MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2003
CAPITAL AREA MICHIGAN WORKS! OFFICE
2110 SOUTH CEDAR STREET
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
• Process for Director’s Evaluation
• Commissioner Retreat

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

III. Approval of October 20, 2003 Meeting Minutes – MCB Board

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

V. Board Correspondence

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

VII. Overview of the New Department of Labor and Economic Growth – Mayor David C. Hollister, Director and Mr. Dennis Sykes, Deputy Director

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

IX. MCB Achievement Awards

• Consumer Achievement Award
  • Deborah Wright
  • Laura Fletcher
  • Arney F. Chapman
  • Michelle Moxley
  • Albert Griffith
  • Mark Eagle

• Employer Recognition Award
  • Burlington Coat Factory, Auburn Hills
  • Gryphon Place, Kalamazoo
  • Lueder’s Shoe Store of Coldwater

• Community Partner Achievement Award
  • Richard and Sandy Canen

• Operator of the Year Award
  • Dan Fleming

LUNCH

X. Consumer Involvement Council (CIC) Report – Mr. Geer Wilcox, CIC Chairperson and Ms. Michelle Visscher, CIC Staff Liaison

XI. State Consumer Convention Reports

• Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired – Ms. Charis Austin, President
• National Federation of the Blind of Michigan - Mr. Geer Wilcox

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

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

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

• Resolution
• Elected Operators Committee Report - Mr. Joe Sontag, Chairperson

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.