Welcome to the CCB happenings for March 8.
CCB Board Meeting:
Please plan to join us for the March CCB board meeting.
Date: March 14
Time: 7:00 PM
call in number: 408.638.0968
meeting ID: 864695032
When prompted for a participant code, press the Pound key.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://zoom.us/j/864695032
Tentative Agenda
- Roll call and introduction of guests
- Minutes: December and February
- Treasurer’s report
- President’s Report
- Convention update and proposal
- Newel Perry Trust proposal
- Additional Items
- Hearing of the public
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.
Springtime Energy Use:
Springtime is a season to welcome all-things fresh and new for the remainder of the year. What a perfect time to consider how to efficiently utilize your energy needs.
For more helpful hints and learn more about energy conservation, register and sign up today at:
https://energyupgradecacommunity.org/register/
If you need assistance registering, please contact: CCB Community Educator – Duane Poole at: duane.poole@ccbnet.org OR 916-694-7096.
HAPPY SPRINGTIME!!!
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.
Active Blind Inland Valleys CCB Chapter Meeting:
We would like to invite you to attend our telephonic March CCB chapter meeting on Friday, March 22, 7:00 PM.
Please stay tuned for the telephone meeting number and access code.
We welcome all who live in the greater San Bernardino and Riverside areas.
Email Allen Ramos, president, at aramos157@roadrunner.com or Christy Crespin at ccrespin@att.net for more information.
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
CCLVI Announces The Dr. Sam Genensky Video Magnifier Memorial Awards - Application Now Available:
To read the award guidelines and complete an on-line application, please visit the web site:
http://www.cclvi.org/video-magnifier-award-program
To submit an application, complete the following steps: 1) register,, 2) log in, and 3) complete the application. Links are available for each of these steps from the url above. Applications may be submitted through March 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST.
We look forward to receiving your application materials!
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