[Nfbc-info] June Presidents Notebook

Sat Jun 1 14:56:58 UTC 2019

Hello, everyone!

Here is the link to the online portion of our fundraiser.

https://shop.lularoebless.com/AlyssaFairbanks

Cheers!

Rachel

> On May 31, 2019, at 22:26, Joy Stigile via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
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> 
> Congratulations to all!  Because of your hard work and cooperation ,
> California will be receiving its membership coins.  Please check in at your
> June chapter meeting to see if your coins have arrived.  Many chapter
> presidents will soon be receiving coins for the chapter.  Be sure to bring
> them to Las Vegas.  New members will be able to join the organization and
> obtain their own coin using the new member procedures and online form.  Ask
> your chapter president for details.
> 
> This year, California has three national scholarship winners, eight Jernigan
> Fund winners and 16 state grant recipients attending their first national
> convention.  Please welcome them into our movement when you see them around
> the convention hotel.
> 
> Over the past month I had an opportunity to visit the Central Valley chapter
> and the San Joaquin Valley chapter.  I'm so encouraged by the energy and
> enthusiasm that these relatively young chapters are reflecting in their
> communities.  They are truly living the lives they want and integrating into
> the community.  I look forward to visiting more chapters throughout the
> state in the coming months.  
> 
> The regeneration of new membership and chapter growth is a reminder to me of
> the strength of our work.  The movement isn't about any one person or group
> of people.  Our philosophy is timeless and is being passed across the
> generations.  If you haven't checked out the National Federation of the
> Blind of California in several years, then come back and see how we're
> moving forward with love and determination to let California know that
> blindness is not what holds us back.
> 
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> 
> The Central Valley Chapter will be having a fundraising event partnering
> with Lularoe, a clothing company known for their unique designs, on June
> 1-June 5.  A percentage of everything bought from our local Lularoe vendors
> during this period will go to our chapter, and the company will match what
> we make.  There are three ways to shop, and you don't even have to live in
> the area to participate.  A link will be open for online shopping  from June
> 1-June 5.  There will also be a live Facebook shopping event on June 3, time
> TBA, found at the link below.  On Wednesday, June 5, our vendors will open
> their shop, 514 E Roseburg Ave, Modesto, from 6-8 p.m. for a fun evening of
> shopping.
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> https://www.facebook.com/groups/LuLaRoeAlyssaFairbanks//
> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/LuLaRoeAlyssaFairbanks/> 
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> On Saturday, June 15, the Central Valley Chapter will be sponsoring a rock
> climbing trip for a group of local blind elementary school students at
> Stonehenge Climbing Gym, 500 Ninth St, Unit L2, Modesto, 95354.  Many of
> their chapter members will also be joining them on the climb, all NFB
> members are welcome to come even if they will not be climbing and to
> encourage those who do come, as this is an excellent opportunity to get to
> know some of our local blind students and their parents.  The cost is $10
> per person to climb, and they need to have a final count by Saturday, June
> 8.
> 
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> 
> Rachel Grider, President, Central Valley Chapter
> 
> 209-602-1258
> 
> rachel.grider at gmail.com <mailto:rachel.grider at gmail.com> 
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> The Pathfinder Chapter of Los Angeles invites everyone to come out to their
> June Chipotle fundraiser  <x-apple-data-detectors://9> on Saturday, June
> 8th.  Located at 2944 
> 
> W. Imperial Hwy., Inglewood, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  just let the restaurant
> know that you are supporting the national Federation of the blind Pathfinder
> Chapter before ordering your food.  For any questions please contact 
> 
> Charlotte Carroll at 310-625-6558 email:  charlottec916 at gmail.com
> <mailto:charlottec916 at gmail.com>  or 
> 
> Jannette Stewart at 310-293-1053 email:   Titostewart08 at gmail.com
> <mailto:Titostewart08 at gmail.com> 
> 
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> 
> Rochelle Houston, First Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of
> California
> 
> President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
> 
> rhouston58 at gmail.com <mailto:rhouston58 at gmail.com>
> 
> 323 807-0300
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> The San Fernando Valley is having their first summer fundraiser!  They are
> kicking it off with a great start with our fun-filled Shakey's night  in
> beautiful Burbank.  Come one, come all!  Invite your  love ones, families,
> friends & neighbors to cool your weekend off on June 23, Sunday From 5 p.m.
> to 8 p.m.  The address is 1300 North San Fernando Boulevard, Burbank 91504,
> 818.848.5527.  Please contact  Sheila Castro at 818.404.7646 for any other
> information.
> 
> 
> 
> Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President, National Federation of the Blind of
> California
> 
> President, San Fernando Valley Chapter
> 
> 818.381.9568
> 
> rstigile at gmail.com <mailto:rstigile at gmail.com> 
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> 
> The River City Chapter's chipotle fundraiser will take place on June 24,
> Monday,, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  The fundraiser will be located at
> 1831 Capitol Ave., Sacramento.  Please bring a digital or print version of
> the flyer to show to the cashier at the fundraiser.
> 
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> Joy Stigile, Editor
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> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind. Every day we work
> together to help blind people live the lives they want. 
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