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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>Dear Federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m honored and humbled to serve as your next President of the National Federation of the Blind of California. I appreciate your support and confidence in my vision for the affiliate. I’m spending the next few weeks learning the ropes. I want to better understand how we operate before we start considering new initiatives. Much needs to be done as we transfer to the new administration. I appreciate your patience as we put our email, phone line and other administrative items in place. Don’t hesitate to send me your thoughts and concerns. Specifically, we are going to be looking closely at convention 2019, what we can do to improve upon our current work and where we ought to convene next year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In Service,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tim Elde<a name=Complete></a>r, President, National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:president@nfbcal.org">president@nfbcal.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The San Francisco Chapter is selling $5 raffle tickets for a $200 Southwest Airlines gift card. Pay for your flight to the National Convention in Las Vegas or another trip! To purchase your tickets contact Christina at <a href="mailto:ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com">ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The drawing will be held on December 11, 2018. </span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Christina Daniels, President, San Francisco Chapter </span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The San Fernando Valley Chapter will host their tenth annual “Best in Tech”. This event is a great way for people to learn about the latest and greatest technology for Blind and Visually Impaired people, socialize with others, enjoy a free lunch, and have a great chance to win door prizes. It will take place at The Braille Institute, 741 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles. It will be on Saturday, November 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you would like to learn more information and register go to <a href="http://www.bestintech.info">www.bestintech.info</a><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robert Stigile, President San Fernando Valley Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Second Vice-president National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P: 818.381.9568<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Inland Empire Chapter will be hosting a FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER On Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 8: a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Held at the Applebee’s Restaurant, 9241 Monte Vista Ave., Montclair, 91763. Donation is $10 per person. Deadline for ticket sales is November 14, 2018. Family members and friends are encouraged and very welcomed to come and enjoy! For more information contact Trena Brown at 323.331.5277 or email <a href="mailto:Trebrown88@gmail.com">Trebrown88@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cheryl Thurston, President Inland Empire Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board-Member National Federation of the Blind of California<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>