Welcome to the California connection for August 26. Memorial Service A Memorial Service for Connie Gil will be held Sunday, August 28. Where: East Bay Center for the Blind 2928 Adeline Berkeley, CA. Time: 3:00-7:00 PM. Several CCB Conference Calls From President Judy...

Welcome to the California connection for August 19. Several CCB Conference Calls From President Judy Wilkinson: Please join me for my first "office hour". All are welcome to join me to talk about anything on your mind. Date: Saturday, August 27Time: 10:00-11:00...

Welcome to the California connection for August 12. From LA County In-Home Supportive Services We just learned today that Teddie Joy Remhild, who served as board chair, passed away yesterday at 1:30 p.m. of stage 4 cancer. We will miss her dearly. From Jeff Thom...

Welcome to the California connection for August 5. Obbie Schoeman Remembrance Jeff Thom: It is hard to know where to start when talking about Obbie. He is without doubt splitting his time between his wife Connie, to whom he was so devoted, and making the rest of the...

Welcome to the California connection for July 29. From Jeff Thom, Chair Governmental Affairs Committee I am pleased to report that AB1824, our bill to broaden the application of criminal provisions against owners of dogs that attack service dogs, and that enhance...

Welcome to the California connection for July 22. Executive Director Recruitment The California Council of the Blind is seeking applicants for the position of executive director. You may read or download a copy of the recruitment announcement...

Welcome to the California connection for July 15. Executive Director Recruitment The California Council of the Blind is seeking applicants for the position of executive director. You may read or download a copy of the recruitment announcement...

Welcome to the California connection for July 8. From Your New President Well the first initial is the same; and the first name even still has four letters, but the president is new! In my first official message to CCB members and friends, I would like to take this...

Welcome to the California connection for July 1. CCB Office Closure The CCB office will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. From Your New President Well the first initial is the same; and the first name even still has four letters, but the...

Welcome to the California connection for June 24. From The President Looking for an easy opportunity to raise money for CCB? Incoming CCB president Judy Wilkinson and myself have created a team, the California Colossals, for the Brenda Dillon ACB Memorial Walk, to be...

Welcome to the California connection for June 17. In Memoriam From Jeff Thom It is with deep sadness that I report the passing on June 8 of John Gaspar, longtime CCB member and fixture in the Yosemite-Gateway Chapter and Merced area. John was an incredibly loyal and...

Welcome to the California connection for June 10. CCB Board of Directors Meeting The CCB board of directors will be holding an open board meeting at 6 PM on Sunday, June 12. The telephone number will be 712-432-3066 and the access code will be 840878. The primary item...

Executive Director Recruitment Announcement California Council of the Blind Seeks Executive Director The California Council of the Blind (CCB), a statewide not-for-profit membership organization, is seeking an executive director to be based out of the corporation’s...

Welcome to the California connection for June 3. ACB Auction From the President: This year, at the annual ACB Conference and Convention, we will be holding our 10th annual ACB auction, entitled "A Decade of Dreams Auction." If you would like to donate anything to a...

Welcome to the California connection for May 27. Council Office Notice The Council office will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of the Memorial holiday. ACB Auction From the President: This year, at the annual ACB Conference and Convention, we will be holding...

Welcome to the California connection for May 20. From The President This year, at the annual ACB Conference and Convention, we will be holding our 10th annual ACB auction, entitled "A Decade of Dreams Auction." If you would like to donate anything to a California...

Welcome to the California connection for May 13. From The President This year, at the annual ACB Conference and Convention, we will be holding our 10th annual ACB auction, entitled "A Decade of Dreams Auction." If you would like to donate anything to a California...

Welcome to the California connection for May 6. Executive Director Recruitment The California Council of the Blind is seeking applicants for the position of executive director. You may read or download a copy of the recruitment announcement...

Welcome to the California connection for April 29. In Memoriam We have lost two CCB Treasures in the past month, Winifred Downing and Al Gil. We plan to offer tributes to them in an upcoming issue of The Blind Californian. Email your memories and tributes to...

Welcome to the California connection for April 22. Editor's Note Please remember that we are very limited in space for the phone version of the connection. If you can keep your announcements for the phone version to 75 words or less it would be appreciated.In some...

Welcome to the California connection for April 15. Winifred Downing Remembrance A group of CCB San Francisco Chapter members joined with a couple hundred of Winifred Downing's family and friends to honor her at a memorial service on Monday, April 11.Here's the link to...

Welcome to the California connection for April 1. From The President Due to medical reasons, there may be occasions during the period prior to convention when the office will be closed, and you may experience delays in the return of telephone messages or emails....

Welcome to the California connection for March 25. From The President: - CCB Board Of Directors Conference Call The CCB board of directors will have an open conference call meeting on Thursday, March 31 at 7 PM. The call-in number will be 712-432-3066 and the access...

Welcome to the California connection for March 18. Convention Transportation Transportation between the hotel and San Diego International Airport, San Diego downtown Amtrak Station as well as San Diego downtown Greyhound Depot can be provided through the hotel...

Welcome to the California connection for March 11. Conference and Convention Preview Hotel Reservation Information For The 2016 Annual California Council of the Blind Conference and Convention: (Revised February 23, 2016) Hotel registration is now open for the 2016...

Welcome to the California connection for March 4. Conference and Convention Preview Hotel Reservation Information For The 2016 Annual California Council of the Blind Conference and Convention: (Revised February 23, 2016) Hotel registration is now open for the 2016...

Welcome to the California connection for February 26. Conference and Convention Preview Hotel Reservation Information For The 2016 Annual California Council of the Blind Conference and Convention: (Revised February 23, 2016) Hotel registration is now open for the 2016...

Welcome to the California connection for February 19. Conference And Convention Announcements The 2016 CCB Conference and Convention announcement will be coming to you in a few weeks. However, at least for this year, we will not be able to distribute a cassette...

Welcome to the California connection for February 12. CCB Office Closure The CCB office will be closed Monday, February 15th for Presidents' Day Holiday and Tuesday, February 16th for administrative purposes. Conference And Convention Announcements The 2016 CCB...

Welcome to the California Connection for February 5. CCB Office Closure Hours The CCB office will be closed from 12 Noon to 5:00 PM today Friday FEB 5th and all day Monday FEB 8th for administrative purposes. Conference and Convention Preview: Hotel Reservation...

Welcome to the California Connection for January 29. Conference and Convention Preview: Hotel Reservation Information for the 2016 Annual California Council of the Blind Conference andConvention Would you like to get a head start on attending the 2016 Annual...

Welcome to the California Connection for January 22. CCB Board of Directors Meeting The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the California Council of the Blind will be held Monday, January 25th at 7:00 P.M. The call in number is 712-432-3066, the access code...

Welcome to the California Connection for January 15. Office Closure Please note that the CCB office will be closed on Monday January 18 for the Martin Luther King holiday and on Tuesday January 19 for administrative purposes. From The President It is with deep sadness...

Welcome to the California Connection for January 8. Conference and Convention Preview: Hotel Reservation Information for the 2016 Annual California Council of the Blind Conference andConvention Would you like to get a head start on attending the 2016 Annual Conference...