MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2002
VICTOR OFFICE CENTER
LANSING, MICHIGAN
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Committee of the Whole – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
--Introduction of New Commissioners
--Reports on Commissioner Activities and Committee Participation
--Open Dialogue
II. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum – Ms. JoAnn Pilarski, Chairperson
III. Approval of June 17, 2002 Meeting Minutes – MCB Board
IV. Approval of 2002-2003 Meeting Schedule
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. Board Correspondence
VII. Director’s Report – Mr. Patrick Cannon, Director
VIII. Service Recognition Awards – Mr. Patrick Cannon, Director
IX. Consumer Services Report – Mr. James Buscetta, Consumer Services Director
X. Report on Youth Leadership Forum – Ms. Cheryl Mattson, Rights Representative, Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns
XI. MCB Training Center Update – Ms. Melody Lindsey, Training Center Director
LUNCH
XII. Administrative Services Report – Mr. Larry Best, Administrative Services Director
XIII. Discussion of Elected Operators Committee (EOC) Proposal on BEP Economic and Management Issues – Ms. Kimberly Wells, Civil Rights Disability Coordinator, Governor’s Office, and Ms. Jocelyn Vanda, Executive Assistant to the Director, FIA
XIV. Business Enterprise Program – Mr. Fred Wurtzel, Program Manager
--Elected Operators Committee Report – Mr. Casey Dutmer
XV. PUBLIC COMMENT
XVI. Adjournment
The meeting site is accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services or alternative formats to participate in the meeting should call Larry Best at 517/373-2062.