[Nfbc-info] March Presidents Notebook

Thu Feb 28 21:54:32 UTC 2019

Dear Friends,

Las Vegas is calling.  I am excited as we plan to join together with record
numbers from California at our national convention this July 7-12.  Chapters
are working hard this month to promote registration and booking travel.
Take some time to invite a newcomer to their first national convention.
Share one of your personal stories about how our conventions have impacted
you.  These personal touchpoints are the strength of our movement.  They
change lives.  

Speaking of changing lives, I'm busy at work negotiating with hotels and
reaching out to dynamic speakers for our California state convention this
fall.  I'm working hard to find a great opportunity and agenda for all of
us.  Stay tuned.  We'll be able to announce dates and locations very soon.

We have a lot of activity planned for the coming months.  Be sure to keep up
with your local chapter.  Did you know we have a Facebook page?  Come give
it a like and connect with fellow members over social media.

https://www.facebook.com/nationsblindca

Regards,

Tim Elder, President

National Federation of the Blind of California

Email:  president at nfbcal.org <mailto:president at nfbcal.org> 

The Inland Empire Chapter will be having their chapter meeting on March 1,
from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a lunch break.  Then the California
Department of Public Health will be presenting a hands on CPR and Diabetes
Workshop from Noon to 2:00 p.m.

The Inland Empire Chapter will be hosting a fundraising day trip to the Pala
Casino Spa and Resort.  This event is  to raise funds to assist chapter
members with grants to help cover some of their expenses during the National
Convention.  The date of the Casino trip is on Friday, April 12, 2019.  The
cost is $21 per person.  The two pickup locations are at McDonald's, 9147
Central Ave, Montclair, or the Home Depot 16783 Santa Ana Ave., Fontana.
The deadline to turn in money is March 22.  Contact Trena Brown 323.331.5277

Cheryl Thurston, President Inland Empire Chapter

Board Member National Federation of the Blind of California

909 821-9589

Cthurston74 at gmail.com <mailto:Cthurston74 at gmail.com> 

The Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles cordially Invites you to join them for
their first fund raiser for this year.  It will be at the Sizzler Steak
House Restaurant, 5801 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City.  Sizzler is directly
across from the Westfield's Culver City mall 

The date is Friday, March 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., The Pathfinder
members will be there from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  If arriving later just
mention to the cashier that you are supporting the National Federation of
the Blind of California.

 The Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles invites you to join them on their Viejas
Casino and outlet mall trip on Saturday, April 13, from 7:30 a.m. until 6:30
p.m..  We will meet at the greenline park-and-ride at 11901 South Crenshaw
Blvd., Hawthorne, CA. Cross street 120th St. Donation is $21, to be turned
in by March 31.  There will be no refunds.  You must be 21 years of age and
have a valid Government issued ID.  For more information please contact
Charlotte Caroll at c:  310.625.6558  charlottec916 at gmail.com
<mailto:charlottec916 at gmail.com>  or 

Jannette Stewart at c:  310.293.1053 Titostewart08 at gmail.com
<mailto:Titostewart08 at gmail.com> 

Rochelle Houston, First Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of
California

President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles

rhouston58 at gmail.com <mailto:rhouston58 at gmail.com> 

c:  323.807.0300

The Central Valley Chapter will be having a fundraiser on March 9, at the
Chipotle Restaurant, 1801 McHenry Ave, Suite B, Modesto, anytime between 5
and 

9 p.m.  Tell the cashier that you are supporting the National Federation of
the Blind of California before you pay for your food and beverage.  We will
be changing the time for our chapter meeting to 3 p.m., just for that day,
so that after the meeting, chapter members can go to Chipotle as a group for
dinner and some social time.

Rachel Grider, President Central Valley Chapter

E:  rachel.grider at gmail.com <mailto:rachel.grider at gmail.com> 

>From the San Jose Chapter

Jill North from the city of San Jose will be meeting with our chapter to
discuss the partnership between the city and Mercedes-Benz to discuss
autonomous vehicles, and she will be gathering input from blind folks about
the unique challenges, and eventually, at least we hope, testing of this
technology before their pilot begins later in the year.  We'll also help
members  sign up for National Convention if they need support with that.
The meeting date is Saturday, March 16 at 3 p.m. at the San Jose Martin
Luther King Library, 150 E. San Fernando Street. Members and guests need to
call to confirm meeting location.

Phone: 669.223.0865 

AT this time, I anticipate room 392 of the library, but unfortunately, we
can't guarantee the room until closer to the date.

Kevin Andrews, President San Jose Chapter

Email: kevin.andrews94 at gmail.com <mailto:kevin.andrews94 at gmail.com> 
Mobile:  248.508.8569

Riverside San Bernardino Chapter

 5th Annual Membership Recruitment Event, March 16, Janet Goeske Center 5257
Sierra Street, Riverside, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon.  Come join them! Food &
Fun!  For more information call Carmen 909.486.2004 or Kelly 909.831.8828

Carmen M. Weatherly, President Riverside-San Bernardino Chapter 

C:  909.486.2004 

E:  browneyess at msn.com <mailto:browneyess at msn.com> 

The San Fernando Valley Chapter is hosting a fundraising event on March 23,
at 5 p.m. at the Bob's Big Boy Restaurant at 4211 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank.
All you need to do is purchase the Bob's Big Boy certificates from the
chapter for enough to pay for your meal, beverage, tax, and tip.  The more
you order the more the chapter will earn to help  to go towards chapter
grants for National Convention.  Just let Joy know if you are interested at
email:  joystigile at gmail.com <mailto:joystigile at gmail.com> 

The certificates may be used anytime!

Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of
California

President San Fernando Valley Chapter

Email:  rstigile at gmail.com <mailto:rstigile at gmail.com> 

Joy Stigile, Editor

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind.

Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.