<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><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>Kn6uvd</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Brian Buhrow via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> February 9, 2024 at 8:53:04 AM PST<br><b>To:</b> nfbc-info@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Brian Buhrow <buhrow@nfbcal.org><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBC-Info] Book your room before 02/21/2024 to get our special rate at this year's NFB of California Convention!</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB of California List <nfbc-info@nfbnet.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><span>From: President Tim Elder <president@nfbcal.org></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>It is officially time to register and start making your travel plans for the</span><br><span>2024 State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of California,</span><br><span>to be held March 14-17 2024 at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Circulate this announcement to all who may be interested in the</span><br><span>largest meeting of blind people in the state!</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>We will gather at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova on March 14-17,</span><br><span>2024. We are excited to showcase: driverless cars, advancements in video</span><br><span>game accessibility, tactile art/design techniques, updates from our national</span><br><span>leadership, an exhibit hall, and many other resources for the blindness</span><br><span>community. </span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Book your room now to ensure you get our special convention hotel rate -- this offer expires on</span><br><span>February 21, 2024 and we expect rooms to sell out quickly!</span><br><span>Note that there is no group code and you simply need to reference the</span><br><span>National Federation of the Blind of California with the dates and location</span><br><span>when booking over the phone to get the discount rate. Also note that there</span><br><span>are some unfortunate access issues with the Marriott website. While it is</span><br><span>possible for some experienced users to book with the web interface given</span><br><span>enough patience, others may find it easier to book over the telephone at</span><br><span>(916) 638-1100 or 800-228-9290. </span><br><span></span><br><span>Or, visit our convention registration page at:</span><br><span>https://www.nfbcal.org/2024-state-convention/</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Also please share our scholarship application far and wide, applications due</span><br><span>Feb 18, though you shouldn't wait that long.</span><br><span></span><br><span>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17wAYk_dh-8gClYCIWTF1gOr5CAyb7zBFnPk_CaSyZrg</span><br><span>/viewform?edit_requested=true</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Any exhibitors or partners who would like to sponsor the convention or join</span><br><span>us to showcase a product, service or survey are much appreciated. Please</span><br><span>use the following form.</span><br><span></span><br><span>https://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/exhibitor_application</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Please reach out to Cheryl Thurston </span><br><span>(cthurston74@gmail.com )</span><br><span>for exhibitor registration questions. Please contact Tim Elder at </span><br><span>president@nfbcal.org </span><br><span>for sponsorship questions. We depend on the generous donations of our</span><br><span>sponsors to fund the cost of these conventions, provide captioning to our</span><br><span>DeafBlind</span><br><span>members, Spanish language translation and fund our Braille child literacy,</span><br><span>as well as other advocacy projects throughout the year. </span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Tim Elder</span><br><span></span><br><span>President</span><br><span></span><br><span>National Federation of the Blind of California </span><br><span></span><br><span> <mailto:president@nfbcal.org> president@nfbcal.org </span><br><span></span><br><span>(916) 382-0372 </span><br><span></span><br><span> <http://www.nfbcal.org/> http://www.nfbcal.org/</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your</span><br><span>region over Zoom and telephone? Check out our virtual local chapter and</span><br><span>division meetings. All are welcome to attend.</span><br><span></span><br><span> <http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/></span><br><span>http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBC-Info mailing list</span><br><span>NFBC-Info@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBC-Info:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/rstigile%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>