbler or
cake.

Carl Young, President, Chico Chapter

P:  530.315.0613

The San Joaquin County Chapter is organizing a fundraiser with dinner,
numerous raffles, gift baskets, dancing and music, on Saturday, June 23,
from 5:00 p.m.-

10:30 p.m. at the Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery, Inc. 111 S. Sutter St.,
Stockton, 95202.  The Chapter warmly welcomes all supporters of the San
Joaquin Chapter and their families on this occasion.  Ticket costs: $15
Adults-11 years old.  $7 kids 10-4 years old.  Kids 3 years and younger are
free.

Joga Singh, President San Joaquin County Chapter 

C:  209.203.2106

E-mail:  <mailto:nfb.sj.ca at gmail.com> nfb.sj.ca at gmail.com

The Pathfinder chapter of Los Angeles invites you to join them for a Karaoke
night.  There will be a $100 prize for the winner of the singing contest and
great food will be provided!  The Karaoke night will take place on Saturday,
June 23rd, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Gardena Moose Lodge at 15511 S.
Vermont Ave., Gardena.  The donation is $20 per person. For further
information contact Charlotte Carroll 310-625-6558 or email
charlottec916 at gmail. <mailto:charlottec916 at gmail.com> com

The chapter is pleased to announce their 2018 scholarship program for blind
college students residing in the Los Angeles county area.  The Scholarship
applications are now available from Arietta Woods, Pathfinder Chapter
Scholarship Vice-Chair.  Please email her for the application.  

arietta at earthlink.net <mailto:arietta at earthlink.net> 

The completed application deadline date is July 31, 2018.

Rochelle Houston, President, Pathfinder Chapter of Los Angeles

Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California

Hello fellow Federationists, The California Association of Guide Dog Users,
is currently holding two fund raisers. 1. They are selling Carl's Jr. Coupon
books for $5 which have $55 savings on food and drinks.  

2. We are also selling chance drawing tickets with 3 prizes, a $100 Amazon
Gift Card or a $100 Target Gift Card or $a 100 Starbucks Gift Card. Tickets
for the chance drawing are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. 

There is something for everyone!  To purchase a coupon book or chance
drawing tickets please seek out a member of CAGDU and the members will be
happy to sell them to you!  Good luck everyone! 

Tina Thomas, President, California Association of Guide Dog Users 

A proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind of California

Joy Stigile, Editor