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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi Denny,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Thanks for the summary of last night's board
meeting.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I was surprised at the amount MCB donated to the
thrift store. I was under the impression that we are not as solvent as we
could be. What does this leave MCB with for operating costs?
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Thanks for explaining this.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Naomi</FONT></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=thrift@moblind.org
href="mailto:thrift@moblind.org">'A mailing list concerning MCB Thrift
stores.'</A> ; <A title=mcb-board@moblind.org
href="mailto:mcb-board@moblind.org">'A private list for MCB board
members.'</A> ; <A title=Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org
href="mailto:Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org">Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, January 13, 2010 7:28
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Missouri-l] Last Night's Board
Conference Call</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Hello
Everyone,<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 wanted to give you a highlight of the MCB board meeting held on Tuesday
evening via teleconference call.<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">
We heard an excellent report from the thrift store committee which consisted
of the chair, Mike Keller, Bill Johnson and Shirlene Pickle. The
committee gave a summary of the business plan for the opening of our own
thrift store. After much discussion, the board voted to approve a motion
to donate $425,000.00 to the Encore thrift store board. $287,000.00 will
be donated immediately with the balance to be donated in September.
Encore will begin the monumental task of establishing this thrift store in
accordance to the business plan that was developed. It was emphasized
that this project is not an answer to our financial situation in the immediate
future, but rather will take several years with the opening of additional
thrift stores across the state to begin to realize an adequate income to
support our programs. Encore will pay MCB 50% of the net profit with the
other 50% going toward the future opening of subsequent thrift stores.
<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 applaud the thrift store committee for their efforts and diligence. I
dismissed the thrift store committee and will be establishing a new committee
to act as a liaison between MCB and Encore.<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 a change in the Adaptive Technology Grant
guidelines. These guidelines will be posted on the MCB web
site.<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 approved a new committee for fashion and etiquette. Brandi
Jones was approved as the chair person for this
committee.<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">
A discussion was held about the personnel manual and after some discussion it
was decided to postpone approval of these modifications until the next board
meeting.<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">
With no objections from the board, the MCB Connect will be inviting members of
NFB to our next conference call. The MCB Connect is normally held on the
third Sunday of each month but has moved this month's meeting to Monday,
January 25th at 7:00 PM. We are inviting NFB to join us for the purpose
of discussing ways our organizations can work together on blind related
issues. I'll be sending more information about the MCB Connect next
week.<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">
Let me say thanks to the board for their time last night. I realize that
it was a long board meeting lasting three and a half hours, but the board was
patient and the questions they asked were pertinent and astute. I am
very proud of this board in the way they conduct themselves in a professional
way and their willingness to see MCB move forward. You as members should
also be proud of the representation you have with this board. They are
serving you well.<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">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><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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