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The Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
311 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 270
Brookings, SD 57006-0270
(605) 697-8641phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
Friday, September 20, 2002
10:00 a.m. – Meeting Room
City Hall, 311 Third Avenue, Meeting Room
AGENDA:
1. Call to order.
2. Introductions & welcome Lisa Sonnenburg to the Committee.
3. Adoption of agenda.
4. Approval of the July 11, 2002 minutes.
5. Schedule next meeting.
6. Evaluation and wrap-up reports:
A. ABLE Award Ceremony – July 22 (enclosures)
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B. Board Development Training Workshop - July 17 (handouts in closet)
C. ADA Anniversary Activities (Ice Cream Booth, PSAs, Marquees) (enclosures)
D. Bike helmet awareness program (enclosures)
7. Updates:
A. 2003 Budget
B. Code of Ethics (enclosure)
C. Building Trades Workshop
D. Budget report and review of projects (enclosures)
8. October Awareness Activities.
9. Governor’s Awards for employment of people with disabilities (enclosures).
10. Misuse of accessible parking spaces in the community (enclosure).
11. ADA Coordinator’s Report.
12. Announcements /Correspondence/Calendar
TURN IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE FORMS!
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Oct. 7 Report to City Council
Focus for Abilities, July-Aug 2002 & Sept-Oct 2002
Oct 15-16 2002 Fall Conference – Living the American Dream
DBTEC Newsletter – July 2002
DBTEC August Electronic Newsletter
13. Discussion on amending the Bylaws to change elections from August to January.
14. Election of Officers (action to table)
15. Adjournment.
“If you require assistance, alternative formats and/or accessible
locations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please
contact the City ADA Coordinator at 692-6281
at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.”
Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities
Statement of Purpose
The Committee strives to advocate for the rights of people in our community who have disabilities.
Throughout the year, specific events are held to bring awareness and information to our citizens.
Technical assistance is provided to the business community, private individuals, governmental
entities, and non-profit organizations. The goals of this service are to improve the quality of life for
people who have disabilities through enhancing the knowledge base of entities in the community;
and to further serve as a community-based advocacy group enhancing the ability of local entities
to comply with Federal Civil Rights legislation.
Members:
Kurt Cogswell, Chairman Kay Cutler, Vice Chair
Victoria Riggs, Student Member Marla Muxen
Nancy Hartenhoff Allen & Lynda Muller
Emily Bennett Roger Seas
Dona Kornbaum David Bertelson
Lisa Sonnenburg