MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2004

PINE MOUNTAIN RESORT

N332 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD

IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central Time Zone)

AGENDA

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

·         Reports on Commissioner Activities and Committee Participation

·         Discussion on Commission Vision Statement

II.                   Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum – Ms. Peeti Greene, Vice Chairperson

III.                  Approval of June 25, 2004 Meeting Minutes – MCB Board

IV.                PUBLIC COMMENT

V.                  Board Correspondence

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

VII.               Consumer Services Report – Mr. Bernie Kramer, Manager, Western Region, Consumer Services Division

VIII.             Regional Report – Mr. Ed Haines, Rehabilitation Teacher/Counselor,
Ms. Jennifer Welch, Rehabilitation Teacher and Mr. Tom Ford, Independent Living Specialist

IX.                 Community Partner/Client Reports

·        Ms. Rita Keilholtz,   Regional Manager, Employment and Training Services, Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

·        Mr. Robert Karvinen, Owner/Manager, Squint-less Products

·        Mr. Randall Bianchi, Client

·        Ms. Geri Taeckens, Owner/Manager, Accessibilities

·        Ms. Laura Fletcher, Business Enterprise Program Operator

LUNCH

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

XI.                 PUBLIC COMMENT

XII.                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 Tish Kingaby at 517/335-4265 by August 12, 2004.

Rev. 8/13/04