The UCB Flier

A publication of

Utah Council of the Blind

September 2018

For the latest news updates call the Utah Connection 801-299-0670 or 1‑800-273-4569. (You may also leave a message at the end of the announcement.)

Mail correspondence to: UCB, PO Box 1415, Bountiful, UT 84011-1415. E-mail us at ucb.board@gmail.com.

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In This Issue

President's Message.................................................................................. 3

UCB Annual Business Meeting.................................................................. 3

Nominations............................................................................................... 5

Vicki L Flake – Treasurer.......................... 5

Donni Mitchell – Director........................... 6

Bob Pettipaw – Director............................ 7

Proposed UCB Bylaws Changes 2018....................................................... 9

Utah State Fair......................................................................................... 31

Health Fair................................................................................................ 33

Calendar of Upcoming Events.................................................................. 34

Slow Cooker Caramel Rice Pudding........................................................ 35

Aunt Kitty’s Cottage Cheese Pancakes.................................................... 36

General UCB Information......................................................................... 37

Upcoming Board Meetings...................... 39

Disclaimer

Articles and announcements included in this publication are presented for your information and interest. They reflect the opinions of the respective authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the UCB.

President's Message

Hi everyone. We are looking forward to the annual business meeting coming up in September, and I hope we will see a lot of you there. There are many of you I have not gotten to meet, and I am looking forward to that. As we get ready to bring on new board members, we look forward to the new ideas and strengths they will bring with them. It has been a challenge for me since January to learn where my own strengths and weaknesses lie. Being the president of the UCB is an honor that I never expected but is a blessing to me in so many ways. I just want to remind everyone, that our goal is to be able to serve the blind community and be a support to one another. Everyone has hurdles to overcome in life. We need to be there to help each other.

UCB Annual Business Meeting

The Annual Business Meeting of the Utah Council of the Blind will be held at the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 250 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Reservations are required so that we can have enough food for everyone. Please call the Utah Connection or email ucb.board@gmail.com with your name, the names of others in your party, and your telephone number no later than Monday, September 10th. When you make your reservation, please indicate whether or not each person in your party is a member of the UCB, whether you use large print or braille, any dietary restrictions you or a member of your party may have, and if you will need a listening device or any other accommodation.

Membership Verification: In order to vote at the annual business meeting a member’s dues for 2018 must be paid no later than September 8, 2018. If you have any questions about your membership status, please contact our Membership Chair, Aunilie Hathaway at (801) 244-5505 or via e-mail at ucb.board@gmail.com.

Nominations

Vicki L Flake – Treasurer

Fellow UCB Members,

Please accept this letter as an indication of my willingness to run for the office of Treasurer for an additional term. I have been involved with the Utah Council of the Blind almost since its inception and believe strongly in the principles it was created to uphold. It is my desire to do everything in my power to see that people who are blind enjoy a maximum level of independence, including participating in their communities and government at every level.

It is also my desire to have more people who are blind or visually impaired actively participating in the day to day operations of the UCB: serving on committees; attending board meetings; helping with calling committees, membership drives, fund raising activities, public awareness campaigns, representation on public committees, etc.

This organization is only as strong as its members make it.

Thank you for your consideration.

Donni Mitchell – Director

Dear Members of the UCB,

I am seeking a second term on the Board of Directors of the Utah Council of the Blind. I have been a member of the UCB for the last fifteen years.

I have served in the past on the auction committee of the ACB, and currently I man the UCB office each Wednesday afternoon from 12:00 to 3:30, though the Flier lists different hours, and have worked in the office for the past several years and am planning to continue to do so. I really would like to see more people take advantage of having the office open for the purchase of buying cap coupons and t-shirts, and other things. I would like to see if we can somehow expand the services we offer in the office.

I get my greatest satisfaction by helping people. I enjoy helping people at our various functions by helping them get their food, or passing out things. I also don't mind helping to set up chairs and tables or taking things down.

Though I realize that a position on the board doesn't call for a lot of that kind of service, I feel that I have a skill for listening, and an ability to use common sense in helping with decisions. Though I admit that I don't often seem to have original ideas, I can carry out any assignment given to me.

I would, therefore, be honored to continue serving the UCB on its Board of Directors.

Bob Pettipaw – Director

Good Day, members of the Utah Council of the Blind:

My name is Bob Pettipaw. I’m a resident of West Jordan. I am married with two teenage children, one starting college and one a senior in high school. I have a degenerative retinal disease called Choroideremia, CHM for short. I am one of about 50 people worldwide who have been selected and treated in a gene therapy clinical trial, and have learned much about emerging treatments, not only for my rare disease, but several that are currently treating in clinical trials and trials to come. My travels in the last few years have enriched my experience in the world of treatments for IRD’s (Inherited Retinal Diseases).

I request to be considered for the UCB board to focus primarily on identifying folks within our community who may not know there are treatments available, and helping to educate them – and the doctors – that there is much taking place in the clinical world of treatment. I feel the UCB does a stellar job in helping folks adapt and navigate the world as a visually impaired person. I’d like to help them be just as stellar and effective in steering research and treatments to benefit all their members. My passion for this effort will result in growth and recognition for the UCB and hopefully ACB in general. That I can guarantee.

Thank you for your consideration.

Proposed UCB Bylaws Changes 2018

Current:

Section 3.1. The UCB shall be governed by a Board of Directors that serves at the will of the membership and in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws and as provided by law.

Proposed:

Section 3.1. In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, the UCB shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 3 to 15 members 18 years of age or older. This board serves at the will of the membership and in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws and as provided by law.

Current:

Section 3.2. The Board of Directors shall consist of a President, who must be legally blind (central visual acuity does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lenses or the field of vision in the better eye subtends an angle of no greater than 20 degrees); a Vice President, who must be legally blind; a Secretary; a Treasurer; the Immediate Past President; and three to ten Directors, the exact number of which may be set by vote of the membership from time to time. Any vacancy created by an increase in the number of Directors shall be filled following the election procedures outlined in these Bylaws. All Officers and Directors must be paid-up members of the UCB, at least 18 years of age, and support its purposes. A majority of the Board of Directors must be legally blind.

Proposed:

Section 3.2. The minimum Board of Directors shall consist of a President, who must be legally blind (central visual acuity does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lenses or the field of vision in the better eye subtends an angle of no greater than 20 degrees); a Secretary; and a Treasurer. As numbers allow, the board shall also include the Immediate Past President; a Vice President, who must be legally blind; and up to ten additional Directors, the exact number of which may be set by action of the membership from time to time. Any vacancy created by an increase in the number of Directors shall be filled following the election procedures outlined in these Bylaws. All Officers and Directors must be paid-up members of the UCB, at least 18 years of age, and support its purposes. A majority of the Board of Directors must be legally blind.

Current:

Section 4.1. The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Directors of the organization shall be elected by the general membership with approximately half being elected each year. In order to be eligible for election to an officer position a person must have been a member of the organization for not less than six months and served on a committee. In order to be elected to a board position a person must have been a member of the organization for not less than three months.

Proposed:

Section 4.1. The Officers and Directors of the organization shall be elected by the general membership with approximately half being elected each year. In order to be eligible for election to an officer position a person must have been a member of the organization for not less than one year and served on a committee. In order to be elected to a board position a person must have been a member of the organization for not less than six months.

Current:

Section 4.2. Not less than three months prior to the annual business meeting the Board of Directors shall appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of at least three members. Within thirty days the names of the Committee members shall be announced to the membership either in written form or through the use of other media such as the Utah Connection. The Nominating Committee, in conjunction with the Membership Committee, shall have responsibility for verifying the qualifications of members wishing to have their names placed in nomination for available positions on the Board of Directors. No member who agrees to serve on the Nominating Committee may run for office in the current election. Any qualified member of the organization wishing to run for a position on the Board of Directors may notify a member of the Committee by submitting an approximately 200-word written statement concerning his/her qualifications and vision for the future of the organization, which will be distributed to the membership. A candidate who is nominated from the floor and subsequently elected shall be required to submit such a statement for publication in the next available newsletter in order to validate their election. Failure to submit this statement will constitute resignation from the Board. The Committee shall verify the qualification of each such member and add his/her name to the list of candidates which shall be published in the meeting announcement and publicized through the Utah Connection and/or any other medium deemed appropriate by the Committee. During the business meeting, the Nominating Committee shall formally present all of the candidates and supervise the carrying out of the voting process. Nominations from the floor will be allowed. Votes for write-in candidates are acceptable only on absentee ballots, in which case they will be considered a nomination from the floor. In order to run for office a candidate must either be personally present or have given prior written approval for his/her name to be put into nomination. Each candidate will be allowed a two-minute speech and up to three minutes for nominating speeches. The Nominating Committee shall have responsibility for providing a means whereby the members can cast secret ballots for the candidates of their choice and shall have responsibility for the tallying of the votes so cast. There will be absentee voting, but no proxy voting. Absentee ballots will be available from the Nominating Committee upon request and must be returned to them no later than one week before the business meeting. The President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be voted on individually, and the successful candidates must be elected by an absolute majority (they must receive over 50% of the total votes cast). Unsuccessful candidate(s) for any officer position will be included in the balloting for all other officer positions and in the director balloting unless they decline to run. Balloting for all director positions will take place simultaneously, with each member casting votes for the exact number of positions available. Each director must be elected by an absolute majority (as defined above). In all balloting, run-off voting will be done with the names of the lowest vote receivers whose aggregate total is 50% or less of the total votes cast removed from each subsequent ballot until an absolute majority is achieved for each available position. In the case of the director balloting, when any one candidate receives an absolute majority of votes, they will be declared elected, and the number of available positions will be reduced by one until all available positions have been filled. Full-term positions will be filled by those first elected, with partial terms filled by those following.

Proposed (1):

Section 4.2. Not less than three months prior to the annual business meeting the Board of Directors shall appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of at least three members. Within thirty days the names of the Committee members shall be announced to the membership either in written form or through the use of other media such as the Utah Connection. The Nominating Committee, in conjunction with the Membership Committee, shall have responsibility for verifying the qualifications of members wishing to have their names placed in nomination for available positions on the Board of Directors. No member who agrees to serve on the Nominating Committee may run for office in the current election. Any qualified member of the organization wishing to run for a position on the Board of Directors may notify a member of the Committee. The Committee shall verify the qualification of each such member and add his/her name to the list of candidates which shall be published in the meeting announcement and publicized through the Utah Connection and/or any other medium deemed appropriate by the Committee. During the business meeting, the Nominating Committee shall formally present all of the candidates and supervise the carrying out of the voting process. Nominations from the floor will be allowed. Votes for write-in candidates are acceptable only on absentee ballots, in which case they will be considered a nomination from the floor. In order to run for office a candidate must either be personally present or have given prior written approval for his/her name to be put into nomination. Each candidate will be allowed a two-minute speech and up to three minutes for nominating speeches. The Nominating Committee shall have responsibility for providing a means whereby the members can cast secret ballots for the candidates of their choice and shall have responsibility for the tallying of the votes so cast. There will be absentee voting, but no proxy voting. Absentee ballots will be available from the Nominating Committee upon request and must be returned to them no later than one week before the business meeting. The President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be voted on individually, and the successful candidates must be elected by an absolute majority (they must receive over 50% of the total votes cast). Unsuccessful candidate(s) for any officer position will be included in the balloting for all other officer positions and in the director balloting unless they decline to run. Balloting for all director positions will take place simultaneously, with each member casting votes for the exact number of positions available. Each director must be elected by an absolute majority (as defined above). In all balloting, run-off voting will be done with the names of the lowest vote receivers whose aggregate total is 50% or less of the total votes cast removed from each subsequent ballot until an absolute majority is achieved for each available position. In the case of the director balloting, when any one candidate receives an absolute majority of votes, they will be declared elected, and the number of available positions will be reduced by one until all available positions have been filled. Full-term positions will be filled by those first elected, with partial terms filled by those following.

Proposed (2):

Section 4.2. Not less than six months prior to the annual business meeting the Board of Directors shall appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of at least three members. The Nominating Committee shall have responsibility for authoring and publishing a questionnaire for each open position to be completed by every candidate for the position. The names of the committee members and the questionnaires shall be published to the membership not less than sixty days prior to the annual business meeting. The Nominating Committee, in conjunction with the Membership Committee, shall have responsibility for verifying the qualifications of members wishing to have their names placed in nomination for available positions on the Board of Directors. No member who agrees to serve on the Nominating Committee may run for office in the current election. Any qualified member of the organization wishing to run for a position on the Board of Directors may notify a member of the Committee by submitting the appropriate completed questionnaire. These completed questionnaires shall be published in the final notice of the annual business meeting.

During the business meeting, the Nominating Committee shall formally present all of the candidates and supervise the carrying out of the voting process. There shall be no nominations from the floor or votes for write-in candidates. The Nominating Committee shall have responsibility for providing a means whereby the members can cast secret ballots for the candidates of their choice and shall have responsibility for the tallying of the votes so cast. There will be absentee voting, but no proxy voting. Absentee ballots will be available from the Nominating Committee upon request and must be returned to them no later than one week before the business meeting. The Officers shall be voted on individually, and the successful candidates must be elected by an absolute majority (they must receive over 50% of the total votes cast). Unsuccessful candidate(s) for any officer position will be included in the balloting for all other officer positions and in the director balloting unless they decline to run. Balloting for all director positions will take place simultaneously, with each member casting votes for the exact number of positions available. Each director must be elected by an absolute majority (as defined above). In all balloting, run-off voting will be done with the names of the lowest vote receivers whose aggregate total is 50% or less of the total votes cast removed from each subsequent ballot until an absolute majority is achieved for each available position. In the case of the director balloting, when any one candidate receives an absolute majority of votes, they will be declared elected, and the number of available positions will be reduced by one until all available positions have been filled. Full-term positions will be filled by those first elected, with partial terms filled by those following. If there are no qualified candidates for an open officer position, the board members, at their first meeting after January 1st, shall elect from their number a member to fill the position. If there are not enough qualified candidates to fill all open director positions, all qualified candidates shall be declared elected, and the number of directors shall be reduced by the number of deficiencies. Should the total number of available candidates for officer and director positions fall to a level that would not allow for a minimum number of three members, nominations from the floor will be allowed to fill the required minimum of three officers.

Current:

Section 4.3. Officers and Directors elected at the annual business meeting are expected to attend meetings of the Board of Directors and training activities held between the time of their election and the date they take office. All Board members are required to successfully complete Board training.

Proposed:

Current:

Section 4.5. Resignation of any member of the Board of Directors shall be submitted in writing or verbally to the Board. If any Director shall be absent from over 25% of regular or special meetings in any calendar year it shall be recognized as an automatic resignation, and he/she shall be replaced at the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. Participation in a meeting via conference call is counted as attendance.

Proposed:

Section 4.5. Resignation of any member of the Board of Directors shall be submitted in writing or verbally to the Board. If any Director shall be absent from over 25% of regular or special meetings in any calendar year it shall be recognized as an automatic resignation, and the number on the Board shall be reduced by one unless there are only three members on the Board, in which case the remaining two members shall select a third qualified member to serve until the next meeting of the general membership. Participation in a meeting via conference call is counted as attendance.

Current:

Section 4.7. In the case of a vacancy in the position of President on the Board of Directors, the Board shall appoint the Vice President or other legally blind Director to fill the office of President until the next meeting of the general membership and a new president is elected. In the case of any other vacancy on the Board of Directors, the Board shall appoint a qualified replacement from among the membership to serve until the next meeting of the general membership and a new Officer or Director is elected. Each appointee shall be approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors.

Proposed:

Section 4.7. In the case of a vacancy in the position of President, Secretary, or Treasurer on the Board of Directors, the Board shall appoint the Vice President or other legally blind Director to fill the office until the next meeting of the general membership and a new Officer is elected. In the case of any other vacancy on the Board of Directors, the Board shall be reduced by one unless there are only three members on the Board, in which case the remaining two members shall select a third qualified member to serve until the next meeting of the general membership and a new Officer or Director is elected. Each appointee shall be approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors.

Current:

Section 8.3. No meeting or portion of a meeting of the Board of Directors may be closed to members of the UCB unless by 2/3 majority vote the Board passes a motion to go into executive session for the purpose(s) of discussing personnel issues, determining disciplinary action against an officer, director, or other member or volunteer, or discussing pending contractual agreements, bids or contracts for services that would be adversely affected by public knowledge. The motion for a closed session must state the purpose requiring closure, and a motion to return to open meeting must be approved by the Board immediately upon completion of the business requiring the closed session. Upon returning to open session, any actions taken during the closed session must be reported and entered into the minutes as appropriate. All regular meetings of the Board of Directors must be announced in the newsletter and on the Utah Connection. All special meetings shall be announced in the newsletter when practical and shall always be announced on the Utah Connection. No special meeting may be held without at least two days notice. The meeting announcement must include the date, time, and location of the meeting; in the case of a special meeting, it must also include the reason for the meeting.

Proposed:

Section 8.3. No meeting or portion of a meeting of the Board of Directors may be closed to members of the UCB unless by 2/3 majority vote the Board passes a motion to go into executive session for the purpose(s) of discussing personnel issues, determining disciplinary action against an officer, director, or other member or volunteer, or discussing pending contractual agreements, bids or contracts for services that would be adversely affected by public knowledge. The motion for a closed session must state the purpose requiring closure, and a motion to return to open meeting must be approved by the Board immediately upon completion of the business requiring the closed session. Upon returning to open session, any actions taken during the closed session must be reported and entered into the minutes as appropriate. All regular meetings of the Board of Directors must be announced in the newsletter and/or the Utah Connection. All special meetings shall be announced in the newsletter when practical and shall always be announced on the Utah Connection. No special meeting may be held without at least two days notice. The meeting announcement must include the date, time, and location of the meeting; in the case of a special meeting, it must also include the reason for the meeting.

Current:

Section 9.1. The Board of Directors may, at its discretion, agree to affiliations with other organizations of the blind which further the goals and purposes of the UCB and shall set fees for such affiliates. Each such affiliate shall be required to obtain and maintain its own 501(c)(3) charitable organization designation and all required licenses and permits from the state and other governmental entities. The charter for each affiliate shall be presented to the general membership at the next membership meeting and must be ratified by a majority of the members assembled to remain in effect. No later than February 15^th of each year, each affiliate shall submit to the Board of Directors of the UCB a list of its members, an annual report of their activities, and a complete financial statement for the year most recently concluded.

Proposed:

Section 9.1. The Board of Directors may, at its discretion, agree to affiliations with other organizations of the blind which further the goals and purposes of the UCB and shall set fees for such affiliates. Each such affiliate shall be required to obtain and maintain its own 501(c)(3) charitable organization designation and all required licenses and permits from the state and other governmental entities. The charter for each affiliate shall be presented to the general membership at the next membership meeting and must be ratified by a majority of the members assembled to remain in effect. No later than May 15^th of each year, each affiliate shall submit to the Board of Directors of the UCB a list of its members, an annual report of their activities, and a complete financial statement for the year most recently concluded.

Current:

Section 10.1. Amendment to these Bylaws shall be by two-thirds vote of the membership assembled. Proposed Bylaws amendments must be submitted to the Secretary for inclusion in the notice of the meeting in which they are to be presented.

Proposed:

Section 10.1. Amendment to these Bylaws shall be by two-thirds vote of the membership assembled. It is highly recommended that proposed Bylaws amendments be submitted to the Secretary for inclusion in the notice of the meeting in which they are to be presented. The membership may, however, agree to consider any amendment presented at a general meeting of the membership.

Utah State Fair

You will be pleased to note that, once again, the UCB is sponsoring a day at the fair. This year there will be two days at the fair. On Monday, September 10, 2018, the group will meet at the northeast gate at 6:00 p.m. This gate is close to the middle of the fair wall along 1000 East. The old corner gate will not be available. Each person will pay $1 for admission. It is important that everyone arrive in a timely manner to enter right at 6:00 p.m. This is required because everyone has to be paid for with one check. Send your money to reserve your spot by mailing it to the UCB address. Make reservations on the Utah Connection. It is important that you realize that the UCB has a limited number of passes, so please make your reservation early. Each blind person is allowed a guide for an additional $1 charge. Since this night is aimed at family night, ride passes are buy-one-get-one-free. If you miss the group entrance, you can take your family that night for the buy-one-get-free discount, but you will need to pay the regular entrance prices.

On Wednesday, September 12th, a limited number of people will be able to enter the fair and attend the circus. The UCB has a limited number of passes which can be acquired at the circus tent prior to noon. The northwest gate is the best place to enter for this. Once again, everyone must enter together. People will gather to enter at 9:00 a.m. Reservations must be made in order to receive the circus pass. Listen to the Utah Connection for any updates. Everyone needs to bring their own guide and all go in together. The kiddy rides will be free for kids, and there will be some refreshments. Be warned, these reservations go quickly. Most of this occurs by the circus tent. This is a great affordable outing. Hope to see you there.

Health Fair

By Tina Terry

I will be talking more next month, but I want to let everyone know that the Utah Council of the Blind will be hosting a health fair/training conference on the 20th of October from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will be sharing a lot of information and be giving everyone as much hands-on experience as we can with things like audio medical equipment, talking prescription readers, products to make the home safer, and much more. We will also have information on a wide variety of topics such as non-24, emergency preparedness, and ways we can work out as blind or visually impaired people. We will have presentations of balance exercises and other informational topics.

There will be lunch served. As I said, I will be writing more on this next month. We look forward to seeing many of you there. We hope that this will be helpful to family members as well.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

• Tuesday September 4, 5-6:30 p.m.: ham radio technician class

• Saturday, September 8: deadline for payment of dues to be eligible to vote at Annual Business Meeting

• Monday, September 10, 6:00 p.m.: Utah State Fair

• Tuesday September 11: 5-6:30 pm, ham radio technician class

• Wednesday, September 13, 9:00 a.m.: Utah State Fair

• Saturday, September 15, 10:00 a.m.: Annual Business Meeting

• Tuesday September 18, 5-6:30 p.m.: ham radio technician class

• Friday, September 21: deaf-blind conference

• Tuesday, September 25, 5-6:30 p.m.: ham radio technician class

• Tuesday, October 2, 5-6:30 p.m.: ham radio technician class

• Saturday, October 20, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Health Fair

• Saturday, December 1, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: annual Christmas party

Slow Cooker Caramel Rice Pudding

Save your fresh milk for cereal. Evaporated milk and condensed milk make this a smooth, creamy pudding because they don't break down and separate like fresh milk would during the long cooking time. The sweetened condensed milk caramelizes during the long, slow cooking to give this rice pudding a pleasant caramel flavor and rich beige color.

3 cups cooked white rice

1/2 cup raisins

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Spray inside of 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

Mix all ingredients except sugar and cinnamon in cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir pudding.

Sprinkle pudding with sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm.

Makes 8 servings

Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature. (Total time will vary with appliance and setting.)

Aunt Kitty’s Cottage Cheese Pancakes

(Yield: 8 medium-sized pancakes)

Mix together in a small bowl:

2 c cottage cheese

4 eggs

½ tsp salt

½ c flour

Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator from 1 hour to overnight.

Heat a non-stick griddle to 350 degrees F; it is ready when a drop of water dances and sizzles across the surface.

Spoon batter onto griddle and fry until bubbles on the surface of the pancake remain open. Lift an edge to see if the bottom side is a nice golden brown. When it is, turn the pancake over and fry until the bottom matches the top.

Place the pancakes on a plate, sprinkle with artificial sweetener, and top with fruit of your choice.

General UCB Information

Donni Mitchell volunteers in the UCB Office at DSBVI, 250 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT, from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. If you wish to make a purchase, we recommend you give her a call at 801-520-3766 to be sure she is there when you visit to purchase cab coupons, t-shirts, screwdriver/hammers, 20/20 pens, signature guides, or measuring cups and spoons.

The UCB maintains a listserv to keep our computer users up-to-date on interesting information as it comes along and to help facilitate an open dialogue between our members. To join the UCB Listserv, send a blank email message to ucb-talk-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. You will receive a request to verify your wish to subscribe. Just reply without changing or adding to the message.

We are always looking for articles, book reviews, or interesting tidbits of information from our readers or other interested persons. The deadline for submitting items for publication is the 1st of the month, e.g. the deadline for the July newsletter is June 1st. You may e-mail any articles you wish to submit to our editor, TerriLynne Pomeroy, at tl1@ml1.net, or send Braille or print to UCB Newsletter, PO Box 1415, Bountiful, UT 84011-1415; please allow extra time for processing Braille or print.

If you have questions or concerns for any board member or to be placed on the agenda of a board meeting, e-mail ucb.board@gmail.com or leave a message on the Utah Connection, and you will receive a timely reply.

Members are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the Board of Directors. These are typically held the fourth Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at DSBVI in Conference Room R (in the north hallway), except as noted.

Upcoming Board Meetings

· Monday, September 24, 2018

· Monday, October 22, 2018

· Monday, November 26, 2018

· No meeting in December