[Massachusetts-NFB] Cambridge Chapter January Minutes and Washington Seminar Fact Sheets In Word Format

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From: Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
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Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 2:01 AM
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Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] Cambridge Chapter January Minutes and
Washington Seminar Fact Sheets In Word Format

Hi Everyone,

Attached and pasted below are the January Cambridge Chapter Meeting minutes.
Please let me know if anything should be corrected.

I am also attaching the Washington Seminar Fact Sheets in Microsoft Word
format to insure that you all have access to them. Three important issues
this year.

Thanks,

Cullen

The January meeting of the Cambridge Chapter was held at Cambridge Citywide
Senior Center and on Zoom. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.

In attendance:

Justin Heard

Blaine Heard

Cullen Gallagher

Shirley Dorris

Cristine Diaz

Elizabeth Ann Johnson

Debbie Malone

Mika Pyyhkala

David Ticchi

John Oliveira

Kristina Constant

Masha Sten-Clanton

Al Sten-Clanton

Rashad Saadieh

Kyle Shachmut

Sengil Inkiala

Jenn Bose

Cullen led the NFB Pledge

The December minutes were accepted as written. 

Mika presented the Treasurers Report. We have continued to receive walk
donations. We spent approximately $464 for the holiday dinner at John Brewer
Tavern in Waltham. Account activity includes our standard $50 PAC
contribution and check deposits from the walk. Our available balance in the
checking account is $7,723.35. 

It is time to pay your $10 dues for 2023. To pay dues, go to the NFBMA
website, Chapters and Divisions, and select Cambridge Chapter. Click on
donate via PayPal. In the notes field, enter your name and dues payment for
2023. 

You can find the link to PayPal here:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NCKCQB4KM6CEE

Cullen moved that the Treasurers report be accepted, the motion was seconded
and passed unanimously. 

Justin presented highlights from the January Presidential Release. You can
access the release at the following link:
https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2023-01/presidential_release_January_202
3_chapter_version_final.mp3 

You can now reserve your rooms for the state convention at the Embassy
Suites. The deadline for making these reservations is February 1, so make
your reservations as soon as possible. The convention will run from Thursday
March 2 to Sunday March 5. Thursday's sessions will be on Zoom, with
in-person activities running Friday through Sunday. Shara would like ideas
for Zoom sessions; you can contact her or fill out the online form on the
NFBMA website. Debbie is also looking for ideas for agencies to contact for
the exhibit hall and sponsorships for the convention. 

Elections will be held at the convention. All of the constitutional
officers, President, First and Second Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer, as well as three board positions are up this year. 

Make your hotel reservation at this link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bosapes-nf2-d32ee23a-7487-4d39-b8b
e-237a8baa26c0

Finalizing the discussion on the police escort has been tabled as it was not
available tonight. The protests appeared to be over when we arrived. We will
finish this discussion next month. 

Ax throwing was discussed. The cost will be $50 for those who want to
participate. That includes two hours, and a tournament at the end competing
against each other. Justin will reach out to the location and see when they
can fit us in. Justin believes they will want us to do it before 5:00 PM
before walk-ins arrive. AFTERNOON could be a good time. Ax throwing is a
good confidence booster, and is blind friendly. 

Justin went over some things to keep in mind when posting to the email list.
A few months back, the lists were changed to just one email list for the
affiliate, including all chapters and divisions. This means that everyone
subscribed receives information about activities and fundraisers for each
chapter. Justin suggests trying to limit discussion when possible. For
announcements, you can provide your contact info and encourage everyone to
contact you privately. Reducing discussion will help everyone's inbox from
becoming too cluttered. 

There was some discussion if having a combined list is the best idea.
However, this is not something we can change  right now. 

David suggested that we send out the fact sheets for Washington Seminar to
the list. Cullen agreed to do this, and will send out the link and attach
the word files directly to the email.

The fact sheets can be found on the Washington Seminar page:
https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar 

Meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM. 

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