Welcome to the CCB Courier for March 28, 2025.
From Resolutions co-chairs Jeff thom and Gabe Griffith
Pursuant to the CCB Bylaws, resolutions must be turned into the committee 30 days prior to convention. Thus, to be considered at the 2025 Convention we must receive resolutions by April 1. You may send them to either of us, or to any other committee member. Gabe’s e-mail is Gabe Griffith gabrielgriffith@gmail.com and Jeff’s is jsthom@comcast.net. You may also call Jeff for assistance at 916-995-3967.
From the Convention Committee:
On behalf of the CCB Convention planning Committee, I am delighted to share the convention registration is now live. Revitalize: Aspire to Inspire
The California Council of the Blind is excited to welcome it's members, partners, and community members to the 2025 virtual Conference and Convention to be held on zoom.
Please use the link below to register. Should you need any help, please call the CCB office at 1-800-221-6359. If no one is available, please leave a message and your call will be returned. You have until April 18th at noon to register. If you require alternative format such as Braille, MP3 audio on flash drive, or large print, please specify in the comment section of the form. Alternative format requests made after close of registration cannot be guaranteed. Please register at:
CCB 2025 Virtual Conference and Convention | California Council of the Blind
Greetings CCB members and friends:
The Inclusive Diversity of California (IDC) March Program is a little more than a week away.
Program Topic: Reproductive Health and the Hispanic/Latino Community, Part 2
It may surprise you to learn that reproductive health was compromised as a result of a practice that affected California women at high rates. This resulted in a landmark court case. Retired Judge, Charles Nabarrete, introduced us to this case in November. He is back for part 2 to explain this case in more depth and talk about the implications of the policies being pushed by the current federal administration.
From Inclusive Diversity of California: Join the Inclusive Diversity of California Program Committee as we explore their overall impact on reproductive health, the Hispanic/Latino community, and all American women.
When: Sunday, March 30 at 4:00 PM Pacific time, 7:00 PM Eastern time
Where: Zoom - contact Regina Brink at (916) 393-0662 or reginamariemusic@gmail.com to request the link
From The Membership Committee.
Traditionally, the CCB Membership Committee has awarded the chapter of the year for outstanding community service. This year, as the song says, “We’re
Leaving it up to you”. That’s right, you the members of CCB will decide who will receive this award during our banquet on May 3rd!
Answer the following question by responding to the following prompt: What defines your chapter's impact and makes it stand out within CCB? Share your story and why your chapter deserves to be recognized as Chapter of the Year. You can submit your entries on a recorded Zoom meeting, by phone, or in written form, but honestly, we’d love to hear your lovely voice promote your chapter.
For more information or to schedule a Zoom meeting, contact Membership Co-Chair Joe Green at
joe.derrick.green@gmail.com
Recorded submissions must be two minutes or less. The deadline for all submissions are due by April 4th.
Call for Nominations: 2025 CCB Awards
The California Council of the Blind Awards Committee is seeking nominations to honor outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact on our community. This is your opportunity to recognize and celebrate those who exemplify service, leadership, and dedication to advancing the mission of CCB.
Award recipients will be honored at our 2025 Conference and Convention, so don’t miss this chance to shine a spotlight on those who truly make a difference!
Deadline for Nominations: April 7, 2025
Nomination Guidelines
We invite you to submit nominations for individuals who embody the values of CCB and uphold the CCB Mission Statement and CCB Statement of Solidarity.
All nominations must include:
- Your Name (Nominator)
- Full Name & Contact Information of the nominee
- The Specific Award the nominee is being considered for
- A Brief Statement (at least 3 sentences) detailing how the nominee meets the award criteria
Please see nomination criteria as posted to the CCB lists.
Submit your nomination via email to: margie.donovan1@outlook.com
Need assistance? Contact Margie at (916) 293-9505
Join the CCB Membership Committee for Friday Night Live!
Friday, Apr. 11th, 5:30PM PT
Relax and connect with CCB friends on the second Friday of each month from 5:30–7:30 PM PT.
Enjoy casual conversations, current events, share personal news, comedy, or your favorite music. Pop in, pop out. All ages welcome! We look forward to seeing you there! For Zoom link and more info email:
joe.derrick.green@gmail.com
or call (916)393-0662
THE ABC’s Of Advocacy: Advocating for the Blind Community
Bayview Chapter cordially invites all members and friends to attend our April 12, 2025 CHAPTER meeting WHICH will feature a guest speaker, Kevin Fortune, CEO, NATIONAL BVI Chamber of Commerce, and Owner, Fortune Agency, (Public Policy/Leadership Consulting),
Where: East Bay Center for the Blind 2928 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94576
When: Saturday, April 12, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Fortune, who hails from Wisconsin, and is speaking in person at our meeting, will share his journey to success as a coach for companies and business owners. Drawing from his extensive experience in public policy and leadership, Kevin will introduce the basic principles of effective advocacy for the blind and visually impaired community. We hope you will join us for an inspiring session that will equip you with the knowledge and the tools to make a meaningful impact in your advocacy efforts. If you wish to attend in person, and to have pizza, call Ray Marcus at 510-813-6766.
This meeting will also be on Zoom you can also get the link from Ray Marcus or Phone Patty Nash: 707-798-1484.
From the Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles.
Have you ever wondered if you should scratch that itch? Find out the benefits, and curses, of doing so with Merrick Schneider reading the, March 24, Wall Street Journal.
https://airsla.org/wall-street-journal-wsj/
Julian Vargas brings us the Spring 2025 edition of Breaking Blindness Barriers.
https://airsla.org/all-podcasts/breaking-blindness-barriers/
Wired Magazine is back read by Tim Simek, March 26, Federal Auditors Are Horrified By DOGE.
https://airsla.org/wired-magazine/
All this and more at, https://airsla.org/
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