[KeyStoneChapter] Keystone Chapter Meeting Recap and Links

Wed Jan 15 16:03:11 UTC 2025

Hey there, Keystone Chapter Members and Friends,

It was a very blustery and chilly day on Saturday for our January Keystone Chapter meeting! The 16 members in-person at the Penn Museum enjoyed donuts from Dunkin. We listened to Presidential Release #545 <https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2024-12/presidential-release-january-2025-chapter-version.mp3> from President Mark Riccobono. He spoke about the Federations finances. 

After the meeting nine of us walked a few blocks to Landmark Americana for lunch.

Keystone Chapter Elections

We held our annual election of the Keystone Chapter Board. Here are the results:
President: Harriet Go
First Vice President: Kat Bottner
Second Vice President: Simone Cooper (welcome, Simone!)
Secretary: Lisa Bryant
Treasurer: David Goldstein 
Board Member: Mark Bias
Thanks to Simon Bonenfant for his time on the board over the last few years. Thanks also go out to Jan Lettuca for leading the Nominating Committee. Thanks to Jim Antonacci and Chip Johnson for serving on the committee.

2025 Washington Seminar

NFB of PA President Lynn Heitz talked about Washington Seminar. It is February 3-6. If you are going and need more info, check out the Washington Seminar page <https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar> on the NFB site. If you still have questions, contact NFB of PA Second Vice President Emily Gindlesperger, who is also our Legislative Director at vp2 at nfbp.org <mailto:vp2 at nfbp.org>.

Other Links We Spoke About at the Meeting

First-time attendees to National Convention, which will be in New Orleans July 8-13, can apply for a Jernigan Scholarship <https://www.nfbofpa.org/jernigan/>. 
There are also National Scholarships <https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program> available to blind college students. They are awarded at National Convention each year.

White Cane Coffee

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White Canes Connect Podcast

We’ve just dropped a series of must-listen episodes, all focused on our exciting State Convention in Erie! Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🎙 Episode 118 <https://traffic.libsyn.com/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_118_post.mp3>: Lisa hosts an engaging interview with Lynn and me, diving into the highlights of the convention.
🎙 Episode 119 <https://traffic.libsyn.com/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_119_post.mp3>: Hear Lynn’s inspiring Presidential Report, recorded live at the event.
🎙 Episode 120 <https://traffic.libsyn.com/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_120_post.mp3>: BBVS Director Dawn Sokol delivers a powerful presentation you won’t want to miss.
🎙 Episode 121 <https://traffic.libsyn.com/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_121_post.mp3>: Accessible Pharmacy CEO Andy Burstein shares exciting updates about the company’s latest initiatives.
Tune in now to relive the action, insights, and inspiration from this year’s convention. [Listen Now]
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Greater Philly Brunch

The Keystone Chapter has been invited to the Greater Philly New Year’s Brunch this Saturday. I hope we will be well represented there. Unfortunately, I will be at Podfest in Orlando (I’m leaving in about an hour…) and will miss it.

Our next meeting is February 8 at 10:15 AM. If you plan to attend and have a favorite donut, let me know by the day before.  As always, please reach out with any questions. Call or text (610) 715-5020 or email david at iCantCU.com <mailto:david at iCantCU.com>.

Regards,

David

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