MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2003
TAWAS BAY HOLIDAY INN RESORT
300 E. BAY STREET
EAST TAWAS, 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
• Discussion of Strategic Plan

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

III. Approval of June 23, 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, Consumer Services Director

VIII. Regional Updates and Community Partner Reports - Ms. Elizabeth White, Assistant Regional Supervisor and Mr. Raymond Kirklin, Rehabilitation Counselor

• Au Sable Valley Supportive Employment – Ms. Lynda Leideker and Ms. Toni Wiles
• Neighbors, Inc. – Mr. David Cooper and Mr. Mike Romeo
• Ogemaw County Public Transit – Ms. Shirley Buck
• Iosco Transit – Ms. Darlene Eno
• Iosco RESA – Ms. Julie Doherty
• Michigan Works! Standish Office – Ms. Gayl Meger
• Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce

LUNCH

IX. Client Assistance Program Report – Ms. Manuela Kress, Client Assistance Program Director, Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service

X. MCB Training Center Report – Ms. Melody Lindsey, Training Center Director

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

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

• Administrative Law Judge Decision – Thomas
• Administrative Law Judge Decision – Bacon
• Elected Operators Committee Report – Mr. Eric Seal, Chair, EOC

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT

XIV. 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.