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20230630 0900 Board of Director's Meeting (Entire Meeting) June 30, 2023, Schaumburg, Il.

2023 ACB Conference and Convention

July 11, 2023

2023 ACB Preconvention Board of Directors Meeting Friday, June 30, 2023 Broadcast on ACB Media One

9:00 AM CT – 4:30 PM CT

  1. Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, Interim President
  2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary
  3. Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President
  4. Review and Approval of Minutes: April 25, 2023, (Telephonic): Denise Colley, Secretary

  5. Mission Moment: Deb Lewis and Dan Spoone ACB Applauds the amazing collaboration between staff and volunteers to bring about our first hybrid leadership conference and the currency rally. The rally itself was a landmark experience which most definitely got the attention of the US Treasury Department, and the conference received overall positive reviews. The format was also a first with plenary sessions, breakout groups, tours, and social activities, exhibits and so much more. The hard work of our ACB Advocacy committee along with all staff members and other volunteers working together made the difference.

  6. Consent Agenda: Deb Lewis A. 2023 YTD - Financial Statements: Nancy Becker B. Braille Forum Editor’s Report – Nutshell: Sharon Lovering C. Advocacy Update Report: Clark Rachfal D. 2023 Resource Development Report: Bill Reeder and Jo Lyn Bailey-Page E. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis F. Audio Description Project Report: Tabitha Kenlon G. Communications Report: Kelly Gasque

  7. Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair

  8. President’s Report: Deb Lewis A. ACB Voting Task Force (3.0) Ad Hoc Committee will be extended. An additional workgroup will be established to propose format for future conventions. B. Auction Committee - Thanks Board for Donations C. Next Telephonic ACB Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, August 15 at 8:00PM ET

  9. Lunch Break: 12:00 to 1:30

  10. Staff Reports A. Executive Director: Dan Spoone B. Advocacy Director: Clark Rachfal C. Associate Director of Development: Jo Lynn Bailey-Page D. Manager of Membership Engagement: Cindy Hollis E. Communications Manager: Kelly Gasque F. Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker

  11. Financial Narrative for 2023 Year-to-Date: David Trott, ACB Treasurer

  12. ACB Enterprises & Services Report:
    Michael Garrett, ACBES Chair

  13. Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Penny Reader, BOP Director

  14. Update on Status of the 2022 Resolutions: Clark Rachfal, Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Director & Swatha Nandhakumar, Advocacy & Outreach Specialist

  15. Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and Other Committee Liaisons

  16. Adjourn

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