Welcome to the CCB Happenings for March 20.
CCB Convention Update:
The CCB board is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the CCB convention and all items surrounding it. All CCB members are invited to attend this meeting. We will also have time for feedback so that we can make the best decision possible.
Date: Thursday march 26th
Time: 7:00 PM
call in number: 408.638.0968
meeting ID: 864695032
Participant code: Pound
Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/864695032
CCB Happenings Editor:
The California Council of the Blind is looking for an Editor of our weekly publication, The CCB Happenings. The editor is part of the CCB Publications committee. The candidate must have good editorial skills including spelling, grammar and arrangement. Even though the editor is part of the Publications committee the person will largely work alone to communicate with those submitting items for The Happenings to make sure the submissions are relevant to CCB members and fit within both time and space constraints. The below list covers most of the weekly tasks but may not be exhaustive.
DUTIES
- Collect and arrange items on a weekly basis.
- Check that submissions contain all necessary contact information and are within space constraints.
- Submit the completed Happenings to the CCB office, President, FaceBook team and TOG for recording, email distribution and online posting.
Desired Qualities
- Ability to record on the phone system and distribute to CCB email lists when needed.
If you are interested in this position and feel you fit the qualifications please submit your letter of interest to gabe.griffith@ccbnet.org providing your interest, qualifications and contact information. The position will remain open until the Publications committee has filled it.
Attention Students:
Are you a full-time post-secondary student, legally blind, and a resident of California? No matter where you attend post-secondary education (college, university, trade school) you may apply online for a 2020-2021 academic year CCB scholarship.
The link to the form is,
http://ccbnet.org/drupal7/node/615
Final filing date is Friday, May 15, 2020. Official transcripts are due no later than July 15, 2020.
For questions, contact the CCB Scholarship Committee at:
ccbscholarships@gmail.com
Christy Crespin, Chair,
CCB Scholarship Committee
Writer's Group Meeting:
Hello Writers and everyone who Reads! We are living in Interesting Times. The old proverb was right, be careful what you wish for. We can use it to our advantage. Write your observations, feelings, and experiences. Writing will help keep your story true. Be your own documentarian. Hopefully the time of Pandemic will never come again during anyone’s lifetime.
Date: Tuesday, 3/24/2020
Time: 7:30 PM
Phone: 408-638-0968
Code: 646576098
SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER CCB 2020 STUDENT EDUCATION ACCESS GRANT:
Who Is Eligible?
A legally blind student ages 8-18 who lives in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Sonoma, Santa Clara, or San Mateo Counties.
What is Being Offered?
The San Francisco Chapter of CCB will give one technology product selected by the applicant from an approved list with a maximum value of $1,000.
Deadline is March 31st.
For full details, a list of technology products or to request an application and instruction form contact:
Charlie Dorris: 415-775-0487 tyreedorris@comcast.net (or)
Linda Porelle: 415-586-2622, lmporelle@gmail.com
Thank you for reading.
