[DSM-Iowa] Draft Minutes for November

[Emily Wharton]

Sorry to be at the near last minute with these. I was not at the November meeting so a big thanks to Terri Wilcox for taking minutes.



Draft MINUTES 11/8/2025

Des Moines Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of Iowa

Hope-Elam Church

2500 University Ave.


Pledge of Allegiance and Federation Pledge


The meeting was called to order at 2:00.


Ten members were present.


Secretary's Report

* Helen Mejia moved to accept the Secretary's Report Enrique Mejia seconded the motion. The motion carried.


Treasurers Report David Hamel

* Reporting Period August 31 2025 through 10/31/2025.

* Starting balance $1,906.60. Ending balance: $1,691.20 .

* Terri Wilcox moved to accept the Treasurer's Report. Sharon Omvig seconded the motion. The Treasurer's Report was approved.


Presidential Release 554 was played.


State Report, Helen Mejia

* More involvement is needed in committees including Membership, Legislation and Convention planning.

* Federal employees dealing with rehabilitation and special education have been let go.

* Proposals for hotels for State Convention are needed before the end of December.

* Voting concerns were discussed. Ballots are different sizes than the regular ballot.


Dues need to be given to the treasurer David Hamel by December 31. Dues are $5.00.


Members are encouraged to keep recycling To raise money for the chapter. Make arrangements with Becky Young for redemption.


The calling committee had no report.


The social Committee is organizing a Chili Christmas Party. Roger and Karly will bring chili. The Mejias will bring corn bread. Terri will bring oatmeal peanut butter chocolate no bakes. The party will be at 2:00.


Rosa Walker spoke about advocacy.


Roger Erpelding moved to adjourn. Scott Van Gorp seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned.

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