[Jayhawk-chapter] Jayhawk Chapter Meeting Minutes for April 16 2011.doc

Wed May 11 03:49:43 UTC 2011

Hello Susan,
I thank you very much for working on the minute of our chapter meeting for April. There are two minor things which I would like to bring them to your attention. One is pizza Hut discount card issue is something I volunteered to investigate, not bob. Second (this is very minor you do not need to worry about it) according to my note the meeting was adjourned at 4:07PM. I personally remember this also because I checked my cell phone and realized that I was over for seven minutes!
Once again, thank you so much for working on the minutes.
 Sincerely,

Chikako Mochizuki 

--- On Tue, 5/10/11, Susan Tabor <souljourner at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: Susan Tabor <souljourner at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Jayhawk-chapter] Jayhawk Chapter Meeting Minutes for April 16 2011.doc
To: "Jayhawk Chapter list, Lawrence, Kansas" <jayhawk-chapter at nfbnet.org>
Cc: donnajwood at cox.net
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 9:51 PM

Attached and below you will find our April minutes. Take care and be well!
Susan

Jayhawk Chapter Monthly Meeting Minutes Apr. 16, 2011
Location: Independence INC 2001 Haskell Avenue Lawrence, Kansas 66046
Time: 2:00-4:00PM
Officers: Chikako Mochizuki, President; rob Tabor, Vice President; Susan Tabor, Secretary; Bob Fuller, Treasurer

MEETING COMMENCEMENT:
I Greetings
II Introduction (if any guests are attending)
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. Attending were:  Chikako Mochizuki, Rob Tabor, Bob Fuller, Luther Fuller, Ron and Cheryl Miller, Sidney Roedel, Susan Tabor. There were no guests.
OFFICERS’ REPORT:
I.                    President’s Report
II.                  Our president reported that Comet was recovering nicely after her surgery. She will be returning home midweek. She reported that there would be scholarships awarded for assistance with costs on the national convention and she had submitted all of the names of people in our chapter whom she knew would be attending. 
III.                Vice President’s report.
IV.                Rob Tabor reported that the Tom Page Trio would be playing at the      Lounge on Sunday, April 17 at the Replay Lounge 
V.                   
III. Secretary’s report
The secretary is still working on the roster and apologized for being sidetracked by a number of projects. She also reported that the Braille class is going well. Independence Inc. has embraced having the class meet at its facility and has been extremely open and hospitable. 
IV. Treasurer’s report
Bob Fuller reported that we have $491.22 in our treasury. Farmstead Treats sent us a check for $76.35 for taxes which we paid. A check was sent to us with a note asking for the correct paperwork for tax exemption. We are unable to produce this, we think, because part of the business of the NFB is lobbying and advocacy. So we voted to send that money back to them with an explanation.

OLD BUSINESS:
Seeking for an opportunity for Fund Raising for our chapter
The realm of fundraising possibilities was thoroughly discussed. Bob will pursue the concert option and also the discount card with Pizza Hut. Susan will explore the restaurant discount nights options, will continue as nut chair and will get info about candy selling options and other selling options. As it gets closer to the nut sale, we will investigate having sales tables at the Community Mercantile and at Wal-Mart and other community venues. 
(1)   Continuing discussion on The Louis Braille coin which still has not been sold
(2)   There was discussion but no solid decision was made. Some want to sell it at Meet the Blind Month in October or at state convention and others think raffling it at Lions would bring in more money for the coin.

NEW BUSINESS:
I.                    A possibility of participating Lion’s Club Annual conference held in Lawrence in June of 
II.                 this year
III.               The Lions State Conference  will take place June 3-5, 2011 at the Holidome here in Lawrence.
(1)   People will be needed to staff our booth all day Saturday June 4 and Friday evening June 3. We may sell the coin and will have awareness literature to distribute. Our president Chikako is joining the Lawrence Lions and we will be working on ways to work with further with the Lawrence Lions.
II Spring social for Jayhawk Chapter (what about something fun for everyone during this spring?)  I.E. a short field trip to somewhere nearby from Lawrence.
There was a lot of support for this idea. More concrete arrangements will be made later.

MISCELLANEOUS:
I.                    Brief report of Washington Seminar from those who attended.
II.                 Chikako, Rob, and the Millers attended from our chapter. All were impressed with the quality of the event and with the opportunity to visit legislators’ offices and discuss our legislative platform.
III.               Possible financial support from our chapter to attendees of this year’s national convention for our chapter members Attending 
IV.              Concern about our chapter treasury was expressed and the consensus was to let the state-affiliate-sponsored scholarships stand on their own this year.
V.                 Knowledge Base 
Title: “Blio Demonstration”
This demonstration was provided by James Gashel and was downloaded from the nfb.org website. . 
VI.              Attending music performance by Tom Page from South Central Wichita Chapter Apr. 17, 2011 at the Replay Lounge in Lawrence.
VII.            This concert was again announced.
VIII.         National Officers’ Report:
Presidential Release.
People will listen on their own from the nfb.org website, as we ran out of time. We were adjourned at 4:00 p.m. 

Respectfully Submitted:
Susan E. Tabor, Secretary,
May 10, 2011

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