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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>GREETINGS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AS I REFLECT AT THE END OF MY FIRST YEAR AS PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CALIFORNIA, I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE MANY FRIENDS I HAVE MADE, THE JOY WE HAVE SHARED AND THE COMMITMENT YOU HAVE MADE TOWARD FULFILLING YOUR DREAMS.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I PRAY YOU WILL BE FILLED WITH HOPE, ENERGY AND LOVE BY PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND AND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO YOURSELF AS WELL AS OTHERS AND WE CAN LIVE THE LIVES WE WANT…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A JOYOUS AND BLESSED NEW YEAR.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ever Hairston, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*****<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Shasta Cascade Chapter is going to be quite busy celebrating the Holidays. On December 2, the members will be attending the Redding Annual Christmas Parade with the Northern California BELL Academy families and the Shasta County Guide Dog puppy Raisers from Guide Dogs for the Blind. They will be riding all together in a motorized lighted train. The theme of the parade is Toyland. After the parade they will be meeting for refreshments at Brenda Sanden’s home.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On December 16, the members will be having their annual Chapter Christmas party at Karen Steeles home this will be a potluck with lots of good food and fellowship.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Debbie Worstman, President, Shasta Cascade Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Season Greetings!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The San Fernando Valley Chapter is celebrating the Holiday's at Ernie's Mexican Restaurant in North Hollywood.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>They will be enjoying each others company on Saturday December 2nd, and this year as part of the “adopt A Student” program the High SCHOOL Student that was selected is Jennifer De Los Santos.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>It is the hopes of the Chapter members that Jennifer will become involved in the chapter after receiving a free membership of the chapter for the first year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The members look forward to her attending the party and getting to know her and her family.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The San Fernando Valley Chapter will have a regular meeting in January and hope that everyone has a safe and happy Holiday season.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Robert Stigile, Second Vice-president, National Federation of the Blind of California <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>President, San Fernando Valley Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The River City Chapter will be holding its holiday party at Claim Jumpers Restaurant on Friday December 8th. Those attending will be bringing a $10 gift for the chapter gift exchange. It will be a fun time of fellowship and good food! All are welcome! Please RSVP to Tiffany by either email: <a href="mailto:tmanosh@gmail.com">tmanosh@gmail.com</a> or call: 916.241.3274.<span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Holidays To All!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tiffany Manosh, President, River City Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Pathfinder chapter Los Angeles will come together for a holiday celebration at Mimi‘s Café on Thursday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Location is 25343 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance (cross street is Pacific Coast Highway). If you would like to jointhem, please contact rochelle by Thursday, December 7.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:rhouston58@gmail.com">rhouston58@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>323.807.0300<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rochelle Houston, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Edited by Joy Stigile<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>