[Jayhawk-chapter] April 21 minutes

Fri Apr 27 23:53:35 UTC 2018

Hi Rob,

Thank you for the corrections.

Cheers,

Tamara

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 26, 2018, at 7:40 AM, Rob Tabor via Jayhawk-Chapter <jayhawk-chapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Tamara,
> Thanks for a job very well done on the April meeting minutes. The only corrections I would offer is that the code of conduct was approved in final form by the national NFV board of directors. Unfortunately, this code of conduct is now national policy and not merely a proposal. Thanks so much again for getting these out early and I will see you at the next chapter meeting if not sooner.
> Warm regards,
> Rob
> 
>> On Apr 25, 2018, at 8:56 PM, Tamara Kearney via Jayhawk-Chapter <jayhawk-chapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Jayhawk Chapter Minutes
>> April 21 2018
>> 
>> State Report
>> 
>> Rob evaluated accessibility of an art display at the Spencer Art Museum. 
>> 
>> On April 4th Rob and Susan Evaluated voting machines from five different vendors with varying accessibility solutions. The one that they recommended was the ES&S, which is similar to the Automark machine that we have used in the past.
>> 
>> On Apr 8th The state board voted to adopt the code of conduct proposed by the national office. Rob gave a quick overview of the NFB code of conduct. 
>> 
>> The state affiliate can provide $1200 per person or $2000 per family to attend the national convention. There is a $20000 total set aside for this purpose. Let Rob know by email or text by May 4th if you want financial assistance to attend; the sooner the better. 
>> 
>> On Feb. 15th HR620, the ADA Education and Reform Act, was passed by the House of Representatives, and moved on to the Senate. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois wrote a “Dear Colleague” letter opposing this piece of legislation. She needed 41 signatures to sustain a filibuster. She was able to exceed that number so HR620 did not pass.
>> 
>> Lynn Petro, mother of Brooke Petro, Has had a battle to get braille text books paid for for her daughter. On the state level, there was a bill introduced, HV2613, which addressed the need for braille services for the blind, and interpreter services for the deaf for students in parochial schools. That bill went initially to the House education committee. It was then referred to the appropriations committee for a special memorandum known as a fiscal note to determine how much this bill will cost if passed. The bill was narrowly defeated by one or two votes. The big issue that came up was that there was some concern about public money being used for religious education. The NFB of Kansas board is considering reintroducing the bill with an amendment to exempt religious materials from being covered. 
>> 
>> Minutes: The minutes were approved.
>> 
>> Treasurer’s Report Unchanged from Jan. $786.82. The treasurer’s report was approved as read. 
>> 
>> Old Business: Freddy’s is not responding to our query about doing a fund raiser for us. 
>> 
>> We had eight participants in the NCAA tournament fund raiser. 
>> 
>> Trivia night: RENéE and Rob met at Conroy’s Pub to learn about trivia Night as a fund raiser for our chapter Conroy’s charges $5 per person so we would need to decide on an entry fee that would make money for us, Perhaps $10. We Will also be looking for donations for prizes and/or raffle items. This event will be held on October 13th at 7:00. Next planning meeting will be at Conroy’s on May 14th.
>> 
>> New Business: Tamara gave a description of the beaded quilting project. Beaded quilting is an art form that uses heat to fuse plastic beads onto squares. These squares will be joined together to make a quilt that will be exhibited in Kansas City. A group will meet at 6:00 on Thursday, April 26th at 924 Delaware St. to learn more about the project, and how to do the quilting.
>> 
>> Our summer social will be held the 3rd Saturday in June, the 16th, at 4:30 pm at Conroy’s.
>> 
>> Renée reported on her new job at Willow Domestic Violence Shelter. She started working there on the 19th of Feb. She works with people in the community helping them get housing, food stamps, mental health services, and other needed services. She also works with the community at large. In addition to domestic violence, Willow also deals with human trafficking and court advocacy. 
>> 
>> Next chapter meeting will be May 12th at 10:00  
>> 
>> Lynda reported that on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Emanuel Lutheran Church, there is a dinner and speaker or some kind of activity. We are all invited to participate. On May 17th at 5:30 they will be going to the Baker Wet Lands. Contact Emanuel Lutheran Church to participate. 
>> 
>> Rob will be participating in a piano recital on May 5th at 2:00. pm At Pioneer Ridge Assistive Living. He will be playing Moon Dance by Van Morison. 
>> 
>> Adjourned at 11:43 am. 
>> 
>> Respectfully submitted,
>> 
>> Tamara Kearney
>> 
>> Secretary
>> 
>> 
>> Tamara Kearney
>> tamara at gatetoserenity.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
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