Constitution and Bylaws, Alice Ritchhart: Proposals were read to make changes to our Georgia Council of the Blind Constitution and Bylaws. After some discussion about the proposals they were all passed. All members of GCB had received the proposals in advance of the meeting. The newly revised Georgia council of the Blind constitution and Bylaws will be attached with these minutes. Old business: There was not any old business so we moved on to new business. Resolutions, Alice Ritchhart: Three resolutions were presented: A Leadership scholarship, a thank-you to the convention hotel, and a thank you to our volunteers. Before all three resolutions were unanimously approved the only change requested was to correct the name of the hotel to “Clarion Suites and Conference Center” in that resolution. The resolutions will be attached with these minutes. Presentation, Robin Oliver: Robin Oliver gave a presentation in memory of the immediate past president of The Georgia Council of the Blind, Bill Holley, who recently passed. Future of GCB conferences and conventions, Marj Schneider: Marj Schneider proposed that President Keith Morris appoint a committee to discuss the time, date, and scope of future Georgia Council of the Blind conferences and conventions. She felt this committee should be representative of our membership. This was passed in the form of a motion. Note: Unfortunately, I did not get the name of the person who seconded this motion. It passed unanimously. Current Conference and Convention Update, DJ McIntyre: We had 72 or 73 attendees. We do not have to pay for any room rentals. GCB Digest, Amanda Wilson: Amanda informed us that it costs $150 to produce the large print editions of the GCB Digest. She is looking for ideas concerning how to reduce this cost. No decisions were made at this time. Election of Officers, Marj Schneider: The slate of officers presented to us by the committee were: President, Keith Morris; First Vice-President, Phil Jones; Second Vice-President as well as chaplain, Fred McDade; secretary, Betsy Grenevitch; treasurer, Marsha Farrow; Member at Large Representative, Alice Ritchhart. Each of the candidates from the proposed slate of officers was approved by acclamation. Parliamentary Training, Roderick Parker Rodrick Parker, our parliamentarian, gave training on parliamentary procedures during meetings. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned around 5:00 PM. Respectfully submitted by Secretary Betsy Grenevitch
Constitution and Bylaws, Alice Ritchhart: Proposals were read to make changes to our Georgia Council of the Blind Constitution and Bylaws. After some discussion about the proposals they were all passed. All members of GCB had received the proposals in advance of the meeting. The newly revised Georgia council of the Blind constitution and Bylaws will be attached with these minutes. Old business: There was not any old business so we moved on to new business. Resolutions, Alice Ritchhart: Three resolutions were presented: A Leadership scholarship, a thank-you to the convention hotel, and a thank you to our volunteers. Before all three resolutions were unanimously approved the only change requested was to correct the name of the hotel to “Clarion Suites and Conference Center” in that resolution. The resolutions will be attached with these minutes. Presentation, Robin Oliver: Robin Oliver gave a presentation in memory of the immediate past president of The Georgia Council of the Blind, Bill Holley, who recently passed. Future of GCB conferences and conventions, Marj Schneider: Marj Schneider proposed that President Keith Morris appoint a committee to discuss the time, date, and scope of future Georgia Council of the Blind conferences and conventions. She felt this committee should be representative of our membership. This was passed in the form of a motion. Note: Unfortunately, I did not get the name of the person who seconded this motion. It passed unanimously. Current Conference and Convention Update, DJ McIntyre: We had 72 or 73 attendees. We do not have to pay for any room rentals. GCB Digest, Amanda Wilson: Amanda informed us that it costs $150 to produce the large print editions of the GCB Digest. She is looking for ideas concerning how to reduce this cost. No decisions were made at this time. Election of Officers, Marj Schneider: The slate of officers presented to us by the committee were: President, Keith Morris; First Vice-President, Phil Jones; Second Vice-President as well as chaplain, Fred McDade; secretary, Betsy Grenevitch; treasurer, Marsha Farrow; Member at Large Representative, Alice Ritchhart. Each of the candidates from the proposed slate of officers was approved by acclamation. Parliamentary Training, Roderick Parker Rodrick Parker, our parliamentarian, gave training on parliamentary procedures during meetings. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned around 5:00 PM. Respectfully submitted by Secretary Betsy Grenevitch
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