[NFBC-Pathfinder] Fwd: [NFBC-Info] President's notebook, December 2022

Thu Dec 1 21:08:30 UTC 2022

Rochelle Houston,
National Federation of the Blind of California
President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
rhouston58 at gmail.com
323 807-0300
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> From: "Cricket X. Bidleman via NFBC-Info" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Date: December 1, 2022 at 9:22:00 AM PST
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Cricket X. Bidleman" <cricketbidleman at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] President's notebook, December 2022
> Reply-To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Dear all,
> 
> We had a great convention just under a month ago, and I hope this will
> lead to an energetic, productive year.
> 
> Pre-convention, we had 200 attendees, 160 of whom attended in-person,
> and 40 of whom attended virtually. I’m sure that people registered
> on-site as well. Endless thanks to all of our sponsors, and to
> President Mark Riccobono and Gene Kim for being our national
> representative and NABS representative, respectively. I appreciate
> President Riccobono’s authenticity, and I love Gene’s great sense of
> humor. 😊 And of course, congratulations to our new board members,
> Carmen Varella and Karen Steele. We all very much look forward to your
> contributions and energy over the course of your terms.
> 
> At the auction, the affiliate made $5930.80, which will fund our
> efforts over the coming year. Thanks in particular to Clusiv, whose
> donations of two year-long courses will, I hope, prove valuable to the
> people who won them. That was a spectacular, lively auction, and I
> hope this trend will continue in future years.
> 
> The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) committee recommended a
> constitutional amendment for gender-neutral language. We appreciate
> your voting it through. We also appreciate your passing of the virtual
> voting resolution, and are already planning for this next year. We
> plan to have bi-monthly calls that are open to general membership, and
> will get back to you on the schedule for that.
> 
> Washington Seminar is coming up. This is a great opportunity to push
> for our legislative priorities, including the Websites and Software
> Applications Accessibility Act, which will be integral to our future.
> It is far past time that we be included in technological development,
> instead of being left one step behind. Each year, the affiliate
> provides funding for a number of people to attend Washington Seminar.
> This year, the board has chosen to provide up to 15 people with up to
> $1000 to represent us in the nation’s capital. Please apply for
> funding here: https://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/washington_seminar
> 
> And, of course, it is now the holiday season. I have mixed feelings
> around the holidays, but it’s an opportunity to celebrate the passage
> of another year with family and friends. It’s a great time for baked
> goods, New Year’s resolutions, decorations, music, and other
> festivities. And thank-you notes, which are important in showing
> appreciation for gifts and for people. Got any favorite holiday
> recipes? Send them my way—I’m always looking for new things to try.
> 
> I wasn’t aware of the NFB tradition of Santa letters until recently.
> It’s a great bonding opportunity. You can get a packet containing a
> Braille letter, a print one, and some Christmas activities complete
> with instructions. The deadline is December 17th. Here’s the link:
> https://nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters
> 
> The San Diego chapter will be having a Double Good Popcorn fundraiser
> from December 15-19. Someone from the chapter will send a link once
> its available. Popcorn is a great stocking stuffer, party favor, etc.
> I help my friends make some every year, so trust me when I say that
> getting some is a lot more convenient than making giant pots of
> caramel.
> 
> That’s it for now. Update from San Fernando Valley below. Please
> contact your chapters and divisions if you feel that they should
> include something in here. Have a wonderful holiday season!
> 
> Best,
> Cricket
> 
> San Fernando Valley Holiday Party: December 10, RSVP Required
> 
> Tis' the season to be jolly! Let's all make this season bright! Come
> and join the San Fernando Valley Chapter  at our annual Holiday
> Party.
> Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
> Venue: Fresh Grill Cuisine
> Place exclusively reserved: 5:30 pm to 9 pm.
> Address: 8245 Woodman Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402
> The cross street is Roscoe Blvd. RSVP on or before Wednesday, December
> 7, 2022. Call or text 818-404-7646 so we can forward the headcount
> directly to the Branch Manager.
> Sitting capacity: 30-35
> For the Holiday fun, all attendees should wear a Santa hat and bring a
> gift item or gift card valued at $10   for a game.  Click the  link
> below, navigate to the heading for PANORAMA CITY/NORTH HOLLYWOOD —
> LOCATION , And click the full menu link.     Please plan your  orders
> ahead so we can avoid delays and  confusion at the party.
> Full Menu — fresh grill mediterranean cuisine:
> https://freshgrillcuisine.com Let's all join and have the most
> wonderful time of the year!
> 
> -- 
> Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers)
> M.A Candidate | Stanford Journalism Class of 2022
> Co-Chair | Stanford Daily Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
> Member | Blind Advisory Committee, California Department of Vocational
> rehabilitation
> 
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