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<DIV>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 </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=dhuff@moblind.org href="mailto:dhuff@moblind.org">Denny Huff, (MCB -
A Great Place To Be)</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=chat@moblind.org
href="mailto:chat@moblind.org">'Missouri Chat'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org
href="mailto:Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org">Missouri-L</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, October 11, 2009 6:23
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Missouri-l] Convention</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV class=Section1>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">
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!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The banquet was
well attended with approximately 160 in attendance. We heard a great
motivational speech by </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Phil Ledgerwood and
was entertained by Tom Pool and his band.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The awards that
were handed out were, Linda Hailey for the Nathaniel Johnson award,
</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Representative
Jeff Grisamore for the Ellis M. Forschee award and Virginia Berberick for the
presidents award. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The member of
the year was selected by a drawing from all of the monthly winners.
Congratulation to </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Mildred Taylor for
that honor.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The elections were
held on Sunday morning. Those elected are as
follows:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Second Vice
President - Mike Keller<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Treasurer - William
Hawkins<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Board Of
Directors,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Steve
Schnelle<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Beverly
Kaskadden<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">and Gregg
Hollins<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Public Relations -
Leroy Welch<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Congratulations to
all of these officers.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Thanks!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','sans-serif'; COLOR: #00b050"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Denny Huff - President<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Missouri Council of the Blind<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>5453 Chippewa<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>St. Louis, MO 63109<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Phone: (636) 262-1383<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Toll Free: (888) 362-1383<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Phonecast: (816) 298-8969<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>FAX: (636) 629-1710<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>DHuff@MoBlind.Org<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>www.moblind.org<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>MCB - A GREAT PLACE TO BE!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
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