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From the President\u2019s Desk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WOW! What a wonderful month October has been for the Council.  I would like to thank everyone for their contributions for making our World Sight Day event such a wonderful success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hon. Judy Sgro M.P. brought together so many strategic partners and friends of the vision community to showcase the importance and relevance of a National eye care strategy in Canada.\u00a0 The importance of such a strategy and the coming together of all of the players who contributed their support to this cause resulted in the passage of Bill C 284 through the Legislature and now it has been put into the hands of the Senate, and so close to becoming the law of the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are truly indebted as members of the Council, its many partners, and the technical staff for the outstanding efforts demonstrated by their contributions to Our World Sight Day event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have received many letters and calls from across Canada from our constituents who shared their thoughts and congratulations on the event, sharing that CCB and its supporting partners have definitely changed the landscape of the future of vision research and supporting efforts to continue the end of preventable vision loss in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To that end, it goes without saying our great team headed up by Michael and Keith are to be congratulated for their tireless efforts and research that have brought us to this monumental time, and their efforts to continue the journey to end preventable blindness in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our White Cane publication in early October magnified that it takes a huge effort of players (sponsors, partners, and the community) and we thank everyone for their support in allowing us to continue our important work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On behalf of the Board, staff, partners, and membership, thank you Judy Sgro, you have certainly made us proud!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Tokos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCB National President<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Announcements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CCB Windsor\/Essex Low Vision Social and Support Chapter is pleased to recognize Christine Copeland, who was presented with an award for her twenty-two years of service at the October Chapter meeting. Christine is one of three women who organized the chapter when it was first formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend the chapter meeting and personally extend my congratulations to Christine\u201d, said Jim Tokos, CCB National President. \u201cCCB and the blind community are lucky to have her as such a strong supporter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cChristine has always been willing to serve on various committees within the chapter, such as the membership committee\u201d, said Ken Christie, Chapter member. \u201cShe is a diligent worker, and has been a wonderful mentor in the group–always willing to take the time to provide guidance and support to new members and even our new Presidents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations Christine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations on 30 Years!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations goes to the CCB Kamloops Chapter on achieving 30 years as a CCB Chapter!  Founded March 19, 1993 under the name \u201cKamloops Insight Club\u201d the Kamloops Chapter has been an active and vibrant chapter throughout the years and we wish them all the best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Bird Draw Winners Announced!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCB National is pleased to announce that the two winners of the 2024 Early Bird Draw are CCB Miramichi Chapter, NB and CCB Summerside Socialites Chapter, PEI<\/strong>.   Congratulations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of these chapters paid their chapter dues before the October 27 deadline and will be receiving back 100% of their dues back to help support their chapter activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All other chapters who have paid thus far, as well as those who pay by the \u201cRebate\u201d deadline of Friday, December 8, 2023<\/strong> are still eligible for the Rebates of 50% of membership paid plus $1.00 per unduplicated email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please encourage your members who are paying individually via credit card, e-transfer or via the CCB website to do so before this deadline so that their payment can be credited to your chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In any case, ALL 2024 membership dues are due by December 31, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCB Men\u2019s Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, for our Monthly CCB National Men\u2019s Zoom Group Meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CCB National Men’s Group is an informative and sometimes lighthearted place for men of the CCB to get together to learn from each other in a positive and respectful environment.  We will discuss a particular topic of interest to men who are blind or visually impaired and these topics have included such topics as travel, service animals, employment, health, tax credits and savings plans.  We also have fun as we learn and build fellowship among the guys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are always looking for interesting topics to discuss, so if there is a topic you feel that we should consider for an upcoming discussion about, please feel free to reach out to Shane and Surander and share your ideas with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To join, please email Shane Cashin at<\/p>\n\n\n\n

scashin@ccbnational.net<\/a>  and request to be added to the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will inform the members on our mailing list about this month’s topic before the meeting when we send out the Zoom link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that if you have received an invite to previous Men’s Group meetings, you are already on the list and should receive an email on or before the day before the scheduled meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking forward to seeing you all in the room and a great year ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shane & Surander<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The State of Vision Health in Canada – A Canadian Council of the Blind Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CONFERENCE on October 17th<\/sup> WAS AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DID YOU MISS IT? DO YOU WANT TO VIEW IT AGAIN? SEND IT TO COLLEAGUES?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please visit the following link to listen to the conference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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