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BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2009

These minutes were prepared from a recording of the meeting provided by Chair, Paul Edwards.

The ACB Board of Publications met during the annual national convention in Orlando, Florida, Sunday, July 5, 2009 at approximately 10:25am (EDT). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Ken Stewart; Absent: Jenine Stanley. Ex Oficio members present were: Ron Milliman; Absent: Larry turnbull. ACB Staff/Contractors present were: Sharon Lovering, Earlene Hughes. Guest: Pratik Patel.

Due to…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
September14, 2009

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference at approximately 9:25pm (EDT) on Monday, September 14, 2009. Members present were: Paul Edwards, Jenine Stanley, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson and Ken Stewart; Ex Oficio Members present: Ron Milliman, Larry Turnbull and Michael Malver; ACB Staff present: Sharon Lovering.

Agenda:

Ken moved to adopt the amended agenda as presented. The motion was seconded and adopted.

Minutes:

Paul will resend the July…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2009

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on April 6, 2009 at approximately 9:05pm (EDT). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Jenine Stanley, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson and Ken Stewart. Ex oficio members present were: Barry Levine; absent, Ron Milliman. ACB Staff and volunteers present were: Sharon Lovering and Larry Turnbull.

Agenda:

Ken moved to approve the amended agenda as proposed. The motion was seconded and approved.

Minutes:

Judy moved…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2009

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on March 2, 2009 at approximately 9:05pm (EST). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Jenine Stanley, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson and Ken Stewart. Ex oficio members present were: Barry Levine and Ron Milliman. ACB Staff and volunteers present were: Sharon Lovering and Carla Ruschival.

Convention Workshop:

Carla Ruschival spoke to the BOP about availability of time slots for workshops during the national convention. Jenine moved that the…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2009

The ACB Board of Publications met in person on February 20, 2009 at approximately 7:45pm (EST). Members present were: Paul Edwards, jenine Stanley, Marcia Dresser and Ken Stewart; Absent: Judy Jackson. Ex Oficio Members present were: Barry Levine; Absent: Ron Milliman. ACB Staff, contractors and volunteers present were: Sharon Lovering, Melanie Brunson, Mitch Pomerantz, Berl Colley and Larry Turnbull. 

Approval of Agenda: 

Ken moved that the agenda be approved as amended.…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2009

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on January 5, 2009 at approximately 9:15pm (EST). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart, Marcia Dresser and Judy Jackson. Ex Oficio members present were:Barry Levine. ACB staff members and contractual employees present included: Sharon Lovering and Larry Turnbull. Ron Milliman was absent. 

Agenda: 

Judy moved to accept the proposed agenda with amendments. The motion was seconded and adopted. …

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