Saint Paul - Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Connie Lee Berg, Michael Malver, and Judith Sanders to the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.

Connie Lee Berg, of Red Lake, is appointed to a Council position for a representative of American Indian vocational rehabilitation projects.  She will serve a three-year term which ends January 7, 2008.  Berg replaces Gloria LaFriniere on the Council. 

Michael Malver, of Minneapolis, is appointed to a Council position for a current or former recipient of vocational rehabilitation services.  He will serve a three-year term which ends January 7, 2008.  Malver replaces Eric Smith on the Council. 

Judith Sanders, of Minneapolis, is appointed to a Council position for a representative from the Statewide Independent Living Council.  She will serve a three-year term which ends January 7, 2008.  Sanders replaces Roseann Faber on the Council. 

The Rehabilitation Council for the Blind gives advice and recommendations to State Services for the Blind and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development concerning products and services for the blind.  The Council consists of 19 members, including 18 appointed by the Governor.