In this episode of White Canes Connect, David Goldstein plays the latest episode of Federation Focus. This weekly video mentions what is happening within the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania. Make sure you visit our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@nfbofpa/ and subscribe!
Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/133
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This week's Federation Focus comes to you from Las Vegas! Don't worry, I'm not wearing one of those skimpy showgirl outfits. Liz wouldn't have been able to hold the camera steady from laughter if I were wearing one!
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/2fe-R-yz1jc
I mentioned two meetings (see the links below) and two fundraisers in the video.
One fundraiser is tomorrow at Landmark Americana at 3333 Market Street in Philadelphia and benefits the Keystone Chapter. Keystone will receive 25% of your food and drink tab on all regularly priced menu items, including adult beverages!
You need to print the Sip. Savor. Support Flyer (https://www.nfbofpa.org/sip/,) grab some friends and head to Landmark Americana for lunch, dinner, or drinks! What are you going to get?
Meetings:
April 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
State Convention Planning Meeting
Via Zoom
https://www.nfbofpa.org/planningzoom/
May 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Jigsaw Chapter Meeting
Via Zoom:
https://www.nfbofpa.org/jigsawzoom/
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,91793332704# US (Washington DC)
Fundraisers
Sip. Savor. Support. Fundraiser for the Keystone Chapter
The Keystone Chapter has partnered with Landmark Americana at 3333 Market Street in Philadelphia. On April 29, 2025, from open to close, 25% of your check will be donated to the chapter on all non-promotional items. You must bring a paper flyer with you for the chapter to receive the donation. Find the flyer at https://nfbofpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sip-Savor-Support-FINAL-TROY.pdf
I hope you can make it!
Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase & Fundraiser
The PA Association of Blind Merchants invites you to the Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase on May 17, 2025, from 4 PM to 10 PM at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg
Food, fun, raffles, and auctions on some very cool stuff.
Be a sponsor of the event: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/sponsor/
Are you a blind entrepreneur? Exhibit at the event: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/exhibit/
Attend the event: https://www.pablindmerchants.org/fling/
Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase flyer: http://pablindmerchants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pabm-spring-fling-flyer-FINAL.png
Please join us!
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