NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

CLARK COUNTY CHAPTER MINUTES

February 18, 2012:

The meeting began at 10:00 with the presentation of presidential release 403 and then an introduction of two new people, Gale and Maurice. We briefly answered some basic daily living skills questions from Gail. This included keeping track of money, giving and receiving change, and money reading technologies. We also discussed the hot topic of how to pore hot drinks. Both techniques simple and exotic and technological in nature.

Treasurer’s report was given. Current balance $1331.14. No motion was made to approve the treasurer’s report.

President Fitzpatrick admonished all to pay there annual dues of $5.00 if they have not already done so.

The minutes were not read as they were published on the list serve.

Mike Freeman discussed the work at the Washington Seminar. Former governor of New York talked to the group. He is now a friend of the NFB and can help us to connect with people who can help us get our legislation passed. Cathy McMorris Rogers of Spokane is in support of the fair wages legislation the NFB is working on. Her Son is a Down syndrome child and she is thinking of the future when her son needs to be able to support himself.

Mike discussed some legislation at the federal level. The house transportation bill, HR7, is not likely to go anywhere because of the opposition generated by the blindness community. The senate bill is so vastly different then the house bill that it is not like to move on.

At the state level there are two bills of interest but they require no current action. House and senate bills written to allow the State School for the
Blind to carry over certain funds beyond the physical year so that they can develop some self-generated funds for school uses.

Mike then gave a brief explanation of the Washington seminar for our guests.

Less invited Gail to join the chapter. She said she wanted to and so she was accepted as a new member.

Les discussed the Blind Driver challenge car and Connie told about legislation barring in Nevada prohibiting automated cars on public highways.

Connie brought up the monthly refreshments policy and suggested that it is not necessary since we are having quarterly socials where we can eat and greet together. The motion was made by Connie that we dispense with treats at the monthly meetings. The motion was seconded and passed.

The senior fair was discussed again. The Hilton senior fair is going to take place in the future and we can participate the cost will be $125.00.

Ray has been in pore health. He fell down and injured himself.

Betty Don and Bob will follow up on this event.

Still no new information on the amphitheater project. No pay is allowed but we all feel a gift might be a good thing. No performance schedule is yet made.

Candy bar sale we can buy candy bars with a minimum order of 8 cases. $30 per case, 50 bars per case. No shipping charge. $0.60 per bar we sell them for $1.00. We can pay buy check. The motion was made to order candy bars for a sale immediately. Bob discussed possibly selling at
Safeway’s. Bob suggested the 24th of March.

The possible date for G Creek was discussed. Don Mitchell moved that we hold a fundraiser at G creek rest area on Saturday and Sunday of May 5. The motion was seconded and passed.

Read across America on March 2. Don and Betty are participating. Mike may be able to participate at WSSB on the braille challenge.

Don volunteered to do a press release on the read across America event.

Kay will talk to WSSB about doing another ice cream social with the kids at the school.

We talked about a seminar on e-bay selling. no decision was made.

The Ibill money identifier was demonstrated to Gail.

Les reminded us of the social on March 17 at Round table pizza.

Mike talked about at-large chapters. Mike is talking b=about starting such a chapter. It would be done with a conference call. The idea is that the at-large chapter may become a local conventional chapter.

The motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned.

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