[nfbmi-talk] Minutes, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan

[Jessica Dail]

Hi
This looks good. Is this from the last meeting?

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> On Apr 7, 2015, at 8:01 PM, trising via nfbmi-talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Minutes, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> Quorum yes, Larry Posont, J.J.  Meddaugh, Terri Wilcox, Mark Eagle, Dave Robinson, and Mary Wurtzel.
> Introduction of Participating Members
> Secretary's Report, Terri Wilcox.  Dave Robinson moved to adopt the Secretary's Report after discussion of two corrections.  J.J. 
> Meddaugh seconded the motion.  The Minutes were adopted.
> Treasurer's Report, Mark Eagle.  Terri Wilcox moved to adopt the Treasurer's Report.  Mary Wurtzel seconded the motion.  The motion 
> passed.
> President's Report, Larry Posont.  The Discovering Opportunities for Employment and Success conference is this week end. 
> Twenty-eight people are participating.  This is a favorable turn out with several new people.  Terri Wilcox went to speak to the 
> University of Michigan Regents and the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority concerning the Michigan Flyer.  New travel mugs cannot go 
> in the dishwasher.  Standard mugs are ordered for sale.
> Employment Seminar Jordyn Castor, J.J.  Meddaugh.  Jordyn is excited for the seminar.  There are 28 participants.  New" ambitious 
> people are attending who are determined to reach their career goals.  Seminar topics include: resume critiques, resume building, 
> business dining etiquette, a panel on disclosing disability and nonverbal communication.  Candice Chapman, a representative from the 
> National Association of Blind Students will attend.  Hayley Balogh and Terri Wilcox are speaking.  The Seminar will be educational 
> and will focus on membership building.  The Seminar should be under budget since the National Association of Blind Students paid for 
> Candice Chapman's flight.  The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan is paying for rooms, meals and thumb drives for 
> participants.  Board members can attend.  The Does Seminar and Science Camp are covered under liability insurance.
> Youth Outreach, Fred Wurtzel Donna Posont.  Sensational Adventures in Summer Science will occur in late July to early August.  We 
> continue to work on liability and proper oversight of students.  Youth slam materials are being edited for use in Sass.  Kary Supalo 
> will attend.  The contract work for Sass is way ahead.  There is a question on sales tax on hotel rooms.  Training for labquest is 
> being sought.  Brochures for Sass will be on the thumb drives given out at the Does Seminar.
> National Convention 2015 Affiliate Financial Support $3,000 was allocated to assist people to attend National Convention.  Call 
> Larry Posont by May 1.
> Update Access to Metro Airport, Terri Wilcox.  Terri Wilcox spoke to the regents and to the Transportation Authority Board in Ann 
> Arbor.  A friendly brief is being written.  Our attorney, Fred Baker is very conversant the on facts.  It will cost $5,000 for a 
> brief with a $250 charge per hour.  Judges do not want to run the airport but are friendly towards accessibility.  Judges do not 
> generally reopen these cases.
> Scholarships, Terri Wilcox.  Scholarships are coming in slower than normal.  State scholarships are on the thumb drives being 
> presented at the Does Seminar.
> The Quarterly Board Meeting is Saturday, May 16 at St.  Paul's Lutheran Church at 420 W.  Liberty in Ann Arbor.
> New Business: The conference number used by the students will be explored as an alternative.  The Constitution Committee is working 
> on a draft that will be ready by the Board Meeting in May.  Mark Eagle, Larry Keeler, and Mary Wurtzel will meet with Legislators 
> regarding Guide Dogs.
> Terri Wilcox moved to Adjourn at 9:28.  Dave Robinson seconded the motion.  The meeting adjourned.
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