[nfbmi-talk] Minutes National Federation of the Blindof MichiganBoard Meeting March 20, 2014
Fred Wurtzel
f.wurtzel at att.net
Mon Mar 31 23:14:19 UTC 2014
Hello,
There is no need to have an appropriation for scholarships to have a
scholarship committtee. The President may appoint any commmittees he
chooses at any time, that is the prorogative of the President. I am not
sure what the issue is here. No funds have been spent. The Committee could
recommend a number of scholarships with certain values and the board could
then either approve, change or reject the recommendation. I see no issue
here with the minutes.
Warmest Regards,
Fred
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From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Elizabeth Mohnke
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2014 7:10 PM
To: Mark Eagle; NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Minutes National Federation of the Blindof
MichiganBoard Meeting March 20, 2014
Hello Mark,
My understanding of a standing committee is one that does not need any kind
of approval to continue to exist year after year. However, since the
decision to promote a college scholarship program is approved on a year by
year basis, I do not see how the college scholarship committee could be
considered a standing committee.
In fact, as I understand it, the college scholarship committee has always
been formed after the board approves the funds for the college scholarship
program. In 2011, I formed the college scholarship committee after the board
approved the funds for the college scholarship program. In 2012 there was no
college scholarship committee as the board did not approve the funds for the
college scholarship program. Last year, in 2013, the college scholarship
committee was again formed after the board approved the funds for the
college scholarship program.
While I do not have a problem with people stating their desire to volunteer
for this committee, I do believe it is a bit premature for the college
scholarship committee to start working as the funds have not yet been
approves to sponsor such a college scholarship program. Since the board has
not always approved the funds for a college scholarship program within the
past recent years, I do not see how there could be any guarantee that this
will indeed happen again this year.
Since the board did not make any decisions in regards to the college
scholarship committee during this meeting, I believe it should not be
reflected this way in the minutes. For example, if the minutes simply stated
that questions and concerns regarding whether or not the state affiliate
would once again sponsor a college scholarship program, and Mark Eagle and
Terri Wilcox volunteered to look into this possibility further, I would not
have a problem as I believe this type of statement better reflects what
actually took place during the meeting.
Warm regards,
Elizabeth
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From: "Mark Eagle" <markaeagle at yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2014 5:48 PM
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BlindofMichiganBoardMeeting March 20, 2014
> Hi everyone,
>
> I don't think the board needs to make a motion to create the
> scholarship committee because the scholarship committee is a standing
> committee. Just like the resolutions committee. We don't vote every year
to re-create it.
>
> As for the make up of the committee that is merely voluntary. No
> committee by laws are in place to direct the committee at this time.
> The three member of the committee are the state board secretary, state
> board treasurer and 1 other at large position.
>
> Although money hasn't been appropriated we have had a meeting about
> recomendations to the board. Such as scholarship dates, deadlines,
> application and application process. Our findings will be presented to
> the board at a future state board meeting.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark Eagle
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Elizabeth Mohnke <lizmohnke at hotmail.com>
> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2014 3:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Minutes National Federation of the Blind of
> MichiganBoard Meeting March 20, 2014
>
>
> Hello Terri,
>
> Thank you as always for producing these minutes. However, I have a
> couple of questions I would like to ask in regards to these minutes.
>
> First, if I recall correctly, I do not believe Donna attended this
> conference call. Therefore, how was it possible for her to make a
> report during this meeting if she did not attend it in the first
> place? If someone else gave the report during the conference call,
> then I believe this person should be mentioned in the minutes as the
> one who gave the report.
>
> Second, near the end of the minutes it states that "Mark Eagle and
> Terri Wilcox will be on the State Affiliate Scholarship Committee."
> However, I do not recall any discussion or motions made to create such
> a committee. If the state affiliate would like to sponsor a college
> scholarship again this year, then I believe the state affiliate board
> would need to make a motion to create such a committee and provide the
> appropriations to spend on a scholarship program. Since there was not
> a motion to create such a committee during this meeting, I do not
> believe the minutes should reflect the creation of such a committee.
>
> I believe the minutes should adequately reflect what actually took
> place during the meeting, and not necessarily what should have taken
> place during the meeting, nor intentions of what should take place
> after the meeting.
> Therefore, if you could please change the minutes to adequately
> reflect who provided reports during the meeting, I would greatly
> appreciate it.
>
> Thanks,
> Elizabeth
>
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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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