[nfbmi-talk] Minutes, July 24, 2014

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Minutes, July 24, 2014
Quorum, yes Larry Posont, Mike Powell, Joe Sontag, Terri Wilcox, Dave Robinson, Derek Moore
and Mary Wurtzel.
Secretary's Report, Terri Wilcox. Dave Robinson moved to adopt the April 24 Minutes. Derik Moore seconded the motion. The Minutes 
were approved.
Introduction of Participating Members
President's Report, Larry Posont. The Braille mugs were very popular at National Convention. All of the mugs were sold. Another 
batch of mugs will be ordered with a different design. The Braille will be razed up more and the mugs will have stick figures on 
them. Twenty-four people are interested in purchasing mugs. After expenses, we made about $5 per mug in profit. It is suggested that 
we create a 75th anniversary Braille mug for next year's convention. Terri Wilcox suggested that we have Braille mugs at the 
banquet. The cost of the mug could be added to the ticket price. It was decided that it was much simpler to sell mugs at State 
Convention. A travel mug with Braille on it is another suggested possibility. Twenty tote bags were sold. Larry Posont moved to 
order another batch of 144 Braille mugs. Terri Wilcox seconded the motion. It is necessary to figure appropriate costs and shipping 
for Braille mugs. Half of the cups will carry the National Federation of the Blind logo and the other half will not.
Quarterly Board Meeting in Flint on August 16.
Agenda Items are needed. The Flint Chapter meeting will be after the board meeting.
State Convention, Flint October 10-12.
Agenda Items are Needed. Some ideas for agenda items have been received. Place the PAQ plan on the convention agenda.
Registration challenges are being solved. Patti Gregory-Chang will be the National representative. The theme for the state 
convention will be, "Don't let blindness hold you back!" The flyer will be completed and sent out.
75 in 75 Action Committee. Dave Robinson, J. J. Meddaugh, Derek Moore and Larry Posont are on the committee. Larry Posont will 
attend a conference call on Monday for state presidents. The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan will start new Chapters in 
the Upper Peninsula, and Oakland/McComb Counties. The Kalamazoo Chapter will be strengthened. Larry Posont will be attending a 
seminar for state Presidents and Treasurers. Chapter treasurers will have to provide a report of Chapter accounts.
Michigan's guide dog laws are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
National Federation of the Blind Summer Science Spectacular, Fred Wurtzel. Preparations for Summer Science Spectacular are going 
smoothly. Activities include: tandem bicycling, a Tiger game, study of the scientific method and a pond study. Twelve students are 
expected. Dave Robinson suggested that the campers come to State Convention to participate on the Agenda. The grant for youth 
programs was received. The Braille Enrichment Literacy and Learning program has been canceled.
Old Business: Twenty-four people will be attending Leadership Seminar. A survey is being developed and sent to all participants. 
Transportation is being worked out.
The board is still waiting for a report about purchasing stocks.
Dave Robinson moved to adjourn at 9:30. Terri Wilcox seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned.



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