KCB Board Meeting – July, 2018
President Debbie Deatherage called the monthly meeting of the KCB Board of Directors to order via conference call at 7:37 PM (Eastern) on Monday, July 16, 2018. Answering the roll call were Debbie Deatherage, Joey Couch, Gerry Slusher, Rick Boggess, Carla Ruschival, Amanda Selm, Josh Gentry, Bill Wright, Sheryl Lott, Jonathon McCarty, Matt Selm, Bill Roberts, Winter Renfrow and Adam Ruschival. Deb Lewis, Frank Campbell and David Smith were absent. Guest Elaine Weisbard checked in late.
President Debbie Deatherage called for reading the June 18 board meeting minutes and summary which were distributed in advance. Winter Renfrow made a motion, seconded by Amanda Selm, to dispense with their reading and approval. The motion was approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Carla Ruschival reported June 30 balances. Rick Boggess made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded by Winter Renfrow and approved.
Old Business
President Deatherage asked for comments about the ACB Convention in St. Louis. Several people thanked KCB for the hotel stipends. There were positive comments about the scholarship presentations, exhibits and sponsor presentations. Concerns included mobility challenges at the hotel and issues with the sound system. Members should share positive and negative comments with President Kim Charlson and Janet Dickelman. Carla reported that there are two convention hotels adjacent to the convention center in Rochester, site of the 2019 convention.
Amanda Selm provided an update on planning for the KCB State Convention which will be held in Louisville on November 16-17 at United Crescent Hill Ministries with lodging ($79 a night plus tax) at the Ramada Inn on Zorn Avenue. The committee recommended making donations to support United Crescent Hill Ministries and to support a field trip for the 8-10 students in the UCHM after school program since having the convention there will force the program to make alternate plans. Carla Ruschival made a motion that KCB contribute $500 to UCHM as a thank you and provide up to an additional $15 per child to help underwrite a November 16 field trip for the after-school program. The motion was seconded by Winter Renfrow and approved.
President Deatherage asked for an update on the e-Racers. Although figures are not final, it appears we will be in around fifth place with around $2000. The walk nationally has raised around $83,000, exceeding the $67,000 goal.
Chapter and Committee Reports
Eastern Kentucky Christian Council: Although Frank Campbell was not in attendance, he submitted a report to Rick Boggess. Members met on July 11 and discussed how sighted people deal with the visually impaired and discussed the upcoming picnic. The August picnic has been postponed since drivers are not available. Former president Tim Huff was in attendance.
Northern Kentucky Council: Gerry Slusher reported the chapter did not meet in July. She and another gentleman shared information about losing vision and conducted some product demonstrations for high school students in the Governor’s Scholars Program.
Greater Louisville Council: Debbie Deatherage reported chapter activities resumed on July 13 after two weeks of cancellations due to the ACB National Convention. Orbit Reader and iPhone training continue. Carla Ruschival reported 14 Orbits have been purchased by those attending Roundabout. The chapter has purchased an Apples to Apples game and will have a special activity for guide dog owners on July 20. The weekly charge for dinner is being increased from $5 to $6.
Tri-State Library Users Group: Adam Ruschival reported Page Turners met at the June 22 Roundabout. While there are no plans for a July meeting, they will resume meetings at the August 24 Roundabout. He reported NLS Executive Director Karen Kenninger announced at the ACB convention that NLS has stopped production of digital playback machines with no plans for resumption. Rick Boggess indicated that an Android version of the BARD app is now available for download from the Google Play Store.
Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana: Josh Gentry reported there will be a program on dog massage from 4:45 to 6:15 at the July 20 Roundabout. The next conference call meeting will be at 7 PM on July 23.
Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired: Bill Roberts reported the July 10 meeting was cancelled due to a water mane break.
KCB Next Generation: Matt Selm reported some members will visit the McDowell Center from 6-8 PM on July 22 for some planned activities with students. There will be a dine out on August 25 from 4:30 to 7 PM at Cheddars at 10403 Westport Road.
KCCLV: Winter Renfrow reported the chapter did not have its conference call on July 2 because of the ACB convention. The next call will be at 8 PM on August 7. Carla reported a new person attended the July 12 in person meeting and plans to return. The next meeting will be on July 26 with two more meetings scheduled for August.
PR/Membership: Rick Boggess reported the committee met on July 11. Members are encouraged to submit information for the August newsletter. Webpage and calendar updates continue. Busy schedules prevent Carla and Jonathon from getting together to discuss Twitter. The committee will begin updating college contact information in September. The committee agreed to recommend looking into hiring someone to examine the KCB webpage to ensure that it is visually appealing without compromising accessibility. The next meeting will be on August 8.
OFB Steering Committee: Carla Ruschival reported the committee will convene for a merger update on July 18. The final meeting of the OFB SRC will be on July 20 at the McDowell Center. Meeting times will be posted later this week. It is anticipated there will be updates on the composition of the new rehabilitation council and the search for a new executive director.
Rick Boggess made a motion to accept chapter and committee reports. The motion was seconded by Adam Ruschival and approved.
Announcements and Adjournment
Jonathon McCarty reported he has worked on a rough draft of the Twitter page and asked for ideas for a picture or logo. After some discussion, it was suggested that he present his ideas for discussion at the August 8 PR/Membership Committee meeting.
Adam Ruschival announced that everyone is invited to the 73rd annual KSB Alumni Meeting on July 27-28 at the Ramada Inn on Zorn Avenue. Associate nonvoting memberships are available. Michael McCarty will be doing a live internet radio broadcast on Friday night and there will be a session from 10-12 on Saturday morning about the involvement of KSB students in radio.
Adam also announced that the Downtown Louisville Lions Club will conduct eye screening at the KY State fair on August 21. Lions Clubs from around Kentucky will help with screening throughout the entire fair. Last year about 5,000 people were screen during the fair. Debbie Person will be helping with the screening on the 21st.
Rick Boggess made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM.
Submitted by Rick Boggess, KCB Secretary
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