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Roberta McCall

Sun, Jan 31, 2021 3:40 PM

Hi Board,

I have four items to address:

--We have Dennis Tompkins and Rod Haneline for the awards for 2020. I will
order plaques closer to the conference. I'm hoping to have them delivered
to the location where they will be presented rather than to my home. I'm
assuming to the home of the presenter, but that depends on how we want to
create the presentation. Has Cassie said anything about this?

--What is Julie Unatin's status? Is she retiring/near? She was nominated
for the MAER Recognition Award, but I'm thinking, if she is near/retired we
could give her the D&JS Lifetime Achievement Award.

--We have a nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award from 2018 that did
not get it. Do we want to consider awarding it this year? I would advocate
for this particularly if we give Julie the Recognition award.

--If we were to receive no nominations, we should not cast about for someone
to give the award to (my opinion, of course) because this diminishes the
award. Leanne and I are planning to rewrite the info in our Board Manual
about awards because right now, it is unclear what distinguishes the awards
from each other and how to handle some of what I am asking about above. Any
ideas would be helpful.

Thoughts?

Roberta

Hi Board, I have four items to address: --We have Dennis Tompkins and Rod Haneline for the awards for 2020. I will order plaques closer to the conference. I'm hoping to have them delivered to the location where they will be presented rather than to my home. I'm assuming to the home of the presenter, but that depends on how we want to create the presentation. Has Cassie said anything about this? --What is Julie Unatin's status? Is she retiring/near? She was nominated for the MAER Recognition Award, but I'm thinking, if she is near/retired we could give her the D&JS Lifetime Achievement Award. --We have a nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award from 2018 that did not get it. Do we want to consider awarding it this year? I would advocate for this particularly if we give Julie the Recognition award. --If we were to receive no nominations, we should not cast about for someone to give the award to (my opinion, of course) because this diminishes the award. Leanne and I are planning to rewrite the info in our Board Manual about awards because right now, it is unclear what distinguishes the awards from each other and how to handle some of what I am asking about above. Any ideas would be helpful. Thoughts? Roberta

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Mulligan, Elizabeth

Mon, Feb 1, 2021 8:10 PM

Hi Roberta,

Regarding Julie Unatin...I can tell you that she is not retired, but I'm guessing she may within 5 years, or so. No telling with Julie, she loves her work! On behalf of those who submitted her name, I believe she could be given either award, quite frankly. I will not vote on this with the Board since I was part of the submission. Hope this helps.

Liz

Elizabeth Mulligan, M.A.T.

Teacher Consultant, Visual Impairments
Perkins-Roman Endorsed CVI Specialist
Oakland Schools
Special Populations

O: 248.209.2067

M: 248.514.2177

2111 Pontiac Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48328

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Hi Board,
I have four items to address:

--We have Dennis Tompkins and Rod Haneline for the awards for 2020. I will order plaques closer to the conference. I'm hoping to have them delivered to the location where they will be presented rather than to my home. I'm assuming to the home of the presenter, but that depends on how we want to create the presentation. Has Cassie said anything about this?

--What is Julie Unatin's status? Is she retiring/near? She was nominated for the MAER Recognition Award, but I'm thinking, if she is near/retired we could give her the D&JS Lifetime Achievement Award.

--We have a nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award from 2018 that did not get it. Do we want to consider awarding it this year? I would advocate for this particularly if we give Julie the Recognition award.

--If we were to receive no nominations, we should not cast about for someone to give the award to (my opinion, of course) because this diminishes the award. Leanne and I are planning to rewrite the info in our Board Manual about awards because right now, it is unclear what distinguishes the awards from each other and how to handle some of what I am asking about above. Any ideas would be helpful.

Thoughts?

Roberta

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Hi Roberta, Regarding Julie Unatin...I can tell you that she is not retired, but I'm guessing she may within 5 years, or so. No telling with Julie, she loves her work! On behalf of those who submitted her name, I believe she could be given either award, quite frankly. I will not vote on this with the Board since I was part of the submission. Hope this helps. Liz Elizabeth Mulligan, M.A.T. Teacher Consultant, Visual Impairments Perkins-Roman Endorsed CVI Specialist Oakland Schools Special Populations O: 248.209.2067 M: 248.514.2177 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328 From: AERMichigan [mailto:aermichigan-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Roberta McCall Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:41 AM To: aermichigan@lists.aerbvi.org Cc: fordl1@michigan.gov Subject: [Aermichigan] Award questions: ordering plaques and where to deliver them, work status of nominee J. U., unchosen nominees from past years, if there are no nominations External Message Hi Board, I have four items to address: --We have Dennis Tompkins and Rod Haneline for the awards for 2020. I will order plaques closer to the conference. I'm hoping to have them delivered to the location where they will be presented rather than to my home. I'm assuming to the home of the presenter, but that depends on how we want to create the presentation. Has Cassie said anything about this? --What is Julie Unatin's status? Is she retiring/near? She was nominated for the MAER Recognition Award, but I'm thinking, if she is near/retired we could give her the D&JS Lifetime Achievement Award. --We have a nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award from 2018 that did not get it. Do we want to consider awarding it this year? I would advocate for this particularly if we give Julie the Recognition award. --If we were to receive no nominations, we should not cast about for someone to give the award to (my opinion, of course) because this diminishes the award. Leanne and I are planning to rewrite the info in our Board Manual about awards because right now, it is unclear what distinguishes the awards from each other and how to handle some of what I am asking about above. Any ideas would be helpful. Thoughts? Roberta ________________________________ CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Oakland Schools. Do NOT click on any links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ________________________________

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Brabbs, Elizabeth

Mon, Feb 1, 2021 8:25 PM

Hi Roberta,

I agree with Liz about Julie. She is not announced anything about retirement. I also agree that looking for recipients when nobody nominates someone diminishes the significance of the award. These awards are special and should be reserved for people who have made significant contributions to our field in Michigan.

You mentioned that someone was nominated in 2018 for the Lifetime Achievement Award and didn't get it. Who was that? Do we want to reach out to the person who nominated them and ask them to re-nominate? I don't know. It seems to me that they would do so naturally, if the person is still deserving of the award. But people may think that if they have already retired they are no longer eligible, which is just not the case. Look at you, Roberta! You are retired and you still work hard for our field!

I like the idea of the award going to the person who is receiving it, and having them open it on camera? Just a thought. Also, I'm glad you and Leanne are going to look at clarifying the Awards criteria and nomination process.

Just my thoughts. Thanks!

Beth Brabbs
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Macomb Intermediate School District
Auxiliary and Preschool Services Center
37623 Garfield Road, Suite 110
Clinton Township, Michigan 48036
Cell: (248)385-2108

My office is temporarily located at Fitzgerald High School. You will best be able to reach me via email or by calling my cell phone number.

From: AERMichigan [mailto:aermichigan-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Roberta McCall
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:41 AM
To: aermichigan@lists.aerbvi.org
Cc: fordl1@michigan.gov
Subject: [Aermichigan] Award questions: ordering plaques and where to deliver them, work status of nominee J. U., unchosen nominees from past years, if there are no nominations

Hi Board,
I have four items to address:

--We have Dennis Tompkins and Rod Haneline for the awards for 2020. I will order plaques closer to the conference. I'm hoping to have them delivered to the location where they will be presented rather than to my home. I'm assuming to the home of the presenter, but that depends on how we want to create the presentation. Has Cassie said anything about this?

--What is Julie Unatin's status? Is she retiring/near? She was nominated for the MAER Recognition Award, but I'm thinking, if she is near/retired we could give her the D&JS Lifetime Achievement Award.

--We have a nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award from 2018 that did not get it. Do we want to consider awarding it this year? I would advocate for this particularly if we give Julie the Recognition award.

--If we were to receive no nominations, we should not cast about for someone to give the award to (my opinion, of course) because this diminishes the award. Leanne and I are planning to rewrite the info in our Board Manual about awards because right now, it is unclear what distinguishes the awards from each other and how to handle some of what I am asking about above. Any ideas would be helpful.

Thoughts?

Roberta

Hi Roberta, I agree with Liz about Julie. She is not announced anything about retirement. I also agree that looking for recipients when nobody nominates someone diminishes the significance of the award. These awards are special and should be reserved for people who have made significant contributions to our field in Michigan. You mentioned that someone was nominated in 2018 for the Lifetime Achievement Award and didn't get it. Who was that? Do we want to reach out to the person who nominated them and ask them to re-nominate? I don't know. It seems to me that they would do so naturally, if the person is still deserving of the award. But people may think that if they have already retired they are no longer eligible, which is just not the case. Look at you, Roberta! You are retired and you still work hard for our field! I like the idea of the award going to the person who is receiving it, and having them open it on camera? Just a thought. Also, I'm glad you and Leanne are going to look at clarifying the Awards criteria and nomination process. Just my thoughts. Thanks! Beth Brabbs Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Macomb Intermediate School District Auxiliary and Preschool Services Center 37623 Garfield Road, Suite 110 Clinton Township, Michigan 48036 Cell: (248)385-2108 My office is temporarily located at Fitzgerald High School. You will best be able to reach me via email or by calling my cell phone number. From: AERMichigan [mailto:aermichigan-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org] On Behalf Of Roberta McCall Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:41 AM To: aermichigan@lists.aerbvi.org Cc: fordl1@michigan.gov Subject: [Aermichigan] Award questions: ordering plaques and where to deliver them, work status of nominee J. U., unchosen nominees from past years, if there are no nominations Hi Board, I have four items to address: --We have Dennis Tompkins and Rod Haneline for the awards for 2020. I will order plaques closer to the conference. I'm hoping to have them delivered to the location where they will be presented rather than to my home. I'm assuming to the home of the presenter, but that depends on how we want to create the presentation. Has Cassie said anything about this? --What is Julie Unatin's status? Is she retiring/near? She was nominated for the MAER Recognition Award, but I'm thinking, if she is near/retired we could give her the D&JS Lifetime Achievement Award. --We have a nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award from 2018 that did not get it. Do we want to consider awarding it this year? I would advocate for this particularly if we give Julie the Recognition award. --If we were to receive no nominations, we should not cast about for someone to give the award to (my opinion, of course) because this diminishes the award. Leanne and I are planning to rewrite the info in our Board Manual about awards because right now, it is unclear what distinguishes the awards from each other and how to handle some of what I am asking about above. Any ideas would be helpful. Thoughts? Roberta