<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President<div>National Federation of the Blind of California</div><div>President San Fernando Valley Chapter</div><div>818-381-9568</div><div><br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> president@nfbcal.org<br><b>Date:</b> July 3, 2022 at 12:25:50 PM PDT<br><b>To:</b> president@nfbcal.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>California Caucus and National Convention July 8, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. CT</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I’m packing my suitcase and getting very eager to see many of you in New Orleans for the first time in over two years. To say I am excited is an understatement. Please be sure to mark your calendars for the California affiliate caucus on Friday evening, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. (Central Time), 5:30 p.m. (Pacific Time), in Studio 6 and on Zoom. While you may find this information in the convention app, you will not find it in the formal agenda. SO please save this email in a safe place on your calendar and note the time is 7:30 p.m. New Orleans time, which will be at 5:30 p.m. for those in California. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">For those who cannot make it in person, we will all miss you and understand the present challenges of travel. We know you would be with us if you could. Be sure to register for the virtual convention experience so you can access convention broadcasts. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/index.php/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-virtual-experience">https://nfb.org/index.php/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-virtual-experience</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">You can join the caucus on Zoom at the link at the bottom of this email. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Finally, be sure to mark your calendar for our state convention, November 3—6 at the Courtyard San Diego Old Town by Marriott. My hope is that many who could not travel to New Orleans can nonetheless make it to San Diego this fall. The hotel is conveniently close to both air and ground transit hubs. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Now more than ever, we need to work together to protect our rights to live the lives we want and share our hopeful view of blindness in an increasingly complicated world. I look forward to dreaming big dreams in New Orleans about the capacity of blind people. Please do come say hello to me and the other board members at the caucus. I will remain afterward to greet old friends and introduce myself to new folks. Please share this email with as many people as possible to ensure fellow Californians don’t miss this announcement. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">The National Federation of the Blind of California is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Topic: California Caucus<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Time: Jul 8, 2022 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/99829423000?pwd=UDlERkZtd1JCMHNZdFJUSTVNYUFkUT09">https://zoom.us/j/99829423000?pwd=UDlERkZtd1JCMHNZdFJUSTVNYUFkUT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Meeting ID: 998 2942 3000<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Passcode: 002023<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+16699006833,,99829423000# US (San Jose) 14086380968,,99829423000# US <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+(San Jose)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Dial by your location<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+1 669 444 9171 US<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">+1 646 931 3860 US<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Meeting ID: 998 2942 3000<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Find your local number: <a href="https://zoom.us/u/anBdRpRL7">https://zoom.us/u/anBdRpRL7</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tim Elder<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">President<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of California <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:president@nfbcal.org">president@nfbcal.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">(916) 382-0372 <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfbcal.org/">http://www.nfbcal.org/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your region over Zoom and telephone? Check out our virtual local chapter and division meetings. All are welcome to attend.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/">http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></body></html>