[Missouri-l] Convention

[Denny Huff, (MCB - A Great Place To Be)]

I just want to add to Denny's summary that all of the proposed Bylaws were
defeated exept for the one that will allow the membership Committee to
approve members at large. As Bylaws Committee Chairman, I want to thank
Virginia Berberick for her help and to thank all of you for making the whole
process run smoothly. We had lively debate and no one lost their temper and
everyone conducted themselves professionally. for those of you who submitted
changes that were defeated, try again next year if you feel that your
proposals will benefit MCB or submit them in a different way that members
might be more willing to accept. John 

    

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Denny Huff, (MCB - A Great Place To Be) <mailto:dhuff at moblind.org>  

To: 'Missouri Chat' <mailto:chat at moblind.org>  

Cc: Missouri-L <mailto:Missouri-L at MoBlind.Org>  

Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 6:23 PM

Subject: [Missouri-l] Convention

 

Most of you probably already know most of what went on at the convention and
the board meeting this weekend, but for those of you that don't, I'll try
and give  a quick summary.

On Thursday the board heard a presentation from the thrift store committee
in the possibility of opening our own thrift store.  The projected date is
July of 2010.  There is a lot of work to be done before this can happen
including the creation of a business plan.  The board voted to contract a
consultant to do that job and he should have one ready in approximately six
weeks.  At that time the committee will come back to the board to present
that business plan to them.

 

The board also approved the strategic plan that was put together by Kathleen
Lee and the strategic planning committee.  The plan has many goals with time
lines established for completing those goals.  The committee will meet again
to determine who will be responsible for accomplishing those goals.  If you
would like to have a copy of the strategic plan please let me know and I
will make sure you receive a copy of it either via email or postal mail,
whichever you prefer.  Also, if you would like to help in one of the areas
presented in the strategic plan, please let me know and state why you feel
you are qualified for helping in that area.

 

The personnel committee presented candidates for the Executive Director and
the newly created Field Marketing Representative position.  The candidates
are Jennifer Parker for the Executive Director and Lowell Newsome for the
Field Marketing Representative.  The board will meet again via conference
call on October 19th to interview both candidates and then vote whether to
hire them or not.

 

The convention began on Friday afternoon and was hosted by the Allied
Workers for the Blind and the Progressive Council of the Blind.  I want to
say thanks to both affiliates for a job well done.  A lot of work goes into
the planning and execution of such an undertaking and the host affiliates,
the office personnel, the volunteers and everyone else that had a part in
putting the convention together did an outstanding job.

 

Some of the highlights of the convention were the presentations by our guest
speaker, Ardis Bazyn, Missouri Assistive Technology director Marty Exline,
RSB's Deputy Director Mark Laird, Wolfner Director Dr. Richard Smith and
director of Alpha Pointe Rhinehart Mavery.

 

            I think one of the main highlights of the convention was the
winner of the Louis Braille essay contest.  Kindra Haun read her winning
essay and did an outstanding job.  We hope to have that essay on-line very
soon and it will also be published in the Chronicle.  Congratulations once
again to Kindra!

 

The banquet was well attended with approximately 160 in attendance.  We
heard a great motivational speech by Phil Ledgerwood and was entertained by
Tom Pool and his band.

 

The awards that were handed out were, Linda Hailey for the Nathaniel Johnson
award, Representative Jeff Grisamore for the Ellis M. Forschee award and
Virginia Berberick for the presidents award.  

 

The member of the year was selected by a drawing from all of the monthly
winners.  Congratulation to Mildred Taylor for that honor.

 

The elections were held on Sunday morning.  Those elected are as follows:

Second Vice President - Mike Keller

Treasurer - William Hawkins

Board Of Directors,

Steve Schnelle

Beverly Kaskadden

and Gregg Hollins

 

Public Relations - Leroy Welch

 

Congratulations to all of these officers.

 

The convention will be held in Jefferson City next year and will be hosted
by Blind Of Central Missouri.  In 2011 the convention will be held in Joplin
MO and will be hosted by the Queen City affiliate in Springfield.

 

All in all I think it was a good convention and I am looking forward to all
that will be going on in the next year.

 

Thanks!

 

Denny Huff - President

Missouri Council of the Blind

5453 Chippewa

St. Louis, MO  63109

 

Phone: (636) 262-1383

Toll Free: (888) 362-1383

Phonecast: (816) 298-8969

FAX: (636) 629-1710

 

DHuff at MoBlind.Org

www.moblind.org

 

MCB - A GREAT PLACE TO BE!

 

The purpose of Missouri Council of the Blind shall be to promote the general
well-being of our members and legally blind people in Missouri, and to
support or participate in other programs promoting the best interests of
legally blind people everywhere.

 


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