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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='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Greetings Federationists,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:29.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Thanks to all Californians who attended the national convention in Orlando, Florida. California ranked among in the top ten in attendance at the convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:29.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:29.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>*****<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:29.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:29.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Registration in now open for the 2018 National Federation of the Blind of California convention. </span><a href="http://www.nfbcal.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>www.nfbcal.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:29.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>The convention will be held at the:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>LOS ANGELES AIRPORT MARRIOTT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>5855 WEST CENTURY BLVD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>LOS ANGELES, CA 90045<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>ALL RESERVATIONS FOR THE HOTEL ARE MADE THROUGH THE RESERVATION NUMBER: 1 800 228-9290<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>IN ORDER TO GET A ROOM IN THE NFBCA ROOM BLOCK,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>YOU MUST STATE THAT YOU ARE WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>OF THE BLIND<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>Room rates: $129 per night<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>OCTOBER 25, 26, 27, 28, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>THEME: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>CREATING CONNECTIONS AND BUILDING BRIDGES TOGETHER<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>Important note to all chapters: The state convention of the NFB of California represents an annual opportunity for federationists and other interested people throughout our state to assemble. The NFBCA convention features substantive blindness related programming, deliberations on state and local policy matters, administration of internal organizational business, and special exhibits of interest to members. The state convention allows members from local chapters across the state to get together, reunion style, to renew old acquaintances, and meet new friends. There will be a mix of formal and casual events to be enjoyed by all attendees. You can be sure that attending the 2018 NFBCA state convention promises to be the highlight of the year. Looking forward to meeting with you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>Ever Lee Hairston, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>H: 323.654.2975<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'>C: 323.252.9188<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv8415418244msonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:""",serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:Ever.hairston@gmail.com">Ever.hairston@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of California Scholarships <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Each year, the National Federation of the Blind of California awards scholarships based on academic excellence. Scholarship applications and instructions are available from our website at <a href="http://www.nfbcal.org">www.nfbcal.org</a>. The deadline for application is Saturday, September 15, 2018. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jana Littrell, Scholarship-Chair <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The San Diego Chapter will meet August 11<sup>th</sup>, 11:30-1:30 p.m. at the Metro Villa Apartments Community Room, 4071 39<sup>th</sup> Street, San Diego 92105. A Game Day will follow 1:30 pm to 4:30 p.m. Bring your favorite Braille games. Lunch is $5.00. RSVP to their Facebook page nationalfederationoftheblindofcaliforniasandiegochapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lisa Irving, President San Diego Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Escondido Chapter is having a fund raiser on August 11. They will be participating in the Summerfest Celebration at Braille Institute San Diego, 4555 Executive Drive. The fund raiser will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Braille Institute is asking all guests to RSVP by calling 858.452.1111. Please stop by, hear from them on how the NFB has changed their lives for the better and support them by purchasing a Popsicle.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Yvette Lee, President, Escondido Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>619.523.4733<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Shasta Cascade Chapter is having a fun filled pot luck barbecue with the families from the BELL Academy. It will be held on August 11, time is 2p.m., at the home of Karen Steel’s. If anyone wishes to join us for great food and fellowship as well as a swim in the pool, please email.<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=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:debsphilly1@gmail.com">debsphilly1@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Pathfinder chapter of Los Angeles is extending an invitation for you to join them at their 4th annual END of SUMMER BARBECUE and fellowship. The barbecue will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018, noon to 4 p.m. At Eucalyptus Park, 12100 Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne, 90250, Cross Street is 121st St. Donation: $15. They are also holding and auction of assorted items. If you would like to join in on all of these festivities and meet some great Federationists, please come on over and fellowship with them! If you have any questions contact Charlotte Carroll c: 310.625.6558 email: <a href="mailto:charlottec916@gmail.com">charlottec916@gmail.com</a> or Jannette Stewart 310.293.1053 email: <a href="mailto:Titostewart08@gmail.com">Titostewart08@gmail.com</a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rochelle Houston, President, Pathfinder Chapter of Los Angeles<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:rhouston58@gmail.com">rhouston58@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>C: 323.807.0300<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The California Association of Blind Students (CABS) is excited and proud to announce our first ever Northern California fall reception in beautiful San Francisco at the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, located at 1155 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94103. The reception will be held on Saturday, September 1st, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and they would love for you to join them and invite your friends. There will be food, music, raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle, and other surprises! They will also have time to talk about what CABS is all about and how they can be a resource for students to help them be successful, as well as different speakers to talk about NFB philosophy. They hope you can join them! <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>Co-Chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>CABS is a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of California <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Phone: 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=MsoPlainText><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>