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20230309 2023 ACB DC Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Part 2

Originally Broadcasted on ACB­ Media 6

April 8, 2023

20230309 2023 ACB DC Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Part 2 Originally Broadcasted on ACB­ Media 6

  1. Financial Narrative for 2022: David Trott, ACB Treasurer
  2. Review and approval of the ACB Media and Affiliate Engagement Policy: Rachel Schroeder, ACB Media Support Chair and Rick Morin, ACB Media Manager
  3. Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Penny Reader, BOP Director
  4. ACB Enterprise and Services Board Report: Michael Garrett, ACBES Board Chair

  5. Review and approval of board recommendation for 2023 Convention standing rules: Patrick Sheehan, Voting Task Force Chair, Jeff Thom, Voting Task Force Vice Chair and Ray Campbell, Resolutions Task Force Chair

  6. Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Committee Chair

  7. 2023 Strategic Plan: first quarter update
  8. Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and other committee liaisons
  9. Adjourn

2023 ACB DC Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Part 1

Originally Broadcasted on ACB­ Media 6

April 7, 2023

20230309 2023 ACB DC Leadership Board of Directors Meeting** Originally Broadcasted on ACB­ Media 6

  • Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President
  • Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary
  • Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President
  • Review and Approval of Minutes: January 31, 2023 (Telephonic), Denise Colley, Secretary
  • Mission Moment: Dan Spoone
  • ACB congratulates Eric Bridges on his 15 years of service to our organization: Our ACB family gives a huge “Thank You” to Eric for his contributions to ACB, leading the organizations advocacy efforts for 8 years and overseeing the growth of ACB into a chief influencer in the blindness movement through his strong leadership as ACB Executive Director for the past 7 years. We wish you the best at AFB and we know we have a strong partner for the future. Hip, Hip, Hurray!
  • President’s Report: Dan Spoone
  • A. Virtual President’s meeting and Legislative Seminar held in both English and Spanish language – Gabriel Lopez Kafati
  • B. BVA and NFB will participate in the Accessible Currency Rally
  • C. Next Telephonic ACB Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 8:00PM ET.
  • D. Convention ACB Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 30, 2023, at 9:00AM CT
  • E. Fall ACB Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30, 2023
  • Staff Reports: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director and Nancy Marks Becker, Chief Financial Officer