Michigan Commission for the Blind
McCamley Plaza, Battle Creek, Michigan
Monday, June 18, 2001
9:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM
I. Committee of the Whole - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- Review of June 11 Commission Staff Meeting
- Follow-Up on Commission Retreat
- Open Space
II. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum Mr. Earl Steenstra, Chair
III. Approval of May 21, 2001 Meeting Minutes - MCB Board
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. Board Correspondence
- Response from Dean Carole Ames, MSU
Letter from Ms. Sarah Mitchel re Youth Low Vision Program and Response
VI. Director's Report - Mr. Patrick Cannon, Director
VII. Consumer Services Division Report - Mr. James Buscetta, Consumer Services Director
- Regional Report - Ms. Sherry Gordon, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Ms. Lisa Kisiel, Rehabilitation Counselor, Mr. Wes Goodwin, Rehabilitation Teacher, Mr. Bob Tinney, Computer Specialist
VIII. Consumer Involvement Council - Ms. Charis Austin, CIC Chairperson, Ms. Michelle Visscher, MCB Staff Liaison
IX. Battle Creek Low Vision Support Group - Ms. Beatrice Forward, Coordinator
X. Goodwill Industries, Michigan Heartland - Mr. Bob Holderbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer
XI. Calhoun County Workforce Development Board - Ms. M.J. Bruns, Planning Manager
LUNCH
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, Program Manager
- Elected Operators Committee Report - Ms. Kristina Richard
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.