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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=4>Attached, as well as pasted below, you will find
the minutes for April's meeting. As always, I welcome any corrections that need
to be made. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=4>Take care,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=4>Cheryl</FONT></DIV>
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align=center><A name=OLE_LINK2></A><A name=OLE_LINK1><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT
face=Arial>NFB Kansas Jayhawk Chapter<o:p></o:p></FONT></B></SPAN></A></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1"><SPAN
style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK2"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Meeting
Minutes </B></SPAN></SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Arial>Date:
April 19, 2014<o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P>
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align=center><o:p><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>Call
to Order:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>Rob
called the meeting to order at 1:20 p.m. </FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>Introduction of Guests:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>No
guests were present.</FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>National Presidential Release by Dr. Marc Maurer:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>Presidential Release #427 was presented.</FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>Chapter President’s Report:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>Rob
advised that he has been contacted by one of the co-executive directors of
Independence, Inc., who informed Rob that he had received an inquiry from Brian
Jimenez, manager of the Lawrence city code division. Mr. Jimenez would like to
know what the opinion of the local blind community is concerning the
installation of truncated domes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Rob reported that, in view of the fact that the 2010 disability
guidelines significantly modified the requirement of truncated domes, and
believing that the NFB would support the discontinuation of installation of
truncated domes, except in the instances specified in the guidelines, he advised
Mr. Jimenez that he is “free to comply with the guidelines and drop the use of
these truncated domes.”</FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>Rob
reminded us that the state convention is November 21 through November 23. It
will be held at the Holidome in Lawrence. </FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>Chapter Vice President’s Report:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>There
was no vice-presidential report.</FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>Approval of Minutes:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>Minutes for March were approved.</FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>Chapter Treasurer’s Report:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>There
was no activity, so our balance remains at $869.44. At the state level, an
investment portfolio was opened in the amount of $175,000.00.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>Old
Business:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>Rob
updated us concerning the 5k run that has been under consideration. Because of
other obligations, Tim Hornik is going to be unable to chair the finance
committee and likely will step down from the responsibilities of heading up the
5k run. Therefore, we need to explore other potential fund raisers. The final
decision regarding the future of the 5k will be made after Rob speaks with Tim.
In the meantime, Rob informed us of a fund raiser that Susan has recently become
aware of. On Mondays, Freddie’s, a fast food restaurant, has started donating a
certain percentage of their food sales proceeds to charitable organizations. Rob
and Susan are going to make contact with Freddie’s to see about the possibility
of our chapter being considered for their donation program. </FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>We
started pounding out some of the particulars of state convention. The first area
of discussion was the hospitality suite. Sidney Rodel volunteered to oversee
that. The registration desk will be directed by Bob Fuller. Exhibits will be
spearheaded by Brendy Latare, with Renee Morgan assisting. Rob is going to ask
Susan if she would be willing to coordinate transportation. Cheryl Miller will
organize door prize details. Rob will take care of requesting that the mayor
give a welcome address at the beginning of the convention. Finally, the post
dinner banquet entertainment will be taken care of by Rob, as well.</FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>New
Business:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>The
only matter of new business involved the inaccessibility issues at Lawrence
Memorial Hospital. Dr. Glen White, director of the KU Research and Training
Center for Independent Living, had an encounter with Gene Meyer, the executive
director of Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Dr. White had the opportunity to express
his observations as they pertained to accessibility matters. Dr. White is
sending a follow-up letter to Mr. Meyer, requesting a meeting between the
disabled community and Mr. Meyer. We have been asked if we would like to have a
representative participate in such a meeting. </FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>Meeting Adjournment:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>Rob
adjourned the meeting at 2:40 p.m.</FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>Date
of Next Meeting:</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>May
17, 2014</FONT></P>
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face=Arial> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>Respectfully Submitted,</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial>Cheryl
Miller</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face=Arial>Jayhawk Chapter Secretary</FONT></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>