[Jayhawk-chapter] September Minutes

Thu Oct 17 23:10:55 UTC 2013

Hi,

Your monthly minutes have arrived. As usual, they are pasted below, as well as attached. See you on Saturday.

Thanks,

Cheryl

NFB Kansas Jayhawk Chapter

Meeting Minutes 

Date: September 21, 2013

Call to Order: 

Our monthly meeting was called to order by Rob at 1:11 p.m.

Introduction of Guests: 

There were no guests present.

National Presidential Release by Dr. Marc Maurer: 

Presidential Release Number 420 was presented.

Chapter President's Report: 

Rob reported on decisions that were made at the state board meeting which was held on September 7, 2013. The state convention dates are November 8 through November 10 at the Wichita East Holiday Inn. A block of rooms has been reserved. It is advisable to get those rooms reserved as soon as possible. The expected charge for the rooms is $80.00 per night. Registration fees are $5.00 if one preregisters and $10.00 at the door. Saturday noon lunch is $10.00, and Saturday evening banquet is $25.00. Bob Fuller is in charge of preregistration. A registration form will be sent out via Home on the Range, as well as in the mail. In addition, a registration form should be in the upcoming newsletter. If an exhibitor wishes to have a display, the fee is $10.00. Gary Wunder is going to be our national representative this year. The focus of the agenda will be our legislative national agenda. That namely would be our "Space Available" bill and the "Teach" bill which concerns itself with technology and higher education. Fair wages legislation will also be examined. As has been our custom the last few years, there will be a preconvention seminar held on Friday afternoon. This year Rob Tabor will be conducting a seminar called, "The ABC's of the NFB". Rob advised us that there had been a decision made concerning financial assistance for the state convention. The state board will be assisting students and first time conference attendees. It is up to each local chapter if they want to provide funding for other attendees. Three scholarship winners have been announced and will receive their awards at the state convention.

Concerning the Washington Seminar, our chapter will be allocated $4,800 to assist chapter members with expenses. That would mean that if we have six members attending Washington Seminar, they would each receive$800.00 a piece. 

Rob advised us that if nothing changes, Newsline will no longer be available in Kansas after the first of the year. We have been funding Newsline for the past several years and cannot continue doing so, without further funding sponsorships. As a last ditch effort, an effort is being made to find donors, and we will match donations that are over $15,000. 

Next board meeting will be held on December 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Rob reported on the chapter development session which was held at the Lawrence Holidome. Eleven attendees exchanged ideas. One of the thoughts that came out of the session was the idea of a calling card with chapter information on it, to help with recruitment. 

Chapter Vice President's Report: 

Our Vice President, Athena, had nothing to report.

Approval of Minutes:

There were no changes or corrections to the May or August minutes. Susan made a motion that both months' minutes be approved as written. Brendie seconded the motion and they were approved.

Chapter Treasurer's Report:

Bob reported that we had a $20.00 deposit for Tim's dues, bringing our total to $987.44. Dues will be collected today. Sidney made a motion that we accept the treasurer's report, as presented. There was a second by Susan and the report was approved.   

Fund Raising Report:

Susan has continued to contact companies who sell thumb drives and lanyards in an attempt to secure more information about their potential as a fund raiser. To date, they have not returned her calls. Susan has also spoken with the lady from Fowler Fine Chocolates about possibly selling their product as a fund raiser. 

Old Business:

As a part of "Meet the Blind" month, Rob reminded us that October 8, 2013 is the date that we will be going to the City Commission meeting and presenting a proclamation for Mayor Dever to publicly read and sign. Rob asked for someone to volunteer to say a few words about the NFB at this time. Renee graciously offered to assume that responsibility. The other reminder concerning "Meet the Blind" month concerned our tabling event which is being held at U.S. Bank from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on 

October 12, 2013. 

New Business:

Our first matter of new business was discussion about the new transportation service called the Night Line. This is an after hours, on demand service. It is a pilot project, and it runs Monday through Saturday. The Night Line is available to the entire population. The fee is $2.00 a ride. After the first of the year, there will be a reevaluation period. There was some discussion on this topic, and it was decided that as a chapter we will show our support for the Night Line, and advocate for its continuance, when we are given the opportunity to do so during the reevaluation period. There were some questions regarding this service, and Rob is going to research the issues and will be sending an email which addresses the concerns. 

There was some discussion regarding financial assistance to help members attend the state convention. Bob made a motion that a stipend of $40.00 be provided to each

member who is attending state convention and requests assistance. Sidney seconded the motion. It carried unanimously. 

The next matter on the agenda was the election of officers. The nominating committee, Athena and Brendie, suggested that the officers currently in office be reelected for the 2013-2014 year. There were no additional nominations from the floor. So, Rob Tabor, President; Athena Johnson, Vice President; Cheryl Miller, Secretary and Bob Fuller, Treasurer were all reelected.

In looking toward our Christmas social, Rob suggested that it be held at Free State Brewery. After discussing details, it was decided that the date of our social will be either December 7 or December 14. It will be at Free State Brewery at 5:00 p.m. Susan is in charge of making reservations.

Meeting Adjournment: 

Meeting was adjourned at 2:57 p.m. 

Date of Next Meeting: 

October 19, 2013

Respectfully Submitted,

Cheryl Miller, Jayhawk Chapter Secretary

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