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20250705 1300 ACB Affiliate and National expectations Workshop

Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 3

July 6, 2025

20250705 1300 ACB Affiliate and National expectations Workshop Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 3 From Charters and Chapters to autonomy and accountability - These topics and more were explored with ACB's parliamentarian as we continue our work to strengthen and renew our affiliate and national expectations policy. Affiliate and chapter leaders were encouraged to attend. Facilitators: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President and Julie Palm, PRP, ACB Parliamentarian

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20250704 0900 ACB Board Meeting-Morning

Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2025, on ACB Media 1

July 5, 2025

20250704 0900 ACB Board Meeting-Morning Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2025, on ACB Media 1 1. Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President 2. Roll Call: Denise Colley, Secretary 3. Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President 4. Review and Approval of Minutes: May 19, 2025: Denise Colley, Secretary 5. Mission Moment: Deb Cook Lewis 6. Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair 7. Consent Agenda:  Deb Cook Lewis A. Editor’s Report: Sharon Lovering B. Advocacy Update Report: Claire Stanley C. Resource Development Report: Dan Spoone & Jo Lynn Bailey-Page D. Membership Engagement Report: Cindy Hollis E. Accessibility and Training Services Report:  Kolby Garrison F. ACB Media Report:  Rick Morin G. May 2025 YTD - Financial Statements: Nancy Becker 8. President’s Report: Deb Lewis A. 2027 DC Leadership Conference 9. Prohibited Conduct Annual Report – Mitch Pomerantz

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20250704 1300 ACB Board Meeting-Afternoon

Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2025, on ACB Media 1

July 5, 2025

20250704 1300 ACB Board Meeting-Afternoon Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2025, on ACB Media 1 10. Staff Reports A. Executive Director: Scott Thornhill B. Advocacy Director: Claire Stanley C. Resource Development: Jo Lynn Bailey-Page & Dan Spoone D. Manager of Membership Engagement: Cindy Hollis E. ACB Media – Rick Morin F. Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker 11. Financial Narrative for 2025 Year-to-Date: Michael Garrett, ACB Treasurer 12. ACB Enterprises & Services Report: ** Michael Garrett, ACBES Chair 13. Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Katie Frederick, BOP Director 14. Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and Other Committee Liaisons 15. Adjourn**

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20250627 1900 Constitution Bylaws 2nd Reading and Debate

ACB 2025 Conference and Convention

June 28, 2025

20250627 1900 Constitution Bylaws 2nd Reading and Debate

Unedited recording of the ACB business meeting held during the 2025 annual conference and convention on Friday June 27th where one proposed by law change was read and debated. A second proposal for a constitutional change was also read and debated.

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ACB NextGen 2025 Candidates Forum

Sponsored By ACB Next Generation

June 13, 2025

ACB NextGen Candidates Forum

This is ACB Next Generation's second annual Candidates Forum. During this event, we hear from the individuals seeking election to the ACB Board of Directors. Just like last year, our NextGen members have submitted questions for the candidates to answer during the event.

Sponsored By ACB Next Generation

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