[NFBMI-Talk] Minutes from August 24, 2019

Amy Sabo amieelsabo at gmail.com
Sat Nov 23 00:31:29 UTC 2019


hello diana,
I see that you are now the secretary of the nfb of mi affiliate and,
after reading the minutes for the state board meeting which was held
in august was awesome! I enjoyed reading them! I see that the nfb of
mi is working a parential rights bill here in mi which is imo is
greatly needed. we passed this into the law of the state of co last
year and, senator jessie dianelson was the one who did this for us. we
passed this as one of our resolutions last year in Denver at our state
convention and, with her help it was passed into law. you need to find
someone in the mi legislature to get involved with this and,
definitely make this a part of your day at the capitol. and, thanks to
her assistance she also passed this year a bill in making voting
accessible on line.

so, that's my thoughts on the minutes. I think it would be awesome if
you would do this for future minutes for all of the nfb of mi state
board meetings so all of the members who are here on this list will
know what's going on and, also give their suggestions, comments, and
opions on the minutes here on this list.

thanks again for posting this and, I will talk to you soon!


hugs,
amy sabo

On 11/22/19, Diana Mohnke via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan state board meeting
> August 24, 2019
> Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan
>
> The meeting was called to order at 11 am by President Mike Powell.
>
> Board Members Present: Mike Powell, JJ Meddaugh, Sabrina Simmons, Diana
> Mohnke, Mark Eagle, Marcus Simmons and Derek Moore.  Absent: Jeff Crouch and
> Fred Wurtzel.
>
> Quorum: Yes
>
> Introduction of members and guests.
>
> President Powell read the proposed agenda. Marcus moved to accept the agenda
> as presented, JJ seconded and it passed.
>
> Mike welcomed all of us here at the meeting. Lunch details, JJ Meddaugh.
> Lunch $8 with choice of wrap, salad, kettle chips, cheesecake and drink.
>
> Welcoming remarks from hosting chapter president.  Derek Moore, President
> West/Southwest Chapter.
>
> Secretary’s Report, Diana Mohnke.  Marcus moved to accept the minutes as
> read, Sabrina seconded and it passed.
> Treasurer’s report, Mark Eagle.  As of August 24, 2019 General Funds has
> $13,581.58; Newsline has $3,853.62; PayPal has $0.00; and Youth Grant has
> $5,298.51. Sabrina moved to accept the report, JJ seconded and it passed.
>
> President Powell reviewed activities that took place during the summer.  In
> July, Mike was on panel at Disability Network in Detroit.
>
> SASS, sensational adventures in summer science, Donna Posont. SASS was held
> from August 1-11. The theme this year was watershed. Activities included
> floating on the Huron River, a cruise on Lake Erie and going to the wave
> pool. A security guard was hired in the evenings. There was 17 staff and 13
> kids signed up, one kid was sick and did not come and one went home during
> the week. Ashley, a blind chemist, fell and broke her arm and leg during the
> week. Backpacks, water bottles and shirts were given to everyone.
> JJ Meddaugh, Paulette Powell and Mike Powell looked at hotels for state
> convention for 2020. They visited three hotels: Windom in Sterling Heights,
> Pontiac Center Point and the Detroit Marriott. Look at doing a student
> parent activity at the Windom hotel in the spring.
>
> Autonomous vehicle seminar. August 18-20 Mike and Fred attended. Looking at
> careers, rode the autonomous shuttle. Mike and Fred did a presentation about
> the NFB, showed the blind driver challenge video.
>
> Other activities.  World Visions Day Fair in Taylor on October 10 at the
> Taylor Library.  The NFB of Michigan will have a table at the fair.
>
> Further development of our Chapters.  President Powell has visited a few
> chapters this year. There is work to reorganize the Wayne County chapter.
> The Wayne County will have a reorganizing meeting on October 5 in Livonia at
> Archies Restaurant from 12-3 pm. There was discussion on whether we should
> be creating new chapters or not.
>
> Legislation and related issues. Steve Handschu and Mark Eagle co-chair
> legislation.
> Mike received an email from LAURA about having public comment on moving the
> Bureau Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) to the Department of Labor and
> Economic Opportunity.  Steve and Mike made public comment.  Steve, Mark,
> Fred and Mike will take further action on this.
>
> Sabrina moved that the president file a civil rights complaint statewide
> and/or federal because of the voting machine issue.  Diana seconded and it
> passed.
>
> Parental rights bill for the blind., Mark. National sent a list of states
> that has passed this and fact sheets.  Mark feels we should have a day at
> the capital to push for this legislation.  JJ moved that we hold a capital
> day to push parental rights law in October, Sabrina seconded and it passed.
> Sabrina stated that the woman has retained guardianship of her adult son.
>
> Planning state convention.
> Registration is now available online. $15 for registration and $35 for
> banquet, $15 for Saturday lunch and $5 for Friday evening hospitality. Room
> rates are $99 per night, $110 includes breakfast for two.  The restaurant in
> the hotel is open for lunch and dinner.  A letter to get door prizes is
> available, need items for door prizes and the auction.  The hospitality room
> will be on the 4th floor.  The exhibit hall will be on Friday from 1-6 pm.
> The student division is hosting a fundraiser called Michigan’s Got Talent
> Friday night starting at 9 pm. The cost is $5 before, $7 at the door, there
> will be wristbands.
> Saturday will have speakers from 9-12 and then breakout sessions in the
> afternoon.  Break out session suggestions: seniors, parents, job hunting,
> tech/iPhone, rehab planning, dating/relationships, chapter development,
> mobility, and Braille.  JJ, Sabrina, Robert and Hayley will work on the
> breakout sessions.  Scholarship applications are up on the website.  Jim
> Gashel is our national rep for state convention.
> Mike talked about a clicker voting system that was used at autonomous
> vehicle seminar and wonders if we would want to try it at state convention.
> It was decided we would like to use it if it is possible to get for
> convention.
>
> Students Division, Robert Parsons. Not able to fund their scholarship
> program this year.  They will have an exhibit table at state convention
> selling baked goods. 9 students went to Chicago for Midwest Student Seminar,
> Michigan will not host event next year.
>
> Chapter Reports.
> Kalamazoo, Robert. Canceled picnic, do an O and M talk on October 26, using
> a cane or a guide dog.
>
> Detroit, Sabrina. Bobby will be keynote speaker at Black Tie White Cane
> event on October 12. Aging gracefully on September 7.
>
> Capital Region, Diana. Change our name to better fit those who attend our
> chapter, working on membership, possible fundraiser in October with Noodles
> and Company.
>
> Genesee, Hayley. Working on membership.
>
> West/southwest chapter, Derek. Working on membership.
>
> Old and new business.  Sharon Scott’s birthday is Thursday and we sang to
> her.  Sabrina’s son is working on an Eagle Scout project of producing
> Braille menus.
>
> The meeting adjourned at 3:32 pm.
>
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