WCB Calendar of Deadlines and Events
For more details on events listed, please subscribe to the wcb-l list on groups.io or call 800-255-1147.
Saturdays at 10 a.m. join the WCB Coffee and Conversation Zoom call.
List of Abbreviations:
BLV Blind and Low Vision
DSB Department of Services for the Blind
PNW AER Pacific NW Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
WASILC Washington State Independent Living Council
WCB Washington Council of the Blind
WSSB Washington State School for the Blind
WTBBL Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
AUGUST 2024
3 – BLV Technology Meetup at 11:30 a.m.
3 – WCB Board Meeting at 1 p.m.
5 – Treasurers call at 7 p.m.
12 – WCB Diabetics call at 7 p.m.
18 – WCB Tech Chat with Reg and Frank at 7 p.m.
31 – Deadline for WCB First Timer applications
31 – Last day to donate scholarship funds to be distributed to this year’s recipients
31 – Submission deadline for WCB Newsline Fall 2024 issue
SEPTEMBER 2024
1 – WCB Convention registration opens
7 – BLV Technology Meetup at 11:30 a.m.
9 – WCB Diabetics call at 7 p.m.
13 – SRC-B Zoom meeting from 9 a.m. to noon (2nd Friday each quarter)
13 – Last day to donate items for the WCB Fundraising Auction
15 – WCB Tech Chat with Reg and Frank at 7 p.m.
17 – WCB Committee Leaders call at 7 p.m.
23 – Presidents call at 7 p.m.
25 – Record Date for WCB members’ voting eligibility
26 – WSSB Board of Trustees meeting
29 – Proposed 2024 WCB Operations Budget Forum Call at 3 p.m. (Zoom)
29 – WCB Candidates Forum Call at 4 p.m. (Zoom)
OCTOBER 2024
4 – WCB convention online pre-registration ends at midnight
4 – Last day for WCB members to request a convention loan
4 – Last day for eligible WCB members to request a travel stipend
4 – Last day for guaranteed $120 rate on DoubleTree hotel reservations
5 – BLV Technology Meetup at 11:30 a.m.
5 – WASILC meeting
6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments Forum Call at 3 p.m. (Zoom)
6 – WCB Fundraising Auction at 5 p.m. (Zoom)
7 – Treasurers call at 7 p.m.
14 – WCB Diabetics call at 7 p.m.
15 – White Cane Safety Day
19 – WTBBL Patron Advisory Council meeting (Zoom)
20 – WCB Tech Chat with Reg and Frank at 7 p.m.
** WCB Annual Convention at DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport **
24 – WCB pre-convention Board meeting
25 – WCB sessions, breakouts, Exhibit Hall, and Showcase of Talent
26 – WCB sessions including agency reports and job panel, WCB annual business meeting, and WCB banquet
NOVEMBER 2024
2 – BLV Technology Meetup at 11:30 a.m.
11 – WCB Diabetics call at 7 p.m.
14 – WSSB Board of Trustees meeting
17 – WCB Tech Chat with Reg and Frank at 7 p.m.
30 – Submission deadline for WCB Newsline Winter 2025 issue
DECEMBER 2024
1 – Indicate your interest in 2025 WCB Committees to the WCB President!
2 – Member Verification call at 7 p.m. (all Treasurers & chapter contacts)
3 – Giving Tuesday online fundraiser
7 – BLV Technology Meetup at 11:30 a.m.
9 – WCB Diabetics call at 7 p.m.
13 – SRC-B Zoom meeting from 9 a.m. to noon (2nd Friday each quarter)
15 – WCB Tech Chat with Reg and Frank at 7 p.m.
17 – WCB Committee Leaders call at 7 p.m.
23 – Presidents call at 7 p.m.