Welcome to the California connection for September 21.
And The Winner Is...
We received several suggestions for the new name of the Connection. We would like to thank everyone who sent something in. The winning suggestion is CCB happenings. We will begin implementing this new name in the next few weeks.
Presidents Call:
Date: Monday, September 24
Time: 7 PM
Zoom Meeting info:
call in number: 408.638.0968
meeting ID: 5464180056
When prompted for a participant code, press the Pound key.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://zoom.us/j/5464180056
Agenda:
- CCB/University of Hawaii National Parks Project: money for your chapter plus fabulous visits to national parks.
- Challenges facing members with low vision accessing CCB website.
- Upcoming chapter elections.
- And more.
Memorial:
Dubii Lacheuga, a fierce advocate and long-time CCB member, died of Ovarian cancer on July 27 at age 63.
On Saturday, October 20th, the Redwood Empire Chapter in Sonoma County will be hosting a celebration of her life from eleven to three.
The Celebration will be at the Earle Baum Center located at 4539 Occidental Road in Santa Rosa. For those considering a donation, in lieu of flowers, consider a donation to either the Earle Baum Center, the Redwood Empire Chapter of theCalifornia Council of the Blind or both.
Those interested in attending must RSVP by contacting Larry Hall, Chapter President either by email or phone no later than Monday, October First.
The phone number is 707-538-2153 and the email address is larry3@sonic.net.
Thank you for helping us honor Dubii and celebrate her life.
Northern California Regional Meeting:
There will be a regional meeting for Northern California chapters on September 29th at the LightHouse for the Blind in San Francisco.
Registration will be disseminated through chapter lists and phone trees. For more details please contact your chapter president.
Diabetic Affiliate Call:
Are you interested in participating in the launch of a new CCB diabetes affiliate? If so, please join other enthusiastic diabetics and friends to discuss the possibilities!
Date: Wednesday, October 3
Time: 7 to 8pm.
call in number: 408.638.0968
meeting ID: 5464180056
When prompted for a participant code, press the Pound key.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://zoom.us/j/5464180056
If you have questions or comments, please contact Maile George maileg921@gmail.com or David Jackson djackson1522@gmail.com
Greater Bakersfield Fund Raiser:
The Greater Bakersfield Council of the Blind is hosting its 12th annual Dine in the Dark this October 13, 2018 at the Salvation Army church on 4417 Wilson Road Bakersfield, Ca 93309.
Dinner tickets are $35.00. Doors open at 4:30pm and dinner is served at 5:30pm.
If people cannot attend they can still donate to our chapter for scholarships to GBCB P.O. Box 642 Bakersfield, Ca 93302-0643.
Any questions can be directed to Penny Valdovinos at 661-378-8282 or Chris Fendrick at 661-301-3538.
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