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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.
Guests: Leslie Spoone; Ken Stewart; Christine Chaikin; Tom Lealos; Sue…
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2016 Resolutions

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Summary of 2016 Resolutions

 

Two resolutions were referred to ACB bodies: 2016-20 to the information access committee, and 2016-22 to the board of directors. They are not included in this compilation.
 
Resolution 2016-01 urges the Federal Communications Commission to substantially expand the number of hours of audio-described TV programming required per calendar quarter; increase the number of networks required to offer described programming and the designated markets in which audio…

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Resolution 2016-01

ACB’s Imperatives Regarding Audio Description, Accessible Video Equipment, and the CVAA

 

Whereas, the historic Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) and its implementing regulations promise a revolution in the use and enjoyment of digital TV through audio description and accessible video equipment; and

Whereas, current law requires only a small number of television networks to carry a few hours of audio-described programming per quarter, amounting to a fraction of…

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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.
Guests: Donna Pomerantz;…
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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,
public relations; Denise…
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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.
Ex officio members present: Kim Charlson, ACB President; David Trott, ACB Treasurer; Katie Frederick, Public Relations; Denise Colley, Past BOP Chair; Bob Hachey,…
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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.
  • Motion: Paul moved and Doug seconded adoption of the Agenda. Motion…
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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.
Other Participants: Ken Stewart;…
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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.
Other Participants: John McCann; Ken…
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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.
Other Participants: Ken Stewart; Sue Ammeter;…
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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.
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair; Bob Hachey, Email…
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