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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 Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Las Vegas is calling. I am excited as we plan to join together with record numbers from California at our national convention this July 7-12. Chapters are working hard this month to promote registration and booking travel. Take some time to invite a newcomer to their first national convention. Share one of your personal stories about how our conventions have impacted you. These personal touchpoints are the strength of our movement. They change lives. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Speaking of changing lives, I’m busy at work negotiating with hotels and reaching out to dynamic speakers for our California state convention this fall. I’m working hard to find a great opportunity and agenda for all of us. Stay tuned. We’ll be able to announce dates and locations very soon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have a lot of activity planned for the coming months. Be sure to keep up with your local chapter. Did you know we have a Facebook page? Come give it a like and connect with fellow members over social media.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nationsblindca">https://www.facebook.com/nationsblindca</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tim Elder, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Inland Empire Chapter will be having their chapter meeting on March 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a lunch break. Then the California Department of Public Health will be presenting a hands on CPR and Diabetes Workshop from Noon to 2:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Inland Empire Chapter will be hosting a fundraising day trip to the Pala Casino Spa and Resort. This event is to raise funds to assist chapter members with grants to help cover some of their expenses during the National Convention. The date of the Casino trip is on Friday, April 12, 2019. The cost is $21 per person. The two pickup locations are at McDonald’s, 9147 Central Ave, Montclair, or the Home Depot 16783 Santa Ana Ave., Fontana. The deadline to turn in money is March 22. Contact Trena Brown 323.331.5277<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>909 821-9589<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="mailto:Cthurston74@gmail.com">Cthurston74@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles cordially Invites you to join them for their first fund raiser for this year. It will be at the Sizzler Steak House Restaurant, 5801 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City. Sizzler is directly across from the Westfield’s Culver City mall <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The date is Friday, March 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., The Pathfinder members will be there from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If arriving later just mention to the cashier that you are supporting the National Federation of the Blind of California.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles invites you to join them on their Viejas Casino and outlet mall trip on Saturday, April 13, from 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.. We will meet at the greenline park-and-ride at 11901 South Crenshaw Blvd., Hawthorne, CA. Cross street 120th St. Donation is $21, to be turned in by March 31. There will be no refunds. You must be 21 years of age and have a valid Government issued ID. For more information please contact Charlotte Caroll at c: 310.625.6558 <a href="mailto:charlottec916@gmail.com">charlottec916@gmail.com</a> or <span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jannette Stewart at c: 310.293.1053 <a href="mailto:Titostewart08@gmail.com">Titostewart08@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rochelle Houston, <span style='font-size:13.0pt'>First Vice-President</span> 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><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=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Central Valley Chapter will be having a fundraiser on March 9, at the Chipotle Restaurant, 1801 McHenry Ave, Suite B, Modesto, anytime between 5 and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>9 p.m. Tell the cashier that you are supporting the National Federation of the Blind of California before you pay for your food and beverage. We will be changing the time for our chapter meeting to 3 p.m., just for that day, so that after the meeting, chapter members can go to Chipotle as a group for dinner and some social time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rachel Grider, President Central Valley Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E: <a href="mailto:rachel.grider@gmail.com">rachel.grider@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From the San Jose Chapter<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jill North from the city of San Jose will be meeting with our chapter to discuss the partnership between the city and Mercedes-Benz to discuss autonomous vehicles, and she will be gathering input from blind folks about the unique challenges, and eventually, at least we hope, testing of this technology before their pilot begins later in the year. We'll also help members sign up for National Convention if they need support with that. The meeting date is Saturday, March 16 at 3 p.m. at the San Jose Martin Luther King Library, 150 E. San Fernando Street. Members and guests need to call to confirm meeting location.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 669.223.0865 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AT this time, I anticipate room 392 of the library, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee the room until closer to the date.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kevin Andrews, President San Jose Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:kevin.andrews94@gmail.com" target="_blank">kevin.andrews94@gmail.com</a><br>Mobile: 248.508.8569<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Riverside San Bernardino Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-stretch: normal'> 5th Annual Membership Recruitment Event, March 16, Janet Goeske Center 5257 Sierra Street, Riverside, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon. Come join them! Food & Fun! For more information call Carmen 909.486.2004 or Kelly 909.831.8828<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>Carmen M. Weatherly, President</span> Riverside-San Bernardino Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>C: 909.486.2004 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E: <a href="mailto:browneyess@msn.com">browneyess@msn.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The San Fernando Valley Chapter is hosting a fundraising event on March 23, at 5 p.m. at the Bob’s Big Boy Restaurant at 4211 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank. All you need to do is purchase the Bob’s Big Boy certificates from the chapter for enough to pay for your meal, beverage, tax, and tip. The more you order the more the chapter will earn to help to go towards chapter grants for National Convention. Just let Joy know if you are interested at email: <a href="mailto:joystigile@gmail.com">joystigile@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The certificates may be used anytime!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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=MsoPlainText>Email: <a href="mailto:rstigile@gmail.com">rstigile@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Joy Stigile, Editor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>