Monday, April 5
7:00-9:00 pm: CCB Membership Convention Kickoff!
Membership Committee
Guillermo Robles, Committee Chair
Whether you are a new member, or are well seasoned in the organization, kick off the 2021 convention with a look at our past and take stock of where we’ve been while looking to our future and exploring ways to maximize your individual and chapter membership in CCB.
Tuesday, April 6
7:30-9:30 pm: Resolutions Committee
Open Meeting
Jeff Thom and Sarah Harris Co-Chairs
Join the Resolutions Committee as they work on the backbone of CCB’s work.
Wednesday, April 7
7:30-8:30 pm: Credentials Meeting
Frank Welte, Committee Chair
Chapters/special interest affiliates representatives only need to attend if their information has changed after submitting their credentials form.
Thursday, April 8
7:30-9:30 pm: Pre-Convention Board Meeting
Gabe Griffith, President
Friday, April 9
7:30-9:30 pm: Scattergories with CCB Fresno
It’s Friday! Come join CCB Fresno to play a fun game of Scattergories! You may even win a prize!!!
Saturday, April 10
10:30 am-12:00 pm: Women’s Group Brunch
Join us for the annual women's breakfast/brunch. We always have a great time socializing and learning about each other. This year, each of us can choose to share about either:
- Who or what challenges you to be and do your best?
- Or, which decade would you like to roll back to in your life and why?
The last 15-20 minutes will be dedicated to a gentle meditation.
Sharing is optional. Nothing beats the camaraderie of the women at a CCB convention!
Join us!
1:00-3:00 pm: Inclusive Diversity of California, IDC
Business Meeting/Program
The Inclusive Diversity of California (IDC) Group invites you to our first business meeting as a CCB affiliate. Come and be part of our journey towards inclusive diversity within the organization and throughout our state. We will discuss how to move forward together while embracing and advocating on behalf of multiple cultures and ethnicities!
3:00-5:00 pm: 2020-2021 Scholarship Winners Reception
Scholarship Committee and CCBS
Christy Crespin Scholarship Committee Chair
Andrea Thom President CCBS
Come join the CCB Scholarship Committee and CCB Students as we celebrate our 2020-2021 CCB Scholarship recipients.
5:00-7:00 pm: San Francisco Chapter Trivia Night
Vita Zavoli President
Challenge yourself to an evening of trivia fun with the San Francisco Chapter. You could be the lucky winner to an Amazon gift card. Categories may include CCB, ACB, disabilities, math, presidents, and who knows what else lurks in the minds of our devious game hosts!
Even if you don't want to play, we hope you will join us to be in the studio audience.
Sunday, April 11
11:00 am-12:30 pm: Workshop: To cross, or not to cross - strategies and considerations for crossings with no traffic signal or stop sign.
Dona Sauerburger, MA, COMS, Gambrills, Maryland
When you're at a crossing that has no stop sign or traffic signal, do you wonder when is the appropriate time to cross, and whether it is safe to do so?
Then this workshop is for you! Come learn about analyzing these crossings and what kinds of skills you'll need.
3:00-5:00 pm: Candidates Forum
Come listen to the candidates for the CCB Board of Directors answer tough questions and tell the CCB membership why they should be chosen to serve.
6:00-8:00 pm: California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss, CAAVL
Business Meeting/Program
Frank Welte Interim President
You are invited to attend the Annual Business Meeting of the California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss. We will be electing officers and directors, hearing committee reports and planning CAAVL programs and activities for 2021. All are welcome.
Monday, April 12
7:00-9:00 pm: Governmental Affairs Committee
Ardis Bazyn and Alice Turner Co-Chairs
This session will highlight experiences from the virtual legislative seminar and legislation and regulations that CCB has worked on during the last few months.
Tuesday, April 13
7:30-9:30 pm: Resolutions Committee Open Meeting (If needed)
Wednesday, April 14
7:30-9:30 pm: Nominating Committee meeting
(Appointed committee members only)
Thursday, April 15
7:30-9:30 pm: Bylaws Committee Open Meeting
David Jackson and Sarah Harris Co-Chairs
Join the Bylaws Committee to discuss any Bylaw Amendments that will be presented during the convention.
Friday, April 16
7:30-9:30 pm: Karaoke Night in the Next Gen Lounge
Do you love to belt out your favorite song in the shower or while doing chores around the house? Have you always wanted to let your inner super star shine? Come to the CCB Next Gen Lounge and make your dreams come true! Registration for sign up will be posted closer to the event.
Saturday, April 17
12:30-3:00 pm: California Council of Citizens with Low Vision, CCCLV
Business Meeting/Program
Bernice Kandarian President
During our virtual CCB State Convention, we will be holding our annual business meeting and hearing from some fantastic presenters.
A former Californian, Ron Brooks will speak about transportation reform as it affects people with low vision. Ron, who lives in Phoenix, is a twenty-seven-year professional in the transportation field and is a nationally recognized expert in transportation and people with disabilities.
Eugene Lozano, Jr, of Sacramento, will update us on accessibility issues. Gene, who is retired after 40 years as a counselor for disabled students at CSU Sacramento, monitors state governmental activities pertaining to access. He has served for many years on the CCB Board and is a valued member of the ACB Environmental Access Committee.
3:00-5:00 pm: California Library Users of America, CLUA Business Meeting/Program
Pam Metz President
Join CLUA for its annual business meeting where you will hear updates from CLUA members about LUA, Library Advisory Council, LUA and CLUA book discussion groups, as well as the NLS collection development committee. We will also be discussing the future of CLUA. Joining us for a presentation will be Kelly Brakenhoff, author of the the Cassandra Sato Mysteries and Duke the Deaf Dog ASL Series.
Sunday, April 18
3:00-5:00 pm: Golden State Guide Dog Handlers Inc, GSGDHI
Business Meeting/Program
Alice Turner President
Join us for our Business membership meeting which will include elections for Board Positions, including President, and Secretary. Immediately following the business meeting the Program Committee will host the following Program:
"Integrating Our Guide Dogs into Our Families: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly."
During the program we will discuss tips and techniques for what to do when the novelty of incorporating our guides into our network of friends, work associates and families has worn off and real life sets in. we may encounter less than helpful behaviors from our network. We will offer and discuss communication tips to address these behaviors to avoid resentments and hurt feelings, and keep our relationships on a positive note. During the Business Meeting and Program, we will be raffling off several fun gift cards to add a bit of zing to the meeting! All are welcome!
6:00-8:00 pm: California Council of Blind Students,
CCBS Business Meeting/Game Night
Andrea Thom President
The California Council of the Blind Students will host a 30-minute business meeting and continue into a social event with games including Last Word and The Wrong Game, where you must quickly get the answers wrong to win!
Monday, April 19
7:30-9:30 pm: Writers Workshop
Publications Committee
Susan Glass Facilitator
Bring your writing tool of choice and leave with the beginnings of an article for the Blind Californian. This workshop will include writing exercises with prompts that will motivate and inspire your inner writer!
Tuesday, April 20
7:30 pm-9:30 pm: Braille Revival League of California, BRLC
Business Meeting/Program
Mike Keithley President
You are invited to attend the Annual Business Meeting of the Braille Revival League of California. We will be electing officers and directors, planning BRLC programs and activities for 2021 and sharing useful information about braille. All are welcome.
Wednesday, April 21
7:30-9:30 pm: Randolph Shepard Vendors of California, RSVC
Business Meeting/Program
Paul Patche Jr. President
This session will give vendors a chance to share how they are faring during the pandemic and talk about options for the future.
