[Jayhawk-chapter] Minutes for September

Sun Oct 5 21:42:14 UTC 2014

Hope everyone is doing well and staying under your cozy quilt on these
chilly nights. Attached and pasted below are the September minutes.

Cheryl

NFB Kansas Jayhawk Chapter

Meeting Minutes 

                               Date: September 20, 2014

Call to Order: 

Rob called the meeting to order at 1:11 p.m.

Introduction of Guests: 

No guests were present

National Presidential Release by Dr. Mark Riccobono: 

We listened to Presidential release #431

Chapter President's Report:

Rob elaborated on the KNFB reader which was mentioned in Dr. Mark
Riccobono's Presidential release. A KNFB reader app is now available for
$99.00. On another technology related issue, Rob advised that he would not
recommend that iPhone users update to IOS 8 because there are major bugs and
accessibility problems. 

Rob reminded us that our state convention is coming up on November 21-23.
The Holiday in is accepting reservations, and the room rate is about $99.00.

We were also advised about NFB Live, a chat room which hosts events and
chats relevant to the blind community. The Kansas affiliate has purchased a
room. 

There have been some positive results for a couple of Kansas Affiliate
members as it relates to their individual training. Andrew Crane, after much
effort, has received admission to Blind, Inc., an NFB rehab facility located
in Minnesota. Rene Morgan will be receiving musical equipment to help her
establish a music career. 

Rob said that Kevin Worley, who was initially scheduled to be our national
representative at our state convention, is unable to fulfill that role. He
has been replaced with Jeannie Massey who is president of the Oklahoma
affiliate.

Chapter Vice President's Report:

Athena announced that due to the inability of some of our members to attend
today's meeting, the election of officers is delayed until the following
month.

Approval of Minutes:

Cheryl goofed. The August minutes were prepared, but Cheryl failed to send
them out. They had been sent earlier to Rob for his review, so he covered
for Cheryl and sent them out the morning of the meeting. Thank you, Rob!
Brendy advised that Susan, rather than she, is responsible for making
arrangements with the bank for our tabling event. Rob played the August
minutes. With the correction noted, the minutes were approved. 

Chapter Treasurer's Report:

There was no change from August's balance of $869.44. There was a mysterious
charge of $12.00 that Bob will be checking on. 

A national meeting for presidents and treasurers was held September 12-13.
At that meeting, it was made clear that chapters should fund raise through
the state in order to take advantage of the state's tax free status. If
donations are run through the state, it qualifies as a tax-free donation,
thereby benefiting the donor. Another matter that was addressed at the
meeting is that the NFB chapters should be financially supportive up to the
state NFB, and the state should be financially supportive up to the national
NFB. It was suggested that each chapter should have no more than $2,500.00
on hand. The subject of liability insurance was spoken about at the meeting.
They advised that it would be prudent for us to obtain liability insurance.
This could be done at the chapter or state level. The treasurer's report was
approved. 

Old Business:

We continued to plan for Meet the Blind Month. The date of the city
commission's mayor's proclamation was set for October 7th.  Susan has
reserved the table in front of the U.S. Bank for October 11th. There was
some discussion about the possibility of registering voters again this year.
Sidney offered to take responsibility for compiling a sign up list for the
tabling event. The band, Volition, will be providing music entertainment.
Other details pertaining to this event were considered. Rob presented the
idea of promoting Meet the Blind Month through Hank Booth's radio program,
On the Record. He will pursue this and keep us advised. 

The next order of business was convention planning. Brendy expressed her
concerns about obtaining vendors for the convention. She needs names and
telephone numbers for vendors who have been at past conventions. Susan is to
get this information to her. The need to move the hospitality room to the
same area as the convention activities was revisited. It was confirmed that
the hotel will provide a meat and cheese tray for the convention. There is a
possibility that a vegetable tray will be provided, as well. Tom Page has
suggested that we concentrate on making available dessert items, drinks and
paper goods. There is a need for people to work the registration desk. Bob
will send an email out to solicit volunteers. He will also take care of mail
in registration and nametags. Rob said that post banquet entertainment has
confirmed. On the 7th of October, when we go to the city commission meeting,
Rob will approach Mike Amyx about the mayor's welcome to the city.   

New Business:

We began discussing the Christmas social. We brainstormed times and places.
It was agreed that Mariscos would be a good option. Friday, December 5 or
Saturday, December 6 is the desired date. The suggested time is 6:30 p.m.
Sidney will check availability at Mariscos for these dates and time.

Meeting Adjournment:

Meeting was adjourned at 2:58 p.m.

Date of Next Meeting: 

October 18, 2014

Respectfully Submitted,

Cheryl Miller, Jayhawk Chapter Secretary

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