[Massachusetts-NFB] At-Large Chapter October minutes

[Liz Lesperance]

Good Morning Pam,

Thank you for joining us last night and for your kind words! We are so
happy to have you as part of our affiliate. Our next at-large chapter
meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 7:00PM via zoom.

All the Best,
Liz

On Tue, Nov 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM Pam Kalinoski via Massachusetts-NFB <
massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi Cullen,
> Thanks for reaching out. This was a productive meeting. Did you say the
> next one was December 9th or 19th? I sent an email to Shara with my contact
> info, along with a heartfelt gratitude toward her and the many members who
> invited me to become a part of their family, including yourself. Wish i had
> found out and joined this organization sooner. Thanks to you and all of you
> for updating me about the organization and what it has to offer.
> Sincerely,
> Pam Kalinoski
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 11, 2025, at 6:17 PM, Cullen Gallagher via Massachusetts-NFB <
> massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 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 recited 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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