[nfbmi-talk] Minutes National Federation of the Blind ofMichigan Board Meeting March 20, 2014

Tue Apr 1 01:13:02 UTC 2014

Hello Mark,

Thank you for advocating for this change. However, if you are claiming that 
the college scholarship program is a subset within the scholarship 
committee, I would suggest adding the word "sub-committee" at the end of 
your sentence. I believe this statement better reflects what actually took 
place during the meeting, so thank you for suggesting it.

Warm regards,
Elizabeth

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> Terri,
>
> The minutes could be changed.
>
> From
>
> Mark Eagle and Terri Wilcox will be on the State Affiliate
> Scholarship Committee.
>
> To
> Mark Eagle and Terri Wilcox have volunteered to be on the
> State Affiliate
> College Scholarship program.
>
>
>
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> Board Meeting March 20, 2014
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> Minutes National Federation of the Blind of Michigan Board Meeting March 
> 20, 2014
> Quorum Larry Posont, Joe Sontag, Terri Wilcox, Mark Eagle, Derek Moore and 
> Dave Robinson      Secretary's Report, Terri Wilcox.
> Dave Robinson moved to adopt the January 23 Minutes.  Derek Moore seconded 
> the motion.  The motion passed.  Treasurer's Report, Mark
> Eagle.  The numbers were the same as during the Quarterly Meeting. 
> Introduction of Participating Members President's Report, Larry
> Posont.  Donna Posont is having a Birding Week end.  The Agenda has been 
> posted.  Space is still available to attend.
>
> Fund Raising Committee, Mark Eagle, Marcus Simmons and Joe Sontag. 
> Background research was done on dividend companies.  Three
> companies were targeted.  The President or Board can determine how much 
> money to put into the project.  Dividends are paid at least
> once a year with some paying every three or four months.  It is necessary 
> to decide how much money to put toward dividends for the
> next 18 months.  The Board needs a detailed report to decide whether 
> dividends is a good way to earn more money.  Who would manage
> it and what taxes are involved? Leadership Seminar Follow Up.  Leadership 
> Seminar in Michigan, Dave Robinson, Mike Powell, Mary
> Wurtzel, and J.J.  Meddaugh.  The date is for the Michigan leadership 
> Seminar is September 5.  Kim Mohnke and Mike Powell will
> create the list of invitees to the retreat.  The President can also 
> invite.  Fred Wurtzel and Lydia Schuck are working on the
> program plus inviting someone from the national office to come and 
> facilitate.  Washington Seminar Follow Up, J.J.  Meddaugh.
> Follow up with Walberg? Upton? Bentivolio? It is necessary to speak 
> directly with Walberg.  Walberg is on KMI on Friday and might be
> reached.  The Kmi phone number and time for Walberg's visit via radio are 
> needed.  RepresentativeCongressman Dan Kildee said he
> would support Teach and Subminimum Wage legislation.  National Convention, 
> 2014, Orlando Florida July 1-6 Rosen Center Hotel.
>
> National Convention Funding Assistance? People must register for 
> Convention, sign up to work the exhibit table and register for the
> banquet in order to obtain assistance.  They must also call or email Larry 
> Posont at (313(727-3546 or (906) 387-3546 or email at
> president.nfbmi at gmail.com Four or five people have requested assistance 
> for National Convention.  It is likely that people who
> request assistance will receive $250 unless more than twelve individuals 
> request assistance.  A glass cup with the Braille Alphabet
> is a possibility as a sale item for National Convention.  The mug would 
> sell better with a lid.  Sell mugs for $10.  May 17 Board
> Meeting/Walk-A-Thon in Lansing? The Walk-a-thon will be followed by a 
> meeting and picnic.  Check the list serv rather website for
> details.  The pledge forms will be out later this week.  Insurance will be 
> obtained for the Walk-a-thon.  The Bell Program is August
> 4-15.
>
> Mailing List Etiquette Report by Joe Sontag and Nick Wilcox.  Nick Wilcox 
> and Joe Sontag will develop guidelines for the listserv.
>
> Science Camp Report, Fred Wurtzel.  Science Camp is July 28 to August 1.
> Resolutions Update.  Marcus Simmons is helping get a Dr.  Nemeth day into 
> the Legislature. Senator Vincent Gregory is putting
> together a bill.  Joe Harcz is working on Resolutions.  There was a long 
> discussion about blind vendors at the Capitol and State
> Plate.
>
> The Dog Guide Committee will meet the second Sunday of each month at 6:00 
> via the conference line.  Old Business: A letter was
> written regarding the wood carving show stating that the blind should be 
> paying to attend.  There is a vendor Fair in Lansing March
> 21 showing six voting machines that could be used in Michigan.  Feedback 
> is sought.  There is a form available to obtain Hava funds
> to improve accessibility at polling sites.  New Business: The Members at 
> Large Chapter will meet via the conference line on Monday
> March 24 at 6:30 P.M.  The Flint Chapter will meet on April 12 at the 
> Flint Library.  The Meeting will be 12:00-2:00.  State
> Convention is at the Holiday Inn Gateway in Flint from October 10-12. 
> Mark Eagle and Terri Wilcox will be on the State Affiliate
> Scholarship Committee.  Joe Sontag moved to adjourn at 9-40.  Terri Wilcox 
> seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
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