[nfbmi-talk] draft Board meetingApril 8, 2010

[J.J. Meddaugh]

I heard talk of a meeting tonight. Is this still happening?
Thanks.

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> Board meeting April 8, 2010
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> 8-30 P.M.
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> Call to Order
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> Quorum yes
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> Introduction of participating members.
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> Larry Posont, Dave Robinson, Marcus Simmons Michael Powell, Terri Wilcox, 
> John Scott, Peter Zaremba.
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> Secretary's minutes were accepted.
>
> Marcus Simmons wanted the minutes amended to reflect a discussion on 
> taking a bus to Dallas for 2010 National Convention.
>
> Update on letter to Governor/protest.
>
> We sent a letter to the governor asking her for a meeting. We will then go 
> to the news media for a press release and news conference on April 20. A 
> lady from consumer affairs wants us to send a complaint and she will send 
> it ahead to the Commission, but we think the Commission is aware of our 
> complaint. We are thinking of writing to the attorney general. There are 
> issues with reports on students at the training center. Our Federal and 
> state Foia requests are in process. We need to think about beginning our 
> Thursday protests in front of the Governor's office.
>
> The Michigan article will be in The Braille Monitor in June.
>
> Commission Board. Appointments.
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> Fred Wurtzel intends to apply for the Commission Board.
>
> The job posting for the Training center director came out. The position 
> only requires a high school diploma and does not require previous work 
> with the blind.
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> Minutes. Larry Posont.
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> Tentative Commission minutes did not include our material.
>
> The blind vendors are hosting a meeting at the Library of Michigan on 
> April 16 from 9 A.M. to 3-30 P.M. This Resolutions Summit will make 
> recommendations on what action should be taken between the Bep and the 
> Commission. Commissioners, Eoc, blind vendors, Presidents of Nfb and Mcbvi 
> and Terry Eagle are invited. The operators workshop will be the last week 
> end in April. Larry Posont will speak at the workshop.
>
> Camp Tuhsmeheta
>
> events for the summer of 2010. Larry Posont. Tentative plans involve 
> taking kids from the Braille-A-Thon to Braille Camp at Camp Tuhsmeheta. 
> Braille camp will run  from June 23-27. Our donator is giving money 
> through the Federation. In July, Camp Tuhsmeheta will host a culinary week 
> end where each student will take home a crock pot. In August we will have 
> the science camp.
>
> Next Statewide Quarterly board meeting.
>
> May 22, 2010 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. May 22 in Kalamazoo at the Library. People 
> can obtain transportation via  buses and trains to Kalamazoo. New people 
> will be encouraged to attend. We will probably get a combination of pizza 
> and subs for a reasonable price.
>
> Update on College policy. Elizabeth Mohnke, Fred Wurtzel.
>
> There is nothing new to report. Fred Wurtzel suggests that anyone who is 
> interested is welcome to join with   Elizabeth Mohnke and himself to write 
> a quality, student friendly, Nfb supported, college policy.
>
> National Convention Transportation?
>
> Someone mentioned a train for $230. There is concern about getting enough 
> people to make chartering a bus economically feasible. Shuttle service is 
> available for  $14 if you take it both to and from the airport in Dallas. 
> Those who want  to work in the Independence Market at National Convention, 
> please contact Larry Posont or the national office.
>
> We intend to sell coffee at Convention. If chapters have merchandise to 
> sell at the Michigan table at convention, approval must be obtained well 
> in advance. Cinnamon almonds are suggested as a possible sale item. 
> However, we want them to be prepackaged.
>
> We intend to have a table at Visions 2010 on May 12.
>
> Mike Powell moved and Marcus Simmons seconded adjournment of the meeting 
> at 9-43.
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> Email address:
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> president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
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> Thank you for being a part of the NFB of Michigan. Together, we are 
> changing what it means to be blind in Michigan.
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