[NFBWATlk] Reminder About upcoming Seattle Picnic!

[Susan Prows]

I am planning on attending with my daughter Laura the only thing that might prevent us if she’s getting a new job and she might have to work otherwise we’ll be there

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> On Aug 13, 2022, at 4:00 PM, Jim Portillo via NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> I just wanted to remind everyone to please let us know by Monday (even if
> it's tentative) if you plan on attending the Seattle Chapter Picnic next
> Saturday afternoon/evening. This helps us know how to best plan. Below is
> the original email with all of the necessary information, including address
> and bus route.
> 
> See you next Saturday!
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
> 
> Subject: Upcoming Seattle Chapter Picnic! (Invitation and important
> information)
> 
> 
> 
> Greetings everyone!
> 
> 
> 
> Our National convention has come and gone, and many of us are already
> looking for another opportunity to gather together and have some fun! There
> were also several who weren't able to attend convention and get some of that
> special energy that occurs  when we all get together. The Seattle chapter
> has a remedy for all of this. We think it is definitely time to get back to
> the annual picnic we all look forward to each summer.
> 
> Our picnic will be on August 20th, from 3:00-9:00 PM, taking the place of
> our regular chapter meeting. Noel Nightingale and Jim Peterson have once
> again graciously offered their  home, which has a spacious yard perfect for
> this event! Their address and additional information about getting there by
> bus will be included at the end of this email.
> 
> We ask observance of the following requests and guidelines from our hosts.
> 
> The event will take place in the yard with access to a bathroom inside.
> Folks will party outside to help prevent the spread of COVID. Besides, if we
> are gathering for an outdoor picnic, there is really no other reason for
> going inside the house. There is no mask wearing rule, so act according to
> your comfort level.
> 
> Noel and Jim will have tables and chairs, but the only shade will be on the
> small porch and under any trees.
> 
> Regarding food, the following will be provided.
> 
> *    Hamburgers, hotdogs, and vegetarian variations thereof
> *    regular and diet soda
> *    Plenty of Ice!
> 
> We will also provide disposable plates and plasticware.
> 
> Chapter members are invited to bring side dishes and desserts, as long as
> they don't need refrigeration and can sit outside in unshaded areas. You
> might not want to bring such items as salads containing mayonnaise or
> desserts with cream.
> 
> Also provided will be a small keg, and reusable cups will be sold for $5.00
> for folks to add any beverage they like in the cups. Such a deal!
> 
> Finally, Marci Carpenter will be selling our delicious chocolate covered
> cherries and chocolate covered espresso beans!
> 
> If you are purchasing either reusable cups or chocolate items, make sure and
> bring whatever cash you think you'll need. We are only accepting cash and
> not credit cards!
> 
> Finally, we'd appreciate an RSVP, by August 15th, if you think you are
> coming and if you will be bringing guests. This helps us know how much food
> and supplies we'll need in order to have a good and comfortable picnic.
> 
> Not only will we have several new chapter members and old friends attending,
> but we can also use this picnic as a great chapter building activity, so
> please invite anyone you think might be interested.
> 
> Please email your RSVP to Portillo.jim at gmail.com
> <mailto:Portillo.jim at gmail.com>  
> 
> Thanks so much to Noel, Jim Peterson and the chapter board for planning what
> will be a FUN event! We're looking forward to seeing all of you on August
> 20th!
> 
> Jim Portillo
> 
> Seattle Chapter President
> 
> 
> 
> Here are Noel's instructions for getting to her house.
> 
> 
> 
> My house is at 3800 S. Ferris Place, which is at the end of the 14 bus route
> going south.  I am in the Mt. Baker neighborhood. The 14 bus goes down S.
> McClellan from 31st Avenue to the transit center near the Mt. Baker light
> rail station, and then heads up the hill to where my house is.  The last
> stop is after a noticeable SHARP TURN and is THE Hanford stop.  When you get
> off the bus, you turn left, go down to the corner, cross the street, which
> is S. Ferris Place, and my house is right there.  You turn right after you
> cross S. Ferris Place, and on the left a few feet down will be a set of
> stairs, which is my house.
> 
> Noel
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