[nfbmi-talk] Minutes, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan March 12, 2015

[J.J. Meddaugh]

Terri,
Thanks for the minutes. One small correction. Frandy and Adrianne are 
Dempsey, not McCubbin.

Appreciate your hard work.

Best regards,
J.J.

On 3/25/2015 8:02 PM, trising via nfbmi-talk wrote:
> Minutes, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan March 12, 2015
> Quorum yes, Larry Posont Terri Wilcox, Mark Eagle, Dave Robinson, Sarah Norwood, and Mary Wurtzel.
> Introduction of Participating Members
> Secretary's Report, Terri Wilcox.  Dave Robinson moved to adopt the February 26 Minutes.  Mary Wurtzel seconded the motion.  The
> Minutes were adopted.
> Treasurer's Report, Mark Eagle.
> NFB of Michigan
> Financial Statement
> Summary Page
> March 12, 2015
>
> General Fund: $53,504.99
> Newsline: $2,083.26
> Paypal: $0.00
> Youth Grant: $13,382.35
>
> Comments:
> 1.	Does anyone recognize this phone number 313-243-1141?
>    Mary Wurtzel moved to adopt the Treasurer's Report.  Terri Wilcox seconded the motion.  The Treasurer's Report was adopted.  Dave
> Robinson moved to donate $150 for the door prize at National Convention.  It will total $7,575.  Terri Wilcox seconded the motion.
> The motion passed.
> There is an art contest for disabled people.  Information is available in print.  Contact Larry Posont if you are interested and he
> will send the information to you.
> President's Report, Larry Posont.  A wood sculpture exhibition occurs in Lansing.  Those involved are interested in having blind
> people come look at the art.
> Youth Outreach, Fred Wurtzel Donna Posont.  An announcement went out on the listserv with the dates of the Sensational Adventures in
> Summer Science.  Licensing is not required because the program is not a camp.  The program outline for Youth slam is being modified
> for Sensational Adventures in Summer Science.
> National Convention 2015 May is the deadline for seeking financial assistance for National Convention.  3,000 has been allocated by
> the Board for this purpose.  New Federationists should apply for Jernigan scholarships.  Applications are due by April 15.
>    Mugs A sample mug is still needed so that the Braille can be examined.  We will either sell the travel mugs or our standard
> Braille mugs at Convention.
> Access to Metro Airport, Terri Wilcox.  Terri Wilcox will speak at the University of Michigan Regent's Meeting on March 19 after
> 3:30.  If anyone else wishes to speak, the confirmation email must be completed by Tuesday.
> Scholarships, Terri Wilcox.  The State Scholarship is almost complete.
> MAER Conference Terri Wilcox, Mary Wurtzel, Georgia Kitchen and Sarah Norwood will attend the Maer Conference.
> Committees Braille, Terri Wilcox Dave Robinson reported that Braille books are being produced in Ueb without certification of those
> producing them.  Clarification is needed from Jennifer Dunnam.
> Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Mike Powell.  The committee met and worked on a draft.
> Human Services, Mary Ann Robinson Mary Ann Robinson had problems with the audio captia while trying to renew her license.
> The Quarterly Board Meeting is May 16 in Ann Arbor at St.  Paul's Lutheran Church.  The church is located at 420 W.  Liberty.
> Old Business: The Board needs to review Terry Eagle's state Convention Report.  The theme and flyer must be completed early.  A
> small committee will be formed to work on this.  Sarah Norwood moved to have meetings where the Board addresses the Agenda first and
> then the public is welcome to address the Board.  Mary Wurtzel seconded the motion.  The motion passed.
> New Business: The Merchant's Committee meeting involved following up with Nicky Gacos and Terry Smith.  Terry Eagle will write
> letter addressing issues of concern and sending it to Rsa.  Sherri Heibeck will facilitate a meeting between The National Federation
> of the Blind of Michigan and Rodgers.  There was a program at Camp Tuhsmeheta that involved the Nfb, students and birding.  Stanetta
> Burrows was there.  Frandy and Adrianne McCubbin and their baby there.
> Sarah Norwood moved to adjourn at 9:13.  The meeting was adjourned.
>
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