[Massachusetts-NFB] At-Large Chapter Meets on Tuesday

[Liz Lesperance]

Yes, thank you for confirming that that was a mistake on my part. That was
a scheduled email, but I forgot to discard. Our next meeting will be in
September. Thanks everyone and sorry for any confusion!

On Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM <sharawinton at gmail.com> wrote:

> Unfortunately, this is a mistake. There is no AT-Large meeting in August.
> The next meeting will be September 9. See y’all then.
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> Shara Winton
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> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
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> www.nfbma.org
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> sharawinton at gmail.com
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> 617-304-0347
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> *From:* Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On
> Behalf Of *Liz Lesperance via Massachusetts-NFB
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 13, 2025 5:39 PM
> *To:* NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org>;
> Liz Lesperance <liz.karsok at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* Liz Lesperance <liz.karsok at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* [Massachusetts-NFB] At-Large Chapter Meets on Tuesday
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> Good Morning,
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> This is a friendly reminder that the NFB of MA At-Large Chapter will be
> meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19th at 7:00PM via zoom. Please find the meeting
> information below. First you will find the direct zoom link followed by the
> call in number in the event the link is not working. The meeting password
> is: 2025.
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> Join Zoom Meeting
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> https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/95988295663?pwd=DbPBuyBa91Sa7f3IVOcA5G916u5qtY.1
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>  Meeting ID: 959 8829 5663
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> Passcode: 2025
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> One tap mobile
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> +16469313860,,95988295663#,,,,*2024# US
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> Dial by your location
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> (646) 931 3860
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> Pasted below please find the NFB Pledge followed by the minutes from our
> last meeting which was held on June 10th.
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> Best,
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> Liz
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> **********
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> NFB Pledge
> I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation
> of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
> to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
> constitution.
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> **********
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> At-Large Chapter Minutes, June 10, 2025
> The June 10, 2025 Meeting of the At-Large Chapter of the National
> Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts was called to order at 7:03 PM.
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> In Attendance:
> Liz Lesperance, President
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> Sandy Burgess, Vice President
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> Cullen Gallagher, Secretary
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> Cristina Constant, Board Member
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> Shara Winton, Affiliate President
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> Shirley Dorris
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> Neil Schoonmaker
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> ElizabethAnn Johnson
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> Rashad Saadieh
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> Ray Inegbedion
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> Icebreaker question: What is your favorite method of travel?
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> NFB Pledge
> Kristina recited the NFB Pledge.
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> Approval of Minutes
> Cullen moved that we accept the May minutes; the motion was seconded by
> Shirley and passed unanimously.
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> Presidential Release
> The June Presidential Release was played.
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> Affiliate President’s Update
> Following the national Presidential Release, Shara shared the following
> updates:
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> MEMBER PASSINGS
> Not included in the Presidential Release, Shara informed us of the passing
> of two members, Gerry Difranza and Annette Davis Harris.
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> NATIONAL CONVENTION
> 28 Members had registered for the National Convention in New Orleans, with
> 1 registered for virtual attendance. Shara encouraged everyone to register
> virtually if they were not able to attend in-person.
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> The affiliate caucus was scheduled for July 10 at 8:00 PM at the Oceana
> Grill. Members would have their own checks, and menu items range from
> around $10 to $35.
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> STAND-UP COMEDY AND PIZZA NIGHT FUND RAISER
> Shara urged members to put August 14 on their calendars for our stand-up
> comedy and pizza fundraiser. The event would also include some auction
> items. 150 Tickets could be sold, and the goal was to sell all of them. The
> event would be in Saugus, only 6 miles from Cambridge. Members who cannot
> attend the event could still help sell the tickets and make the Comedy
> night a success. More information would be available soon.
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> BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
> Prior to the Meeting, Shara sent out a schedule of affiliate board
> meetings through the end of 2025.
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> Exhibit Table at National Convention
> Shirley announced that the affiliate would have a table at the exhibit
> hall in New Orleans, where we would sell t-shirts and other items made in
> Massachusetts. Shirley would send an email requesting members availability
> to work a shift and would include the Exhibit Hall Schedule. Shara would
> send the table number once it was made available.
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> Lawsuit Update
> Liz gave an update regarding the Department of Agriculture lawsuit and the
> rule that prevents blind people from horseback riding. At the last meeting,
> it was asked if members submitting testimony would be helpful. Al Elia
> indicated that it would depend on the Department’s written response. Liz
> would keep members updated on this.
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> Speakers at Meetings
> The chapter discussed having guest speakers come to our meetings. These
> could be both members of NFB and speakers focused on a topic. A few ideas
> were suggested:
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> Scott White on AI
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> Debbie from The Blind Kitchen
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> Peggy Chong on history in Massachusetts, possibly fundraising
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> Jerry Berrier, blind birding
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> Someone from Couch to Active, an online exercise program.
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> Adjournment
> The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for
> August 12th.
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