Blind Vendors Trust Fund Advisory Board, LA

Blind Vendors Trust Fund Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting Public Meeting Notice Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:00 am CST This meeting will be at: Louisiana Works 1001 N 23rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 3rd Floor, Cabildo Room Call to order Roll Call of Committee Members Welcome by Frank Gaffney, LBVEC / Trust Fund Chair Opening Remarks by Neil Ellington, Randolph-Sheppard Program Manager Remarks by Kevin Monk, Blind Services Executive Director Introduction of Louisiana Works/OWD/LRS Staff Introduction of Guests Review of Agenda Approval of Minutes - March 13, 2026 V. New Business A. Trust Fund Monthly Income/Disbursements B. Trust Fund Balance VI. Unfinished Business A. BVTF Source of Revenue Data VII. Open Discussion IV. Adjournment ALL MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC FORUMS. AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person as time permits. Louisiana Works Mission Statement: Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone. LRS Mission Statement: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is committed to assist persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain, maintain, or advance in competitive integrated employment and achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with b …

Randolph-Sheppard Blind Vendors Trust Fund Meeting Minutes June 12, 2026 Call to Order Chairman Frank Gaffney called the meeting to order. Roll call was conducted, and a quorum was established. Meeting procedures for hybrid participation were reviewed to ensure all members understood expectations regarding muting, recognition to speak, voting procedures, and protocols for technical difficulties. Opening Remarks Robert Ellington welcomed participants and acknowledged that this was one of the program's first hybrid meetings. He thanked members for their willingness to participate and stated that the Randolph-Sheppard Program continues to move forward with several initiatives aimed at strengthening operations and increasing opportunities. Kevin Monk echoed these sentiments, while adjustments may be needed as hybrid meetings become more common, the format offers an opportunity to improve participation among managers and committee members statewide. Introductions LRS staff members introduced themselves, including Robert Ellington, Melissa Bayham, Kevin Monk, and Steven Johnston. Guests and visitors were also introduced, including representatives from Affiliated Blind of Louisiana and Charley Williams, who was later announced as a newly elected committee member. Approval of Agenda The agenda was presented for review. Emma Palmer moved to approve the agenda, and Donald Arabie seconded the motion. All committee members voted in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. Trust Fund Fin …

Blind Vendors Trust Fund Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting Public Meeting Notice Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:30 am CST This meeting will be at: East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Call to Order Roll Call of Committee Members Review of Agenda Approval of Minutes from December 12, 2025 V. New Business A. Trust Fund Monthly Income/Disbursements B. Trust Fund Balance VI. Unfinished Business A. BVTF Source of Revenue Data VII. Open Discussion IV. Adjournment ALL MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC FORUMS. AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person as time permits. LWC Mission Statement: Louisiana Works is committed to “Putting People to Work” in fulfilling, family-sustaining careers through unlocking their potential with its extensive resources. LRS Mission Statement: To assist persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain, maintain or advance in competitive integrated employment and achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with business and other community resources.

Louisiana Blind Vendors Trust Fund Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting March 13, 2026 FRANK GAFFNEY: Call to order. First thing on the agenda is welcome by Frank. I welcome everyone. First is roll call. SHELLY LEJEUNE: 9:28 to open the meeting. FRANK GAFFNEY: Roll call. DONALD ARABIE: Don Arabie, Alexandria. EMMA PALMER: Emma Palmer, Shreveport. RICKIE PETTIES: Rickie Petties, Baton Rouge. CRAIG ALEXANDER: Craig Alexander, Vinton Rest Area. REMUS POWELL: Remus Powell, Gretna Courthouse. SHELLY LEJEUNE: Shelly LeJeune, Baton Rouge. FRANK GAFFNEY: Frank Gaffney, Shreveport. Next thing is welcome by Frank. That's me. I welcome everyone. For the record this is a blind program and any SLA staff who is here that leaves the room we appreciate if you would announce that you're leaving so we know that you're not here. Next thing is opening remarks by Neil. NEIL ELLINGTON: Good morning everybody. This is Neil. I appreciate everybody being here. We have some guests here also today so I'm excited. Excited for discussions today. And just welcome. I know we got a lot going on so I'm sure y'all have some stuff y'all would like to talk about. That's what we're here for. I appreciate y'all being here. FRANK GAFFNEY: Opening remarks by Kevin. KEVIN MONK: Well, I guess everybody knows we're at a different location, obviously, than what we have been. I did try to get the other library but after the last meeting we had our meeting dates and they made me reapply. I guess …