2017 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
Below are the links to the meeting minutes of the American Council of the Blind's Board of Directors for the year 2017.
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November 27th, 2017 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) Board of Directors met by Conference Call on November 27 and November 30, 2017 for the primary purpose of reviewing and approving both the 2018 ACB Budget and the 2018 ACB Conference and Convention budget. President Kim Charlson called the Monday, 11/27 portion of the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
October 27th, 2017 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) Board of Directors met on Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, 2017 at the Union Station Hotel in St.
August 22nd, 2017 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) Board of Directors met by conference call on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. President Kim Charlson called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m.
June 30, 2017 ACB Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) Board of Directors met for its pre-convention meeting on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Nugget Hotel and Casino, Sparks, NV. President Kim Charlson called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. At the call of the roll, the following board members were present: Kim Charlson, Jeff Thom, John McCann, Ray Campbell, Carla Ruschival (by phone), Mitch Pomerantz, Jeff Bishop, Denise Colley, Sara Conrad, Dan Dillon, Katie Frederick, George Holliday, Allan Peterson, Pat Sheehan, Dan Spoone, and David Trott. Doug Powell was present representing the Board of Publica
February 25, 2017 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) Board of Directors met on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria Hotel, Alexandria, Virginia. President Kim Charlson called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. At the call of the roll, the following board members were present: Kim Charlson, Jeff Thom, John McCann, Ray Campbell, Carla Ruschival, Mitch Pomerantz, Jeff Bishop, Denise Colley, Dan Dillon, Katie Frederick, Allan Peterson, Pat Sheehan, Dan Spoone, and David Trott. Board Members Sara Conrad and George Holliday were not present with excused absences. Board of Pu
2017 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
Select the link from the list below for the BOP meeting minutes you would like to read.
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017 meeting cancelled
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017 meeting cancelled
- April 2017
- March 2017
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for December 5, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:05 PM on December 5, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering.
Ex officio members present: Katie Frederick, Public Relations; Bob Hachey, Listserv Manager.
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:02 PM on November 7, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Larry Turnbull; Sharon Lovering.
Ex officio members present: Kim Charlson, ACB President; Katie Frederick, Public Relations; Bob Hachey, Listserv Manager.
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for September 5, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:06 p.m. on September 5, 2017.
Members present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB employees and contractors present: Larry Turnbull; Jo Lynn Bailey-Page; Sharon Lovering.
Ex officio members present: Kim Charlson, ACB president; David Trott, ACB treasurer; Katie Frederick,
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for August 1, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:06 PM on August 1, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Larry Turnbull; Jo Lynn Bailey-Page. Sharon Lovering was on vacation.
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for July 1, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 10:40 AM on July 1, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering.
There were no ex Officio members or other participants present.
Adoption of Agenda:
- Ron reviewed the Agenda.
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for June 6, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:06 PM on June 6, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell; Susan Glass. Paul Edwards was absent.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull.
Ex Officio members present: Katie Frederick, Board Liaison; Denise Colley, Past BOP Chair; Bob Hachey, email list moderator.
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for April 4, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:03 PM on April 4, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull.
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, ACB President; Carla Ruschival, Goal One/Social Media; Katie Frederick, Board Liaison.
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for March 7, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:03 PM on March 7, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell; and Paul Edwards.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull.
Ex Officio members present: Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick, Board Liaison.
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for February 7, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
Chairman Ron Brooks was delayed about 15 minutes due to a family commitment. The meeting was called to order by Deb Lewis at 9:05 PM on February 7, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Deb Lewis; and Paul Edwards.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull; and Eric Bridges.
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for January 3, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:04 PM on January 3, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell; Paul Edwards.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull.
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair.
Other Participants: Sue Ammeter; Ken Stewart.
Constitution and Bylaws (amended 2018)
American Council
of the Blind, Inc.
Constitution and Bylaws
(As amended through the 2018 National Conference and Convention)
American Council of the Blind
1703 N. Beauregard St.
Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22311
(202) 467-5081
1-800-424-8666
www.acb.org
