KCB Board Meeting – July, 2015
The monthly meeting of the Kentucky Council of the Blind Board of Directors was held via conference call on Monday, July 20, 2015. First Vice President Joey Couch called the meeting to order at 8:08 PM eastern time. Members present were Joey Couch, Rick Boggess, Bill Deatherage, Debbie Deatherage, Gerry Slusher, Natalie Beyers, Elaine Weisbard, Bill Wright, “Cisco” Slusher, Matt Selm and Bill Roberts. Deb Lewis, Deb Trevino, Carla Ruschival, Adam Ruschival, Patti Cox, and Frank Campbell were absent.
First Vice President Joey Couch called for reading the June 15 board meeting minutes and summary. Since a copy had been given to Board members in advance, “Cisco” Slusher made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes. The motion was seconded by Elaine Weisbard. Gerry Slusher offered a friendly amendment to the motion to include approval of the Board summary. The amended motion was unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Due to Treasurer Carla Ruschival’s absence, there was no treasurer’s report.
Chapter Reports
Eastern Kentucky Christian Council – Joey Couch reported the chapter will be holding its next activity at the Breathitt County Public Library at 1:00 PM on July 25.
Northern Kentucky Council – Gerry Slusher reported the chapter has not met this month due to vacations. They will use money from their grant from the city of Covington to host Bingo at Golden Tower on August 5. The chapter will be sending a $141 check to support the e-Racers, bringing the total raised to $416.
Greater Louisville Council: – Bill Wright reported the chapter’s Friday night activities will resume on July 24. Activities begin at 3:30 and conclude at 10:00 PM. The July 31 meeting will include an activity by Tri-State Library Users from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
Tri-State Library Users – There was not a report since there was no chapter representative present.
Guide Dog Users of Kentucky – Deb Deatherage reported that Michelle Haycraft, the new chapter representative, had to return to Leader Dogs.
Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired – Bill Roberts reported that 22 people (18 members and 4 guests) attended the chapter’s July 14 meeting. They heard a presentation by Dru Wilkinson about Crossroads, a local nonprofit that works to combat poverty in Owensboro. The chapter hopes to have a booth at a regional senior citizens activity at the mall on September 24. Plans are also under way for a White Cane Safety Day activity in October. Rick Boggess reported that the chapter has raised $105 for the e-Racers. There are plans to send one additional check, increasing the chapter’s total contribution to at least $150. Rick also reported that the national and affiliate totals continue to increase as contributions continue to trickle in.
KCB Next Generation – Joey Couch reported the chapter will be holding a pool party for anyone under 40 from 11:00 to 3:00 on July 25 at 810 Washburn Avenue, unit 40. For more information or to register (RSVP required by July 22) contact Amanda Selm at 502-750-1774 or by email at alsmoot87@gmail.com.
Committees
PR/Membership – Rick Boggess reported the committee, which did not meet in July, will meet on August 5.
SRC – Joey Couch reported the Council’s July 24 meeting has been cancelled since the governor has not completed the necessary board appointments.
Crossroads – Rick Boggess reported the July 16 planning committee meeting had to be cancelled. It has been rescheduled for 8:00 PM (EST) on July 26 on the conference line. In response to a question from Gerry Slusher, Rick indicated the conference will begin with a short activity on Friday night but that the main event will be on Saturday, August 15. There is a block of rooms available at Ramada Inn Zorn Avenue for out-of-town guests.
Old Business
None.
New Business
In response to a question from Bill Wright, Debbie Deatherage reported that about 9 or 10 KCB members (plus about four Bluegrass Council members) attended the ACV national convention. Deb indicated there were lots of good sessions and exhibits but that the food prices and restaurant hours in the hotel were somewhat problematic. She also reported that the indoor navigation system used in the convention hotel seems to have potential.
Rick Boggess indicated that the Sunday afternoon session dealing with paratransit, sponsored by the Environmental Access and Transportation Committees, was excellent. Joey Couch reported that many of the sessions can be downloaded from the ACB Radio archive page. In response to a question from Bill Roberts, Joey Couch indicated that national convention attendance numbers will probably be reported in the next ACB Braille Forum.
Rick Boggess indicated he listened to the NFB scholarship awards since one of his former students was awarded a scholarship. He observed that another scholarship recipient has had a long history with ACB Radio. This reaffirms the need for ACB to explore ways to attract and retain younger members. Newly-elected ACB Board member Jeff Bishop alluded to the need to address this problem during his interview on the July 19 edition of Sound Prints.
Announcements and Adjournment
Joey Couch asked if there were any announcements. When none were offered, Rick Boggess made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Natalie Beyers and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 PM.
Submitted by Rick Boggess, KCB Secretary
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