[Massachusetts-NFB] At-Large Chapter January Meeting Minutes

[Liz Lesperance]

Happy Friday!

Attached and pasted below please find the minutes from the January meeting
of the at-large chapter (thank you Gannon). As a reminder we will be
meeting again next Tuesday, Feb. 11th at 6:30PM via zoom using the
following meeting link:
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Stay Warm!

Best,
Liz
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NFB MA At-Large Chapter Meeting Minutes 1/14/2025



Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at6:50.

Ice breaker/Roll Call: The icebreaker from Liz was what is your favorite
restaurant and if you do not go out what is your favorite kind of food.in
attendance at the November 12th At Large Chapter meeting were Gannon
Olson, Debbie
Malone, Shara Winton, Cullen Gallagher, Liz Lesperance, Kristina, Shirly,
Sandy, Elizabeth Ann Johnson, Brian Langlois.



NFB Pledge: The pledge was recited by Elizabeth Ann and is as follows 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.



Secretary’s Report: Gannon sent out the report on Saturday January 11. It
was motioned to be accepted by Liz Lesperance and seconded by Brian Langlois

Treasurers Report: We tabled the treasurer report because we are trying to
get everything in order.

Presidential Release Chapter Recording: Cullen Played the Presidential
Release Chapter Recording

Affiliate Presidents Report: Shara provided several important updates. They
are as follows.   Training coming up for Washington Seminar. 10 of 11
appointments are made for Washington seminar.  Still looking for door
prizes for state convention. Each chapters asked to donate an auction item
for the state convention.   Shannon is the auctioneer for state convention.
Register for state convention you have till March 1st; however, hotel
reservations should be made now deadline is February 5.

State Convention:  We went down the list of people going to the state
convention and needs transportation to Springfield. Cullen has done some
research on the metal band glasses and researching how to get metal on
trying to get transportation for the convention.

Membership Dues: When dues are paid its $10 and when you pay let either
Debbie or Sandy know. Liz Lesperance will take over my role as Secretary.



2025 goals: We are going to do this at the February meeting.

Fundraising: We made #$271 with the meat sticks, and we are going to sell
them at the state convention.

Participants for February Meeting

Ice breaker: Sandy

10-minute tips:  Shannon

Next meeting: 2/11 @ 6:30

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:15
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