[acb-hsp] ACB-HSP Conference Call summary for May 1, 2011

[Marleen O'Neill]

The call began at 8:30 PM. EDT., 5:30 PM. PDT.  The purpose of the call was 
to discuss attracting new members to ACB-HSP, and increasing call 
participation by existing members.  Our guest speaker was Ardis Bazyn, who 
is the ACB membership committee chair.  She stated that the best way to 
attract new members is to have your name in front of the ACB membership as 
much as possible.  She also recommended polling the existing membership to 
find out what they wanted to see done on subsequent calls, as well as 
networking with other special interest affiliates.  Another suggestion was 
to facilitate more communication with Sharon Lovering, editor of the Braille 
Forum, so that ACB-HSP matters could be published in a timely manner.  The 
possibility of holding fewer conference calls, and having special guest 
speakers was discussed.  It was decided that there would be an officers' 
conference call in early August to summarize what went on at the July ACB 
conference/convention, and a call would be held in September, during which 
the ACB-HSP membership would be invited to verbalize what they wanted from 
their membership in the affiliate.

The call was adjourned at 9:40 PM. EDT., 6:40 PM., PDT.

Respectfully Submitted,
Marleen O'Neill
Secretary
ACB-HSP
American Council Of the Blind
Human Service Professionals