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Constitution and Bylaws (amended 2018)

American Council
of the Blind, Inc.
Constitution and Bylaws

(As amended through the 2018 National Conference and Convention)

American Council of the Blind
1703 N. Beauregard St.
Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22311

(202) 467-5081
1-800-424-8666
www.acb.org

Table of Contents

Article I Name
Article II Purpose
Article III Membership, Voting and Dues
Article IV Officers
Article V Publications Board
Article VI Powers and Duties of the Conference and Convention, the Officers, the Board of Directors and Committees
Article VII Affiliate Relations
Article VIII Advisory Board

American Council of the Blind, Inc.

Bylaws

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2019 National Conference & Convention Program: Volume 1

New York Waterfall

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2019 National Conference & Convention Program: Volume 2

New York Waterfall

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The 2019 ACB Candidates Forum is Just Around the Corner!

2019 is a pivotal year for the ACB because we will be holding elections for officers, and with several officers leaving the Board, there will be change. During the next several weeks, you will have several opportunities to get to know those candidates who have announced their candidacy to serve as an Officer of the ACB. One is the ACB Candidates page which is posted at http://acb.org/2019-acb-candidates. Your next opportunity will be the 2019 ACB Candidates Forum which will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 beginning at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific. Come and meet the candidates,; hear their answers to questions forwarded from the BOP and from ACB members; and ask questions of your own. You can join online via the Zoom Conference app using your computer or mobile device, or you can listen via ACB Radio or by phone. Here’s what you need to know to join the conversation.   Date, Time and Location Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific Duration – Approximately 90 minutes Where – ACB Radio, by phone and online; see below for details.   Listening via ACB Radio The ACB Candidates Forum will be live streamed on Live Event. You can access ACB Radio online at https://www.acbradio.org, via ACBLink, via your Alexa smart speaker or by phone through Audio Now. For more instructions on using ACB Radio, visit https://www.acbradio.org. If you join by ACB Radio, you will not be able to interact on air, but you can email questions to candidates@acb.org. In order to be accepted, your question must address a specific candidate or the candidates in general and must pertain to blindness-related or ACB-related business. You must also provide your full name and the state where you reside.   Joining by Phone If you wish to join by phone, you may do so, either to listen or to comment. Here are the dialing instructions: Dial - 669-900-6833, and Enter meeting ID: 3014709862# When dialing in by phone, keep the following commands in mind:  *6 is a toggle  that mutes and unmutes your line. *9 toggles between raising your hand to ask a question and lowering your hand. – If you want to ask a question, you need to raise your hand.   Joining the Candidates Forum Online Join the Candidates Forum online or using your smartphone using Zoom. If you have never joined a Zoom meeting, you will need to install Zoom software or the Zoom mobile app. The process is simple and free. Here are instructions to guide you on your way:   Installing Zoom Using a computer – Browse to https://zoom.us and download the Zoom Launcher. Once you install the Zoom Launcher, you will be able to enter Zoom meetings. For your mobile phone – You can download the Zoom Cloud app from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store. You can also install the zoom app automatically when you attempt to join the Zoom meeting directly at the time you join the meeting.   Joining the ACB Candidates Forum Online Joining from a smartphone or tablet: Open the Zoom app and join the meeting with the meeting ID number 3014709862. Joining from a Computer (2 options): Option 1 – Go to https://www.zoom.us/join and enter the meeting ID number 3014709862 . Option 2 - Click this link: https://zoom.us/j/3014709862.   For Technical Assistance If you are unable to join the meeting through any of the modes described above, send an email to Larry Turnbull at lturnbull@acb.org. Larry will not be able to respond once the meeting gets under way, so keep the ACB Radio and phone information handy as these options are almost always available—even if the technology is struggling.   Not Your Last Chance Although we want you to join the conversation on June 19, you will have additional opportunities to meet the candidates. You can check out the candidate statements on the ACB Candidates Page by visiting http://acb.org/2019-acb-candidates.  You can also attend the ACB Candidates Town Hall Meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, beginning at 7:15 Eastern Time in Convention Center, Lilac Ballroom South.
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2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Select the link from the list below for the BOP meeting minutes you would like to read.

  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
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December 6, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:05 PM on December 6, 2016.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell. Paul Edwards had an excused absence.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering.
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick, Board Liaison. Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair; Denise Colley, past BOP Chair.
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November 1, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:04 PM on November 1, 2016.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick, Board Liaison; Denise Colley, past BOP Chair.
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October 4, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:02 PM on October 4, 2016.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick,Public Relations.
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September 6, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:02 PM on September 6, 2016.
Members present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell.
ACB employees and contractors present: Eric Bridges, absent; Sharon Lovering, Annette Carter; Larry Turnbull.
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August 2, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:03 PM on August 2, 2016.
Members Present:
Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Deb Lewis. Doug Powell was absent.

ACB Employees and Contractors Present:

Eric Bridges; Sharon Lovering, Annette Carter; Larry Turnbull

Ex Officio members present:

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July 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order and Introductions:

Present: Denise Colley; Ron Brooks; Tom Mitchell; Doug Powell; Judy Wilkinson
Editor: Sharon Lovering (arrived late)
Ex-Officio: Katie Frederick (PR)
Absent: Bob Hachey (Internet Oversight Committee); Carla Ruschival (Social Media); Kim Charlson (President)
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Annual Reports for Previous Years

Below are links to PDF downloadable files for the American Council of the Blind's Annual Reports from previous years. For the current year report, please refer to the organizational documents found on the About Us page. 

 

2016 Annual Report (pdf)

2015 Annual Report (pdf)

2014 Annual Report (pdf)

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June 6, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:05 PM on December 5, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering.
Ex officio members present: Katie Frederick, Public Relations; Bob Hachey, Listserv Manager.
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May 2, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order and Indroductions

Board members present:

Denise Colley, Ron Brooks, Tom Mitchell, Doug Powell, Judy Wilkinson.
Editor: Sharon Lovering

Ex officio:

Katie Frederick (Public Relations), Bob Hachey (Internet Oversight), Carla Ruschival (Social Media), and Kim Charlson (President)

Contractors:

Annette Carter (Website Administrator)
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April 4, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Chair: Denise Colley
 
Board members present:
Denise Colley Chair, Ron Brooks, Doug Powell, Judy Wilkinson, Tom Mitchell.
Editor: Sharon Lovering.
Ex Officio members present:  Carla Ruschival, Katie Frederick, and Bob Hachey.
Contractors present: Annette Carter and Larry Turnbull.
Guests: Terri Lynn Pomeroy, Renee Zeliekson.
 

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March 7, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order/Introductions

Chair Denise Colley called the meeting to order at 9:02 p.m. EST.
Board members present: Denise Colley Chair, Ron Brooks, Tom Mitchell, Doug Powell, Judy Wilkinson and Sharon Lovering.
Ex Officio members: Kim Charlson, Carla Ruschival and Bob Hachey were present. Denise introduced new Public Relations Chair Katie Frederick.
Contractors: Annette Carter and Larry Turnbull were present.
Guests: Ken Stewart.
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February 8, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Chair Denise Colley called the meeting to order at 9:01 PM EST.
 
Board members present:
Denise Colley Chair, Ron Brooks, Doug Powell, Judy Wilkinson.  Tom Mitchell was absent.
 
ACB staff/contractors present: 
Sharon Lovering, Annette Carter, Larry Turnbull.
 
Ex Officio members present:

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January 4, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Chair Denise Colley called the meeting to order. Board members present:
Denise Colley Chair, Sharon Lovering, Tom Mitchell, Doug Powell and Judy Wilkinson; Ron Brooks was absent.
 
Ex Officio members Kim Charlson, Carla Ruschival and Bob Hachey were present; Nolan Crabb was absent.
 
Contractor Annette Carter was present; Larry Turnbull was absent.
 
Guests: Sue Ammeter, Rob Hill and Ken Stewart
 
Tom moved and Judy seconded a motion to accept the agenda. Unanimous.
 

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2015 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

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  • November
  • July
  • June
  • May
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November 9, 2015 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chair, Denise Colley at 9:05 PM EST.

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