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

[Marcus Simmons]

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October 2013


> 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.
> paypal balance $1,571.79
> general fund balance $79,467.33
> scholarship restricted fund balance $10,691.40
> newsline balance $1,783.26
> 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.
>
>
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