[nfbmi-talk] Minutes, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan October 2013

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Minutes, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan October 2013
Quorum, yes Larry Posont, Mike Powell, Joe Sontag, Terri Wilcox, Mark Eagle, Dave Robinson, Mary Wurtzel, and Sarah Norwood.
Secretary's Report, Terri Wilcox.  Dave Robinson moved to adopt the Secretary's Report.  Mike Powell seconded the motion.  The 
motion passed.
Treasurer's Report, Mark Eagle.
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 Terri Wilcox moved to adopt the Treasurer's Report.  Sarah Norwood seconded the motion.
Introduction of participating members.
President's Report, Larry Posont.  The policy statements are on the website.  There has been a press release concerning training and 
other rehabilitation concerns.  Larry Posont is meeting with Ed Rodgers next Tuesday at 2:00.  Larry Posont told Rodgers to read the 
position papers.  The Federation is getting information to the city of Detroit.  The media list consists of 362 emails.  Updates on 
State Convention
Resolutions will be sent out to the list serve with directions about where they need to go.  Resolutions will be on the website.
Does a list exist of people in Michigan that have received awards or commendations by the legislature?
Leadership Seminar is coming up.  Dr.  Maurer and Larry Posont are planning topics for Leadership Seminar.  SEMINAR participants 
will tour the center.  There are three pick up spots including Lansing, Jackson, and Detroit.  The group will visit the inner 
Harbor.  The bus driver requires a Tv and single room.  Otherwise, we must provide a hotel room for the driver.  Everyone must pay 
for their meals during the Harbor and on the trips there and back.  The seminar is on strengthening the affiliate.  We will strip 
our beds, clean our bathrooms and take down dirty laundry.  No alcoholic beverages are allowed.  Casual and clean attire is 
required.
Forming New Chapters and Mentoring them.  A Leadership retreat for Chapter Presidents and State Board members is suggested.  It 
could teach Federation members how to run chapters and what should be expected from leaders.  A week end retreat gives people 
information and gives new leaders practical experiences along with building cameraraderie among the leadership.  This should be a 
discussion at the next Quarterly Board Meeting.  Previous Board meetings have been held at Camp T.  There is a new Chapter President 
Resource Center on the website.  Chapters cannot be left alone, but must be nurtured.  Someone from the Board must visit chapters. 
Grand Rapids must be nurtured.  They meet on the third Saturday of the month at the Schulers Bookstore.  This may change.  Seven 
people in the downriver area attended a support group meeting put on by the National Federation of the Blind.  Two men and a woman 
have requested to attend Washington Seminar.  Larry Posont wrote thank you notes to all Convention speakers.  Sarah Norwood moved 
to Adjourn at 9:33.  Mike Powell seconded the motion.  The meeting was adjourned.