By Paul Shane

Too often the focus of transition is loss and negativity. As I reach my transition date from the CCB, I find myself reflecting deeply about the lifelong friends that I have made here and the positive impacts that we have made on the CCB in our time together.

We can be proud. A few steps we have taken together include: putting vital infrastructure in place; redefining how and when to market the CCB for maximum return on investments; creating and implementing a comprehensive resource development plan; establishing a strategic direction for the CCB; building a grant resume; establishing a unique signature fundraiser and cementing amazing deals for convention 2019 and 2020.

But it is not just what you leave behind that matters, it is also what you take with you. The most important things that I am taking away from the CCB are lifelong friendships, a better understanding of the blind and low vision population, and a "fire in my belly" to always stand up and advocate for you whenever and wherever the opportunity presents itself. For these things, I will always be grateful!

I sincerely wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors and undertakings and encourage anyone who wishes to stay in touch with me to email me at mr.paulshane@gmail.com.

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night."