[Nfbc-info] Nfbc-info Digest, Vol 125, Issue 17
Jordan Mirander
jordanmirander at icloud.com
Fri Oct 16 06:07:09 UTC 2015
I wanted to express my gratitude to whoever set up the bus to arrive at riverside at 10:30 which is an ideal time for me
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> Today's Topics:
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> 1. OCB Trust Fund Committee Recruitment (Cervenka, Stacy at DOR)
> 2. a Not So Spooky Raffle That Benefits the Blind of Colorado,
> Happy Halloween! (Scott C. LaBarre)
> 3. FW: California Guide Dog Board - Meeting Rescheduled to
> October 26, 2015. (Tina Thomas)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:16:52 +0000
> From: "Cervenka, Stacy at DOR" <Stacy.Cervenka at dor.ca.gov>
> To: "'nfbc-info at nfbnet.org'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] OCB Trust Fund Committee Recruitment
> Message-ID:
> <8BEFFEB0C12FD74C930FBE3955F5666C06C0C5B4 at MRF01DAG7S06.rf01.itservices.ca.gov>
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> Good afternoon:
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> The Department of Rehabilitation is currently recruiting three members for the Orientation Center for the Blind Trust Fund Committee. All Committee Members must be graduates of the Orientation Center for the Blind. All Committee Members serve on a volunteer basis. DOR is currently recruiting for:
>
> * One OCB graduate who is a member of the California Council of the Blind
> * One OCB graduate who is a member of the National Federation of the Blind of California
> * One OCB graduate at large
>
> Please see the below recruitment announcement and attached application. The application deadline is December 31, 2015. Please distribute this message to your networks.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Stacy Cervenka
>
>
> C A L I F O R N I A
> Orientation Center for the Blind Trust Fund Committee
> Department of Rehabilitation
>
> The Department of Rehabilitation is seeking nominations to serve on the
> Orientation Center for the Blind Trust Fund Committee.
>
> The Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB) Trust Fund Committee is established pursuant to Section19507 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) consults with the OCB Trust Fund Committee concerning the use of moneys in the OCB Trust Fund, which is funded solely for the purpose of the betterment of the students of the program at the OCB.
>
> OCB Program Overview
> The OCB is a DOR owned and operated residential blindness rehabilitation center, where blind and visually impaired adults learn the skills necessary for success in their homes, in the workforce, and in the community. Credentialed teachers and qualified rehabilitation professionals provide a full curriculum of classes and experiences individually tailored to assist each student in reaching their full potential for self-sufficiency and contribution to society. Length of training is individualized to meet students' needs, and averages six to nine months. Training services include orientation and mobility, daily living skills, home management, computers, adaptive technology, Braille instruction, pre-vocational preparation, and personal adjustment counseling. The OCB is available to support up to 36 students at any given time, and there is no cost for tuition, lodging, and meals. Individuals interested in attending the OCB may apply by contacting their local DOR office. More
> information on the OCB may be found at the following website: http://www.dor.ca.gov/OCB/index.html
>
> Committee Composition
> The OCB Trust Fund Committee shall be composed of three members, all of whom shall be graduates of the OCB. The DOR Director shall consider for appointment to the OCB Trust Fund Committee individuals who are members of groups of advocates for the blind and visually impaired. No more than one member of any group shall be appointed, and appointment shall be from a list of at least two nominees submitted by the group. The DOR Director shall appoint one member to be an at-large representative.
>
> Committee Member Commitment
> The OCB Trust Fund Committee will meet at least annually. The meeting location will primarily be held at the DOR Central Office in Sacramento or at the OCB in Albany. Travel, lodging, and per diem will be reimbursed per state guidelines and rates for state employees (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/travel-reimbursements.aspx).
>
> How to apply for appointment by the DOR Director to serve on the OCB Trust Fund Committee:
>
> 1. Complete the attached application, which can also be downloaded at https://www.dor.ca.gov/boards-and-committees/OCB%20Trust%20Fund%20Committee
>
> 2. E-mail the application and your resume to Stacy Cervenka at stacy.cervenka at dor.ca.gov.
>
> 3. Send your signed application and resume to:
>
> Department of Rehabilitation
> Attn: Stacy Cervenka
> 721 Capitol Mall
> Fourth Floor
> Sacramento, CA 95814
>
> All applications must be received no later than December 31, 2015.
>
> Any questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Stacy Cervenka at stacy.cervenka at dor.ca.gov.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:05:52 -0600
> From: "Scott C. LaBarre" <slabarre at labarrelaw.com>
> To: <slabarre at labarrelaw.com>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] a Not So Spooky Raffle That Benefits the Blind of
> Colorado, Happy Halloween!
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> Dear Friends:
>
>
>
> It is that time of year again where I ask you to consider a donation to the
> National Federation of the Blind of Colorado which may also have great
> benefit to you. First of all, I apologize if this email comes to you more
> than once due to the nature of the email lists that I am employing.
>
>
>
> In the past, we have been raffling away a $3500.00 gift certificate to a
> travel agency or $3500 in cash. This year, our raffle is even better.
> Instead of just one prize, there will be three in the amounts of $2500,
> $1000, and $500. Tickets are only $10 a piece and $20 for three, multiples
> thereof applicable. The drawings will take place on October 31st
> (Halloween) and you do not need to be present to win. Please go to
> www.nfbco.org/amazing-colorado-raffle
> <http://www.nfbco.org/amazing-colorado-raffle> to purchase tickets online
> or call 303 504-5979 where Lisa will be happy to take orders over the phone.
> Hurry! Online sales will close on October 30th at noon Mountain time.
>
>
>
> I thank you again for your consideration! Proceeds benefit NFB programs
> such as our Braille literacy camp for children, college scholarship fund, a
> talking newspaper service for the blind, and empowerment grants for blind
> individuals.
>
>
>
> Warmly,
>
> Scott C. LaBarre, President
>
> NFB Colorado
>
>
>
> P.s. Please let us know if you wish to be removed from this list by sending
> a reply email.
>
> Thanks again!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:53:06 -0700
> From: "Tina Thomas" <judotina48kg at gmail.com>
> To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
> Cc: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>, "'California
> Association of Blind Students Mailing List'" <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>,
> "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] FW: California Guide Dog Board - Meeting
> Rescheduled to October 26, 2015.
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> From: Skewis, Brian at DCA [mailto:Brian.Skewis at dca.ca.gov]
> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 10:37 AM
> To: Undisclosed recipients:
> Subject: California Guide Dog Board - Meeting Rescheduled to October 26,
> 2015.
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> Due to a technical error, the October 19 meeting of the California State
> Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind has to be moved to Monday, October 26,
> 2015 at 1pm. All other details are the same. Attached, and below, is the
> revised public meeting notice. Meeting materials will be emailed out
> approximately 5-7 days in advance.
>
>
>
> Thank you for your patience and understanding,
>
>
>
> Brian Skewis
>
> Executive Officer
>
> California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
>
> Office: 916-574-7825
>
> Fax: 916-574-7829
>
> Email: brian.skewis at dca.ca.gov <mailto:brian.skewis at dca.ca.gov>
>
> Web: www.guidedogboard.ca.gov <http://www.guidedogboard.ca.gov/>
>
>
>
> California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
>
> Notice of Public Board Meeting
>
> Monday, October 26, 2015
>
> 1:00 p.m. - Completion of Business
>
> Teleconference Phone Number: 1-866-692-3158
>
> Participant Code: 99686782
>
>
>
> One or more Board Members will participate in this meeting at the
> teleconference sites listed below. Each teleconference location is
> accessible to the public and the public will be given an opportunity to
> address the Board at each teleconference location. The public teleconference
> sites for this meeting are as follows:
>
>
>
> Department of Consumer Affairs - San Francisco Room
>
> 1625 N. Market Blvd N-318
>
> Sacramento, CA 95834
>
>
>
>
> Board Members
>
> Eric Holm, President
>
> Carmen Delgado, Vice President
>
> Don Brown
>
> Catherine Carlton
>
> Rosa Gomez
>
> Gwen Marelli
>
> Joan Patche
>
> Executive Officer
>
> Brian Skewis
>
>
>
> Legal Counsel
>
> Ravinder Kapoor
>
>
>
> AGENDA
>
>
>
> 1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Establishment of a Quorum
>
>
>
> 2. President's Welcome
>
>
>
> 3. Approval of the July 20, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes
>
>
>
> 4. Executive Officer's Report
>
> a. Budget Report
>
> b. Examination Update
>
> c. Regulations Update
>
> d. Outreach Update
>
>
>
> 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the adoption of the Board's
> 2015 Strategic Plan.
>
>
>
> 6. Consideration and possible action on the Consumer Advisory Task
> Force recommendation to amend definitions in California Code of Regulations
> Title 16, Division 22, Section 2252.
>
>
>
> 7. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
>
>
>
> 8. 2015/16 Meeting Calendar and Locations
>
>
>
> 9. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
>
>
>
> 10. Adjournment
>
> Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. Agenda items may be taken out
> of order. Meetings of the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind are open to the
> public except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the
> Open Meeting Act. The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A
> person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order
> to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Brian Skewis
> at (916) 574-7825 or by e-mail at <mailto:Brian.Skewis at dca.ca.gov>
> Brian.Skewis at dca.ca.gov or send a request to 1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite
> N-112, Sacramento, CA 95834. Providing your request at least five (5)
> business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the
> requested accommodation. Please be advised that while the Board makes every
> effort to make meetings accessible by telephone, it is limited by technical
> capabilities and technical difficulties cannot always be prevented. The
> best way to ensure participation in a meeting is to attend in person.
>
>
>
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