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20230930 2023 ACB Fall Board of Directors Meeting

Originally Aired on Media 6

October 11, 2023

2023 ACB Fall Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, September 30, 2023

  • Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President
  • Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary
  • Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President
  • Review and Approval of Minutes: August 15, 2023, Telephonic - Denise Colley, Secretary
  • Mission Moment: Deb Cook Lewis and Dan Spoone ACB Media Podcasts

  • Consent Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis A. Advocacy Update Report: Clark Rachfal/Swatha Nandhakumar B. Resource Development Report: Bill Reeder, Jo Lynn Bailey Page, and Kolby Garrison C. Prospect Development Approach to Fundraising – Bill Reeder D. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis E. Braille Forum Editor’s Report: Sharon Lovering F. Financial Statements: Nancy Becker

  • Convention and Survey Feedback Report: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair and Rick Morin, Information Technology and ACB Media Manager

  • President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis A. Committee Chairs and Assignments B. WBU and FCC Update C. 2024 Informational Board Budget Meeting: Proposed Date - Nov. 28th D. 2024 Board Budget Meetings: A Revenue and an Expense Meeting - Proposed Dates -Dec. 4th and Dec. 11th E. Support the Holiday Auction

  • Staff Reports: A. Executive Director B. Advocacy C. Resource Development D. CFO

  • Financial Summary for 2023 Year-to-Date: Michael Garrett, ACB Treasurer

  • Review and Approval of the 2024 Legacy Endowment Drawdown: Michael Garrett and Nancy Marks Becker
  • Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Penny Reeder, BOP Director
  • Review and Approval of Mastodon Presence: Deb Cook Lewis and Dan Spoone
  • Review and Approval of Changes to Community Event Platform Expectations & Guidelines: Deb Cook Lewis and Lucy Edmonds
  • ACB Enterprise Services Board Report and Elections: Michael Garrett, ACBES Board Chair A. Jeff Thom, George Holliday, and Terry Pacheco (remainder of Dan Spoone’s term) terms are expiring

  • ACB Demographic and Diversity Report: Deb Cook Lewis and Nancy Marks Becker

  • Discussion on the 2024 DC Leadership Conference: Deb Cook Lewis, Dan Spoone, and Clark Rachfal
  • Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and other committee liaisons
  • Adjourn