Minutes of April 15, 2010


Present: Edith Yang, Esmeralda Allen, Todd Allen, Robin Bouvette, Mike Mullett, Ronald Naasko, Greg Dinkens, Joe Harrod, Tony Albert, Jim Smith.

Meeting called to order at 12:00 Noon.

Introductions.

A. Special Guest: Vicki Hannah Lein, motivational speaker. ABC received a recommendation to invite Vicki to share her wealth of experience with abilities and visual challenges. She gave us 45 minutes of herself and her many interests in helping people. Because there is so much she can share with individuals and groups, we cannot summarize the wonderful content of her brief presentation. We will let our readers know that she is very delighted to share her messages at no charge to her listeners!

If you have a small or large group that would like to be educated, entertained, and encouraged, please consider asking Vicki to share with your group.

Here are some of the topics she is prepared to speak about:

1. Follow Your Bliss or It Will Stalk You.

2. It's Never Too Late to Create an Outrageous Life.

3. Who You Are Meant to Be is Staring You in the Face.


Vicki composes and sings her own songs about disability and ability. She has a number of videos on You-tube. She illustrates many ideas with her original songs! Please visit Vicki's website to learn more about this very special person who has lived in our community for many years: www.OutrageousVisions.com

ABC is very pleased to introduce to you such a strong supporter of access and a very giving volunteer to help others.

B. Minutes of March 18 2010 approved as submitted.

C. Treasurer's Report: Balance of $305.00 in petty cash. Purchase of plaque and engraving services were only recent expenses.

D. Correspondence. Two letters from ABC to public accommodation businesses requesting opportunity to meet with manager to discuss possible improvements with access.

E. Continuing Businesses:

1. Read research information provided by Pat Shermer concerning legal aspects of ABC forming an association with an existing non-profit agency. Such an association would enable ABC to accept donations and provide donors with tax-deductions for their contributions.

2. Preparation for Keith E. Billings Award. The presentation was made following our meeting this day! Those ABCers present were thrilled to have such a large number of persons present who were involved with the renovation project which is now "Kearney Hall". The ceremony was outdoors at the front entrance to the Hall. The weather was beautiful. Many sincere words were shared by representatives of the School of Civil and Construction Engineering, OSU Facility Services, OSU Foundation, Hoffman Construction, and SERA Architects.

The ABC Proclamation for Keith's Award for 2010 was read. Ronald Naasko presented the Plaque to Scott Ashford, PE, PhD who accepted for the many individuals and organizations recognized. The Plaque will be displayed in the case on the left as you enter Kearney Hall.

Please help us find the recipient for Keith's Award for 2010!

F. New Business:

1. Ability Awareness Day. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, August 7th. The event is co-sponsored by Corvallis Parks and Recreation and ABC. The third planning meeting will be held on Friday, May 21st, 10 a.m., Sunnyside Up Cafe. We are looking for more organizations and agencies to participate in the event. Brochures, invitations, and details will be available soon. ABC would gratefully accept contributions to defray costs related to publicity, mailing, and printing. www.accessbentoncounty.org

We would like to get the word out that non-profits and businesses serving persons with disabilities may be interested in having an information table or booth to compliment the Ability Awareness theme!

Meeting Adjourned at 1 p.m.. Next monthly meeting will be May 20th, Noon to

1 p.m., Benton Plaza, Commissioner's Meeting Room.