Welcome to the California connection for May 26.
Office Closure
The CCB office will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 for Memorial day.
Constitution And Bylaws Conference Call
the C&B committee wants your feedback. We will have a conference call on Wednesday June 7th at 7:30 PM to begin gathering feedback on the process of updating the constitution and bylaws.
Call in Number: (712)432-1500
Access code: 680168
Stay tuned to the next edition of the California Connection for questions we would like to discuss.
Canes Across California Conference Call
A Canes Across California conference call will occur on Thursday June 8th beginning at 7:30 PM.
Call in number is 712-432-3066.
Access code is 499700.
Everything that you ever wanted to know about the Canes Across California campaign in one place at one time.
What is the purpose of the event? What will the event entail? How will it benefit my chapter? Can I participate as an individual? And much more. Plus, we want to gather your input as we shape this fluid event to meet everyone's needs and abilities.
Redwood Empire Chapter Event
The Redwood Empire chapter will be hosting its monthly walk-about on Wednesday, May 31.
Paratransit riders should ask to be at Chileno's Mexican Restaurant at noon and picked up there at three.
The address of the restaurant is 1079 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa.
Bayview Chapter Fundraiser
Bayview Chapter will hold its annual fundraiser Saturday, June 10, at East Bay Center for the Blind, 2928 Adeline Street, Berkeley, from noon to four.
Cost is $10.00 for old-time radio and Chinese food.
Make Reservations by Wednesday, June 7 with Patty , 510-521-2042, or Cathie 510-357-1986.
East Los Angeles Chapter Fundraiser
East Los Angeles chapter annual Mexican luncheon fundraiser on June 10 from 11 to 2 at the Garcia Home 1226 S. McBride, Cross St., Olympic.
Meal tickets are $12 each.
To RSVP please call Albert Contreras at (626) 512-1797, Stephanie Rood at 818-321-4205 or Lynn Coats at (818) 298-1345.
ACB Raffle Tickets
How does a cool 5k in your pocket sound?
Well, if you want to support the Braille Forum and win a chance to make $5,000, $1,000, or $500 at the same time, then consider purchasing a Braille Forum raffle ticket. The tickets are $50, and up to five names can be placed on each ticket.
If you or your chapter would like to purchase a ticket, you can send a check to Jeff Thom, at 7414 MoonCrest Way, Sacramento, 95831 and I will submit your ticket and give you your stub.
Thanks for considering the support of the Braille Forum.
Items For Sale
1 Santana tandem bike for sail asking $1,400. It is blue, about 15 years old and in top condition. It has a miner dent, and one scratch. Recently serviced.
Talking thermostat for sail asking $40
A braille writer for sail asking $400.00 recently serviced and cleaned
All prices are negotiable
For more information, contact Margie at
Margie.donovan1@outlook.com or call 916-293-9505
Open House
Twin Vision Library open house
When: Sunday June 4, 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Where: 18440 Oxnard ST.
For more information call (818)343-2022 or email
jbeecham@actionfund.org
Job Opening
Disability Access Coordinator
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill a Disability Access Coordinator vacancy.
Click the following link to the City of Oakland job opportunities page, where you can find the full job announcement and application:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm
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Have a nice day
