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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>CLARK COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>September 13, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Meeting called to order by President Chris Higley at 10:16 AM September 13 at the Washington State School for the Blind staff lounge.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Members present in the room Chris Higley, Doug Trimble, Cory Grandstaff, Art Mccalum, Trisa Freeby, Norman Larckon, Song Downen, Skyler, C-Tran guest Francisco, C-Tran guest Erric Florip, Beth Greenberg, Members on zoom: Patricia Maddix, Nikki Palm, Kaye Kipp, Don Mitchell, Betty Fitzpatrick:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•C-Tran presented a 1 hour and 10 minute discussion of the future plans and visions for the C-Tran bus company. For details see:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://c-tran.com/images/Reports/2025-2030_Transit_Development_Plan.pdf">2025-2030_Transit_Development_Plan.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•The Secretaries report was presented for comment. Cory Grandstaff moved that the report be excepted as presented. Kaye Kipp Seconded and the report was approved.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Doug Trimble presented the treasurers report covering June 2025 through September 13 2025. Current balance $1709.36.Betty Fitzpatrick moved to except the report: Kaye Kipp Seconded and the report was approved. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•A discussion of the plans for the wine and cheese event followed. Patricia requested help preparing plants for the tables and help with the food table. Discussion of the complimentary drink tickets: raffle and super Rafel tickets ensued. Cory requested a complete list of the names of wine and cheese attendees. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Cory discussed the ice cream and trivia event on September 22 at 6:30 at the Washington State School for the Blind. He requested, especially, help from younger members of the chapter at the event and someone to write the NFB/blindness related trivia multiple choice questions. Volunteers helping with this event must be WSSB certified volunteers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Cory reported that because of a problem with the technology some members have been getting kicked off of the listserv. If this happens to you please get in contact with Cory. It is important to keep a close watch on the listserv because there are a lot of legislative actions we need to engage in. Critical services to the blind are threatened with either elimination or deep funding cuts. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Doug Trimble reported that C-Tran citizen advisory committee is looking for new members. Pleas apply soon if you can.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Cory Grandstaff moved that the meeting adjourn at 11:35. The motion was seconded by Beth Greenberg and the meeting was adjourned. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Don Mitchell, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:Donmi1949@gmail.com">Donmi1949@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>360.281.0187<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>