[nfbmi-talk] Board Meeting August 16 2014 10:00 to 2:00 Agenda

[Terry D. Eagle]

It would be most meaningful to have a summary of ideas and incentives shared
already from those calls, to get our creative juices flowing here in
Michigan.

I hope one major idea shared is follow-up support to new chapters, if they
are to survive and grow, otherwise organizing efforts are futile to
undertake.  Like a newborn baby, newly born chapters demand and need much
attention and nurturing to be healthy and socialized.  To ignore such
developmental needs will only result in stunted growth and development of
membership and the body of the entire organization. -----Original
Message-----

My thoughts.

From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of J.J.
Meddaugh via nfbmi-talk
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 10:43 PM
To: Larry Posont; NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Board Meeting August 16 2014 10:00 to 2:00 Agenda

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the meeting, but would like 
to offer some updates from the 75 in 75 committee. Dave will likely have 
more to add.

The committee is hosting weekly conference calls on various topics. This 
past week's call was tips for recruiting members and a lot of good ideas 
were shared. Happy to talk to anyone about this who's looking to build 
or start a chapter or division.
As far as I know, we're looking to start a chapter in the Macomb County 
area as well as perhaps one in the UP. Also looking to rebuild Kalamazoo 
and perhaps others. There is also some interest in rebuilding the 
student division, and of course Mary Ann's efforts to start a Human 
Services division could certainly apply as well. If there's another area 
you feel that should be looked at, let's talk about it and get started.

It was stated that there may be some financial incentives available from 
the national center. Details will be forthcoming. Affiliates are also 
encouraged to allocate money where appropriate, and this would be up to 
us to decide if we feel any help is needed in this area.

I've been very impressed with the tools and resources that are being 
shared from this committee and hope it leads to more chapters and 
divisions here in Michigan. There are regional reps assigned to each 
state, and ours is Candice Chapman.

if you have any questions, drop me a line or post here.


Best regards,
J.J.

On 8/15/2014 9:48 AM, Larry Posont via nfbmi-talk wrote:
> Board Meeting August 16 2014 10:00 to 2:00 Agenda
> Holiday Inn
> 5353 Gateway Center,
> Flint, MI 48507.
> (810) 232-5300
> Lunch will be $8.00.
> Secretary's Report, Terri Wilcox
> Treasurer's Report, Mark Eagle
> Introduction of Participating Members
> President's Report, Larry Posont
> Braille Mug Purchases and Sales
> Leadership Seminar
> State Convention, Flint October 10-12
> Agenda Items Needed
> Registration on the Website?
> Door Prize Letter, Terri Wilcox
> Human Service Division in Michigan, Mary Ann Robinson
> Electronic Medical Records Update, Mary Ann Robinson
> Science Camp
> 75 in 75 Action Committee
> New Business:
> Old Business:
> Adjourn
>
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