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20241001 ACB Board of Publications

as aired on ACB Media 6

October 2, 2024

Agenda

  • Welcome , Katie Frederick, BOP Chair
  • Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard
  • Approval of agenda, BOP
  • Approval of August & September minutes, BOP
  • Public’s point of view, we welcome hearing from you.
  • Conversation Email List Discussion, BOP
  • ACB Voices Blog, BOP
  • ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor
  • Forum themes, BOP,
  • 2024–2025 work plan discussion, BOP
  • ACB Media updates, ACB Media team
  • Other items?
  • Next meeting November 5 9:00 PM Eastern
  • Adjourn

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20240923 ACB Board of Directors Meeting

Originally broadcast on ACB Media 6

September 24, 2024

Board of Directors Meeting Monday, September 23, 2024 Broadcast on ACB Media Six

Please note: This is the full recording of the Board Meeting from the Zoom recording. The only edit was to remove a multi-minute discussion regarding whether the stream was up.

  • Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President
  • Roll Call: Denise Colley, Secretary
  • GDUI Request for ACB to Send a Representative to the Rally on the October 15, 2024, sponsored by the National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
  • Adjourn

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20240903 2100 Board of Publications

as originally aired on ACB Media 6

September 7, 2024

BOP meetings are open — all are welcome. Monthly meetings begin at 9:00 PM Eastern the first Tuesday of the month.

Date: September 3, 2024

Agenda

  1. Welcome and review of agenda, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair

  2. Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard

  3. Approval of August minutes, BOP

  4. Public’s point of view, we welcome hearing from you.

  5. ACB Voices Blog, BOP (September & October reviewers)

  6. ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor

  7. Forum themes, BOP, if interested in a month or have a theme idea, contact Sharon Lovering)

  8. Upcoming communicators workshop, Zelda Gebhard (9/13 8:30 PM)

  9. ACB Media updates, ACB Media team

  10. Other items?

  11. Next meeting October 1 9:00 PM Eastern

  12. Adjourn

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20240820 ACB Board of Directors Meeting

as heard on ACB Media 6 unedited

August 21, 2024

2024 Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, August 20, 2024

(sequence of certain items changed)

  • Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President
  • Roll Call: Denise Colley, Secretary
  • Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President
  • Review and Approval of July 5, 2024, Minutes: Denise Colley, Secretary
  • Review and Approval of the 2024 Resolution Priorities and Assignments: Deb Cook Lewis, Gabe Griffith, Jeff Thom, Claire Stanley and Swatha Nandhakumar
  • Community Policy Revision: Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement
  • President’s Report: Deb Lewis A. Fall Board meeting dates: November 1st and 2nd, 9 to 5 central time in Dallas, TX B. Committee Restructure and Roadmap

  • BPI Letter Requesting a Meeting: Deb Cook Lewis

  • Executive Director Report: Scott Thornhill
  • Accessibility and Training Services
  • DKM Policy Revision: Kenneth Semien
  • 2024 Budget Requests A. Acb.org Drupal 10 upgrade budget request, Dan Spoone B. Parliamentarian budget request, Deb Cook Lewis

  • Election of the Budget Committee: Elected members for 2023 were David Trott, Kim Charlson and Jeff Thom

  • Election of the Executive Committee: Elected members for 2023 were Gabriel Lopez Kafati, Doug Powell, Ray Campbell and Michael Garrett

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20240806 - Board Of Publications Meeting.mp3

August 7, 2024

Agenda list of 13 items • Welcome and review of agenda, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair • Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard • Approval of June minutes, BOP • Public’s point of view, we welcome hearing from you. • ACB Voices Blog, BOP (August reviewers, thank you contributors) • ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor • Forum themes, BOP, if interested in a month or have a theme idea, contact Sharon Lovering) • Upcoming communicators workshops, Zelda Gebhard • ACB Media updates, ACB Media team • Other items? • Next meeting September 3 9:00 PM Eastern • Adjourn • • list end

Katie Frederick

20240707 1600 Keys to the Convention

Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder

July 7, 2024

20240707 1600 Keys to the Convention Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder This was a great opportunity for 1st time attendees and individuals who have not attended an in-person convention lately. Presentations explained various sessions, business meetings and voting, as well as guide dog info, exhibit info, and some social events. A tip sheet hand-out was available in Braille and large print. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240705 0900 ACB Board Of Directors Meeting Part 1.

Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2024, on ACB Media 1

July 5, 2024
20240705 ACB Board Of Directors Meeting Part 1.

20240705 0900 ACB Board Of Directors Meeting Part 2.

Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2024, on ACB Media 1

July 5, 2024
20240705 ACB Board Of Directors Meeting Part 2

20240701 1700 Affiliate Vote on proposed Resolutions, Constitution and By Laws-EN

Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2024, on ACB Media 1

July 2, 2024

20240701 1700 Affiliate Record Vote

Affiliate Record Vote for Resolution 2024-06 and Constitution and By-Laws amendments 2024-01, 02, 03 and 04.

RECORD VOTE 20240701 Constitution and By Laws Amendments for Record Vote July 1, 2024

ACB 2024 Conference and Convention

June 29, 2024

Four Constitution and Bylaws amendments that were debated June 28, 2024 and submitted for Record Vote July 1, 2024. Note that Proposal 2024-03 was amended on June 28, 2024 and the amended version is included herein for Record Vote July 1, 2024.