<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Robert Stigile, president<br>San Fernando Valley Chapter<br>818-381-9568<br>KN6UVD</div><div><br></div><div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> David Andrews via NFB-Conventions <nfb-conventions@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> September 27, 2026 at 9:10:30\u202fAM PDT<br><b>To:</b> nfb-conventions@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFB-Conventions] Save the Date: 2027 NFB of California State Convention</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> dandrews920@comcast.net<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<span></span><br><span>Hello NFB SF Bay Area chapter!</span><br><span>Join the National Federation of the Blind of California Friday, March 5, through Sunday, March 7, 2027, at Embassy Suites Milpitas\u2013Silicon Valley!</span><br><span></span><br><span>Connect with blind and low vision people from across California, learn from one another, explore resources, and strengthen our advocacy. Whether this is your first convention or a familiar tradition, come build friendships and help shape the future of our community.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Plans include general sessions, breakout discussions, exhibits, and a Saturday evening banquet. More program details will follow.</span><br><span></span><br><span>*Hotel:* Embassy Suites Milpitas\u2013Silicon Valley, 901 East Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Room rates are per room, per night, plus tax:</span><br><span></span><br><span> - One or two adults: $149.</span><br><span> - Three adults: $159.</span><br><span> - Four adults: $169.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Rooms include king suites and suites with two queen beds. A limited number of rooms are also reserved for Thursday, March 4, for those arriving early.</span><br><span></span><br><span>*Book your hotel room:*</span><br><span>https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=MILCAES&groupCode=CES910&arrivaldate=2027-03-04&departuredate=2027-03-07&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT</span><br><span></span><br><span>The booking link opens with arrival on March 4 and departure on March 7.</span><br><span>Adjust your dates and number of guests before booking.</span><br><span></span><br><span>*Hotel reservation deadline:*Thursday, February 11, 2027, subject to room availability.</span><br><span></span><br><span>A separate registration link for the convention will be going out soon, so stay tuned! Registration fees and the full schedule will be shared as they become available.</span><br><span></span><br><span>*Questions?* Contact Tim Elder at president@nfbcal.org or 916-382-0372.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Updates: https://www.nfbcal.org</span><br><span></span><br><span>Save the dates, invite a friend, and share this announcement with your chapter and community!</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>Laura Millar MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)</span><br><span>Sexuality Educator, Consultant, Coach & Community Organizer Contact # (925)-321-8804 _______________________________________________</span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span></span><br><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFB-Conventions mailing list</span><br><span>NFB-Conventions@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-conventions_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-Conventions:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-conventions_nfbnet.org/rstigile%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>