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20241102 2024 ACB Fall Board of Directors Meeting

As originally aired on ACB Media 6

November 2, 2024

2024 ACB Fall Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, November 2, 2024

Broadcast on ACB Media Six

  1. Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, 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: August 20, 2024, Telephonic - Denise Colley, Secretary
  5. Mission Moment: Deb Cook Lewis and Scott Thornhill

  6. Consent Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis A. Advocacy Update Report: Claire Stanley/Swatha Nandhakumar B. Resource Development Report: Jo Lynn Bailey Page and Kolby Garrison C. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis D. Braille Forum Editor’s Report: Sharon Lovering E. ACB Media: Rick Morin F. Financial Statements: Nancy Becker

  7. Convention A. 2024 Survey Feedback Report: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair and Rick Morin, Information Technology and ACB Media Manager B. 2025 Convention in Dallas, TX: Janet Dickelman C. Future Conventions: Deb Cook Lewis

  8. President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis A. Committee Chairs and Assignments B. 2024 Board Budget Meetings: A Revenue and an Expense Meeting - Proposed Dates -Dec. 9th and Dec. 16th C. DC Leadership Conference Dates: March 14 to 18, 2025 D. ACB demographic and Diversity Report: Deb Cook Lewis and Nancy Marks-Becker E. Support the Holiday Auction

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

  10. Lunch Break

  11. Financial Summary for 2024 Year-to-Date: Michael Garrett, ACB Treasurer
  12. Review and Approval of the 2025 Legacy Endowment Drawdown: Michael Garrett and Nancy Marks Becker
  13. Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Katie Frederick, BOP Director

  14. ACB Enterprise Services Board Report and Elections: Michael Garrett, ACBES Board Chair A. Terms expiring for Michael Garrett, David Trott, and Kim Charlson terms

  15. Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and other committee liaisons

  16. Election of Executive Committee
  17. Adjourn

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