[Massachusetts-NFB] Updated March parent notes

[embartelt at gmail.com]

Hi Everyone,

Here are the updated March parent division notes.

 

Ellen Bartelt

 

Call to order:

The in-person parent division meeting was called to order on March 27, 2026,
at 5:40 P.M. The people who were in attendance were Ellen Bartelt,
Bernadette Feeney, Youme Nguyen Ly, Hai Nguyen Ly, Stephanie Valdes, Katie
Sevier, DanaLynn Stockwood and Jen Bose.

 

Dues:

Stephanie explained how dues are paid for the division. Dues are five
dollars if you belong to any of the Mass chapters. If you are not a chapter
member dues are ten dollars. People were given opportunities to pay their
dues.

 

Goals for upcoming year: 

There is a draft file shared with the members, for this year's goals.
Members would like to work on outreach and gain new members. Members would
like to have IEP training to learn more about smart goals. Families would
like districts to be trained in how to communicate with families with blind
children. There was time for members to ask questions about their goals.

 

Elections: 

Stephanie discussed the elections process. She also explained the five roles
on the board and the duties of each position.

 

Election Results:

 

President: Stephanie Valdes

Vice-President: Hai Nguyen  Ly

Secretary /Treasurer Ellen Bartelt

Board Member One: DanaLynn Stockwood

Board Member Two: Jen Bose

 

Secretary Report:

The February meeting notes were voted on and approved by the division
membership.

 

Treasury Report:

There is currently 190.25 dollars in the treasury. Eight people have paid
their division dues.

 

BELL Program:

Stephanie could not find a location for this year's BELL program. She is
already looking for a location to host the BELL program for 2027 and looking
into what would be necessary for a one week residential program.

 

Meeting Ending:

The meeting ended at 6:50 P.M.

 

 

 

 

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