Michigan Commission for the Blind
Days Inn, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Tuesday, January 18, 2000
9:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM
I. Committee of the Whole – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
** WIA Training by RSA for Commissioners
** Discussion of Proposed Revision to MCB Policy Manual
II. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum – Mr. Earl Steenstra, Chair
III. Approval of December 13, 1999 Meeting Minutes – MCB Board
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V.Board Correspondence
VI. Director’s Report – Mr. Patrick Cannon, Director
VII. Administrative Services Report – Mr. Larry Best, Administrative Services Director
**Personnel and Budget Report
VIII. Consumer Services Report – Mr. Jim Buscetta, Consumer Services Director
IX. Commission for the Blind Training Center Report – Ms. Melody Lindsey, Director, MCBTC
X. Statewide Independent Living Council Report – Ms. Beth Harvey, Director LUNCH
XI. Consumer Involvement Council Report – Ms. Charis Austin, Chairperson, Mr. Michael Ellis, MCB Liaison
XII. Michigan Works! Work First Development Center Report – Ms. Kathy Anderson, Vocational Service Coordinator, Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids
XIII. Northwest Region Report – Mr. Bernard Kramer, Supervisor
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENT
XV. Adjournment
The meeting site is accessible. People with disabilities requiring additional services or alternative formats to participate in the meeting should call Larry Best at 517/373-2062 by January 12, 2000.