[nfbmi-talk] April 28, 2011 Minutes,

[Matt McCubbin]

Hello,
A correction, the email address to reach camp T is campdirector at campt.org

The minutes read:
"It was desirable to thank Karen Taylor for her supplies and time, but
Opportunities
Unlimited for the Blind did not pay the bill."
>From my understanding, the action to pay Karen is a new issue, that
was only brought up at this most recent board meeting. I am not
against her receiving compensation, however stating that OUB didn't
pay the bill is incorrect. How could they not pay a bill for something
they did not know about?
Just my thoughts.
Best regards,
Matt

On 5/6/11, trising <trising at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan Board
>
> Meeting
>
>
>
> Quorum Larry Posont, Mike Powell, Melinda Latham, Terri Wilcox, Mary
> Wurtzel, Marcus Simmons, Donna Posont, Matt McCubbin, Dave
> Robinson.
>
> Secretary's Report, Terri Wilcox. Mike Powell made a motion to adopt the
> Secretary's Report. Marcus Simmons seconded the motion. The
> Secretary's Report was approved.
>
> Treasurer's Report, Mary Wurtzel. 4,824.35 is in the Affiliate Treasury.
> Dave Robinson made a motion to accept the Treasurer's
> Report. Marcus Simmons seconded the motion. The Treasurer's Report was
> approved.
>
> Introduction of participating Members
>
> President's Report, Larry Posont. An email was sent to Jo Ann Pilarski
> appointing Christine Boone to the ad hoc training committee.
> Mike Powell made a motion to appoint Christine Boone to the Ad Hoc Training
> Committee.  Dave Robinson seconded the motion. The Board
> approved the motion.
>
> Lydia Schuck will represent the Commission Board on the Ad Hoc Training
> Committee.
>
> Youth Outreach. We will have the Bridge Walk at a camp in Traverse City. The
> cost will be $120 or $150 for 3 or 4 days. We are
> speaking with Low Incidence Outreach concerning funds. We are exploring
> other fund raisers such as Wall Mart and checking on the
> Solicitation License.
>
> The grant cannot be used to help individuals attend Convention because the
> donor says the grant money must be used for programs at
> Camp Tuhsmeheta. If money is left it can be used to fund to Bridge Walk or
> other Youth Outreach programs. Donna Posont made a motion
> to take 1000 from the Youth Outreach for Melinda Latham's ticket and room
> and 1000 from the Parents CD for parents and kids to go to
> Convention. Marcus Simmons seconded the motion. The motion passed.
>
> Appointing Christine Boone to the Ad Hoc Training Committee. Christine Boone
> has the most knowledge about training staff. They
> objected because of her supposed litigation that is not litigation.
> Structured Discovery cane travel was started in Nebraska by a
> group including Christine and Doug Boone, Fred Schroeder and several others.
> Larry is representing the Commission Board on a
> Committee concerned with a catering issue.
>
> Update on NFB Consumer Presentation on Commission Board
>
> Meeting on June 17. Suggested areas that we should address to the Commission
> Board include an inappropriate relationship between the
> Client Assistance Program and the Commission for the Blind. Documents such
> as the State Plan, need to be released in accessible
> formats in a timely manner for Commissioners and other interested blind
> people. Open forums should be held throughout the state for
> blind people every three years. Out of 5.4 million in case service budget,
> 1.2 million was not spent. The Business Enterprise
> Program only spent 85 percent of its budget. Extra stimulus money could be
> spent on Newsline.
>
> Newsline. There was Discussion with a state representative. Bill 2314 is not
> an Appropriations Bill. Fred Wurtzel is discussing
> legislation that sponsors Newsline through the Public Service Commission
> with Legislators. Stimulus money could be used for
> Newsline. The National Office has not threatened to shut Newsline off.
>
> Legislative Committee, Mary Wurtzel. The Michigan Affiliate hopes to go to
> legislature on May 18. A conference call between Larry
> Posont, Fred and Mary Wurtzel, and Georgia Kitchen. Dave Robinson made a
> motion that the Affiliate participate in the Braille-a-thon
> on June 21. Mike Powell seconded the motion. The motion was adopted.
>
> State Fund Raising. We intend to sell coffee at the exhibit table.
>
> Camp Tuhsmeheta. There was a previous discussion about our three camps. A
> prompt  list of supplies is needed for each of our three
> camps. Reach camp directors at  campdirector at camptddorg
>
> It was desirable to thank Karen Taylor for her supplies and time, but
> Opportunities Unlimited for the Blind did not pay the bill.
> Last year, Larry Posont asked for account information, but did not get all
> he wanted. Mary Wurtzel made a motion to pay Karen Taylor
> $200 as a thank you. Marcus Simmons seconded the motion. The motion was
> approved. Larry Posont will ask Camp Tuhsmeheta for a
> proposed budget for our three camps. Then, we will add our expenses.
>
> Quarterly Board Meeting, NFB. Saturday, May 14, 2011. Ann
>
> Arbor. Agenda Items Needed. Dave moves donna seconds bringing 1 bag coffee
> from Affiliate for the Board Meeting Fred Wurtzel asks if
> the church has an internet connection available?
>
> August Board Meeting. Details will follow. No food is allowed in the hotel.
>
> Nature's Finest Bounty Report. A sighted person is needed to put pictures on
> the website
>
> Matt McCubbin intends to look into this.
>
> New Business: It is suggested that we auction off a recording of the Ad hoc
> committee meeting. Melinda Latham thanks the Board for
> standing behind her with money that will assist in getting youth to
> convention.
>
> Blind Vendor's Yearly Workshop April 29-May 1. The merchants will have a
> meeting Friday, from six thirty to nine P.M.
>
> Adjourn. at 10-30.
>
>
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