[Nfbc-info] June Presidents Notebook

Sat Jun 1 18:41:27 UTC 2019

Hi,
Sorry, but I got an error page.
Thanks,
Lauren

  Consider the flowers of a garden:  though differing in kind, color, form
and shape, yet, inasmuch as they are refreshed by the waters of one spring,
revived by the breath of one wind, invigorated by the rays of one sun, this
diversity increaseth their charm, and addeth unto their beauty.  ....
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Hello, everyone!

Here is the link to the online portion of our fundraiser.

https://shop.lularoebless.com/AlyssaFairbanks

Cheers!

Rachel

> On May 31, 2019, at 22:26, Joy Stigile via NFBC-Info
<nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Congratulations to all!  Because of your hard work and cooperation , 
> California will be receiving its membership coins.  Please check in at 
> your June chapter meeting to see if your coins have arrived.  Many 
> chapter presidents will soon be receiving coins for the chapter.  Be 
> sure to bring them to Las Vegas.  New members will be able to join the 
> organization and obtain their own coin using the new member procedures 
> and online form.  Ask your chapter president for details.
> 
> This year, California has three national scholarship winners, eight 
> Jernigan Fund winners and 16 state grant recipients attending their 
> first national convention.  Please welcome them into our movement when 
> you see them around the convention hotel.
> 
> Over the past month I had an opportunity to visit the Central Valley 
> chapter and the San Joaquin Valley chapter.  I'm so encouraged by the 
> energy and enthusiasm that these relatively young chapters are 
> reflecting in their communities.  They are truly living the lives they 
> want and integrating into the community.  I look forward to visiting 
> more chapters throughout the state in the coming months.
> 
> The regeneration of new membership and chapter growth is a reminder to 
> me of the strength of our work.  The movement isn't about any one 
> person or group of people.  Our philosophy is timeless and is being 
> passed across the generations.  If you haven't checked out the 
> National Federation of the Blind of California in several years, then 
> come back and see how we're moving forward with love and determination 
> to let California know that blindness is not what holds us back.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The Central Valley Chapter will be having a fundraising event 
> partnering with Lularoe, a clothing company known for their unique 
> designs, on June 1-June 5.  A percentage of everything bought from our 
> local Lularoe vendors during this period will go to our chapter, and 
> the company will match what we make.  There are three ways to shop, 
> and you don't even have to live in the area to participate.  A link 
> will be open for online shopping  from June 1-June 5.  There will also 
> be a live Facebook shopping event on June 3, time TBA, found at the 
> link below.  On Wednesday, June 5, our vendors will open their shop, 
> 514 E Roseburg Ave, Modesto, from 6-8 p.m. for a fun evening of shopping.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/groups/LuLaRoeAlyssaFairbanks//
> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/LuLaRoeAlyssaFairbanks/>
> 
> 
> 
> On Saturday, June 15, the Central Valley Chapter will be sponsoring a 
> rock climbing trip for a group of local blind elementary school 
> students at Stonehenge Climbing Gym, 500 Ninth St, Unit L2, Modesto, 
> 95354.  Many of their chapter members will also be joining them on the 
> climb, all NFB members are welcome to come even if they will not be 
> climbing and to encourage those who do come, as this is an excellent 
> opportunity to get to know some of our local blind students and their 
> parents.  The cost is $10 per person to climb, and they need to have a 
> final count by Saturday, June 8.
> 
> 
> 
> Rachel Grider, President, Central Valley Chapter
> 
> 209-602-1258
> 
> rachel.grider at gmail.com <mailto:rachel.grider at gmail.com>
> 
> 
> 
> The Pathfinder Chapter of Los Angeles invites everyone to come out to 
> their June Chipotle fundraiser  <x-apple-data-detectors://9> on 
> Saturday, June 8th.  Located at 2944
> 
> W. Imperial Hwy., Inglewood, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  just let the 
> restaurant know that you are supporting the national Federation of the 
> blind Pathfinder Chapter before ordering your food.  For any questions 
> please contact
> 
> Charlotte Carroll at 310-625-6558 email:  charlottec916 at gmail.com 
> <mailto:charlottec916 at gmail.com>  or
> 
> Jannette Stewart at 310-293-1053 email:   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>
> 
> 323 807-0300
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The San Fernando Valley is having their first summer fundraiser!  They 
> are kicking it off with a great start with our fun-filled Shakey's 
> night  in beautiful Burbank.  Come one, come all!  Invite your  love 
> ones, families, friends & neighbors to cool your weekend off on June 23,
Sunday From 5 p.m.
> to 8 p.m.  The address is 1300 North San Fernando Boulevard, Burbank 
> 91504, 818.848.5527.  Please contact  Sheila Castro at 818.404.7646 
> for any other information.
> 
> 
> 
> Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President, National Federation of the 
> Blind of California
> 
> President, San Fernando Valley Chapter
> 
> 818.381.9568
> 
> rstigile at gmail.com <mailto:rstigile at gmail.com>
> 
> 
> 
> The River City Chapter's chipotle fundraiser will take place on June 
> 24, Monday,, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  The fundraiser will be 
> located at
> 1831 Capitol Ave., Sacramento.  Please bring a digital or print 
> version of the flyer to show to the cashier at the fundraiser.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 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.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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