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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 CHAPTER MEETING MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>APRIL 12 2026<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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Meeting called to order at: 10:05 by President Chris Higley. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Persons attending: Chris Higley, Doug, Song, Theo, Bob, Kaye, Betty, Beth, Li Ling, and we had two guests that decided to join the chapter and were voted in and paid dues. They were Tim Breitenfeldt and Eric (not sure his last name). Eric was there with Theo. Joanni was attending via Zoom. <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'>•Accepted the secretary report as presented. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Doug gave a treasurer’s report. It was accepted. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•Doug reported that while the fundraising committee had not been meeting, they would start meeting again on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm. The next meeting will be on May 1st. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•We discussed the next event the chapter is sponsoring with WSSB. That is bowling at Crosley lanes on June 8th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. It had to be moved from May to the new June date. The chapter discussed what to provide for food for bowling. In the past we have done pizza, and another time we did chips and cookies and water. The chapter voted to provide chips, cookies, and water. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•The engagement committee is still discussing how best to work with local hospitals/clinics to improve care for those with disabilities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•DSB and Amerability are having a conference called “Stronger Together” at the Hilton downtown The NFBW affiliate is having a table in their exhibit area on May 16th. From 11 to 5. I asked who might be able to come and help me at the table on that day. Beth is going to be able to help. And Li Ling and Theo both said they might be able to help for a bit but they are helping in other areas of the conference too so are not sure on the timing of things. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•President Higley announced that due to our hard work talking to our legislators WTBBL is going to be able to rehire a receptionist and one other person. In doing this the library is going to be reopening to the public. The hope is for them to reopen July 1st. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•We talked about national convention. The dates of convention are July 3rd through July 8th in Austin TX. The headquarter hotel block is full but there are still rooms available in the overflow hotels. President Higley announced the Kenneth Jernigan scholarship for first timers is due on April 15th. And the financial assistance form for the affiliate is due on April 17th. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•We did our chapter chat. One of the things discussed was how to file taxes independently. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•We voted Eric and Tim in as new members. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>•We adjourned about 10:55. <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'>(Special thanks to Chris Higley. Who provided the minutes in the absents of secretary Don Mitchell. 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