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20250315 0900 Board of Directors Meeting (full meeting) - 2025 ACB D.C. Leadership

As aired om ACB Media 6

March 24, 2025

2025 ACB D.C. Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, March 15, 2025 Broadcast on ACB Media Six

  • Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President
  • Roll Call and Introduction of Board and Staff: Denise Colley, Secretary
  • Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President4. Review and Approval of February 10, 2025 Minutes: Denise Colley, Secretary
  • President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis A. ACB Telephonic Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025, at 7:00PM ET B. ACB Convention Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for Friday, July 4, 2025, at 9:00AM CT C. ACB Fall Board of Directors meeting Scheduled for Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT D. Leadership Email List Guidelines E. Convention Rollcall of Affiliates is Shifting to the Convention Call to Order on Monday F. Google Workspace Emails Project G. Braille Forum Raffle

  • Update on Prohibited Conduct Workgroup Update: David Trott

  • Program Reports: A. ACB Executive Director: Scott Thornhill B. Advocacy Report: Claire Stanley C. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis D. Resource Development Report: Dan Spoone & Jo Lynn Bailey-Page E. Accessibility & Training Services – Kolby Garrison F. ACB Media Report: Rick Morin a. ACB Media Affiliate Public Service Announcement Policy G. Communications – Michael Johnson H. CFO Report: Nancy Marks-BeckerFinancial Reports: Michael Garrett A. ACB Financial Report B. ACB Enterprise and Services Financial Report: Michael Garrett, ACBES Board Chair

  • Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Katie Frederick, BOP Director A. Conversation Email List Guidelines

  • Awards Committee: Koni Sims

  • Amendment to Awards Policy
  • 2024 Strategic Plan: Deb Cook Lewis and Scott Thornhill
  • Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and Other Committee Liaisons
  • Adjourn

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20250315 1800 ACB Leadership Conference Welcome Reception Presentations

As Originally Head on ACB Media 6

March 22, 2025

2025 ACB DC Leadership Conference Welcome Reception

  • Welcome: ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill
  • Presentations from Committees and programs
  • ACB Walk Committee: Donna Brown: Launch of the 2025 Walk song and learn how affiliates can sponsor Walk teams
  • INSPIRE Mentoring Program: Donna Brown and Kenneth Semien Sr: Update on progress of the mentoring program
  • DKM Committee: Zelda Gebhard and Donna Clarke: Application information for the DKM First Timer and JP Morgan Chase Leadership Fellows programs
  • Community Support Committee: Lucy Edmonds and Cindy Hollis: Celebrating Five Years of the Community Events Platform!
  • Monthly Monetary Support (MMS) Committee: Dan Spoone: MMS Leadership Conference 321 Countdown Contest
  • Auction Committee: Leslie Spoone: Auction dates and donation information
  • Get Up and Get Moving Committee: Koni Sims and Leslie Spoone: How Is Your Fitness Journey Going?
  • ACB Awards Committee: Carrie Muth and Koni Sims: Awards Trivia Contest – How Well Do You Know Your ACB Awards?

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250316 0900 Presidents Meeting through Keynote

As Originally Heard on ACB Media 6

March 22, 2025

2025 ACB President’s Meeting

  • Welcome and Overview of the Day: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President
  • The ABC’s of ACB: Key Programs, Services and Roles: Facilitated by Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Manager
  • Role and Function of Our Primary Email Lists: Presidents; Leadership; Conversation; Announce – Deb Cook Lewis, Cindy Hollis, and Rep from Board of Publications – Affiliate Liaisons: Linking Affiliates and the National Organization: Facilitated by Cindy Hollis – Corporate Sponsor Presentation

  • Sponsor Presentation

  • Keynote Speaker: Day Al-Mohamed

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20250316 1330 Breakout 1A Governance and Oversight

As Originally Heard on ACB Media 6

March 22, 2025

2025 Presidents Meeting

Breakouts 1A

  • 1A Governance and Oversight: We must ensure that the missions of our affiliates align with ACB’s mission and values while allowing affiliates to maintain autonomy.

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20250316 1330 Breakout 1B Communication and Coordination

As Originally Heard on ACB Media 7

March 22, 2025

2025 Presidents Meeting

Breakout 1B

  • 1B Communication and Coordination: Ensure that ACB and all affiliates are working towards the same goals and objectives.

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20250316 1430 Breakout 1A and 1B Summary Reports

As Originally Heard on ACB Media 6

March 22, 2025

2025 Presidents Meeting

First Breakouts Summary Reports

  • 1A Governance and Oversight: We must ensure that the missions of our affiliates align with ACB’s mission and values while allowing affiliates to maintain autonomy.
  • 1B Communication and Coordination: Ensure that ACB and all affiliates are working towards the same goals and objectives.

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20250316 1515 Breakout 2A Policies

As Originally Heard on ACB Media 6

March 22, 2025

2025 Presidents Meeting

-Second Breakouts 2A

  • Policies: There must be clear policies that the national organization and all affiliates agree to uphold. Categories might include: membership, fundraising, and program implementation.

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20250316 1515 Breakout 2B Branding and Identity

As Originally Heard on ACB Media 7

March 22, 2025

2025 Presidents Meeting

Breakouts Session 2B

  • Branding and Identity: Each affiliate will have its unique mission and approach, it's essential to ensure that they all align with the values and branding of the national organization.

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20250316 1615 Breakouts 2A and 2B Summary Reports

As Originally Heard on ACB Media 6

March 22, 2025

2025 Presidents Meeting Second Breakouts Summary Reports

  • 2A Policies: There must be clear policies that the national organization and all affiliates agree to uphold. Categories might include: membership, fundraising, and program implementation.
  • 2B Branding and Identity: Each affiliate will have its unique mission and approach, it's essential to ensure that they all align with the values and branding of the national organization.

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20250317 0900 ACB Legislative Seminar (full meeting)

As Originally Heard om ACB Media 6

March 22, 2025

Legislative Seminar Agenda Monday, March 17, 2025

  • Introductions
  • Imperatives (30 minutes each with Role Plays)

  • Sponsors

  • Keynote Speaker, Jeff Mittman, Bosma Enterprise
  • Federal Panel FCC: Will Schell, Disability Rights Office -- NCD: Kimie Eacobacci -- U.S. Access Board: Dr. Sachin Dev Pavithran

  • Panel on Alternative Advocacy Channels Speakers: Jeff Thom, ACB Board Member -- Jessica Podesva, National Council on Independent Living -- Michael Lewis, American Association of People with Disabilities

  • Presentation by the State Department on Making the Passport Application Process Accessible Speakers: Elizabeth Straghalis, User Experience Lead for Online Passport Renewal, eSimplicity --
    Mike Rubanka, Product Development Division Chief, Consular Affairs at U.S. Department of State -- Mike Liu, Tech Lead for Online Passport Renewal, Focus Consulting -- Paul D’Addario, Member, ACB of Virginia

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