KCB Board Meeting – June, 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, June 18, 2018. Answering the roll call were Debbie Deatherage, Joey Couch, Gerry Slusher, Rick Boggess, Carla Ruschival, Amanda Selm, Bill Wright, Sheryl Lott, Deb Lewis, Matt Selm, Bill Roberts, David Smith and Adam Ruschival. Winter Renfrow checked in late. Josh Gentry, Jonathon McCarty and Frank Campbell were absent. Guests Lisa McKeown and Elaine Weisbard were also present.
President Debbie Deatherage called for reading the May 21 board meeting minutes and summary which were distributed in advance. Gerry Slusher made a motion, seconded by Amanda Selm, to dispense with their reading and approval. The motion was approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Carla Ruschival reported May 31 balances. Bill Wright made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded by Deb Lewis and approved.
Old Business
President Deatherage asked for comments about the OFB/Voc. Rehab. Merger public hearings. Attendees reported the hearings went well.
President Deatherage asked Amanda Selm for a report from the June 12 KCB convention planning committee meeting. She reported that Hall’s will cater the event while the Ramada Inn on Zorn Avenue will offer rooms at $79 a night (plus tax) double occupancy. The committee recommended convention activities be held at United Crescent Hill Ministries and suggested having an auction with the money being split with chapters. Carla Ruschival made a motion that the 2018 KCB convention activities be held at United Crescent Hill Ministries with the Ramada In on Zorn Avenue being the host hotel. Joey Couch seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Rick Boggess made a motion that KCB hold an auction at the 2018 convention with 50% of the item’s sale price being return to the contributing chapter. The motion was seconded by Joey Couch and unanimously approved. The next conference call will be at 8:30 PM (eastern) on July 12 on Zoom.
President Deatherage again brought up the need to select ACB convention delegate, alternate delegate and nominating committee representative. Carla Ruschival cited points for President Deatherage to note during the Saturday night roll call including the number of KCB board members and past presidents attending, the increase in delegates from 12 to 13 and the number attending from Next Generation. After discussion, Adam Ruschival made a motion that Joey Couch Matt Selm and Debbie Deatherage serve as delegate, alternate delegate and nominating committee delegate, respectively. Winter Renfrow seconded the motion which was approved.
President Deatherage asked for an update on the e-Racers support for the Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk. Contribution amounts on the page have changed little in recent days but there are several outstanding contributions. Since the June 28 deadline for amounts to be reported at the convention is quickly approaching, chapters are encouraged to once again reach out to potential donors.
New Business
Carla reminded members to contact their senators to encourage support for Marrakesh Treaty ratification.
Carla also reported on a recent Tony Stephens communication encouraging members to submit comments by July 9 to the US Department of Transportation on proposed airline guidelines for accommodating guide dogs and service dogs.
Carla suggested convention attendees drop by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing booth to encourage them to move forward with adding accessible tactile features to US currency.
Adam Ruschival reported on a June 18 KSB Advisory Board meeting. There are concerns about campus morale/environment, staff turnover, lack of vision certification by new hires, admissions criteria and more. There are several important construction projects underway. The Alumni Association will continue to monitor the situation as there may be a need to reach out to the State Board of Education and Commissioner.
Rick Boggess called attention to a recent Owensboro Messenger-inquirer article suggesting that nonprofits may have to begin collecting sales taxes under the recent sales tax expansion enacted by the legislature. Carla pointed out that the tax exempt number is not the same as the number needed to report sales taxes and suggested we might apply for a number. WE probably will not receive the number before the July 1 implementation.
Chapter and Committee Reports
Eastern Kentucky Christian Council: Frank Campbell was absent, so no report was available.
Northern Kentucky Council: Gerry Slusher reported they had their regular conference call meeting on June 13. Due to weather concerns, the Memorial Day picnic has been rescheduled for Labor Day weekend. They have raised $241 for the e-Racers.
Greater Louisville Council: David Smith reported recent Roundabout topics have included style and fashion, the Home James Project and tipping. Orbit Reader training continues and is quite popular.
Tri-State Library Users Group: Adam Ruschival reported the chapter continues to meet on the fourth Friday at Roundabout with the next meeting to be held on June 22. Carla Ruschival has filed the chapter’s 501(c)3 application.
Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana: Deb Lewis reported 7 dogs had their eyes examined by Dr Tolar in May. WAVE TV did a nice interview with DR. Tolar about the event. The next conference call meeting will be at 7 PM on June 25. There are also plans for a dog massage workshop at Roundabout on July 20.
Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired: Bill Roberts reported 13 members and three guests attended the June 12 meeting. Officer Castro offered lots of information on scams. Other activities over the past month have included a fishing outing on June 2 and a garage sale on June 9. Bill noted that Sheryl Lott and her family worked very hard on the garage sale. The chapter is gathering recipes for a cookbook and planning for a fall bowling fundraiser.
KCB Next Generation: Mat Selm reported 12 people attended the Louisville Bats game on May 26. Members will attend the June 22 Roundabout. The monthly conference call meeting has been moved to 8 PM on July 15 on Zoom.
KCCLV: Since Winter Renfrow did not attend the June 5 conference call meeting, she asked for comments from those who attended. David Smith reported only a few people participated in the short call which mainly dealt with the OFB/Voc. Rehab. Merger hearings. Carla reported about 10 people attended the June 14 meeting. Due to the ACB convention the June 28 in person meeting and July 3 conference call have been cancelled.
PR/Membership: Rick Boggess reported the committee met using Zoom on June 13. Carla reported the newsletter went out in late May. The next newsletter will go out in August. Webpage and calendar updates continue. Busy schedules continue to prevent Carla and Jonathon from getting together to discuss Twitter. The Zoom conference call to discuss ACB preregistration went very well. Matt and Amanda Selm and Rick have practiced using the host key which will allow hosting meetings without sharing login information. The next meeting will be on July 11.
Rick Boggess made a motion to accept chapter and committee reports. The motion was seconded by Bill Wright and approved.
Announcements and Adjournment
Carla Ruschival suggested having a conference call meeting for those planning to go to ST. Louis to discuss questions or concerns. The meeting will be at 8 PM (eastern) on June 21 on Zoom.
Rick Boggess made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Winter Renfrow and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Submitted by Rick Boggess, KCB Secretary
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