MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2003
VICTOR BUILDING, CONFERENCE ROOM A/B
LANSING, MICHIGAN
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

AGENDA

I. Committee of the Whole: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

• Reports on Commissioner Activities and Committee Participation
• Commissioner Travel

II. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum – Ms. JoAnn Pilarski, Chairperson

III. Approval of April 21, 2003 Meeting Minutes – MCB Board

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

V. Board Correspondence

VI. Director’s Report – Mr. Patrick Cannon, Director

VII. Consumer Services Report – Mr. Leamon Jones and Mr. Bernie Kramer, Regional Supervisors

• Job Readiness Seminar
• Mini-Adjustment Program
• High School/High Tech Program – Shannon Berkin, Rehabilitation Teacher/Counselor

VIII. MCB Training Center Report - Ms. Melody Lindsey, Training Center Director

LUNCH

IX. Statewide Independent Living Council Report – Ms. Beth Harvey and Ms. Valerie Barnum-Yarger

X. Administrative Services Report – Mr. Larry Best, Administrative Services Director

XI. Business Enterprise Program Report – Mr. Fred Wurtzel, Manager, Business Enterprise Program

• Mr. Eric Seel, Chairperson, Elected Operators Committee (EOC)
• Action on Policy Recommendations by EOC

XII. PUBLIC COMMENT

XIII. 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.