Oklahoma Council of the Blind

Quarterly Board Meeting

June 9, 2007

President Sanders called the meeting to order at approximately 8:35 am Saturday, June 9, 2007 on the conference line. Present were Perry Sanders, Vicky Golightly, Teresa Kruta, Jean Jones, Julie Brantly, Paul Miller, and Jeri Cooper.

March minutes were accepted and seconded as distributed on the listserv.

March Treasurer's report was accepted and seconded as distributed on the listserv.

Vicky discussed the upcoming newsletter, which at the time of posting these minutes, has already been distributed on the listserv. It includes updated information about the OCB convention with a tentative agenda and registration forms.

Jean reported on legislation. State level Appropriation for Rehab are about the same as last year, little extra for Teacher's pay, School for the Blind and School for the Deaf. Transportation didn't pass regarding liabilities of volunteer drivers for nonprofit agencies.

Vicky talked about the upcoming OCB convention to be held in Oklahoma City, Holiday Inn Airport located at 2101 S. Meridean, on September 28-30. She told Paul Miller that he and Paul Edward from ACB would need to get together to discuss flight arrangements. She discussed ingeneral the tentative agenda. The committee is working hard to make it a great success especially in the memories of Judy Hansen. Perry reminded everyone to send nominations for awards to Elaine Boykin Daudna. Perry asked Jean if she would assist Joe on the Resolutions Committee and he said he was going to ask Elaine if she would chair this committee.

Teresa reported on HCB. They were getting ready to do CPR training. The manual was almost completed that was being put together by the inmates at North Fork Correctional Facility. Several new HCB committees have been formed, and plans were being made for White Cane Day. Vicky mentioned that HCB is also going to contribute $150 for the hospitality at the OCB convention.

Jeri reported on TCB. She stated they had another bowlathon and raised over $1100. In May, TCB had a very informative meeting that included a presentation by Joe Fallin regarding the various organizations relating to blindness.  Prior to the presentation, most members were unaware of the existence of the other organizations. TCB members are having their annual picnic at Mickey's bowling alley on August 11th. TCB also are contributing up to $200 for the food being given at the registration at the OCB convention.

There was no one to report about Muskogee Council.

President Sanders suggested OCB develop a resolution recommending DRS provide funds for a Bookmaker Express Braille Embosser for the North Fork Correctional Facility in Sayre, OK to assist them in the development of a prison based program for Braille transcription services. Vicky stated it would cost approximately $20,000.

Jean requested the possibility of adding an additional address to the OCB P.O. Box for easier retrieval and faster response time. We're recieving more information and documents from agencies and organizations. It was moved and seconded for Jean's address to be the additional address.

President Sanders asked for a motion to be made to fund a representative to attend the National ACB convention in Minneapolis. It was seconded and approved.

Perry told us he would not be running for another term, but thanked everyone for their contributions, assistance, and support during his Presidency.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:25 am.

Respectfully Submitted

Jeri Cooper

OCB Secretary

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