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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></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'>CLARK COUNTY NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>MARCH 2026 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'>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), <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Doug Tremble was absent so no fund raising committee meeting report was given. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•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.<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><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br /><table style="border-top: 1px solid #D3D4DE;"><tr><td style="width: 55px; padding-top: 13px;"><a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target="_blank"><img src="https://s-install.avcdn.net/ipm/preview/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif" alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"/></a></td><td style="width: 470px; padding-top: 12px; color: #41424e; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Virus-free.<a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com</a></td></tr></table><a href="#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"> </a></div></body></html>