[nfbmi-talk] Minutes, October 7,

[J.J. Meddaugh]

I'm a bit confused, as I thought when we voted on state convention being in 
Dearborn, part of the deal was that the hotel is providing a shuttle.
I'm really surprised if this is no longer the case, as it seems they are 
going back on their word.
Thanks.

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> Minutes, October 7, 8:30 P.M.
>
> Quorum Larry Posont, Terri Wilcox, Marcus Simmons, Peter Zaremba, Mike 
> Powell, Dave Robinson, Matt McCubbin.
>
> Secretary's Report Terri Wilcox Marcus moves we accept the secretary's 
> report with corrections.
>
> Treasurer's Report, Peter Zaremba. There is around $1500 in the treasury. 
> Most bills are paid. An expense occurred when Larry Posont
> sent a letter to Pat Cannon via fed-ex. Local chapters should forward 
> dues. Terri Wilcox moves, and  Mike Powell seconds the
> Treasurer's Report. The Report is approved.
>
> President's Report, Larry Posont. Pat Cannon was written a letter because 
> blind people are being denied BEP locations. Sighted
> individuals are being placed in these valuable jobs. Eleven locations are 
> on the bid line. Andy Levin was also sent a cover letter.
> Cannon was sent all the correspondence that has been written to him 
> concerning Newsline via Fed-Ex. Larry Posont may meet with Pat
> Cannon concerning Newsline next week. Call Friday, and ask for Pat's 
> secretary concerning Newsline. A couple interviews have taken
> place concerning Newsline. Sibley is willing to meet about staff training. 
> Gino and Wolf are off the Commission Board. A letter was
> sent to Cannon and Heibeck stating our opposition about leasing a hotel 
> for the training center. Staff retirements may be known by
> November 5. Thirty people are eligible for retirement. There is an Rfp for 
> Camp Tuhsmeheta for perspective renters. Larry Posont and
> Opportunitieis Unlimited for the Blind were the only two perspective 
> renters who went to explore Camp Tuhsmeheta. This exploration
> of the camp allows them to raise questions on the RFP. Responsibilities 
> were increased for the perspective renters. The Department
> of Education has requested $295 thousand from the trust fund. They will 
> fund $135 thousand. The trust fund states it must be used
> for camps for the blind. Both candidates for governor were invited to the 
> Convention.
>
> Law Suit A discussion about the law suit occurred.
>
> State Convention. Send reminders out about Convention registration and 
> hotel reservations once or twice a week on the list serve.
> The agenda is filling up. Braille books may be donated from Temple Bethel 
> Bindary. Cabs are recommended for people from the air
> port. Literature was discussed. Resolutions need to go to Dave Robinson.
>
> The next board meeting will be October 21.
>
> Adjourn at 9-20 P.M.
>
> Thank you for working together to change
>
> what it means to be blind in Michigan.
>
> Email: presidentddnfbddmi at gmailddcom
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