Michigan Commission for the Blind
Ojibway Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Monday, September 17, 2001
9:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM
I. Committee of the Whole - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- Determination of Client Eligibility
- Job Placement
- Job In Jeopardy Services
II. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum Ms. Peeti Greene, Vice Chair
III. Approval of August 20, 2001 Meeting Minutes - MCB Board
IV. Approval of FY 2001-2002 Meeting Schedule
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. Board Correspondence
VII. Director's Report - Mr. Patrick Cannon, Director
VIII. Consumer Services Division Report - Mr. James Buscetta, Consumer Services Director
- Northwest Region Update - Mr. Bernie Kramer, Northwest Region Supervisor, Mr. John McMahon, Teacher/Counselor, Ms. Sue Johnson, Administrative Assistant, Mr. Tony VanStaveren, Teacher/Counselor
- Independent Living Update - Ms. Rose Dunlap-Gist, IL Specialist
- Improving Positive Outcomes for People with Chronic Kidney Failure - Mr. Michael Welch, IL Specialist
- Adaptive Equipment Loan Fund - Mr. John McMahon
- Progress Update - Ms. Darlene Piconi, Employment Training Services
- Report from U.P. Technology Center, Ms. Sara Menzel, Manager, UCP Assistive Technology Center
- Introduction of 2000 MCB Rehabilitant of the Year and comments - Ms. Geri Taeckens
LUNCH
IX. MCB Training Center Report - Ms. Melody Lindsey, Training Center Director
X. Administrative Services Report - Mr. Larry Best, Administrative Services Director
XV. Business Enterprise Program Report - Mr. Fred Wurtzel, Program Manager
XVI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XVII. 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.