[KeyStoneChapter] Keystone Chapter Meeting Recap and Links

Fri Jan 17 02:10:17 UTC 2025

Hello David,

Thank you for the Meeting Recap. It's concise and resourceful. I always
appreciate writing like this.

Also, I just wanted to say thank you for welcoming me to Keystone. It's
been a great experience thus far and I look forward to working with you all.

Safe travels.
Simone

On Wed, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM David Goldstein via KeyStoneChapter <
keystonechapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>
> 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.
>
> 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.
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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.
>
> Regards,
>
> David
>
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