Awards Committee:
Chair: Diana Fonseca
Diana.fonseca@ccbnet.org
Phone: (661) 345-3647
The CCB Awards Committee solicits nominations and selects recipients of the general awards given by CCB.
Bylaws Committee:
Chair: Steve Bauer
steve.bauer@ccbnet.org
Phone: (310) 558-4500
The CCB Bylaws Committee is available to any member who wishes to propose amendments. It is responsible for sending notices of pending amendments and changes adopted to voting members. It initiates changes that it believes will make the Council more democratic and effective. The committee is also available to any chapter or affiliate who would like consultation with their constitution or bylaws.
Conference and Convention Committee:
Chair: Alice Turner
alicem1957@comcast.net
Phone: (650) 388-0095
The CCB Convention Committee is charged with the entire convention planning process.
Credentials Committee:
Chair: Frank Welte
Frank.A.Welte@gmail.com
Phone: (510) 541-1442
The CCB Credentials Committee reviews the credentials forms from all chapters and affiliates and verifies that the information is correct, complete and submitted by the deadline. This criteria is necessary in order for chapters and state affiliates to be considered in good standing with the Council. The Credentials Committee Chair reports the status of chapters and affiliates to the CCB Conference and Convention body and presides over the Nominating Committee session.
Governmental Affairs Committee:
Co-Chair: Ardis Bazyn
abazyn@bazyncommunications.com
Phone: (818) 209-8684
Co-Chair: Joshua Saunders
joshuaesaunders@gmail.com
Phone: (510) 685-3371
The CCB Governmental Affairs Committee examines legislative and regulatory issues of concern to the California Council of the Blind. The committee, subject to resolutions adopted by the membership or any action taken by the board of directors, determines positions that the organization will take on state legislative proposals. The committee also disseminates information to the chapters about positions that the organization will be taking and issues on which we require members to advocate.
Membership Committee:
Chair: Shana Ray
elmindreda214@gmail.com
Phone: (510) 685-5646
The mission of the CCB Membership Committee is to encourage and assist CCB chapters and affiliates in increasing and maintaining membership by planning programs and projects, as well as visiting affiliates with specific membership issues. The educational seminars, membership discussion list, and helpful materials developed by the Membership Committee guide chapters and affiliates in their own membership development initiatives, which can include starting a new chapter or affiliate.
Nominating Committee:
Chair: Frank Welte
frank.a.welte@gmail.com
Phone: (510) 541-1442
(Members are chosen by the chapters and statewide special interest affiliates)
The Nominating Committee consists of one member from each chapter and statewide affiliate in good standing. Each member is responsible for nominating candidates for positions on the Board of Directors as well as representing their chapter and/or affiliate during voting at the CCB Conference and Convention.
Publications Committee:
Co-chair: Andrea DeKlotz
catmom3260@gmail.com
Phone: (714) 356-2013
Co-chair: Susan Glass
susancglass@att.net
Phone: (408) 429-9567
The Publications Committee is responsible for Council publications distributed in Braille, recorded or print format both within and outside the organization, including: The Blind Californian, the Council's quarterly magazine, as well as brochures, pamphlets, speeches, articles, position papers, and any special publications.
Resolutions Committee:
Co-Chair: Jeff Thom
Jeff.thom@ccbnet.org
Phone: (916) 995-3967
Co-Chair: Gabe Griffith
gabriel.griffith@ccbnet.org
Phone: (925) 768-8195
The CCB Resolutions Committee is responsible for the process by which resolutions come to the floor of the annual CCB Conference and Convention. Resolutions may be drafted by the committee or the committee may assist CCB members to draft resolutions for presentation to the committee. Any CCB member may present a resolution. The committee holds hearings at which resolutions presented to it are modified both substantively, if agreed to by the author, and by making technical language and grammar changes. The committee makes recommendations to the membership concerning passage or other action to be taken on resolutions.
Technical Operations Group:
Co-Chair: Vita Zavoli
VZavoli@gmail.com
Phone: (510) 846-4080
Co-Chair: Phill Obregon
probregon@twc.com
Phone: (909) 816-2047
The CCB Technical Operations Group (TOG) is responsible for the overall maintenance of the CCB website, mailing lists, email accounts; and providing technical advice and suggestions to the CCB office as requested.
Technology Committee:
Co-chair: Deborah Armstrong
armstrongdeborah@fhda.edu
Phone: (408) 921-5957
Co-chair: Andrea DeKlotz
catmom3260@gmail.com
Phone: (714) 356-2013
The CCB technology committee plans and organizes informational technology sessions and workshops. The technology sessions address various aspects of assistive technology needs and concerns for individuals with various degrees of visual impairment. The overall objective is to Educate, inform and work with developers and manufacturers to introduce the latest technology to the blind community.
