[nfbmi-talk] Minutes, July 25 Board Meeting National Federation of the Blind of Michigan

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Minutes, July 25 Board Meeting National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
Quorum yes, Larry Posont, Joe Sontag, Terri Wilcox, Mark Eagle, Nick Wilcox, Sarah Norwood, Dave Robinson and Mike Powell.
Secretary's Report, Terri Wilcox. Joe Sontag moved to adopt the June 20 Minutes. Nick Wilcox seconded the motion. The Minutes were 
approved.
Treasurer's Report, Mark Eagle. There is $118,511.17 in the general account. Terri Wilcox moved to accept the Treasurers Report. 
Sarah Norwood seconded the motion. The Treasurer's Report was approved.
Introduction of Participating Members
President's Report, Larry Posont. Terry Eagle is investigating which rest areas are being targeted as possible restaurants. We need 
as much knowledge as possible concerning this challenge because it directly impacts Michigans blind vendors. The Bureau of Services 
for Blind Persons issued a job announcement for a manager for business enterprise.
National Convention Update. Twenty-seven people from Michigan were at Convention. All of the cinnamon almonds were sold. $490 in 
profit was deposited. Two debit cards were used by Mary Wurtzel for the Grand Rapids Chapter organization. The other was used by 
Terri and Nick Wilcox to go to Camp Tuhsmeheta with 26 boxes of Braille books.. Larry Posont went to the Cash and Carry program at 
Convention. The Vehicle Donation program for car donations was heavily discussed. There were 24 Resolutions. Mary Wurtzel attended 
the senior seminar and was encouraged to have senior programming in the morning at the State Convention.
State Convention Update. A theme is needed. Preregistration needs to be addressed with a conference call. Is there a price 
designated for banquet tickets?
August 17 Board Meeting in Grand Rapids. Lunch will be served for $7.00. Agenda items are needed. The meeting will be from 10:00 to 
3:30.
Grand Rapids Chapter Update, Dave Robinson. An organizing meeting was held to begin the new Chapter. There were only a few 
individuals there. The next meeting will be August 17 after the Board Meeting. Elections will be held. A constitution was 
established. Dues are $5.00.
Old Business: Lucy Edmonds, the Business Enterprise Program Secretary has been reassigned to Administrative Services. No one seemed 
to know about the reassignment. There was a long discussion about Business Enterprise concerns at the Bureau of Services for Blind 
Persons.
New Business: Science Camp was canceled due to whooping cough. There were concerns over the deposit because there was not an 
itemized bill. Larry Posont wrote letters concerning the budget. The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan will not pay more 
money tout an itemized bill. Larry Posont did not know about the camp budget exceeding the amount of the grant until Melinda Latham 
called regarding a possible Bridge Walk. There is insufficient time for organizing a Bridge Walk. There should be a contract and an 
itemized bill from Camp Tuhsmeheta. A detailed explanation must occur before more money is paid. There has been discussion about 
setting up a Bell Program for Braille for next year. The Bridge Walk cannot be organized in 30 days. Terri Wilcox moved not to have 
a Bridge Walk because there is insufficient time to organize it. Dave Robinson seconded the motion. The motion was approved. Terry 
Eagle sent out the employment position statement today. In the next day or two, Terry Eagle will send out the Business Enterprise 
Program and accessibility positions. The Department of Transportation is looking at rest areas in order to remodel them into 
restaurants. This was on Channel 10 News. Position statements will be ready at the Board Meeting. The Kalamazoo Chapter needs to be 
reorganized.
Joe Sontag made a motion to adjourn at 9:45. Mike Powell seconded the motion. The meeting was Adjourned.