CCB Membership Committee: Growth Awards Update
By Vivian Younger, Membership Committee Chair

Since we were unable to obtain reliable chapter/affiliate membership information for the year 2017, we have determined that for reasons of transparency, accuracy and fairness, the growth awards for 2018 will not be established in 2018. Just as some of you may be disappointed to hear this news, I am equally disheartened that these awards will not be presented to chapters/affiliates at this time. The CCB Membership Committee is already looking forward to presenting the membership growth awards at the 2019 CCB conference and convention.

First Timer’s Seminar

During the First-Timers seminar at the 2018 convention, CCB membership committee panelists informed participants about CCB history, structure of the organization, differences between the 2 largest national (ACB and NFB) consumer organizations of the blind, benefits/obligations of chapter membership, comparisons and contrasts between the American Council of the Blind and the California Council of the Blind conventions, benefits of being an at large member, and how to get the most out of a CCB Convention. Throughout the seminar, members shared how CCB has impacted their lives and how mentorships has helped new members learn how to cope with their vision loss journeys. In addition to learning about the CCB organization, seminar participants enjoyed sharing jokes and getting to know each other.

During future telephonic calls, the CCB Membership Committee hopes that many of you will be able to participate.