[NFBNJ] Surfing for VisionUpdates

[joe ruffalo]

Greetings to all!
Provided is information pertaining to the 3rd annual Surfing For Vision to 
be held in Long Branch.
Below is information to share with others and all contact info is provided.
Congratulations to those that have completed the application process.
For those who have not done so, get to it and demonstrate that there is your 
opportunity to raise your expectations to highlight that there is life after 
blindness!

Warmly,
Joe

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Joe Ruffalo, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
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From: Jamie Morris
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 10:06 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Surfing for Vision

*Surfing for Vision 2018 UpdateWe are so excited for this year’s event!Here
is some information that will be needed for the highly anticipated day!In
order for us to have the correct amount of wristbands you must confirm that
you are coming with the amount of guests and family members that will be in
attendance. Below is the information about the event, including the
location, time and access link.This year we have 100 spots available for
surfers and currently as of today there are still 50 spots left. Share this
event with your friends who are legally blind and would like to
register.Send them to surfingforvision.org <http://surfingforvision.org>. -
Parking: There are a limited amount of parking passes if you are going to
be driven.- Let us know if you need a parking pass and we will get back to
you to let you know if there is one available. There will be information
later involving more parking in the area.- Participation: Participants will
be able to participate in wave running rides as well.Family Member will
also be able to participate in wave running rides and surfing lessons.
Guests will be able to participate in wave running rides based on
availability. - When:  The 3rdnd Annual Surfing for Vision event is
scheduled for Saturday August 18th, 2018 with a weather/rain date of Sunday
August 19, 2018.  - The VEF website (www.visualexperiencefoundation.org
<http://www.visualexperiencefoundation.org> )  will be your sole source the
morning of the event for conditions and/or weather related event
cancelation notifications.- Where:  The City of Long Branch has agreed to
sponsor this year’s Surfing for Vision by designated the Long Branch North
Beach and “Great Lawn” areas for the event. The “Great Lawn location offers
direct beach access along with a pavilion with rest rooms, a stage, seating
pic-nic area.. - North Beach and the “Great Lawn” is located between Ocean
Place and Rooney’s- Registered surfers, their family members and guest
participants will sign-in, complete release waivers and receive wrist bands
between 8:00-11:00 a.m. at the Great Lawn Beach Entrance.  All event
attendees must have a wrist band and will be allowed free direct access to
the beach events through the Great Lawn Beach Entrance. - Transit:  It
appears, that North Beach is “Access Link” accessible, as our research
indicates there is NJ transit bus stop at Ocean Blvd and Laird Street.  -
>From the bus stop: 5 minute walk to beach: walking north to Madison Ave up
to beach then left to Great Lawn Beach Entrance.- For Access Link: Use 100
Ocean Ave N, Long Branch NJ 07740 (Rooney’s) for Access Link address -
Note: Ocean Ave not Blvd when giving access Link the address to be dropped
off. This address will get you up to the beach where you need to be for the
event.- Other: Food, beverage, lunch will NOT be provided for participants
or attendees. However, you can bring a cooler on the beach and to the Great
Lawn area.  There are also places to eat along the beach front in walking
distance. The Surfer for Vision event is free however, VEF will be holding
a raffle, accepting donations, and we’ll be selling event tee shirts. Our
event is free, however these funds go towards other such events. There is
no obligation but everyone doing a little is appreciated. Let’s keep it
going!*

Surfing for Vision 2018 Update.docx
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