BVID General Meeting

June 21, 2001

 

*These minutes were typed from a recording of the meeting.

 

The Meeting was called to order at 7:24 PM.

 

A quorum was determined.   The following were in attendance:

.           Stephanie Everett                      Diana North

            Barbara Robinson                     Sherri Roberts                         

            Michael Moore             Kent Roberts  

            Paige Abshire

 

The minutes from the May 29, 2001 meeting were read by the President and approved as corrected.

 

Reports:

            President- written report

            Vice President- written report

            Parliamentarian- tried to contact Tom Cox but has not received a response

            Secretary- absent

            Treasurer- the current balance is $2,577.98

Audit Committee- Michael Moore has been added to the committee.  Kent reports that “the books balance.”  At the end of the fiscal year BVID had $2,300.32 plus $25 not shown on the books and $20.50 in petty cash.

Old Business:

            Fall Workshop:

Presenter:  Our choices are Buddy Bauer or Steve Phan.  Steve Phan has done several workshops around the area with the same topics.  Buddy Bauer has some new topics for this area.

 

Topic: Buddy Bauer has suggested “Constructed Speech, Constructed Action,” “Expansion Techniques,” or “Voicing Techniques.”

 

Motion 2001-06-01 (Sherri Roberts, Michael Moore)

         Move that we contract with Buddy Bauer to do a workshop on “Expansion Techniques” either October 13th or 20th, whichever is convenient for both the presenter and the A&M Church of Christ facility, not to exceed $1,000 in workshop expenses.

 

Motion 2001-06-01   PASSED

 

Motion 2001-06-02 (Diana North, Kent Roberts)

         Move that we change the workshop registration fees to:

         BVID member. . . . . $10                TSID member . . . . .$30

         Student. . . . . . . . . . . $20               Non-member. . . . . . $40

         late fee . . . . . . . . . . .$10 (same as before)

Motion 2001-06-02  PASSED

 

Brochure:  Michael will assist in making the brochure.  They need to be ready and printed by August 28th. 

 

E-mail advertising: We need one at least a month prior to the workshop.  We need one the day before the deadline to avoid the late fee, and we need one the day before the workshop.

 

Video Library:

            Michael will help Joyce get this online.

 

            Interpreter Hiring Policy:

                        Michael will help Joyce get this online.

 

New Business:

            Constitutional Changes:

Sherri Roberts has some proposed constitutional changes.

 

            Motion 2001-06-03 (Sherri Roberts, Kent Roberts)

1.  Move that the following changes be made to the BVID Constitution:

 

ARTICLE IX of the Constitution be revised to read: “This Constitution may be amended or a new Constitution adopted by vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the voting members present at the annual June meeting of BVID, after two weeks prior notice has been given to membership.

 

ARTICLE II, first sub-bullet in the 2nd bullet should read: “To promote the development and expansion of quality interpreting services available to presons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing.”

                                         

                                          AND

 

2.      Move that the following changes be made to the BVID Bylaws:

“ARTICLE V/A” be revised to read as follows:

 

A.     Dues

1.      Regular Membership dues:  $40 per annum (includes annual TSID dues)

2.      Associate Membership dues:  $40 per annum (includes annual TSID dues)

3.      Chapter Membership dues:  $20 per annum

4.      Student Membership dues:  $15 per annum

5.      Dues are payable prior to September 1 of the current membership year in order for a member to be eligible for voting privileges and/or to hold an office.

 

            Motion 2001-05-03 PASSED           

           

            E-mail to the members:

Joyce has been asked to e-mail the members to inform them of the constitutional changes, the new officers, and the date for the next meeting.

 

Meeting Place:  Sherri suggested that the meeting place should be changed from 1501 Glade in response to concerns that meeting in a private home or a religious institution may prevent some people from attending the meetings.  Suggestions include:  Carter Burgers, Council of Governments, and Blinn (parking may be a problem).  Stephanie will contact Carter Burgers to see if we can use a room there.

 

Social Events:  Michael and Paige expressed concern over the lack of BVID social events.  We will plan a silent dinner at Jose’s September 15th  from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.  Paige will e-mail the members and TSID in July and keep track of RSVP’s.  Sherri will request CEU’s from TCDHH.

 

Announcements:       

Our next meeting is August 28, 2001, 7:00 PM.  The meeting place will be announced via e-mail to current and past members.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:25PM.