[nfbmi-talk] updated Minutes, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan October 30, 2014

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Minutes, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan October 30, 2014
Quorum, yes, Larry Posont, Mike Powell, Terri Wilcox, Mark Eagle, Dave Robinson, Mary

Wurtzel and Sarah Norwood.
Secretary's Report, Terri Wilcox.  Dave Robinson moved to adopt the July 24 Minutes.  Mike

Powell seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.
Treasurer's Report, Mark Eagle.  The Pnc account was closed.  The General Account has

$58,575.30 The Merchant's Division Account was closed with $150 and some cents.  The

Newsline Account has 2,083.  The Paypal Account has 0.  The Youth Grant has 22,231.30.

Sarah Norwood moved to approve the Treasurer's Report.  Terri Wilcox seconded the motion.

The motion passed.   Introduction of Participating Members
President's Report, Larry Posont. A governmental affairs listserv will be added to the

Michigan lists.  The Holiday Inn has not yet issued an invoice for the National Federation

of the Blind of Michigan from State Convention.  BSBP Concerns A recording is needed for

Lisa Kisiel.  The Governor's office issued an Executive Order concerning hiring people with

disabilities.  At Leadership, our concerns were told to be reported to the National office.

Larry Posont will email President Riccobono.  The concerns about inaccessible electronic

medical records are quite possibly not just in Michigan.  A discussion occurred about legal

issues.
Washington Seminar dates are January 26-29.  Great Gathering and student meetings are on

Monday, January 26.  Appointments will be January 27 and 28 for Michigan.  J.J.  Meddaugh is

in charge of Washington Seminar.  A previous motion will pay for a male and female room.

1,000 will be allocated for Washington Seminar participants by the President.  Mike Powell

moved to make December 1 the deadline to attend Washington Seminar.  If you want to attend,

let Larry Posont and J.J.  Meddaugh know.  Dave Robinson seconded the motion.  The motion

was approved.
Committee Reports Membership: 75 to 80 flyers were returned after being sent out for State

Convention.  Mary Ann Robinson is cleaning up the lists.  President Posont sent out a letter

to the Chapter Presidents.  A letter from Mr.  Riccobono will be included.  Chapters and

affiliates can order banners for around $30 before November 3.  The Affiliate is ordering

three banners.  The Nemeth Day was a positive event for the Affiliate at the Capitol.  The

2015 Senate Questionnaire has been revised.  The legislative Committee is working with the

Guide Dog Committee and researching the current Guide Dog law in Michigan.  Braille Mug

Sales.  Some Braille mugs are in Lansing.  Chapters can sell them.  Marketing is still a

challenge.  Amazon takes 15¢ of the sales.  Mary Wurtzel will work on getting mugs mailed to

people.  Chris Danielsen is putting the Summer Science Spectacular film up on the National

website.  75 in 75 Action Committee.  The Affiliate is working on the McComb County Chapter.

 The Guide Dog Committee is going to be a Division.  The Chapter at Large will be

reactivated.  The Grand Rapids Chapter is having an open house.  Another Board Meeting is

scheduled for November 13 to discuss the Michigan Flyer Resolution.
New Business: Mary Wurtzel suggests a dog show for a fund raiser.  The National Federation

of the Blind of Michigan name needs to be protected.  Names and people need to be provided.

A list of committees is requested.  Mike Powell moved to Adjourn.  Sarah Norwood seconded

the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50.
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