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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thank you Ms. Editor. Good info to know.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe Script",sans-serif;color:#7030A0'>Sheila Marie B.C. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe Script",sans-serif;color:#7030A0'>818.404.7646<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b>From:</b> NFBC-SFV [mailto:nfbc-sfv-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Joy Stigile via NFBC-SFV<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, April 01, 2018 2:38 PM<br><b>To:</b> Biglang-Awa, Sheila <sheilab370c@gmail.com><br><b>Cc:</b> Joy Stigile <joystigile@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBC-SFV] April Presidents Notebook<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Greetings:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>Have you always wanted to attend an NFB annual convention but have not done so because of the lack of funds? </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind of California </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>invites you to apply for a scholarship grant by contacting Ever Lee Hairston, President. You can contact her by e-mail (</span><a href="mailto:ever.hairston@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%'>ever.hairston@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>) to request a grant. Perhaps this July you too can be in the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida, enjoying the many pleasures and learning opportunities at the largest and most important yearly convention of blind people in the world. Active NFBCA members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an NFB national convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply. You are required to submit your full name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and NFBCA chapter. If chosen, the grant is in the amount of $800; however, if you receive a Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship, it will be subtracted from the $800.00. Example: If you receive a Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship of $500, you will receive $300.00 from NFBCA. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>*****<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:9.6pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.6pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:#333333'>Preregistration is now open. When purchased online by May 31, the preregistration fee for convention is $25 ($30 on-site) and the cost of a banquet ticket is $65 ($70 on-site). </span><a href="https://convention.nfb.org/"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:#1F66C3;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Preregister online</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:#333333'> now or use the mail-in, </span><a href="http://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/2018_national_convention_preregistration_form.pdf"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:#1F66C3;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>fillable PDF form.</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>*****<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>Yours in the Federation,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>Ever Lee Hairston, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>H: 323 654.2975<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>C: 323 252.9188<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:ever.hairston@gmail.com">ever.hairston@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>***<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;line-height:105%;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>New Facebook group<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBCA) is pleased to announce that NFBCA has a new Facebook group. All happenings concerning the Blind in California and notices from our National Office, will be posted on this group. You are encourage to join and tell your friends and family about the new group. To access the group, type National Federation Of The Blind Of California/NFBCA in the search bar of Facebook and our group should be the first group to come up. If anyone has questions or needs assistance, Please fill free to contact Tina Thomas at <a href="mailto:tina.thomas90044@gmail.com">tina.thomas90044@gmail.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>Pathfinder Chapter of Los Angeles<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>The chapter will host a “Dine for Donation Fundraiser” at Chili’s Restaurant on Thursday, April 5, 2018, from 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. Located at 3490 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. The cross street: Crenshaw Blvd. Just mention “NFBCA Pathfinder Chapter”.<span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>The Pauma Casino Trip will be on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Pickup location is the Metro Green line station at 11901 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Hawthorne. The cross street is 120th St. You must be there no later than 7:30a.m. The approximate return time is 6:00 p.m. If you are waiting for transportation, you can use Wendy’s Restaurant address for your return ride, 2891 W. 120th St, Hawthorne. The cross street is Crenshaw Blvd, which is directly across from the Metro Greenline station. The Pauma Casino is just north of Temecula. The donation is $21 for this event.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>The Shakey's Pizza fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018, from 6p.m. to 9 p.m. The location is 5604 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, cross street is Slauson Ave. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>Any questions contact Charlotte Carroll <a href="mailto:310.625.6558">310.625.6558</a> email <a href="mailto:charlottec916@gmail.com" target="_blank">charlottec916@gmail.com</a> or Janette Stewart <a href="mailto:310.293.1053">310.293.1053</a> email <a href="mailto:Titostewart08@gmail.com" target="_blank">Titostewart08@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>Rochelle Houston, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>Pathfinder Chapter of Los Angeles<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'> <span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText>San Diego Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Join the chapter members at the movies third Saturday in April location and movie to be announced on their Facebook page which is: national federation of the blind of California san diego chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Lisa Irving, President, San Diego Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>California Association of Blind Students (CABS)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Spring is here and CABS is proud to announce that they will be hosting their first annual spring reception in beautiful Los Angeles. The event will be held at Shakey’s Pizza Restaurant, located at 935 W. Arbor Vitae Street, Inglewood, 90301, from noon to 3p.m. Please invite students you know in the Southern California area as they are looking to build more membership, since that is one goal of the Federation. Food will be provided, along with door prizes and surprises, and students will have the opportunity to learn about CABS and what they do. Whoever brings a fellow blind friend will have their name thrown into a raffle, and the winner will receive a grand prize. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Matthew Gip, President, California Association of Blind Students <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>P: 559.375.2068<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Email: <a href="mailto:matthewhgip@gmail.com">matthewhgip@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joy Stigile, Editor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>