Minutes
Oklahoma Council of the Blind
Board Meeting
August 5, 2006
 
President Perry Sanders called the OCB August
board meeting to order at 12:05 P.M. at the Oklahoma 
League for the Blind. A quorum was established with
the following board members in attendance: Perry
Sanders, Vicky Golighly, Jeri Cooper, Julie Brantley,
Judy Hansen and Elaine Boykin. There were a 
number of individuals present for this board meeting. 
 
Minutes for the June 6, 2006 meeting have been
distributed on the Oklahoma Listserv and were 
approved as distributed.
 
Treasurer Report has been distributed on the Listserv 
and was approved as distributed. 
 
Newsletter: Vicky stated that she that the convention 
newsletter has been sent and that she anticipates 
getting another newsletter out sometime in the fall 
after the convention. Vicky asked that any 
suggestions for the newsletter be sent to her. 
 
Convention Committee: Convention registration 
deadline is August 15, 2006 so everyone is 
encouraged to get their registration in. So far we 
have 8 scholarships applicants. We have had only 
 
one request for assistance with transportation. Judy is 
taking ads for the program and encourages everyone 
to get those to her soon. Raymond stated that this
year they have decided not to conduct the Braille
contest. 
 
Presidents Report: Perry reported on his experience
at the ACB convention. He stated that approximately 12 Oklahomans attended this year. Perry stated that 
he found the issues centering on employment to be of 
interest. He met with a number of individuals who 
had unique jobs, one of which worked for NASSA. He 
attended the membership committee meeting where 
he was informed on a number of different ways that 
other states are trying to increase their membership.
 
Discussion was then held concerning the recent 
voting experiences that members have had. Judy 
gave a brief description of her experience using the 
polling phone system. Jean stated that she had 
heard that only 21 individuals took advantage of the 
phone system. Many individuals stated that they 
tried, but were discourage from using it as the polling 
individuals where not sure how to use it themselves. 
Jean suggested that we develop a list of individual 
comments and provide this to the election board. 
Perry stated that we needed to take an active role in 
making the voting system work for individual who are 
blind or visually impaired.
 
Perry stated that DRS/Visual Services has developed 
 
a advisory committee and he, Joe Fallin, Kathy 
Holloway, Tommy Robertson, Norman Dalke as well 
as Steve Shelton from NFB were asked to be on this 
committee. 
 
Legislative Committee: Jean stated that there is little 
activity at this time as the House and Senate are on 
vacation. This is a good opportunity to catch our 
Senators and Representatives while they are in their 
home offices. It appears that the final version of the 
Braille Textbook NIMIS bill has been adopted and 
APH will be in charge of this. 
 
New Business: Perry stated that he has met with 
Mike concerning the vehicle donation project. 
Advertising for the program has gone up in cost. 
They are looking at ways to minimize the cost and 
have developed some signs that can be placed in 
various locations. Those individuals who place these 
signs and receive a referral and a donation from that 
location would receive 50 dollars. The signs are quite 
attractive and members are encouraged to think of 
who we could place them with. 
 
League Report: Kathy stated that the Chief Operation 
from NIB will be coming in about a week. They have 
developed "Point of Entry" presentations, where they 
bring around 10 individuals from the community in to 
tour the League and learn of its operations. They are 
planning to renovate the building and it will cost 
between 7 to 10 million. Kathy stated that she has 
passed the PHR exam and she is now an official 
human resource person. She has been accept at the 
NIB management school and will start this fall. 
 
Nominating Committee: Perry stated that since 
Randy Howard is unable to chair the nominating 
committee he has asked Teresa Kruta to chair. 
 Anyone, wishing to run for an office or nominate 
someone please contact Teresa. 
 
Old Business: None
 
Affiliate Reports: 
 
Heartland: They continue to meet the first Saturday of 
every month and for more information individuals can 
contact Judy Hansen.
 
TCB: Still doing well went to the Fire Fighter's 
museum this morning before the OCB meeting. Had 
their annual picnic in July and had 35 individuals. In 
October they will be doing something for White Cane 
Day.
 
Muskogee had their annual picnic and had a good 
turn out with a number of TCB members attending as 
well.
 
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 PM
Respectively,
Secretary, Elaine Boykin