MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2002

CAPITAL AREA MICHIGAN WORKS! OFFICE

LANSING

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

AGENDA

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

1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum – Ms. JoAnn Pilarski, Chairperson
2. Approval of October 21, 2002 Meeting Minutes – MCB Board
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. Board Correspondence
5. Director’s Report – Mr. Patrick Cannon, Director
6. Consumer Services Report – Mr. James Buscetta, Consumer Services Director

• Michigan Works! Service Center Report – Doug Stites or Barbara Emmons
• Comprehensive Needs Assessment – Dr. Michael Leahy, Professor and Director, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University
• Deaf Blind Services Report – Cynthia Caldwell and Dee Robertson, Deaf Blind Specialists

1. MCB Achievement Awards –

2. LUNCH

3. Consumer Involvement Council (CIC) Report – Charis Austin, CIC Chairperson and Michelle Visscher, CIC Staff Liaison
4. MCB Training Center Report - Ms. Melody Lindsey, Training Center Director
5. Administrative Services Report – Mr. Larry Best, Administrative Services Director
6. Business Enterprise Program Report – Mr. Fred Wurtzel, Manager, Business Enterprise Program and Mr. Casey Dutmer, Chairperson, Elected Operators Committee

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8. PUBLIC COMMENT
9. 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.