Blind Vendors Trust Fund Advisory Board public meetings in 2020
4 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Blind Vendors Trust Fund Advisory Board
The Elected Committee of Blind Vendors will hold a public meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes reviewing the September 25, 2020 minutes and discussing items across various sub-committees.
- Approval and correction of September 25, 2020 minutes
- Sub-committee reports regarding budget, inventory, and new facility development
- Discussion of district concerns for Districts 1 through 7
The board reviewed a significant decline in gross sales and vendor earnings due to the pandemic. Members discussed potential new revenue streams, including online ordering via Square and the possibility of instituting a $500 annual vacation pay stipend.
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting
- Approved request for written response on the viability of a $500 annual vacation pay stipend
- Decided to pursue legal opinion on crediting initial inventory for managers who lost stock during pandemic shutdowns
- Assigned survey of vending machines to determine 3G to 4G upgrade needs for January
- Awarded Central Hospital location to Craig Alexander as a full-time location
Blind Vendors Trust Fund Advisory Board
The Board approved minutes from December 2019 and elected a new leadership team. Members discussed the impact of COVID-19 on vending locations, including the resignation of a cafeteria manager and the appointment of an interim manager. The Board also reviewed the Blind Vendors Trust Fund balance and current stipend distributions.
- Approved December 13, 2019 minutes
- Elected Frank Gaffney as Chairman
- Elected Shelly LeJeune as Vice Chairman
- Elected Candice Linville as Treasurer
- Elected Pinkie Harris as Secretary
- Appointed Herbert Reado as interim manager for Claiborne cafeteria
- Appointed Emma Palmer to the executive committee
- Approved December 11, 2020, as the next meeting date
Blind Vendors Trust Fund Advisory Board
The Blind Vendors Trust Fund Advisory Board is meeting to review monthly income, disbursements, and the current trust fund balance. The board will also discuss revenue source data.
- Review of Trust Fund monthly income and disbursements
- Review of Trust Fund balance
- Discussion of BVTF source of revenue data
- Approval of minutes from December 13, 2019
Blind Vendors Trust Fund Advisory Board
The board will conduct a public meeting via Zoom including roll call and review of previous minutes. The agenda includes old business, new business, and reports from various sub-committees.
- Review of December 13, 2019 Minutes
- Sub-committee reports on budget, inventory, and facility development
- District concerns for seven districts