MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2002
LANDMARK INN
MARQUETTE, 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 Open Dialogue
     II.     Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum –

                  Ms. JoAnn Pilarski, Chairperson
     III.    Approval of August 19 , 2002 Meeting Minutes –

                    MCB Board
     IV.     PUBLIC COMMENT
     V.      Board Correspondence
     VI.     Director’s Report –

                   Mr. Patrick Cannon, Director
     VII.    Consumer Services Report –

                   Mr. James Buscetta, Consumer Services Director
     VIII.   Regional Report-

                   Mr. Bernie Kramer, Regional Supervisor,

                   Mr. John McMahon, Teacher/Counselor,

                   Mr. Mike Welch, Rehabilitation Teacher,

                   Ms. Sue Johnson, Administrative Assistant,

                   Ms. Darlene Piconi, President of Employment Training Services.
      IX.     Community Partnership Report –

                   Superiorland Library,  Ms. Suzanne Dees,
                   Director, FIA, Mr. Steve Lieburn, Acting Zone Manager

LUNCH

     X.      MCB Training Center Update -

                   Ms. Melody Lindsey, Training Center  Director
     XI.     Administrative Services Report –

                   Mr. Larry Best, Administrative Services Director
     XII.    Business Enterprise Program –

                     Mr. Fred Wurtzel, Program Manager
·                Elected Operators Committee Report –

                     Mr. Casey Dutmer
     XIII.   PUBLIC COMMENT
     XIV.    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.