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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>For those interested and for those who could not attend, here is a copy of the annual planning meeting summary from today. Please let me know if any corrections need to be made.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2019 Annual Planning Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>March 9<sup>th</sup>, 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We recapped the goals we set forth in 2018 at the planning meeting. This included recruiting 10 new members, we recruited 6 in 2018. We set a fundraising goal of $6,000.00 for 2018, we raised an estimated $3,000.00. We planned to hold 4 outreach events at the School for the Blind, we held 4 events in 2018.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We began by discussing fundraising<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We set a goal as a chapter to continue the Uncork for Braille wine fundraiser<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We set a goal as a chapter to hold a 2<sup>nd</sup> fundraiser at a craft beer brewery<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We set a goal as a chapter to continue the holiday raffle<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We set a goal as a chapter to continue Gee Creek<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We set a fundraising goal of $5,000.00 for 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>OUTREACH/MEMBERSHIP<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We set a goal for 2019 to bring 10 new members to the chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We set a goal as a chapter to hold 2 events with the post-secondary program at WSSB (LIFT)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We set a goal as a chapter to hold 4 events at the school for the blind. Events include Career Fair, Welcome back ice cream, bowling and talent show.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will coordinate a welcome back social for parents and students at wssb to introduce ourselves.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will reach out to WSSB outreach for NFB events and to provide literature.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will reach out to DSB to bring them up to speed on our chapter/Newsline education<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The chapter decided to continue its support of the blind/visually impaired employed mentor program we have established with the school. We will continue to support this program with people and financial resources.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We agreed to participate in the Hazeldell parade if we have a banner and a vehicle in place.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We set a goal as a chapter to access and go through braille monitor subscription lists for potential new members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PHILOSOPHY<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Chapter set a goal to have a different person host a 10-15 minute philosophy discussion at each month’s chapter meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kay agreed to host first philosophy in April.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The chapter set a goal for people to bring ideas/questions/concerns before the chapter for discussion to encourage participation and expanded philosophy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The chapter set a goal to implement more NFB Philosophy discussions as planned by different individuals. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>OTHER TOPICS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The chapter agreed to begin a trial period of hosting meetings at alternative locations. We will begin in April of 2019. First meeting location TBA. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will keep the current meeting time until we decide whether to pursue a new meeting location.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting Adjourned,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>