From suncat0 at gmail.com  Wed Jul 17 14:21:46 2013
From: suncat0 at gmail.com (Joe Sontag)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:21:46 -0400
Subject: [Vendorsmi] Fw: SOS Snack bar
Message-ID: <72980FBBAF1C4B31B5225BA0CED86212@Reputercat0>

I know of at least one Lansing area potential operator who was not given the opportunity to run this as a temp, one with years of experience and a proven ability to follow the rules, but what does that matter.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Garsvend at aol.com 
To: abj.vending at yahoo.com ; jiggyzee at att.net ; sjx3 at sbcglobal.net ; keathleygreg at yahoo.com ; jrvending87 at yahoo.com ; rodgerse at michigan.gov ; resolutioncomm at sbcglobal.net ; risasteve92 at yahoo.com ; lisalweber at yahoo.com 
Cc: sunkat at wmis.net ; terrydeagle at yahoo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 18:21
Subject: SOS Snack bar


Hi Constance,
     I would like an explanation as to why a person that was
doing some PAT was selected to temp the SOS snack bar? We have trained
potentials that need experience and employment and none of them were
contacted. Apparently Mr. Hull selected this person according to Mr.
Essenburg. This now makes the 3rd facility where our potentials were
passed up. In this case it sounds like Mr. Hull is trying to impress
someone. Is it wise to interrupt someone's PAT?
Sincerely yours,
Garnet
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From suncat0 at gmail.com  Wed Jul 17 14:22:32 2013
From: suncat0 at gmail.com (Joe Sontag)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:22:32 -0400
Subject: [Vendorsmi] Fw: SOS Snack bar
Message-ID: <8421A800D260491E9ABCFAD3EAA9486C@Reputercat0>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Garnet 
To: Joe Sontag 
Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 22:37
Subject: Fwd: SOS Snack bar




Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:


  From: "Zanger, Connie (LARA)" <zangerc at michigan.gov>
  Date: July 11, 2013, 4:12:29 PM EDT
  To: "Garsvend (garsvend at aol.com)" <garsvend at aol.com>
  Cc: Rob Essenberg <rob.essenberg at yahoo.com>, James Chaney <resolutioncomm at sbcglobal.net>, "Hazell Brooks (jiggyzee at att.net)" <jiggyzee at att.net>, "Shane Jackson (sjx3 at sbcglobal.net)" <sjx3 at sbcglobal.net>, "thecravevending at gmail.com" <thecravevending at gmail.com>, "lisalweber at yahoo.com" <lisalweber at yahoo.com>, "Kevin Tomczack (momandmikey at hotmail.com)" <momandmikey at hotmail.com>, "Greg Keathley (keathleygreg at yahoo.com)" <keathleygreg at yahoo.com>, "lucynmisty at yahoo.com" <lucynmisty at yahoo.com>, "osvrjo at gmail.com" <osvrjo at gmail.com>, "Rodgers, Edward (LARA)" <rodgerse at michigan.gov>, "Luzenski, Sue (LARA)" <LuzenskiS at michigan.gov>, "Pemble, Mike (LARA)" <PembleM at michigan.gov>, "Belknap, Katie (LARA)" <BelknapK at michigan.gov>, "Hull, James (LARA)" <hullj at michigan.gov>
  Subject: FW: SOS Snack bar


  Good morning, Garnet;



  The E O C chair forwarded to me yesterday morning your message regarding the S O S snack bar.  I am aware that Ms. Pelmear was a student at the Training Center.  Due to client confidentiality, I am not aware of her course of study or training goal at the Center nor am I aware of her progress.  I do know, however, that all the adult students left the Training Center in mid-June to make way for high school students coming to the Center for the College Assessment Program.  It is interesting to note that when Ms. Pelmear was contacted by James Hull regarding the S O S, she was out of the state.



  The following process outlines the steps taken in selecting the temporary operator at the S OS, as described to you yesterday by James Hull:



  The S O S licensee was suspended on June 25, 2013.  At the time the ending inventory was completed, the determination was made to re-open the facility under a temporary operator.  This determination was made as the Bureau had already received phone contact regarding the scheduling of the expedited suspension hearing as required by law.  The Administrative Hearing in this matter is to take place on July 29, 2013.  



  Based on the circumstances on June 25, 2013, a temporary could not be installed before July 1, 2013.  None of the potential operators in the Lansing area had previously expressed an interest in temping a B E P facility in the past.  This fact must be considered in conjunction with the fact that:

  <!--[if !supportLists]-->1.    <!--[endif]-->Mr. Anderson could be returned to the S O S facility as early as August 6, 2013; or

  <!--[if !supportLists]-->2.    <!--[endif]-->the S O S facility could be on the bid line as soon as August 6, 2013.  



  Consequently, the Bureau did not contact potential operators outside of the Lansing area.  It is easy to see the timeline outlined above prohibits a potential operator from outside the Lansing area from temporarily moving into the area.  It happened that a Vending Stand Training class candidate was interviewed in the week prior to the suspension.  In the interview, this person expressed an interest in temporarily operating a B E P facility while waiting for the next class to start.  As she currently lives in the Lansing area, on June 27, 2013, she was asked to temporarily operate the S O S.  She agreed and began operation on July 1, 2013.



  In summary, the shortened timeline from suspension to hearing is the reason the Bureau did not pursue a temporary operator outside of the Lansing area.



  I trust this information satisfies your inquiry.



  With best regards,

  Constance Zanger

  Business Enterprise Program Manager

  Bureau of Services for Blind Persons

  Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

  517/335.3639

  517/335.5140 (facsimile)



  From: Rob.essenberg [mailto:rob.essenberg at yahoo.com] 
  Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 10:57 AM
  To: Zanger, Connie (LARA)
  Subject: Fwd: SOS Snack bar





  Sent from my iPhone


  Begin forwarded message:

    From: ABJ Vending <abj.vending at yahoo.com>
    Date: July 10, 2013, 6:48:43 AM EDT
    To: Rob Essenberg <rob.essenberg at yahoo.com>
    Subject: Fw: SOS Snack bar
    Reply-To: ABJ Vending <abj.vending at yahoo.com>



    ----- Forwarded Message -----
    From: "Garsvend at aol.com" <Garsvend at aol.com>
    To: abj.vending at yahoo.com; jiggyzee at att.net; sjx3 at sbcglobal.net; keathleygreg at yahoo.com; jrvending87 at yahoo.com; rodgerse at michigan.gov; resolutioncomm at sbcglobal.net; risasteve92 at yahoo.com; lisalweber at yahoo.com 
    Cc: sunkat at wmis.net; terrydeagle at yahoo.com 
    Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 6:21 PM
    Subject: SOS Snack bar



    Hi Constance,

         I would like an explanation as to why a person that was
    doing some PAT was selected to temp the SOS snack bar? We have trained
    potentials that need experience and employment and none of them were
    contacted. Apparently Mr. Hull selected this person according to Mr.
    Essenburg. This now makes the 3rd facility where our potentials were
    passed up. In this case it sounds like Mr. Hull is trying to impress
    someone. Is it wise to interrupt someone's PAT?
    Sincerely yours,

    Garnet


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From suncat0 at gmail.com  Wed Jul 17 14:15:45 2013
From: suncat0 at gmail.com (Joe Sontag)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:15:45 -0400
Subject: [Vendorsmi] This is going to save the Business Enterprise Program?!
Message-ID: <F73883C9C8C848479EBBB12A9B93CA04@Reputercat0>

I say it's nuts!  The real questions here are:
Does anyone really care about the BEP anymore, and
If yes, what are we willing to do in response.

Still not blogging,

Joe Sontag

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Terry D. Eagle 
To: 'Joe Sontag' 
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:14
Subject: Check this out!


Please read the information below, reading each sentence very carefully.

 

What do you believe this says about the following:

 

The future of BEP jobs for the blind?

 

Businesses for the blind or manager positions?

 

The future status of current BEP management?

 

Total state control of Anderson and the Capitol food services, likely by using legislative funds rather than rehabilitation dollars? 

 

The beginning of the end of BEP for the blind in Michigan?

 

Role of the EOC?

 

 

Job Opportunities

Job #:  6401-13-BSBP-41

Job Title: D ivision Director -Business Assistance & Development Program

Closing Date/Time:  Sat. 07/20/13 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Salary:  $84,173.00 - $114,433.00 annually

Job Type:  Permanent Full Time

Bargaining Unit:  NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Location:  Lansing, Michigan

Department:  Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

 

Job Description

The position will function as the director over the Business Assistance & Development

Program and will be responsible for directing and managing  the work activities of

the Business Assistance & Development  Program Division (BADP). The position will

manage the consultation services, development services, educational programs, financial

assistance and guidance for small and medium business operated, managed or owned

by entrepreneurs, who are legally blind. This position will also directly supervise

operators providing food service delivery to the public at the various food service

locations and any related task or service necessary to make those operations successful

including attending training programs and other business activities associated with

a franchise operation. This person will also have the responsibility of marketing

the services of the Division and providing excellent customer relations with various

stakeholders and associates, including legally blind entrepreneurs in the private

sector. These services may include training modules for legally blind individuals

operating in the food service industry. The position will be responsible for guaranteeing

that the franchise agreements for buildings are in total compliance with all requirements

to maintain the franchise.

 

 Required Education and Experience:

 

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

 

Experience

Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or

equivalent experience.

 

Additional Requirements and Information:

 

job specification:

 

 

      This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position being described and reviewed by the supervisor and appointing authority to ensure its accuracy.  It is important that each of the parties sign and date the form.  If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing authority should complete the form.

      This form will serve as the official classification document of record for this position.  Please take the time to complete this form as accurately as you can since the information in this form is used to determine the proper classification of the position.  THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PAGE.
     
         2.    Employee's Name (Last, First, M.I.)

       
        8.    Department/Agency

      LARA
     
         3.    Employee Identification Number

       
        9.    Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission)

      Bureau of Services to Blind Persons (BSBP)
     
         4.    Civil Service Classification of Position

      State Division Administrator 17
     10.    Division

      Business Assistance & Development Program Division
     
         5.    Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the position)

      Division Director
     11.    Section

       
     
         6.    Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor

      Edward F. Rodgers II,  Senior Management Exec 19
     12.    Unit

       
     
         7.    Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor

      Michael Zimmer, LARA Chief Deputy Director
     13.    Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work

      Lansing, MI - Anderson Office Building

      M - F;  8:00am - 5:00pm
     
      14.    General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position

      The position will function  as the director over the Business Assistance & Development Program and will be responsible for directing and managing  the work activities of the Business Assistance & Development  Program Division (BADP). The position will manage the consultation services, development services, educational programs, financial assistance and guidance for small and medium business operated, managed or owned by entrepreneurs, who are legally blind. This position will also directly supervise operators providing food service delivery to the public at the various food service locations and any related task or service necessary to make those operations successful including attending training programs and other business activities associated with a franchise operation. This person will also have the responsibility of marketing the services of the Division and providing excellent customer relations with various stakeholders and associates, including legally blind entrepreneurs in the private sector. These services may include training modules for legally blind individuals operating in the food service industry.  The position will be responsible for guaranteeing that the franchise agreements for buildings are in total compliance with all requirements to maintain the franchise.  
     
      For Civil Service Use Only

       
     
      15.   Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and explain what is done to complete each duty.

              List your duties in the order of importance, from most important to least important.  The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent.
     
      Duty 1
      General Summary of Duty 1                             % of Time  45__

      Responsible for the overall management of the franchise operations at the food service facility and business assistance and development program located inside the Anderson Office Building, 1st floor and the Capitol Building first floor.  
     
      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?         Oversee the development and administration of program,   policies and procedures for Business Assistance & Development Program Division. (BADP).

      ?         Ensure the BADP follows department, agency, and Civil Service requirements in personnel management, including EEO programs, Discriminatory Harassment, ADA, Performance Evaluation, discipline, staff training, and  proper hiring procedures etc.

      ?         Overall management of the needs of the operation including the daily supervision of all employees, including:  daily scheduling, ordering supplies, and other related duties

      ?         Manage the budget and maintain all records for the operations.  Create reports as required and/or necessary.

      ?         This position will manage the staff in, providing consulting services,  developmental services, educational assistance and guidance for the small and medium businesses operated, managed or owned by entrepreneurs, who are legally blind.  

      ?         Oversee  employees who will be doing the food prep and  providing service to customers

      ?         Develop and maintain a catering service for clients in the program, providing food services in the 2 locations.  

       
     
      Duty 2
      General Summary of Duty 2                             % of Time  15         

      Provide training, continuing education, assistance and initiatives for clients in the program.  
     
      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?         Formulate the short-range and long-range plans and goals for the operation

      ?         Work with the staff to plan specific training opportunities for clients in the program

      ?         Evaluate the skill and progress of clients to help determine their readiness to manage, operator or own a small or medium business.  

      ?         Supervise the training of all staff and clients in the program
     
       
     

 



      Duty 3
      General Summary of Duty 3                             % of Time  15         

      Responsibility of maintaining the franchise agreement.
     
      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?         Oversee the entire operation to ensure that minimum production requirements established for the franchise agreement are reached and maintained

      ?         Attend franchise training programs, meetings, and other activities as required by the franchise agreement

      ?         Make sure the facilities comply with all franchise inspections and requirements

      ?         Be able to adapt quickly when changes in product line or promotions are received from the franchise company

      ?         Maintain all necessary records and provide reports as needed for the franchise company

      ?         Record procedures for franchise agreement and requirements and change as necessary.
     
      Duty 4
      General Summary of Duty 4                             % of Time  10         

      Responsibility for adherence to all safety regulations and requirements of a food service operation including state and federal laws.
     
      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?         Stay current on all food safety laws, regulations, rules, and guidelines

      ?         Make sure that all employees follow the requirements and maintain a clean and safe environment in all aspects of the food prep and service delivery

      ?         Guarantee that all necessary equipment and supplies are available to ensure food safety
     

 



      Duty 5
      General Summary of Duty 5                             % of Time  10         

      Plan, develop, implement, and maintain a program to promote the skills of clients to assist, develop and implement initiatives to allow the legally blind clients to operate, manage or own a food service facility. 
     
      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?         Provide excellent customer service to patrons of the operation both at the Anderson Office Building and the State Capitol Building.

      ?         Promote the services available from the program to the community and the public in general.  

      ?         Regularly meet with the building management at the Anderson Office Building and the State Capitol Building to develop and maintain a positive working relationship
     
      Duty 6
      General Summary of Duty 6                             % of Time  5            

      Other duties as assigned.
     
      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?          
     

 



      16.    Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions.  Use additional sheets, if necessary.

      ?      All day-to-day needs and decisions regarding scheduling, food preparation, service delivery, catering

      ?      Management of the program for clients assistance, development and initiatives to allow legally blind individuals to manage operate or own a food services facility.  
     
      17.    Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor's review.

      ?         Major policy decisions that can impact the entire program including compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements

      ?         Major budgetary needs and decisions
     
      18.    What kind of physical effort do you use in your position?  What environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your position?  Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition.  Refer to instructions on page 2.

      Bending, walking, standing, lifting moderately heavy objects, tolerating temperature changes associated with being in a food prep area and kitchen freezers, ability to handle the stress associated with meeting deadlines and supervising a large staff 
     
      19.    List the names and classification titles of classified employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time, on-going basis.  (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.)
     
      NAME
     CLASS TITLE
     NAME
     CLASS TITLE
     
      Dept Analyst (2)
      
      
      
     
       
      
      
      
     
       
      
      
      
     
       
      
      
      
     
       
      
      
      
     
      20.    My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply):

      x      Complete and sign service ratings.                                   x      Assign work.

      x      Provide formal written counseling.                                   x      Approve work.

      x      Approve leave requests.                                                        x      Review work.

      x      Approve time and attendance.                                              x      Provide guidance on work methods.

      x      Orally reprimand.                                                                 x      Train employees in the work.
     
      21.    I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate and complete.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                                           Signature                                                                                                       Date
     

NOTE:  Make a copy of this form for your records.



      TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR
      22.    Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1 through 20?  If not, which items do you disagree with and why?

      Yes
     
      23.    What are the essential duties of this position?

      See Box 14
     
      24.    Indicate specifically how the position's duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.

      This is a new position. This is a new division and an initiative sponsored by the Governor and given to BSBP.  
     
      25.    What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function?

      The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) provides a wide range of rehabilitation services to legally blind individuals in order to find them employment and to be independent. The Business Assistance, Development Program Division is a program designed to prepare legally blind persons to operate, manage or own food service facilities.  The food service operations and training center for business assistance and development program is to be located at 1st floor, Anderson Office Building in downtown Lansing.  All clients in the program will complete a training curriculum at the facilities.  The operation will have two functions - provide quality food service to the general public and employees within the Anderson Building and the State Capitol Building and to provide an on-the-job training opportunity for clients of the BSBP.
     
      26.    In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
     
      EDUCATION:

      Bachelor's Degree in any major
     
      EXPERIENCE:

      Two years experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience. Experience working in a food service operation providing training to new staff, managing scheduling, record keeping, etc. is necessary for this particular position.
     
      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

      Knowledge of food service operations, managing and training staff, food safety regulations and procedures, public relations, marketing, and the overall rehabilitation process of the BSBP is essential.
     
      CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

       
     
      NOTE:  Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position.
     
      27.    I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
     
                                                                                                                                                                          

                                               Supervisor's Signature                                                                                           Date
     
      TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY 
      28.    Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the employee(s) or supervisor.

       
     
      29.   I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                     Appointing Authority's Signature                                                                                 Date
     

 

 

 

 
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From brightsmile1953 at comcast.net  Wed Jul 17 22:38:59 2013
From: brightsmile1953 at comcast.net (Mary Ann Robinson)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 18:38:59 -0400
Subject: [Vendorsmi] {Spam?} Re: [nfbmi-talk] This is going to save the
	Business Enterprise Program?!
References: <F73883C9C8C848479EBBB12A9B93CA04@Reputercat0>
Message-ID: <4E3EFE8299F94F7986771C26F5D08E0F@maryannslptp>

I agree.  I believe it is impossible for any one human being to do the job 
described below.

Mary Ann Robinson
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Sontag" <suncat0 at gmail.com>
To: "VENDORSMI List" <vendorsmi at nfbnet.org>; "NFBMI List" 
<nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 10:15 AM
Subject: [nfbmi-talk] This is going to save the Business Enterprise 
Program?!


I say it's nuts!  The real questions here are:
Does anyone really care about the BEP anymore, and
If yes, what are we willing to do in response.

Still not blogging,

Joe Sontag

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Terry D. Eagle
To: 'Joe Sontag'
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:14
Subject: Check this out!


Please read the information below, reading each sentence very carefully.



What do you believe this says about the following:



The future of BEP jobs for the blind?



Businesses for the blind or manager positions?



The future status of current BEP management?



Total state control of Anderson and the Capitol food services, likely by 
using legislative funds rather than rehabilitation dollars?



The beginning of the end of BEP for the blind in Michigan?



Role of the EOC?





Job Opportunities

Job #:  6401-13-BSBP-41

Job Title: D ivision Director -Business Assistance & Development Program

Closing Date/Time:  Sat. 07/20/13 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Salary:  $84,173.00 - $114,433.00 annually

Job Type:  Permanent Full Time

Bargaining Unit:  NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Location:  Lansing, Michigan

Department:  Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA



Job Description

The position will function as the director over the Business Assistance & 
Development

Program and will be responsible for directing and managing  the work 
activities of

the Business Assistance & Development  Program Division (BADP). The position 
will

manage the consultation services, development services, educational 
programs, financial

assistance and guidance for small and medium business operated, managed or 
owned

by entrepreneurs, who are legally blind. This position will also directly 
supervise

operators providing food service delivery to the public at the various food 
service

locations and any related task or service necessary to make those operations 
successful

including attending training programs and other business activities 
associated with

a franchise operation. This person will also have the responsibility of 
marketing

the services of the Division and providing excellent customer relations with 
various

stakeholders and associates, including legally blind entrepreneurs in the 
private

sector. These services may include training modules for legally blind 
individuals

operating in the food service industry. The position will be responsible for 
guaranteeing

that the franchise agreements for buildings are in total compliance with all 
requirements

to maintain the franchise.



 Required Education and Experience:



Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.



Experience

Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff 
specialist, or

equivalent experience.



Additional Requirements and Information:



job specification:





      This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position 
being described and reviewed by the supervisor and appointing authority to 
ensure its accuracy.  It is important that each of the parties sign and date 
the form.  If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing 
authority should complete the form.

      This form will serve as the official classification document of record 
for this position.  Please take the time to complete this form as accurately 
as you can since the information in this form is used to determine the 
proper classification of the position.  THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING 
AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PAGE.

         2.    Employee's Name (Last, First, M.I.)


        8.    Department/Agency

      LARA

         3.    Employee Identification Number


        9.    Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission)

      Bureau of Services to Blind Persons (BSBP)

         4.    Civil Service Classification of Position

      State Division Administrator 17
     10.    Division

      Business Assistance & Development Program Division

         5.    Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the 
position)

      Division Director
     11.    Section



         6.    Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor

      Edward F. Rodgers II,  Senior Management Exec 19
     12.    Unit



         7.    Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor

      Michael Zimmer, LARA Chief Deputy Director
     13.    Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work

      Lansing, MI - Anderson Office Building

      M - F;  8:00am - 5:00pm

      14.    General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position

      The position will function  as the director over the Business 
Assistance & Development Program and will be responsible for directing and 
managing  the work activities of the Business Assistance & Development 
Program Division (BADP). The position will manage the consultation services, 
development services, educational programs, financial assistance and 
guidance for small and medium business operated, managed or owned by 
entrepreneurs, who are legally blind. This position will also directly 
supervise operators providing food service delivery to the public at the 
various food service locations and any related task or service necessary to 
make those operations successful including attending training programs and 
other business activities associated with a franchise operation. This person 
will also have the responsibility of marketing the services of the Division 
and providing excellent customer relations with various stakeholders and 
associates, including legally blind entrepreneurs in the private sector. 
These services may include training modules for legally blind individuals 
operating in the food service industry.  The position will be responsible 
for guaranteeing that the franchise agreements for buildings are in total 
compliance with all requirements to maintain the franchise.

      For Civil Service Use Only



      15.   Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent 
performing each duty, and explain what is done to complete each duty.

              List your duties in the order of importance, from most 
important to least important.  The total percentage of all duties performed 
must equal 100 percent.

      Duty 1
      General Summary of Duty 1                             % of Time  45__

      Responsible for the overall management of the franchise operations at 
the food service facility and business assistance and development program 
located inside the Anderson Office Building, 1st floor and the Capitol 
Building first floor.

      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?         Oversee the development and administration of program, 
policies and procedures for Business Assistance & Development Program 
Division. (BADP).

      ?         Ensure the BADP follows department, agency, and Civil 
Service requirements in personnel management, including EEO programs, 
Discriminatory Harassment, ADA, Performance Evaluation, discipline, staff 
training, and  proper hiring procedures etc.

      ?         Overall management of the needs of the operation including 
the daily supervision of all employees, including:  daily scheduling, 
ordering supplies, and other related duties

      ?         Manage the budget and maintain all records for the 
operations.  Create reports as required and/or necessary.

      ?         This position will manage the staff in, providing consulting 
services,  developmental services, educational assistance and guidance for 
the small and medium businesses operated, managed or owned by entrepreneurs, 
who are legally blind.

      ?         Oversee  employees who will be doing the food prep and 
providing service to customers

      ?         Develop and maintain a catering service for clients in the 
program, providing food services in the 2 locations.



      Duty 2
      General Summary of Duty 2                             % of Time  15

      Provide training, continuing education, assistance and initiatives for 
clients in the program.

      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?         Formulate the short-range and long-range plans and goals for 
the operation

      ?         Work with the staff to plan specific training opportunities 
for clients in the program

      ?         Evaluate the skill and progress of clients to help determine 
their readiness to manage, operator or own a small or medium business.

      ?         Supervise the training of all staff and clients in the 
program








      Duty 3
      General Summary of Duty 3                             % of Time  15

      Responsibility of maintaining the franchise agreement.

      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?         Oversee the entire operation to ensure that minimum 
production requirements established for the franchise agreement are reached 
and maintained

      ?         Attend franchise training programs, meetings, and other 
activities as required by the franchise agreement

      ?         Make sure the facilities comply with all franchise 
inspections and requirements

      ?         Be able to adapt quickly when changes in product line or 
promotions are received from the franchise company

      ?         Maintain all necessary records and provide reports as needed 
for the franchise company

      ?         Record procedures for franchise agreement and requirements 
and change as necessary.

      Duty 4
      General Summary of Duty 4                             % of Time  10

      Responsibility for adherence to all safety regulations and 
requirements of a food service operation including state and federal laws.

      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?         Stay current on all food safety laws, regulations, rules, 
and guidelines

      ?         Make sure that all employees follow the requirements and 
maintain a clean and safe environment in all aspects of the food prep and 
service delivery

      ?         Guarantee that all necessary equipment and supplies are 
available to ensure food safety






      Duty 5
      General Summary of Duty 5                             % of Time  10

      Plan, develop, implement, and maintain a program to promote the skills 
of clients to assist, develop and implement initiatives to allow the legally 
blind clients to operate, manage or own a food service facility.

      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?         Provide excellent customer service to patrons of the 
operation both at the Anderson Office Building and the State Capitol 
Building.

      ?         Promote the services available from the program to the 
community and the public in general.

      ?         Regularly meet with the building management at the Anderson 
Office Building and the State Capitol Building to develop and maintain a 
positive working relationship

      Duty 6
      General Summary of Duty 6                             % of Time  5

      Other duties as assigned.

      Individual tasks related to the duty.

      ?






      16.    Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your 
position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions.  Use 
additional sheets, if necessary.

      ?      All day-to-day needs and decisions regarding scheduling, food 
preparation, service delivery, catering

      ?      Management of the program for clients assistance, development 
and initiatives to allow legally blind individuals to manage operate or own 
a food services facility.

      17.    Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor's 
review.

      ?         Major policy decisions that can impact the entire program 
including compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements

      ?         Major budgetary needs and decisions

      18.    What kind of physical effort do you use in your position?  What 
environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your position? 
Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. 
Refer to instructions on page 2.

      Bending, walking, standing, lifting moderately heavy objects, 
tolerating temperature changes associated with being in a food prep area and 
kitchen freezers, ability to handle the stress associated with meeting 
deadlines and supervising a large staff

      19.    List the names and classification titles of classified 
employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time, on-going 
basis.  (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of 
employees in each classification.)

      NAME
     CLASS TITLE
     NAME
     CLASS TITLE

      Dept Analyst (2)
























      20.    My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the 
following (check as many as apply):

      x      Complete and sign service ratings. 
x      Assign work.

      x      Provide formal written counseling. 
x      Approve work.

      x      Approve leave requests. 
x      Review work.

      x      Approve time and attendance. 
x      Provide guidance on work methods.

      x      Orally reprimand. 
x      Train employees in the work.

      21.    I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate 
and complete.



                                                           Signature 
Date


NOTE:  Make a copy of this form for your records.



      TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR
      22.    Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1 
through 20?  If not, which items do you disagree with and why?

      Yes

      23.    What are the essential duties of this position?

      See Box 14

      24.    Indicate specifically how the position's duties and 
responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.

      This is a new position. This is a new division and an initiative 
sponsored by the Governor and given to BSBP.

      25.    What is the function of the work area and how does this 
position fit into that function?

      The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) provides a wide range 
of rehabilitation services to legally blind individuals in order to find 
them employment and to be independent. The Business Assistance, Development 
Program Division is a program designed to prepare legally blind persons to 
operate, manage or own food service facilities.  The food service operations 
and training center for business assistance and development program is to be 
located at 1st floor, Anderson Office Building in downtown Lansing.  All 
clients in the program will complete a training curriculum at the 
facilities.  The operation will have two functions - provide quality food 
service to the general public and employees within the Anderson Building and 
the State Capitol Building and to provide an on-the-job training opportunity 
for clients of the BSBP.

      26.    In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience 
qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

      EDUCATION:

      Bachelor's Degree in any major

      EXPERIENCE:

      Two years experience as a professional manager or program/staff 
specialist, or equivalent experience. Experience working in a food service 
operation providing training to new staff, managing scheduling, record 
keeping, etc. is necessary for this particular position.

      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

      Knowledge of food service operations, managing and training staff, 
food safety regulations and procedures, public relations, marketing, and the 
overall rehabilitation process of the BSBP is essential.

      CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:



      NOTE:  Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute 
agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this 
position.

      27.    I certify that the information presented in this position 
description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and 
responsibilities assigned to this position.



                                               Supervisor's Signature 
Date

      TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY
      28.    Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the 
employee(s) or supervisor.



      29.   I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and 
complete.



                                     Appointing Authority's Signature 
Date









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From terrydeagle at yahoo.com  Sat Jul 20 08:21:35 2013
From: terrydeagle at yahoo.com (Terry D. Eagle)
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 04:21:35 -0400
Subject: [Vendorsmi] Identify Theft Prevention Webinar for the Blind
Message-ID: <96EA97E5687C41F885FC08F4C80EA5B0@TerryPC>

Please share widely

 

Webinar Announcement

 

Talking Through Identity Theft: A program for the blind and visually

impaired

 

Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 2:00pm-3:00pm 

 

Learn about the Federal Trade Commission's identity theft resources, how you

can prevent identity theft, and steps to take if it happens to you.

 

The FTC will present "Talking Through Identity Theft: A program for the

blind and visually impaired" on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 2:00 pm - 3:00

pm. The program is free and available to the public. It will cover

financial, medical, and government benefits identity theft, as well as

identity theft impacting children and older Americans. 

 

Participation Instructions

 

Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm, Eastern. 

 

Conference Call Dial-In Number(s):

 

United States: (800) 230-1092 

 

International: (612) 332-0228 

 

Confirmation number: 29777 

 

WebEx:

 

This webinar uses WebEx; audio is provided via conference call, so please

connect via phone and computer. 

 

Please join us up to 15 minutes early to make sure you can connect.

 

Title: Talking Through Identity Theft: A Program for the blind and visually

impaired

Event link:

<https://ftc-events.webex.com/ftc-events/onstage/g.php?d=992765028&t=a>

https://ftc-events.webex.com/ftc-events/onstage/g.php?d=992765028&t=a

 

Event number: 992 765 028 

Event password: No password required

 

We strongly recommend that attendees test their computer prior to joining

the presentation. You can test your computer system at any time at

<http://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html>

http://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html.

 

If you need help getting connected, please use the WebEx Online help at

<https://www.webex.com/login/join-meeting-tips>

https://www.webex.com/login/join-meeting-tips.

 

Copies of the slides presented at the webinar will remain accessible and

will be 

 

found at

<http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0015-identity-theft-resources>

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0015-identity-theft-resources.

 

You are welcome to share this program invitation with others who might be

interested.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Cheryl Thomas, FTC Investigator

(202) 326-2779

 

Cheryl Thomas

Division of Privacy and Identity Protection

Federal Trade Commission

600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20580

202. 326.2779

 

cthomas at ftc.gov <mailto:cthomas%40ftc.gov>  <mailto:cthomas%40ftc.gov>

 

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From suncat0 at gmail.com  Sun Jul 21 05:02:48 2013
From: suncat0 at gmail.com (Joe Sontag)
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:02:48 -0400
Subject: [Vendorsmi] Identify Theft Prevention Webinar for the Blind
References: <96EA97E5687C41F885FC08F4C80EA5B0@TerryPC>
Message-ID: <46243E6AFB0248D48D32D69BFF19F2FC@Reputercat0>

Given the lack of concern shown by BEP management regarding operators' demographic sheets and the sensitive information they contain, every vendor should be participating in this conference.  By the way, did anyone out there get my demographic sheet?  My workshop packet did not include one; and C. Zanger's only response thus far has been to blame someone else for the goof.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Terry D. Eagle 
  To: 'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List' 
  Cc: 'NFB of Michigan Vendors List' 
  Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 4:21
  Subject: [Vendorsmi] Identify Theft Prevention Webinar for the Blind


  Please share widely

   

  Webinar Announcement

   

  Talking Through Identity Theft: A program for the blind and visually

  impaired

   

  Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 2:00pm-3:00pm 

   

  Learn about the Federal Trade Commission's identity theft resources, how you

  can prevent identity theft, and steps to take if it happens to you.

   

  The FTC will present "Talking Through Identity Theft: A program for the

  blind and visually impaired" on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 2:00 pm - 3:00

  pm. The program is free and available to the public. It will cover

  financial, medical, and government benefits identity theft, as well as

  identity theft impacting children and older Americans. 

   

  Participation Instructions

   

  Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm, Eastern. 

   

  Conference Call Dial-In Number(s):

   

  United States: (800) 230-1092 

   

  International: (612) 332-0228 

   

  Confirmation number: 29777 

   

  WebEx:

   

  This webinar uses WebEx; audio is provided via conference call, so please

  connect via phone and computer. 

   

  Please join us up to 15 minutes early to make sure you can connect.

   

  Title: Talking Through Identity Theft: A Program for the blind and visually

  impaired

  Event link:

  <https://ftc-events.webex.com/ftc-events/onstage/g.php?d=992765028&t=a>

  https://ftc-events.webex.com/ftc-events/onstage/g.php?d=992765028&t=a

   

  Event number: 992 765 028 

  Event password: No password required

   

  We strongly recommend that attendees test their computer prior to joining

  the presentation. You can test your computer system at any time at

  <http://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html>

  http://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html.

   

  If you need help getting connected, please use the WebEx Online help at

  <https://www.webex.com/login/join-meeting-tips>

  https://www.webex.com/login/join-meeting-tips.

   

  Copies of the slides presented at the webinar will remain accessible and

  will be 

   

  found at

  <http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0015-identity-theft-resources>

  http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0015-identity-theft-resources.

   

  You are welcome to share this program invitation with others who might be

  interested.

   

  For more information, please contact:

   

  Cheryl Thomas, FTC Investigator

  (202) 326-2779

   

  Cheryl Thomas

  Division of Privacy and Identity Protection

  Federal Trade Commission

  600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

  Washington, DC 20580

  202. 326.2779

   

  cthomas at ftc.gov <mailto:cthomas%40ftc.gov>  <mailto:cthomas%40ftc.gov>

   



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From terrydeagle at yahoo.com  Sat Jul 27 08:47:14 2013
From: terrydeagle at yahoo.com (Terry D. Eagle)
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 04:47:14 -0400
Subject: [Vendorsmi] Oh Where,
	Oh Where Are The Blind Vendors? Work-To-Welfare? Did the blind not
	see it coming?
Message-ID: <0D276F6BF0864160A3FD7A114B9F58A0@TerryPC>

On Thursday the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) joined Governor
Snyder, the Office of Public-Private Partnerships, the Legislature, LARA,
BS4BP, Mr. Rodgers, BEP, and the EOC, in support of the Snyder
Administration's initiative WORK-TO-WELFARE for the blind of Michigan.  As
if it were not bad enough to take away employment from a qualified blind
person at the Anderson House of Representatives office building, the
Capitol, and the Port Huron Vending Facility, the administration is
targeting Michigan's rest areas for a public-private partnership, for the
development and construction of restaurants at the rest areas.  The
administration's idea is to cut cost and raise revenue for the state.  Just
as the cut of the Michigan Business Tax was done on the back of Michigan
retirees with the new pension income tax, this public-private business
partnership  will no doubt result on the back of blind vendors, ultimately
costing 22 rest area blind vendors their livelihood, and likely the
remaining 56 blind snack bar and cafeteria vendors their livelihood, moving
them from WORK-TO-WELFARE.

 

 

Michigan rest stops could get restaurants as state considers public-private
partnerships

 

LANSING -- The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking interest
from private companies who may want to improve the Houghton Lake rest area,
potentially adding a restaurant. 

 

A pair of rest stops in northern Michigan could be revamped to include fast
food restaurants or coffee shops as the state considers relying more heavily
on the private sector to manage public infrastructure projects.

The Michigan Department of Transportation hopes to find private businesses
to improve rest areas near Houghton and Higgins lakes on U.S. 127 in
Roscommon County. The deteriorating facilities could be salvaged through an
arrangement where a business -- perhaps a food or beverage vendor -- would
take over operation and maintenance of the facilities. 

 

None of Michigan's 81 rest areas have restaurants like those in Ohio and
Illinois toll plazas. Recent federal legislation gives states more
flexibility to manage and fund rest areas along certain routes.

MDOT is not looking to privatize freeways into toll roads, but it is poised
to delve into public-private partnerships -- or P3s -- to improve highway
rest stops, replace freeway lighting and bridges, and provide timber
management along highways.

"It just is a new business model that we think is worth including in how we
go about our business," said Joe Pavona, Gov. Rick Snyder's special advisor
for public-private partnerships.

 

MDOT on Thursday requested letters of interest from businesses to gauge
appetite for several proposed projects. (

 

"This is an information-gathering stage, the first step to starting a
conversation about what's possible in financing and building
infrastructure," Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle said in a
statement.  

 

Traditionally, the state has hired private contractors to design and
construct public infrastructure projects. They pay the contractors along the
way with available funds or by issuing bonds.

 

P3s rely on private businesses to finance, maintain and potentially operate
the facilities. Officials said it's not considered full-blown privatization
since the state would maintain ownership of the bridges, rest stops and
other assets. The state would repay investors over time. Revenue -- from a
rest stop restaurant, for example -- would offset that debt.  "When the P3
model is used correctly, they're better, faster and cheaper," Pavona said.

And letting private investors handle the up-front financing would allow the
state to leverage its available money on other projects, he said.  P3s have
been used in other countries and U.S. states, but not to this degree by
MDOT. The planned DetroitWindsor bridge would be a P3 in conjunction with
Canada.

 

While some investors and planners hail P3s as innovative solutions for
states or financially struggling municipalities like Detroit, the
arrangements can be controversial. Critics say such projects can hurt
taxpayers. They point to problems that have arisen under Chicago's parking
meter system run by a private company, or a San Diego toll road that went
bankrupt.

 

PROPOSED PROJECTS:

Rest areas: Higgins Lake and Houghton Lake facilities along US-127 in
Roscommon County.

 

Rest Areas

Why were these two specific rest areas chosen?

The new federal highway authorization bill, MAP-21, gives states greater
flexibility

to use

innovative techniques to manage and fund rest areas that are located along
the interstate

highway

system. These two rest areas already had been identified as locations
requiring additional

review

by MDOT due to their proximity to other rest areas, low usage and poor
condition.

What type of usage does the department expect a private entity to propose?

MDOT is looking to start a conversation with private industry to determine
if alternate

uses are

available for these rest areas that would benefit both the traveling public
and MDOT.

No specific

types of usage are being targeted.

What types of services will be provided at these rest areas?

That's unknown and is one of the objectives of the requests for letters of
interest.

It's anticipated,

however, that any P3 project would provide enhanced facilities and services
to the

public beyond

what's currently available.

What will happen if no private entities express interest in the rest areas?

If there's no interest expressed in managing or operating the rest areas,
MDOT intends

to

permanently close the Higgins Lake rest area on southbound US-127 later this
year.

The

Houghton Lake rest area on northbound US-127 will remain open; however, MDOT
will

continue to monitor its usage, condition, and operational and capital costs
to determine

long-term

plans for the facility. Prior to making these decisions, though, it's
important for

MDOT to

examine opportunities for alternate uses of the existing rest areas.

Would MDOT consider expanding this opportunity to other rest areas?

Where allowed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and based on the
interest

and

results from these pilot projects, MDOT would examine the use of its other
rest areas.

 

 

 

 

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From suncat0 at gmail.com  Sun Jul 28 14:55:50 2013
From: suncat0 at gmail.com (Joe Sontag)
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:55:50 -0400
Subject: [Vendorsmi] Re-assignment of duties
References: <C2E44C162CEB4F9E937868505434121A@TheCrave>
Message-ID: <E5899DB850D0448DBB0CF911B170230A@Reputercat0>

Note the words "Finally, Lucy Edmonds reassignment."  Looks to me as if they came from Essenberg, the only member of BEP Staff who is not a member of BEP Staff, at least not yet.  Zanger and Hull saw to it that Lucy was reduced to answering phones for some time now, giving Lucy's other tasks to various student assistants and Rhonda Martin at the front desk.

Is it any wonder that the Program is heading for meltdown?

Almost forgot: I understand that some monthly report data is out there from the State Capitol and Port Huron Vending route facilities for the past month or two.  I'll put it out when I get it, but I'd like to know what you who have seen it think of whats happening at these locations.

  Joe Sontag, who still does not blog.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: thecravevending at gmail.com 
  To: alpenafoodservice at gmail.com ; Bill Kenny ; cglime83 at gmail.com ; Dave Petrilli ; erics1stop at att.net ; fishman.garner at gmail.com ; William Lozier ; Garnet Prentice ; hnry_mosley at yahoo.com ; Hazell Brooks ; Dale Layer ; Greg Keathley ; kev48198 at gmx.com ; landerson1971 at gmail.com ; lilypadluv1 at sbcglobal.net ; lisa_powells2000 at yahoo.com ; lisalweber at yahoo.com ; lucynmisty at yahoo.com ; michaelbaer at mail.com ; Michael Costantini ; Mike Torrez ; Kevin Tomczack ; morganemily98 at yahoo.com ; drea7139 at yahoo.com ; nrthlakeken42 at hotmail.com ; Ray Odell ; paulh2418 at yahoo.com ; Phil Kelly ; redgreen1 at ameritech.net ; James Chaney ; Risa Patrick-Langtry ; RKVEND at YAHOO.COM ; Rob Essenberg ; robstack69 at yahoo.com ; roxanna at kristinaraes.com ; rtheisser at gmail.com ; Rutherford Beard ; shadowofsouls at msn.com ; shdedodds at yahoo.com ; silviatrevino0298 at yahoo.com ; Shane Jackson ; szoet63 at charter.net ; thecrave at me.com ; tsseiter at bind-tech.com ; vendman at aol.com ; wndmcdnld at yahoo.com ; Bill Younce ; Joe Sontag ; cherileagle at comcast.net ; blindman46us at yahoo.com ; kevinhopkins_77 at yahoo.com ; nmobile73 at me.com ; pettyrolando at yahoo.com ; buildingit2gether at gmail.com ; Terence ; kstanczak at yahoo.com 
  Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 19:23
  Subject: Fw: Re-assignment of duties


  FYI...see below.

  Nathanual Prater
  Marketing & Tech
  www.vendorvision.net
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jennifer Doroh 
  To: Garnet Prentice ; Greg Keathley ; Hazell Brooks ; James Chaney ; Kevin Tomczak ; Lisa Weber ; Marlene Rothenhauser ; Nathan Prater ; Ray O'Dell ; Rob Essenberg ; Shane Jackson 
  Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 4:24 PM
  Subject: FW: Re-assignment of duties


  Finally, Lucy Edmonds reassignment.

   

  From: Rob.essenberg [mailto:rob.essenberg at yahoo.com] 
  Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 2:59 PM
  To: Jennifer Doroh
  Subject: Fwd: Re-assignment of duties

   



  Sent from my iPhone


  Begin forwarded message:

    From: "Zanger, Connie (LARA)" <zangerc at michigan.gov>
    Date: July 25, 2013, 4:29:49 PM EDT
    To: Rob Essenberg <rob.essenberg at yahoo.com>, James Chaney <resolutioncomm at sbcglobal.net>
    Cc: "Hull, James (LARA)" <hullj at michigan.gov>, "Edmonds, Lucy (LARA)" <edmondsl2 at michigan.gov>
    Subject: FW: Re-assignment of duties

     

    Good afternoon, Rob and James;

     

    It is with regret I must advise you that effective August 18, 2013, Lucy Edmonds will be re-assigned to provide administrative support for the Administrative Services Section of the B S B P.  The purpose of this re-assignment is for administrative efficiency and organizational needs.  

     

    While Lucy will no longer be a part of B E P, the good news is that we will still see her every day as her official work station will remain at the 2nd floor of the Victor Office Center in downtown Lansing. While the details of this transition have yet to be determined, the Program will continue to strive to provide excellent customer service and relay those details as quickly as possible.

      

    Best regards,

    Constance Zanger

    Business Enterprise Program Manger

    Bureau of Services for Blind Persons

     

     
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From suncat0 at gmail.com  Tue Jul 30 09:09:49 2013
From: suncat0 at gmail.com (Joe Sontag)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 05:09:49 -0400
Subject: [Vendorsmi] BSBP Meeting
Message-ID: <82BA6408E04B43D2A971784FE53B58D1@Reputercat0>

You can find out about it in all of its glorious detail at:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22266576/BSBP07182013.MP3

Please let me know if you have trouble with the link above.

Joe Sontag, who still refuses to blog about BSBP stuff
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From suncat0 at gmail.com  Tue Jul 30 14:38:53 2013
From: suncat0 at gmail.com (Joe Sontag)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:38:53 -0400
Subject: [Vendorsmi] Emailing: Vending Facility Monthly Report for
	Facility 49 and Person 494
References: <1AE9A5BCC44A422DBCE28742105BD539@TheCrave>
	<44BEB999E79D4A18962B5BAFF4229B40@Reputercat0>
	<846F1CB8276F4FD3BC7F0E781302C61D@TheCrave>
Message-ID: <1C7AF7B0C56A4958B4542425066AA893@Reputercat0>

Vending Facility Monthly Report for Facility 49 and Person 494Nate, I'd say the  BEP needs to understand what All Star is really doing and demand that the Company play by the same rules that BEP licensees are bound by.  Let operators try the inventory = 0 trick and see what happens.  The tracking system All Star uses is great for management, but this is an accounting issue, one that has been a problem for our Program before and one that this "superior" private operator is using to hurt us and the taxpaying public of Michigan.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: thecravevending at gmail.com 
  To: Joe Sontag 
  Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 21:34
  Subject: Re: Emailing: Vending Facility Monthly Report for Facility 49 and Person 494


  Joe,

  Given all of the doubt's and question. What do you think would be a resolution to all parties involved? Agency, program, operaters and 3rd party?

  Nathanual Prater
  Marketing & Tech
  www.vendorvision.net
  ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Joe Sontag 
    To: thecravevending at gmail.com 
    Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 7:27 PM
    Subject: Re: Emailing: Vending Facility Monthly Report for Facility 49 and Person 494


    Nate, interesting, but not good enough.  Not only is the value of initial stock important, but the actual cost of goods sold is critical in order to determine how well any retail business is doing and what it owes in terms of taxes and commissions.  It looks to me as though All Star is getting away with charging the entire cost of the initial inventory to the cost of goods sold and does this each month.

    And doesn't $1123.00 seem like a very low amount of inventory for four rest areas, the Blue Water Bridge, and a post office?

    Another question might be this: did the Program reimburse All Start for any starting inventory?  Even if the truthful answer is no, The Program and the tax collectors are being shorted, perhaps massively, by this 0 inventory trick.  It's no different from what too many operators have done for a long time, claiming that their starting and ending inventories are always the same without regard to season, building population and other factors.

    I know that none of this is your doing and I thank you for hearing me out.

    Joe

      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: thecravevending at gmail.com 
      To: Joe Sontag 
      Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 14:06
      Subject: Fw: Emailing: Vending Facility Monthly Report for Facility 49 and Person 494


      Joe,

      I had the same question about inventory and below was my answer. I how ever do not know anything about the Lapear county stop. I will ask.

      Thank you.
      Nathanual Prater
      Marketing & Tech
      www.vendorvision.net
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Rob.essenberg 
      To: <thecravevending at gmail.com> 
      Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 4:15 PM
      Subject: Re: Emailing: Vending Facility Monthly Report for Facility 49 and Person 494


      Hello Nathan,


      This facility does not have a beginning and ending inventory, because they are using the cantaloupe system, and have set par levels so the amount of stock they are using is exactly what the purchase number is. If that answer doesn't answer your question, give me a call we can talk about it further, but I had the same question for Constance and James.


      Rob

      Sent from my iPhone

      On Jun 18, 2013, at 3:42 PM, <thecravevending at gmail.com> wrote:


        James,

        How come this report has no "ending inventory"?

        Thanks.
        Nathan Prater

              Vending Facility Monthly Report  


              Report Date:  05/20/2013 Submitted? Y 
              Facility:  49    I-94 Port Huron Vending Route 
              Operator:  494    (temp) All Star Vending 

             
              Receive Date:  06/18/2013 Data Entry Date:  06/18/2013 Hours:   


              Total Sales  
                 Vending  
                 Sales:  $0.00 
                 Beginning Inventory:   
                 Purchases: 
             
             
                 Ending Inventory:  $0.00 
                 
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                 Cost of Goods Sold:  $0.00 
                 Gross Profit:  $0.00 
                 Other Income:  $0.00 
                 
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                 Total Gross Income:  $0.00 

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                 Counter  
                 Sales:  $0.00 
                 Beginning Inventory:  $0.00 
                 Purchases: 
             $0.00
             
                 Ending Inventory:  $0.00 
                 
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                 Cost of Goods Sold:   
                 Gross Profit:   
                 Other Income:  $0.00 
                 
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                 Total Gross Income:   

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                 Highway  
                 Sales:  $3,330.00 
                 Beginning Inventory:  $0.00 
                 Purchases: 
             $1,123.00
             
                 Ending Inventory:  $0.00 
                 
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                 Cost of Goods Sold:  $1,123.00 
                 Gross Profit:  $2,207.00 
                 Other Income:  $0.00 
                 
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                 Total Gross Income:  $2,207.00 

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                 Total Facility  
                 * Sales:  $3,330.00 
                 * Beginning Inventory:  $0.00 
                 * Purchases: 
             $1,123.00
             
                 * Ending Inventory:  $0.00 
                 
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                 * Cost of Goods Sold:  $1,123.00 
                 * Gross Profit:  $2,207.00 
                 * Other Income:  $0.00 
                 Total Gross Income:  $2,207.00 


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              Supplies  
                 * Supplies:  $0.00 
              Detailed Employee Costs  
                 * (A) Number of Blind Employees:  0 
                 * Number of Handicapped Employees:  0 
                 * Number of Other Employees:  1 
                 * (B) Employee Wages:  $217.00 
                 * (C) Social Security:  $13.00 
                 * (D) Medicare:  $3.00 
                 * (E) Workers Comp.:  $9.00 
                 * (F) Futa:  $1.00 
                 * (G) Suta:  $27.00 
                 * (H) Other:  $65.00 
                 Total Employee Related Expenses:  $335.00 

              Detailed Taxes and Fees  
                 * Sales Tax:  $10.00 
                 * Michigan Business Tax:  $0.00 
                 * Other Taxes:  $0.00 
                 Taxes and Fees:  $10.00 

              Other Expenses  
                 * Other Expenses:  $1,494.00 
              Liability Insurance  
                 Carry own Liability:  Y 
                 Liability Insurance:  $0.00 
                 Total Expenses:  $1,839.00 

                 Net Proceeds:  $368.00 

                 * Set Aside Fee:  $37.00 
                 Net Income:  $331.00 

                 Other Payments:  $0.00 
                 Penalty Payments:  $0.00 
                 Health Insurance Paid:  $0.00 
                 Health Insurance Deduction:  $0.00 
                 Personal Healthcare 2%:  $0.00 
                 401k 3%:  $0.00 
                 DB Retirement Fund 4%:  $0.00 
                 Operator Payment Due:  $37.00 


              Comments: 
              This is a temp 3rd party vending route. There are no penalties and they carry their own liability insurance. 




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