[Massachusetts-NFB] At-Large Chapter October Minutes

[Cullen Gallagher]

Hi At-Large CHapter Members,
The october minutes are attached and pasted below.
THanks,
CUllen
At-Large Chapter Minutes, October 14, 2025

The October 14, 2025 Meeting of the At-Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts was called to order at 7:02 PM.
In Attendance:

Liz Lesperance, President
Sandy Burgess, Vice President
Cullen Gallagher, Secretary
Allen Larkin, Treasurer
Kristina Constant, Board Member
Shara Winton, Affiliate President
Brian Langlois
ElizabethAnn Johnson
Mike Karsok
IceBreaker: Highlights from the past week or month.
NFB Pledge

Liz decided the NFB Pledge.
Approval of Minutes

Sandy moved that we accept the September meeting minutes; the motion was seconded by Shara and passed unanimously.
Christmas Party

The past few years, the chapter had held an in-person party. For this year, members discussed holding a virtual party, which could include talking about holiday traditions. The Giggle Gala was also scheduled for the same week, and many members would be attending that event in person. There was no objection to holding a virtual party. Members with ideas for the party could contact Liz.
Affiliate Updates

The David Ticchi Walk was held, and donations were still being accepted. Members were encouraged to get donations. The letter indicated that donations were accepted through December 1, but it was emphasized that we would take them anytime. Funds raised allow us to provide financial assistance for Washington Seminar, national convention, and state convention attendance.
The Giggle Gala was moved to December 11. Members were strongly encouraged to attend and spread the word about the event. The hope was that this would become an annual event. The auction would feature vacation packages to destinations including New Orleans, Nashville, and Las Vegas, as well as a wine tasting for 20 people. 
Get Giggle Gala Tickets <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nfb-of-ma-giggle-gala-tickets-1586435694869?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl>
Presidential Release

The October Presidential Release <https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2025-09/presidential_release_october_2025_chapter_version.mp3> was played.
Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM. The next meeting was scheduled for November 11. For the November meeting, Allen would lead the pledge, and Shara would come up with an icebreaker.

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