Welcome to the CCB happenings for March 1.
From The Editor:
At long last the logistical items are in place to fully change the name from the California Connection to the CCB Happenings. There was a typo in last week's Happenings. Items for submission can now be sent to submit.happenings@ccbnet.org
Thank you for your patients while we have been getting things set up for this to be a seamless transition.
Great News About Energy Upgrade California:
We have received the news that our Energy Upgrade California grant has been reinstated. This means that anyone who has been hoping to have Duane Poole speak to their chapter can call him at 800-221-6359 and follow the prompts or email him at duane.poole@ccbnet.org to set something up.
2019 CCB Convention:
Don’t miss the 85th anniversary of the California Council of the Blind as we hold our annual 2019 Conference and Convention in Fresno, June 5-9 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center, located at 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno.
Be sure to mention that you are attending the California Council of the Blind Convention. The all-inclusive rate is $135 per night, although the reservationist may quote you the price of $117.90 plus tax, which is equal to $135.
You may make reservations by calling 559-268-1000 or online at
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/F/FATCCDT-COB-201...
Although the cut-off date for making reservations is May 22, we strongly urge you to make reservations early, since rooms may go quickly and our room allotment would be fully used.
The hotel is just a few blocks from both the Greyhound bus and Amtrak stations, and both of these transportation options are available from most areas of the state. Also, the hotel operates a free shuttle to and from those locations as well as the airport. The shuttle runs from 6:00 am-9:30 pm.
From The CCB Scholarship Committee:
The CCB Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications from CA residents attending college full time for the 2019-2020 academic year. This application will be open from February 1 through May 15.
Please go to www.ccbnet.org then click on membership menu then student scholarships.
Thank you.
Diabetes Group Discussion:
Wednesday, March 6; 7 to 8PM
Dial: 408.638.0968
ID: 158236260
https://zoom.us/j/158236260
"Yep, managing diabetes and blindness is stressful, frustrating and exhausting, and when a well-meaning friend suggests that I find the bright side, I’m tempted to slap someone!"
Do you feel the same way? Are there actually certain benefits? Please join us to talk about this and other diabetes related issues!
Glendale Burbank Restaurant Fund Raiser:
The Glendale Burbank Area Chapter will be having a Restaurant fund Raiser on March 7th from 4 to 9 p.m.
Place: Canoe House Restaurant 805 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030.
We invite all members of CCB and their friends to join us for our first time visiting this exciting restaurant. Your support is greatly appreciated.
For further information call President Anthony Signoriello at (818) 982-3411 or email him at blinddude1@gmail.com
Thank you.
San Francisco Chapter
Student Education Access Grant 2019:
For: One legally blind students ages 8-18.
From: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo counties.
Award: Choice of iPhone, iPad, Android Phone, Orbitz Reader 20 braille display, Victor Reader Trek, Zoomtext Screen Magnifier, Zoomtext magnifier/Reader, JAWS Screen Reader.
Application deadline: April 10, 2019.
For details and application:
Charlie Dorris: 415-775-0487 tyreedorris@comcast.net
Linda Porelle: 415-586-2622, lmporelle@gmail.com
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