MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2003
MARRIOTT AT CENTERPOINT
3600 CENTERPOINT PARKWAY
PONTIAC, 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 on Commissioner Assignments and Election of Vice-Chair

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

III. Approval of September 22, 2003 Meeting Minutes – MCB Board

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

V. Election of Vice-Chair

VI. Board Correspondence

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

VIII. Consumer Services Report – Mr. Leamon Jones, Consumer Services Director

• Regional Report – Ms. Gwen McNeal, East Region Assistant Supervisor

IX. Community Partner Reports

• eBlind! – Ms. Sheila Ashcraft, Outreach Coordinator and Mr. Ed Bronz, Board Member
• Macomb Intermediate School District – Ms. Ann McKay-Bacon, Teacher/Consultant for the Visually Impaired

X. Department of Civil Rights Update – Mr. Larry Betz, DCR Attorney

LUNCH

XI. MCB Training Center Report – Mr. Jim Baird, Rehabilitation Instructor

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

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT

XIV. Adjournment

Revised 10/15/03

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.