Welcome to the CCB Courier for February 14, 2026

From the Governmental Affairs Committee

It’s Not Too Late: An Opportunity To Make Our Voices Heard Nationally
Good News! There are still ways for those of us who can to go to DC and represent California at the DC Leadership Conference or to attend virtually. For those who can’t meet in person in Washington DC, there will still be opportunities to assist in making appointments, to participate in any Zoom meetings scheduled after the Leadership conference, and to visit our local district offices. This year, ACB has set up specific meetings with certain key legislators in person where California will be an important voice. Finally, we may call upon CCB members across the state to be willing to help us schedule the meetings and just be present to introduce the people who are with them to talk about the imperatives and Represent the Council. If you can go in person or virtually, let us know ASAP.
To learn more: Join us Monday, February 16 at 7PM. A zoom link will be sent out soon.
DC Leadership Conference: March 6th-11th, at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, VA. Visit the ACB conference page for details:
https://www.acb.org/2026-acb-dc-leadership-conference
Please let Jeff Thom know if you can attend in person or virtually or if you have any questions:
jsthom@comcast.net or call (916)995-3967.

From: CAAVL president, Jeff Thom

Come join the CCB senior tsunami, the California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (CAAVL. We need your ideas, input and commitment. This year, due to a generous donation by Helping Hands for the Blind, your dues will be at no charge if you join by February 14. To join, just contact CAAVL treasurer, Denise Weddle by telephone at 310.306.8149 or by Email at deaniew21@verizon.net.

Thank you for reading.