KCB State Convention Business Meeting – November, 2017
The 44th annual conference and convention of the Kentucky Council of the Blind was held on November 17-18 ,2017 at the Ramada Inn on Zorn Avenue in Louisville. President Debbie Deatherage called the business meeting to order at 1:01 PM on Saturday November 18.
After welcoming remarks from district 9 metro councilman Bill Hollander, Secretary Rick Boggess read the 2016 meeting minutes. Elaine Weisbard made a motion for approval. The motion was seconded by Bill Deatherage. Carla Ruschival indicated that “Radio Now” should be changed to “Audio Now” and Rick Boggess indicated he had discovered a $.02 error in the treasurer’s report. Theresa Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Bill Deatherage and approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Carla Ruschival reported October 31, 2017 and October 2016 balances. Elaine Weisbard made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded by Bill Deatherage and unanimously approved.
Committee Updates
Convention Committee: Joey Couch thanked all those involved with planning the convention. He pointed out changes to the technology sessions and indicated he had already heard suggestions for next year.
Awards Committee: Chairman Adam Ruschival reported that the committee, which also included Shirley Stivers, Patti Cox and Butch Watkins, met several times to consider nominees for the major KCB awards and to share ideas for recognizing chapters and individuals statewide throughout the year. The committee selected recipients for the Will Routh (KCB service), James Carl Dotson (community service) and Rose and Lewis Cain (advocacy) Awards which will be announced at the banquet. Ideas for ongoing recognitions include presenting certificates and posting recognitions on social media.
President’s Report: President Debbie Deatherage reported that she and Patti cox attended the Legislative Seminar in Washington in January. They met with representatives from several Kentucky congressional offices and left information with others. Another highlight was formation of the KCCLV chapter.
Nominating Committee: Carla Ruschival made a motion that if more than one person is nominated for a position, there seconding speeches (limit of two minutes per nominee) be allowed and that voting occur by secret ballot. The motion was seconded and approved.
Committee chair Rick Boggess thanked committee members Natalie Couch and Leonard Watkins for their assistance. He pointed out that Natalie Couch, Elaine Weisbard and “Cisco” Slusher could not serve again while Shirley Stivers decided not to seek reelection. He then presented the committee’s slate of director candidates for two-year terms on the KCB board: Amanda Selm, second two-year term; Sheryl Lott, first two-year term; Jonathon McCarty, first two-year term; Josh Gentry, first two-year term; and Bill Wright, first two-year term. Natalie Couch made a motion to accept the nominating committee’s report. Bill Deatherage seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
President Debbie Deatherage then presented each candidate’s name and called for additional nominations from the floor. When no additional names were presented for consideration, motions that each candidate be elected by acclamation were made, seconded and unanimously approved.
Old Business
None
New Business
President Debbie Deatherage announced there will be a regular board meeting on November 20. This will allow the board to discuss the convention while it is still fresh on members’ minds.
Matt Selm made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Bill Deatherage and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 1:32 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Secretary Rick Boggess
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