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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello SFV Chapter Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Friday night during our 2017 State Convention there will be a “Family Feud Game” for each chapter to participate in. The teams will consist of 5 chapter members or a group of 5 friends from the NFBC. I would like all chapters to shine by scoring well! So, below is some information to study.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What are somethings that the NFB can help you improve on? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Your independence <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Braille skills<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Self-respect<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Self confidence<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Self determination<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>In what ways does the NFB improve the lives of blind people? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Advocacy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Education<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Research<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Technology. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What is the goal of the NFB? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The NFB goal is to integrate blindness into society on the bases of <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Equality <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What does BELL stand for? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>> What month and year was the NFB formed? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>November 1940<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Name the 3 former and the current National Presidents? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Former presidents<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Jacobus TenBroek<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Kenneth Jernigan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Mark Mauer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Current president<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Mark Riccobono<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Where is the NFB Headquarters located? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What are the 6 core values of the federation? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Honesty<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Loyalty<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Courage<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Duty and Responsibility<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Justice<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Strength<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What was the first 7 states to join the NFB? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>California<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Illinois<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Minnesota<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Ohio<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Missouri<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Wisconsin<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Name five NFB contribution funds? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Pac Plan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Sun Fund <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Imagination Fund<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Jernigan Fund<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>White Cane Fund<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Jacobus TenBroek Fund<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Scholarship Fund<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Can you name any five State Affiliate presidents? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Scott LaBarre, Colorado<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Joy Harris, Alabama<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Denise Vakima, Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Pam Allen, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Sharon Maneki, Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Ever Lee Hairston, California<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Name five NFB Divisions? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Seniors <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Blind Lawyers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Blind Merchants<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Blind Veterans<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>National Association of Blind Students <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Sports and Recreation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Performing Arts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Computer Science<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>National Association of Guide Dog Users <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Diabetes Action Network<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Deaf Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Assistive Technology Trainers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Human Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Crafters Corner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What month is”Meet The Blind Month”? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> October<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>When is “White Cane Safety Day”?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>October 15<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What are the three cities that the NFB Training Centers are located in? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Minneapolis, MN<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Ruston, LA<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Denver, CO<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Name seven current Board Members of the NFBC Board of Directors? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Charlotte Carroll<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Carla Scroggins<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Carmen Weatherly<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Jim Barber<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Tim Elder<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Karen Steele<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Jana Littrell<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Name 5 Publications of the National Federation of the Blind? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Braille Monitor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Future Reflections<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Kernel Books<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Walking Alone And Marching Together<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Voice of the Nations Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>How many National Scholarships are awarded each year to promising college students at National Convention?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>30<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Name five pieces of technology used by a blind person? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>JAWS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Braille Note<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Braille Sense<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Braille Display<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Apple IPhone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Victor Reader Stream<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Book Sense<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What does the acronym JAWS stand for? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Java Access With Speech<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>There are several pieces of legislation that helped promote equality <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>for blind individuals. Name five?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Mandating Access to Non-Visual Voting Machines<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Non-Visual access with Point of Sale Machines <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Access to Non-Visual Ticket Machines for Metrolink Service<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>White Cane Law<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Americans with Disabilities Act <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Who can recite the NFB Pledge? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Who can recite the NFB brand? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>expectations of blind people, because low expectations create <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>you want, blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What is the PAC Plan? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Pre-Authorized Check Plan is a way for members to make a direct <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>automatic monthly contribution to the organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Who is our NFBC State President and a National Board Member? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Ever Lee Hairston<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Who is our NFBC First Vice President? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Bryan Bashin<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Who is our NFBC Second Vice President? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Robert Stigile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Who is our NFBC Secretary? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Shannon Dillon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Who is our NFBC Treasurer? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Rochelle Houston<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>How many NFBC Chapters are in the State of California? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>11 Chapters<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Name five NFBC Chapters? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Inland Empire<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>San Fernando Valley<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Pathfinders<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Riverside/San Bernardino<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>River City<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>San Diego<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Escondido<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>San Joaquin Valley<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>At Large<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>San Francisco<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Shasta/ Cascade<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Name five NFBC Chapter Presidents? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Robert Stigile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Cheryl Thurston<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Rochelle Houston<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Lisa Irving<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Tiffany Manosh<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Carmen Weatherly<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Yvette Lee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Ken Volente<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Christina Daniels<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Debby Worstman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Allison Depner<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What months does the NFBC hold their State Convention? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>> Between October and November<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What month is the National Convention? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>> July<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>What five items would you take to a National or State Convention? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Note taker<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Slate and Stylus<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Clothes/Shoes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>White Cane<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Suitcase<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Guide Dog<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Money<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Cell Phone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Credit Card<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Medication<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Airline/Bus/Train ticket<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Valid State Issued ID Card<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Passport<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Convention and Hotel Registration<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Backpack<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Purse/Wallet<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Toiletries<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Watch. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>> What two Grants does the Nfbc give out most years? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>> Wilbur Radcliff Grant<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>> NFBC Grant<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Wilbur Radcliff Grant – This grant is for First Timers Convention <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Attendee’s. The NFBC Board will select a certain number of recipients <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>to attend the National or State Convention under this grant.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>NFBC Grant – This grant is to assist those who have attended a <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>convention before and need a little help getting to the National <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>> Convention or State Convention. The NFBC Board will select a certain <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>number of recipients to assist them with attending the National <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>> Convention or State convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>How many NFBC members are selected to attend the Washington Seminar? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>16 members <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>How many State Affiliates are apart of the NFB? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>50 States<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Name two Affiliates outside of the United States? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>District of Columbia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Puerto Rico<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>How many NFB members do we have? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Currently more than 50,000 members nationwide<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>