[nfbmi-talk] Minutes, October 7,

Tue Oct 19 21:29:20 UTC 2010

FWIW, the hotel is near Amtrak but not at all near the airport (16 miles or 
so) So if anyone is taking the Flyer, take note.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth" <lizmohnke at hotmail.com>
To: "NFB Michigan" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 11:05 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Minutes, October 7,

>
> Perhaps there was a bit of confusion about this issue. I do not remember 
> hearing anything about the hotel providing a shuttle for our convention. 
> However, I do remember hearing that that something could be arranged with 
> various drivers who are connected to members of our affiliate. If this is 
> the case, then perhaps Larry might want to put someone in charge of 
> arranging transportation to and from the hotel. Otherwise, perhaps someone 
> could give out contact information for cab companies in the area since it 
> does not appear as though the hotel is far from either the Amtrak station 
> or the airport.
>
> Elizabeth
>
>> From: jj at bestmidi.com
>> To: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:41:59 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Minutes, October 7,
>>
>> I'm a bit confused, as I thought when we voted on state convention being 
>> in
>> Dearborn, part of the deal was that the hotel is providing a shuttle.
>> I'm really surprised if this is no longer the case, as it seems they are
>> going back on their word.
>> Thanks.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "trising" <trising at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "NFBofMichigan List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 9:00 PM
>> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Minutes, October 7,
>>
>>
>> > Minutes, October 7, 8:30 P.M.
>> >
>> > Quorum Larry Posont, Terri Wilcox, Marcus Simmons, Peter Zaremba, Mike
>> > Powell, Dave Robinson, Matt McCubbin.
>> >
>> > Secretary's Report Terri Wilcox Marcus moves we accept the secretary's
>> > report with corrections.
>> >
>> > Treasurer's Report, Peter Zaremba. There is around $1500 in the 
>> > treasury.
>> > Most bills are paid. An expense occurred when Larry Posont
>> > sent a letter to Pat Cannon via fed-ex. Local chapters should forward
>> > dues. Terri Wilcox moves, and Mike Powell seconds the
>> > Treasurer's Report. The Report is approved.
>> >
>> > President's Report, Larry Posont. Pat Cannon was written a letter 
>> > because
>> > blind people are being denied BEP locations. Sighted
>> > individuals are being placed in these valuable jobs. Eleven locations 
>> > are
>> > on the bid line. Andy Levin was also sent a cover letter.
>> > Cannon was sent all the correspondence that has been written to him
>> > concerning Newsline via Fed-Ex. Larry Posont may meet with Pat
>> > Cannon concerning Newsline next week. Call Friday, and ask for Pat's
>> > secretary concerning Newsline. A couple interviews have taken
>> > place concerning Newsline. Sibley is willing to meet about staff 
>> > training.
>> > Gino and Wolf are off the Commission Board. A letter was
>> > sent to Cannon and Heibeck stating our opposition about leasing a hotel
>> > for the training center. Staff retirements may be known by
>> > November 5. Thirty people are eligible for retirement. There is an Rfp 
>> > for
>> > Camp Tuhsmeheta for perspective renters. Larry Posont and
>> > Opportunitieis Unlimited for the Blind were the only two perspective
>> > renters who went to explore Camp Tuhsmeheta. This exploration
>> > of the camp allows them to raise questions on the RFP. Responsibilities
>> > were increased for the perspective renters. The Department
>> > of Education has requested $295 thousand from the trust fund. They will
>> > fund $135 thousand. The trust fund states it must be used
>> > for camps for the blind. Both candidates for governor were invited to 
>> > the
>> > Convention.
>> >
>> > Law Suit A discussion about the law suit occurred.
>> >
>> > State Convention. Send reminders out about Convention registration and
>> > hotel reservations once or twice a week on the list serve.
>> > The agenda is filling up. Braille books may be donated from Temple 
>> > Bethel
>> > Bindary. Cabs are recommended for people from the air
>> > port. Literature was discussed. Resolutions need to go to Dave 
>> > Robinson.
>> >
>> > The next board meeting will be October 21.
>> >
>> > Adjourn at 9-20 P.M.
>> >
>> > Thank you for working together to change
>> >
>> > what it means to be blind in Michigan.
>> >
>> > Email: presidentddnfbddmi at gmailddcom
>> >
>> >
>> >
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