Kevin Harris presented update on PR / external relations / calendar reminders – 2. Operations Update Ed James presented qualitative information regarding the opening of Category A on Oct. 1st – Continuing to develop partnerships with other state agencies Think Big, Serve More People, Do Better focus mantra – Kevin Harris presented update on PR / external relations / calendar reminders – Jimmy Wilson presented Financial Report – Mr. DeFoor asked for motion to approve the FY14/15 budget as presented. Motion from Greg Kirk, motioned seconded by Louise Hill to approve the budget as presented. Motion passed unanimously by the Board. GA Voc Rehab Services Board Minutes Page 3 December 11, 2013 OLD BUSINESS Cathy Carlisle SRC Chair - presented on State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) mission and vision – David Mork Georgia Regents University (GRU) Executive Director presented on GRU and partnership – – with Roosevelt Warm Spring Hospital (RWSI) NEW BUSINESS No new business. PUBLIC COMMENT Judy Presley Georgia Council of the Blind- Hall County Chapter– presented how her VR counselor and GA VR – saved her life and helped her to function as a blind person. Asked the board and others to support “support groups” for disabilities. If you have input regarding the Board Meeting, please send via e-mail to Communications Manager, John Boan - . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for discussion, the Board meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:44pm
Kevin Harris – presented update on PR / external relations / calendar reminders 2. Operations Update Ed James – presented qualitative information regarding the opening of Category A on Oct. 1st Continuing to develop partnerships with other state agencies Think Big, Serve More People, Do Better – focus mantra Kevin Harris – presented update on PR / external relations / calendar reminders Jimmy Wilson – presented Financial Report Mr. DeFoor asked for motion to approve the FY14/15 budget as presented. Motion from Greg Kirk, motioned seconded by Louise Hill to approve the budget as presented. Motion passed unanimously by the Board. GA Voc Rehab Services Board Minutes Page 3 December 11, 2013 OLD BUSINESS Cathy Carlisle – SRC Chair - presented on State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) mission and vision David Mork – Georgia Regents University (GRU) Executive Director – presented on GRU and partnership with Roosevelt Warm Spring Hospital (RWSI) NEW BUSINESS No new business. PUBLIC COMMENT Judy Presley – Georgia Council of the Blind- Hall County Chapter– presented how her VR counselor and GA VR saved her life and helped her to function as a blind person. Asked the board and others to support “support groups” for disabilities. If you have input regarding the Board Meeting, please send via e-mail to Communications Manager, John Boan - . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for discussion, the Board meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:44pm