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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:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Greetings Federationists,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Only</span></u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'> 25 more days until we meet at the LAX Marriott Hotel, 5855 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90047 for our 2018 convention of the National Federation of the Blind of California.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Reminder!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Room reservations at the hotel for our 2018 convention will close on October 4<sup>th</sup>, 2018. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>***<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>If you have not pre-registered for the convention you may still do so on-line at NFBCal.org.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Excitement, excitement! Three chapters will be chartered at this year’s convention, enhancing our theme, <span style='color:black;background:white'>Creating Connections and Building Bridges Together.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind Brand Architecture<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Our tagline: <o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Live the life you want. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Our one-minute message: <o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Our Brand Promise<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Together with love, hope and determination we transform dreams into reality.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Our Brand Value Proposition<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>I am filled with hope, energy, and love by participating in the National Federation of the Blind. Because my expectations are raised, my contributions make a difference to me and to others and I can celebrate the realization of my dreams with my Federation family.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Our Brand Personality<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Inspirational, innovative, powerful, and inviting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Let’s continue to create connections,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Ever Lee Hairston, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>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 style='margin-left:.5in'>On October 13, the Central Valley Chapter will be having a booth at the Modesto Farmers Market from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., to celebrate White Cane Safety Day! There the chapter members will be handing out NFB flyers, and White Cane pins, demonstrating Braille writing, orientation mobility techniques while using a White Cane, and there will also be a 50-50 Opportunity raffle.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Rachel Grider, President, Central Valley Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings from the California Association of Guide Dog Users Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The members would like to invite all who have registered for the Breakfast Package at convention to join the guide dog users Chapter and people interested in Guide Dogs to join everyone at the State Convention on Friday, October 26 for an early breakfast meeting. We will have speakers from Guide Dogs of America (GDA), Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) and Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB) to introduce themselves and give a brief summary of their respective programs. They also have a longtime puppy raiser from GDB joining them to talk about his experiences with raising puppy’s to become Guide Dogs. The keynote speaker is the puppy raiser who raised Poppet, one of the puppy’s featured in “PICK OF THE LITTER” the documentary in limited release that chronicles a litter of five puppy’s journey to becoming Guide Dogs. As well as a couple of other surprises. Guide Dog Users, you don’t want to miss out on this program. CAGDU also will be selling raffle tickets to win $100 Amazon gift card, $100 Target gift card and a $100 Starbucks gift card. Tickets are one ticket for $5 and five tickets for $20. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tina Thomas, President, California Association of Guide Dog Users Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Diabetes Action Network of California (DAN) invites all of the members of the NFBC who have purchased the Breakfast Package to join the DAN Breakfast Seminar on October 27, Saturday at 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. The main speaker will be Nancy Ingram, a certified Dietician, from Health Care Partners. She will be speaking about good nutrition practices for all and have time for questions from everyone.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joy Stigile, President, Diabetes Action Network of California Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:joystigile@gmail.com">joystigile@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>The California Association of Blind Students (CABS) is so excited for their upcoming state convention. We will have our breakfast business meeting on Saturday, October 27th, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The national student representative will be Kathryn Webster and a lively discussion during the business meeting will be happening, so please spread the word and invite and encourage all students to register for the Breakfast Package! Also, CABS will be having two fundraisers at convention. CABS will be selling snack bags for $5 which will contain, chips, Cheez-It’s, granola bars, gum, and water. Finally, they will also have a 50/50 raffle because who doesn’t love money and helping to raise money, where the lucky winner will be drawn at the banquet. See you all at convention! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Matthew Gip, President, California Association of Blind Students Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of California <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Co-chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 559.375.2068<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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=MsoPlainText>To all NFBCA Members: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The California affiliate will be working with the “You Cane Give Initiative” to put canes into the hands of blind people in third world countries. We are asking for everyone’s support and participation with such a worthy cause. The “You Cane Give Initiative” is relying on everyone to collect all the broken and unused canes you are not using. The broken canes will be re-furbished and sent to blind people in need. They also ask if possible, to donate a new cane or a monetary donation (make checks payable to NFBCA, if you do not have a broken or unused cane to donate. The collection of canes and donations will be during the NFBCA 2018 State Convention. There will be a box inside of the Exhibit Hall on Friday and also during General Session on Saturday. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>For more info contact:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Edward Davis <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>C: 909.532.9513<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Email: <a href="mailto:1stamendmented@gmail.com">1stamendmented@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Inland Empire Chapter will be supporting the Ronald McDonald House with the help of each chapter in the National Federation of the Blind of California. The House is able to support many families through the backing of the local community partners. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Pull for the Ronald McDonald House!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Support the Ronald McDonald House by participating in the pull tab collection program. Pull tabs are the aluminum tops from cans of soda and other beverages. The funds raised by this recycling are used to help support the day to day operations of the House. Each chapter that participates, by bringing a bag of pull tabs, with the chapter name labeled on the bag, to State Convention will receive a beautiful certificate from the Ronald McDonald House.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Cheryl Thurston, President, Inland Empire Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of California <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>C: 909.821.9589 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joy Stigile, Editor<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>