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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Here is another of our records I thought you might be interested in. Note one of the board members is Elias M. Ammons. Those who know their Colorado history will recognize him as a former governor of our state. Yes, Mr. Ammons was most likely legally blind from his early 20’s. We yet to find absolute proof, but it is well documented that his eye trouble made it most difficult to read. Although the organization had up to three paid employees, much of the work done was through volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Peggy Chong<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>December 21, 1922<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The regular business meeting of the Association was called to order at 9:20 P.M. by Pres. Wilcox. Roll call of officers was then taken with all officers present, with the exception of E.M. Ammons, Vice Pres. was excused by the President. The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was ordered dispensed with. The next order of business was the President’s report for 1922. Owing to the lateness of the hour, the reading of the report was ordered dispensed with. Sec. Treasurer’s report for the year was then read and was moved and seconded by the association that the report be accepted. Reports for committees was then in order. Mr. Hopkins chairman of the Colored Committee of the Blind, then reported that he had made a canvas of the Colored Churches of the City and had succeeded in getting one member from each church to assist on the committee with him to help look after the Colored Blind of the City. The next was the report of the Office Manager Mrs. L. Wilcox which is as follows. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>This has been the busiest year in the history of the Association and following is an itemized account of the business done: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Callers - 3640<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Phone calls made - 1630<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Letters written - 650<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Notices sent out - 2460 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Programs arranged - 14<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Applications benefit - 106<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Affidavits - 311<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Street Car Trip - 800 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Trips to Safety Vault - 78<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Trips to bank - 56<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Funerals conducted - 18<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Welfare visitations - 956 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Out of town visits - 16<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Lectures delivered - 7<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Handling of supplies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Clothing received and dispersed - $1,950 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Household effects - $50 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Coal and groceries - $6.50 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Canes and Cork Leg - $62.50 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Medical Relief - $25.00 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Mrs. Lute Wilcox <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Report accepted and ordered placed on file. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Election for the Board of Directors, which consists of seven members, was next in order. They are as follows for 1923. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Elias M. Ammons <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Lucius M. Wilcox<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Albert S. Gunlin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Charles Gum<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>David Williams <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Richard M. Jordan <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Charles. B. Young<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>There being no other candidates it was unanimously moved and seconded that by the unanimous vote of the Association be cast for the above candidates. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The resolution was then read which is as follows: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Whereas, it has been the arduous duty each month for several years to have the seats of this Hall procured and arranged systematically by our esteemed members, F. W. Jordan, A. L. Gum.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>And whereas in as much as these faithful gentlemen have in no wise been recompensed for all this gratuitous labor, performed so willingly and competently, be it therefore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Resolved that this Association shall herewith order them paid complimentary bonus as may hereby be decided upon as a token of our appreciation of their patient and invaluable services. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Pres. Wilcox reported that the Association was now a full fledged member of the Community Chest, and entitled to their quota from the Chest. He also stated that he should like to have the names of deserving blind families, that would be deserving of Xmas baskets. These names to be turned into him at once. Chaplain Walter S. Rudolph resigned his position as Chaplain of the Association on account of his being not able to give it the time that it required. He offered up a prayer at the beginning of the program. Pres. Wilcox asked for names of ministers that might be able to act as Chaplain, these names to be turned into him. Pres. Wilcox called a meeting of the Directors to be held at 10 A.M January 1- 1923 at the Office of the Association, 711- 17th St. After refreshments of Coffee, Doughnuts, and Apples, meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>