[Jayhawk-chapter] FINALLY November minutes!!!

[Brendy Latare]

Please accept my apologies for being so slow on getting these out!
Let me know if I need to make ay corrections.
Thank you,
Brendy



NFB Kansas Jayhawk Chapter
Meeting Minutes
Date: November 16, 2013
 
Call to Order:
Rob called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m.
 
Present:
Rob, Susan, Renee, Charles, Sidney, Chikako, Brendy

Introduction of Guests:
There were no guests present.
 
National Presidential Release by Dr. Marc Maurer:
We listened to presidential release #422.
 
Chapter President’s Report:
Representative Tom Petri of Wisconsin has introduced the Technology, Education and Accessibility in College and Higher Education Act (HR 3505). According to Lauren McLarney, NFB Government Affairs Specialist, “The TEACH Act creates long-overdue accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies used by institutions of higher education.”

The NFB Leadership Seminar will be held in Washington, D.C., January 27-30 2014. Kansas will send 6 people with the state affiliate providing $800 assistance to each, for a total of $4800.

There will be a conference call on Tuesday, November 19, with the Legislative Liaison. Likely topics are HR 831, the Fair Wages Bill; and Section 511 of the Workforce Education Act.

Rob reported on the State NFB Convention November 8-10 in Wichita, KS. President of Missouri NFB and National Board member Gary Wunder was our National Representative. Tom Page of the South-Central Chapter had arranged for a panel of students, recent graduates, and a representative of Disabled American Veterans.There was a somewhat impromptu auction where Rob bought Susan a certificate for a 90 minute massage from Emily Schlenker, and Bob bought an hour of “Tom Page time”.

There were some unexpected leadership changes announced at the beginning of the convention, as follows:
President Donna Wood stepped down due to health issues; Tom Page is the new State President, and Rob Tabor is the new First Vice President. Susie Stanzel will continue as Second Vice President, Sharon Luca as Secretary, and Bob Fuller as Treasurer. The Board of Directors remains the same until 2015, including Leonard Silkey, Pila Mahoney, Martha Kelley, and Randy Phifer. The Board will hold a teleconference on Dec. 1 at 2 pm. Phone numbers are: 916-233-4200 and 877-476-8702, access number 950655.
 
Chapter Vice President’s Report:
None.
 
Approval of Minutes:
The October minutes had no additions or corrections, Chikako moved, Susan seconded, and minutes were approved as written.

Chapter Treasurer’s Report:
Our current balance is $1,229.44, after paying State dues totaling $66.00. A reminder was given for the Treasurer to reimburse travel expenses in the amount of $120.00 (300 miles @ .40 a mile) to each of three vehicles carrying members to the State Convention: Susan and Rob and Jim Secor; Renee and Charles; and Bob and Chikako. 
 
Old Business:
We discussed next year’s State Convention to be held in Lawrence in October or November. As chairs of the Hosting Committee, Susan and Rob agreed to meet with the hotel, The Holidome. Sidney volunteered to chair the Hospitality Committee, Chikako volunteered to chair the Exhibit/Vendors Committee, and we still need a Registration chair.

Rob confirmed that our Christmas party is set for Saturday, December 7th at 5:00 p.m. We must have 10 people to use the party room at the Free State Brewing Company. Anyone who wants to can bring a gift for the White Elephant gift exchange.

Rob said he would like to have a Knowledge Base presentation at the January meeting, and is hopeful that Tim can speak about his trip to Korea. 
 
New Business:
There were no matters of new business.
 
Meeting Adjournment:
Renee made a motion for adjournment and Susan seconded. We adjourned at 2:22. 
 
Date of Next Meeting: January 18, 2014
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Brendy Latare,
in Cheryl’s absence.

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