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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>hello<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBC-SFV <nfbc-sfv-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>robert stigile via NFBC-SFV<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, January 20, 2024 2:48 PM<br><b>To:</b> Lilia mayers <lilruby2018@gmail.com><br><b>Cc:</b> robert stigile <rstigile@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBC-SFV] Fwd: [Nfbcboard] FW: State Convention 2024 Registration Is Live! (March 14--17, 2024) Hotel Rates Expire Feb. 21)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of California<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>President San Fernando Valley Chapter<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>818-381-9568<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Kn6uvd<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>Begin forwarded message:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:president@nfbcal.org">president@nfbcal.org</a><br><b>Date:</b> January 20, 2024 at 2:35:06 PM PST<br><b>To:</b> NFBC Board <<a href="mailto:nfbcboard@nfbcal.org">nfbcboard@nfbcal.org</a>>, <a href="mailto:california-presidents@nfbnet.org">california-presidents@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Nfbcboard] FW: State Convention 2024 Registration Is Live! (March 14--17, 2024) Hotel Rates Expire Feb. 21)</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> <a href="mailto:nfbcboard@nfbcal.org">nfbcboard@nfbcal.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please share on your respective chapter lists.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name=Start></a><a name=Complete></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:president@nfbcal.org">president@nfbcal.org</a> <<a href="mailto:president@nfbcal.org">president@nfbcal.org</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, January 20, 2024 2:32 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of California List <<a href="mailto:nfbc-info@nfbnet.org">nfbc-info@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> State Convention 2024 Registration Is Live! (March 14--17, 2024) Hotel Rates Expire Feb. 21)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m excited to announce that It is officially time to register and start making your travel plans for the 2024 State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of California! Please circulate this announcement to all who may be interested in the largest meeting of blind people in the state.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> We will gather at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova on March 14—17, 2024. We are excited to showcase driverless cars, advancements in video game accessibility, tactile art/design techniques, updates from our national leadership, an exhibit hall, and many other resources for the blindness community. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Be sure to book your hotels ASAP because the group rates<b> expire on February 21</b> We expect to sell out of our room block. Don’t delay to ensure you have your room at the discount rate while supplies last. Note that there is no group code and you simply need to reference the National Federation of the Blind of California with the dates and location when booking over the phone to get the discount rate. Also note that there are some unfortunate access issues with the Marriott website. While it is possible for some experienced users to book with the web interface given enough patience, others may find it easier to book over the telephone. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfbcal.org/2024-state-convention/">https://www.nfbcal.org/2024-state-convention/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also please share our scholarship application far and wide, applications due Feb 18, though you shouldn’t wait that long.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17wAYk_dh-8gClYCIWTF1gOr5CAyb7zBFnPk_CaSyZrg/viewform?edit_requested=true">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17wAYk_dh-8gClYCIWTF1gOr5CAyb7zBFnPk_CaSyZrg/viewform?edit_requested=true</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any exhibitors or partners who would like to sponsor the convention are much appreciated. Please reach out to Cheryl Thurston (<a href="mailto:cthurston74@gmail.com">cthurston74@gmail.com</a>) for exhibitor registration opportunities. Please contact Tim Elder at <a href="mailto:president@nfbcal.org">president@nfbcal.org</a> for sponsorship options. We depend on the generous donations of our sponsors to fund the cost of these conventions, provide captioning to our DeafBlind members, Spanish language translation, and fund our Braille child literacy and other advocacy projects throughout the year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I look forward to seeing everyone in Sacramento very soon!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <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><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>Nfbcboard mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Nfbcboard@nfbcal.org">Nfbcboard@nfbcal.org</a><br><a href="https://nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/nfbcboard">https://nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/nfbcboard</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>