[IABS-Talk] At Large chapter minutes-April 2020

[Marilyn Green]

Meeting is called to ordered at 7:07 PM on April 5, 2020. The people who are in attendance are, Mary Grunwald,  Marco Gianotti, Marilyn Green, Ellen Bartelt, Yvonne Agyarko, Charlene Elder, Bill Reif, Debbie Stein, Leslie Hamric, Linda Hendle, Debbie Pittman and Danny Mandrell
The meeting minutes from the March meeting will be postponed until the meeting in May. Marilyn led everyone in reciting the NFB pledge. Debby will lead everyone in the pledge next meeting. Warm Fuzzies Each person on the call was able to say what they are thankful for during the lockdown. Many members are thankful that they are receiving many phone calls checking on how they are doing.   

National Presidential Report: The April report was a live zoom call with members in attendance. The full report with a question and answer session can be downloaded from newsline. We listened to the first part of the report  given by President Riccobono. Resources about the virus can be found at nfb.org/COVID19. There are many resources on the page about social security, and  the checks people are going to be receiving. Any questions about Uber  can be sent to vyingling at nfb.org. The NFB is working on how to make online learning as assessable as it can be for our students. The NFB is working on legislation to make it easier to apply for SSDI and Medicare services. 
State Presidential Report: There is a resource list that is  on the lists serve that explains tools to help out during the shutdown. There was a really great turnout for the state and national scholarships. The national office is still deciding about what will happen with National Convention. There  will be a state board meeting sometime in April. There will be an invitation sent out about the date and time. The state will be looking into moving over to zoom in the next few months.
Elections: President Marilyn Green Vice President Danny Mandrell Sectary Ellen Bartelt Board members Linda Hendle and  Debbie Pittman
Old Business: There was not any old business.
New Business: NFBI will be switching over to zoom in the next couple of months. Questions were asked and answered about zoom. There will be a zoom training Tuesday April 7, at 7:00 PM. People can learn more about zoom and the book during the training. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.