Welcome to the CCB happenings for July 19.
First Ever CCB Telephonic Auction:
From the CCB Auction Committee:
Modeled on the ACBRadio Auction, CCB will hold its first telephonic auction in late October!
We need individuals, chapters and affiliates to begin planning your donations!
More information on exactly where and when to submit descriptions as well as where to send items will follow. But now, we need you to think about those auction goodies!
Goods and Services welcome!
Items must be brand new or “antiques” value at least $50.
Technology, baskets, baking, your imagination is the limit!
Submit items by September 21.
Contact the Auction Committee at auction@ccbnet.org
ACB Capitol Chapter Meeting:
Late notice from Congressman Bera:
The congressman will be attending the ACB Capitol chapter meeting on Saturday July 22nd at 10:00 AM. the meeting is held at the Sacramento Society for the Blind at 1238 S ST.
Anyone in Congressman Bera's district is urged to attend.
Greater LA Chapter Meeting:
The greater LA chapter invites you to our monthly meeting this Saturday, July 20 from noon until two. Our guest speaker will be civil rights attorney Patricia Barbosa. She has defended numerous visually impaired clients over the years, and will speak to us about changes in law and loss of rights, effective advocacy and the changing courts.
We meet at Corky's Restaurant, 5043 Van Nuys Blvd in Sherman Oaks.
For more info, contact Steve Bauer (310) 558-4500 or stevebauer@samobile.net
The California Colossals In The 100K Photo Finish:
This year many of us walked virtually but donations are still appreciated.
Remember if you donate, you can designate 50% to come back to us here at CCB.
The walk occured on Saturday, July 6 but donations can be made throughout July.
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/team/843482/
Judy
New ACB Board Members:
The American Council of the Blind elected new officers, a new board member, and a new member of the board of publications during its 2019 annual conference and convention. Learn more about them below:
President: Dan Spoone, Orlando, FL
Dan is retired; he formerly worked as a senior project manager for Siemens.
First Vice President: Mark Richert, Arlington, VA
Mark is the Director of Public Policy for the National Disability Institute and the founding President of Excelsis, LLC, a public policy consultancy.
Second Vice President: Ray Campbell, Glen Ellyn, IL
Ray is a Senior Accessibility Analyst for United Airlines.
Secretary: Denise Colley, Lacey, WA
Denise is a retired Disability Program Coordinator for the state of Washington. She serves as president of the Washington Council of the Blind.
Treasurer: David Trott, Talladega, AL
David is retired; he formerly worked for Alabama Industries for the Blind, dealing with contracts, budgets, employees and supervising daily operations of various programs in his area of responsibility.
Board Member: Donna Brown, Romney, WV
Donna is a Technology Integration Specialist at the West Virginia School for the Blind.
Board of Publications Member: Zelda Gebhard, Edgeley, ND
Zelda is an administrative assistant at Wright Insurance Agency. She also serves as president of the North Dakota Association of the Blind.
Writers Group:
In Act 2 of Sondheim’s musical, "Sunday In The Park With George", George sees people walking through the park. He notes their passing makes no difference. Is that what we do in life? Pass through?
Last month Bonnie Rennie challenged us to bring our thoughts and ideas to the next meeting. She challenged us to make a difference. She challenged us to have purpose and not be the people passing through the park.
"A blank page or canvas… so many possibilities!"
Date: Wednesday, 7/24/2019
Time: 7:30 PM
Phone: 408-638-0968
Code: 646576098
Thank you for reading
