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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>January 26, 2012</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear Director Cannon,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm still awaiting an answer to a basic, and simple
question here.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sincerely,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=joeharcz@comcast.net href="mailto:joeharcz@comcast.net">joe harcz
Comcast</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=cannonp@MICHIGAN.GOV
href="mailto:cannonp@MICHIGAN.GOV">Patrick Cannon MCB Dir.</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=president.nfb.mi@gmail.com
href="mailto:president.nfb.mi@gmail.com">Larry Posont MCB Comm.</A> ; <A
title=laschuck@juno.com href="mailto:laschuck@juno.com">lydia Schuck MCB
Comm.</A> ; <A title=jcscot@sbcglobal.net
href="mailto:jcscot@sbcglobal.net">John Scott MCB Comm.</A> ; <A
title=nfbmi-talk@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:nfbmi-talk@nfbnet.org">nfbmi-talk@nfbnet.org</A> ; <A
title=zangerc@michigan.gov href="mailto:zangerc@michigan.gov">Constance Zanger
MCB BEP</A> ; <A title=hullj@michigan.gov href="mailto:hullj@michigan.gov">James
Hull BEP Temp Mgr</A> ; <A title=resolutioncomm@sbcglobal.net
href="mailto:resolutioncomm@sbcglobal.net">James Cheney EOC</A> ; <A
title=jiggyzee@att.net href="mailto:jiggyzee@att.net">Hazell Brooks</A> ; <A
title=rutherford_beard@yahoo.com
href="mailto:rutherford_beard@yahoo.com">rutherford_beard@yahoo.com</A> ; <A
title=terrydeagle@yahoo.com href="mailto:terrydeagle@yahoo.com">terry Eagle</A>
; <A title=sunkat@wmis.net href="mailto:sunkat@wmis.net">Joe Sontag</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, October 19, 2011 8:29 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> inquiry related to points action plan</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">October 19, 2011 Inquiry Related
to BEP Points System from Action Plan</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1365 E. Mt. Morris Rd.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Mt. Morris, MI 48458</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">810-516-5262</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A
href="mailto:joeharcz@comcast.net">joeharcz@comcast.net</A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Patrick D. Cannon</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Director, Michigan Commission for
the Blind</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">(Via e-mail)</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Dear Sir,</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I’m writing you today to inquire
whether or not the following item from the 2011 MCB Action plan has actually
been accomplished, implemented, and is effective:</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><U><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Objective
4<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">“1.4<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Enhance the current BEP system to
include an operator point report. This report would provide on demand
information for operators’ at their request. In addition, the BEP manager would
provide the detailed information regarding all operator points at the annual BEP
Workshop in April. Report progress to Director quarterly.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Status</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Based on BEP System 7 an ad hoc Word
document was developed in FY2010 summarizing Operator Selection System points.
Correspondingly, BEP began forwarding this Word document to BEP licensees on a
quarterly basis. In addition to sending the point summaries, operators also
receive a report summarizing operator standing compared to all operators on a
biannual basis. During FY2011, these reports will be incorporated into the
standard BEP System 7 report repertoire. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Responsibility: <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Constance Zanger <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and James Hull”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">If this has indeed been implemented
then I ask openly why in even the public domain of say the Sheila Stelmak case
is it apparently so difficult <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>for
operators to receive accurate, accessable, and timely delivery of this vital
information to this very date?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Paul Joseph Harcz,
Jr.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cc: MCB
Commissioners<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cc: NFB MI<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cc: James Hull and Constance
Zanger<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cc: Several
Operators<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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