[CCCNFBW] March Clark County Chapter Meeting Minutes

[Don Mitchell]

CLARK COUNTY NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

MARCH 2026 MEETING MINUTES

 

Meeting called to order by president Higley at 10:03 Am on March 14 2026.
Members present were: Chris Higley, (chapter president), Art and Tina
Mccallum, Beth Greenberg, Teresa Freeby, Norm Larkin, Kaye Kipp, Betty
Fitzpatrick, Don Mitchell (Secretary), 

.The secretaries report was presented for acceptance. It was moved by Betty
and seconded by Kaye that the report be approved as amended on line.  Motion
passed. 

.In the absence of the treasurer the treasurers report was presented by
President Higley. Our current March balance is: $1198.08. It was moved by
Kaye Kipp that the report be approved. It was seconded by Betty. 

.Doug Tremble was absent so no fund raising committee meeting report was
given. 

.Engagement committee report was presented by Chris Higley. The chapter will
be doing a bowling  activity with the students at the Washington State
School for the Blind on May 18. A discussion of refreshments took place. A
decision  was tabled until the April meeting. The committee is looking at
ways the chapter might assist hospital staff in area hospitals on how to
appropriately interact with blind patients.

.Report and follow-up on our, just passed, state convention took place.
Overall it was a very well run and successful convention. Comments made
complemented the exhibit hall and the exhibitors. The information made
available was pertinent and the presenters were enthusiastic and supportive
of the NFB philosophy of life. It was reported that the hotel provided a
breakfast , but information did not get out to people early enough so some
did not get to take full advantage of this opportunity. Of course, the high
cost of the convention was brought up, but most of us realize that this is
just the way it is these days. 

.The National Federation of the Blind national convention will be held July
3-8 2026 in Austin Texas. First time attendees may look in to the Keneth
Journagan scholarship fund for assistance. Applications are due by April 15.


.President Higley conducted our "chapter chat" where members can discuss, or
share, information that is a challenge, or is an effective tool for dealing
with blindness. Don brought up the Innosearch shopping service and their
struggles to continue. The future of the business is in question. They have
become a non-profit and are looking for donations. The organization was
explained to the membership. 

.Kaye Kipp presented an NFB philosophy topic for discussion. When is free
service appropriate for the blind. Kaye talked about needing to cut back on
some music lessons and the teacher offering free lessons. When is free
appropriate and when is it not appropriate. What about bartering when you
can't pay? The NFB free white cane program was discussed. Handicapped
seating where you might get an expensive seat because you are handicapped? A
general, but not extensive discussion of the topic was conducted. Kaye
presented the general observation that in all cases the individual should be
able to choose the option they desire. 

.At the conclusion of this discussion it was moved that the meeting be
adjourned and the meeting was adjourned. The March Presidential release 558
was played.

 

Don Mitchell, secretary

Donmi1949 at gmail.com <mailto:Donmi1949 at gmail.com> 

360.281.0187



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