Board Members

• Jeff Neidich, President
• Allan Brenner
• Alice Hackney
• Judy Karau, Secretary
• Tom Scott, Vice-President

Action may be taken on any item listed on the agenda. Please note that all times indicated and the order of business are approximate and subject to change.

Executive Officer
Jane Brackman, Ph.D.

Open Session

1. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
2. President's Welcome (J. Neidich)
3. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes April 13, 2007
4. Executive Officer's Report (J. Brackman)
1. Review drafts of new Board logo design
2. Report on the status of board member appointments
3. Board Member Orientation Manual
4. Report on web site compliance
5. Consumer survey: cost estimate & suggested questions
6. Report on meetings with Restaurant and Retailers Associations
7. Administrative
8. Budget report & fund description
9. Strategic plan review
5. Exam report and viewing of practical exam video tape
6. Guide Dog Day 2007 report & discussion of ideas for 2008 event
7. Continued discussion of school licensing renewal fee (B&P Code 7200.7 (A. Balingit)
8. Timeline for amending B&P Code 7200.7 (T. Scott)
9. Eye Dog Foundation status update
10. Items for Next Meeting
11. Public Comment
12. Meeting Calendar
13. Adjournment

This agenda as well as Board meeting minutes can be found on the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind web site at www.guidedogboard.ca.gov.

Meetings of the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind are open to the public except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. The audience will be given appropriate opportunities to comment on any issues before the Board, but the President may apportion available time among those who wish to speak. Meetings are held in facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a disability-related modification of accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting may make a request by contacting Jane Brackman at 916-574-7825 or email jane_brackman@dca.ca.gov or send a written request to 1625 Market Blvd., S-202, Sacramento, CA 95834 at least five (5) business days before the meeting. Requests for further information should be directed to Jane Brackman at the same addresses noted above.