[NFBP-Talk] Why Membership Matters and Highlights from the Blind Merchants Holiday Party - Watch Now!

Mon Dec 8 21:48:07 UTC 2025

Hey there PA Federationists,

I did it again, so you should watch now at https://youtu.be/ApVrv0Yvqu4.

In this week's Federation Focus, I'm reminding everyone to renew their 
membership by December 31, 2025 to keep voting rights and remain 
eligible for financial aid to National Convention, State Convention, and 
Washington Seminar in 2026. We've got five gatherings this week--four of 
them with food! On Wednesday at 7:30 PM, the Senior Group meets on Zoom. 
Thursday, Greater Berks celebrates Christmas at the Wyomissing Family 
Restaurant. Saturday brings the Keystone Chapter meeting with burritos 
at the Penn Museum, Greater Lehigh Valley's meeting at Applebee's, and 
Erie County's Christmas party at Olive Garden. Plus, a quick recap of 
Blind Merchants' successful holiday fundraiser!

Scroll down for all the links!

Giving Tuesday is Over, but…

Our mission doesn't hit pause. Every day, we are challenging low 
expectations, expanding access, and proving that blindness is not a 
barrier to living the life you want. When you give at 
http://www.SupportPABlind.org/ [1], you fuel training, mentorship, and 
opportunities for blind Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.

Giving Tuesday may have passed -- but the impact of your generosity 
starts right now. Please consider donating today.

Renew or Join Now

Your membership is your voice -- it's what gives you the right to vote, 
shape priorities, and help lead your chapter or division forward. And 
here's something many don't realize: to receive financial assistance for 
the 2026 National Convention, State Convention, or Washington Seminar, 
you must be a member by December 31, 2025.

Don't miss out on the support and opportunities you deserve. Renew your 
membership or join today by contacting your chapter or division 
President or Treasurer.

Meetings

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM
Seniors Group
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09 
[2]
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,99546476505#

Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM

Greater Berks Chapter Christmas Party
instead of the monthly chapter meeting.
Wyomissing Family Restaurant and Bakery
1245 Penn Avenue
Wyomissiong, PA 19610
Contact President Brian Mackey for more information.

Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:15 AM
Keystone Chapter Meeting
In person at the Penn Museum
3260 South Street in Philadelphia
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91072715893?pwd=MG8zRGlmWmNDblV5VXJpVGFOT2orUT09
One tap mobile

+16469313860,,91072715893#

Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM
Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Meeting
: In-person:
Applebee's
3730 Nazareth Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Conference call:
(605) 475-4000 Circle mod
Security code: 408007#

Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:30 PM
Erie County Chapter Christmas Party
Olive Garden
5945 Peach Street
Erie, PA
Contact President Connie Scheu for more information.

White Canes Connect

In Episode 146 of White Canes Connect, we share the 2025 NFB of 
Pennsylvania State Convention banquet keynote delivered by National 
Federation of the Blind Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives, 
Anil Lewis. With humor, honesty, and warmth, Anil traces his journey 
from sudden blindness and early misconceptions about rehabilitation to 
discovering the Federation's philosophy of high expectations, love, and 
accountability.

Find this episode at:

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anil-lewis-keynote-address-at-pa-state-convention/id1592248709?i=1000738772303

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uUuORnubQC3pCa9sOYUqR

YouTube

https://youtu.be/M_fjMoBG5tE?si=nnJl7cU1kUmdYOBe

White Canes Connect Website
https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/146/

White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists

Our affiliate podcast is one of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcasts 
on FeedSpot! Check out the list at 
https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/.

White Canes Connect is also on the Best 100 on Million Podcasts! Have a 
look: 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b 
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NFB-NEWSLINE(R)

Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE(R) at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline. 
Want to subscribe? Call (866)504-7300.

Braille Monitor

The Braille Monitor is the NFB's flagship publication. Learn more about 
it at https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor.

Independence Market Online

The Independence Market is now available online! Explore their product 
offerings and make a purchase at https://catalog.nfb.org/.

Regards,

David

-- 
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
   (610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [4]
iCantCU Podcast
Apple Podcasts [5] | Spotify [6] | Watch on YouTube [7]
Support The Podcast When You Shop
Amazon [8]
Connect with me:
Twitter [9] | Instagram [10] | LinkedIn [11] | Facebook [12]
My Other Show: White Canes Connect
Apple Podcasts [13] | Spotify [14] | YouTube [15]

Links:
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[1] http://www.SupportPABlind.org/
[2] 
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd%3DcWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3Z5SIZHutnPUV4GCtuq-yP
[3] 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[4] http://www.iCantCU.com
[5] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[6] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[7] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[8] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[9] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[10] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[11] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[12] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[13] 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[14] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[15] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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