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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you, Liz! Minor correction: Our last name is spelled Sten-Clanton, not Stan-Clanton.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Masha<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Liz Lesperance via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:49 PM<br><b>To:</b> massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org; Liz Lesperance <liz.karsok@gmail.com><br><b>Cc:</b> Liz Lesperance <liz.karsok@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [Massachusetts-NFB] At-Large Chapter June Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Good Evening Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Pasted below and attached please find the minutes from the at0large chapter's June meeting held earlier this evening.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Liz<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>**********<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>The At-Large chapter met on Tuesday, June 13th. Those in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Allen Larkin<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Brian Langlois<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Cullen Gallagher<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Debbie Malone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Elizabeth Ann Johnson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Justin Salisbury<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Liz Lesperance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Masha and Al Stan-Clanton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Mike Karsok<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Sandra Burgess<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Sengil Inkiala<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Shirley Doris<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Zoe Koza<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Debbie called the meeting to order at 7:05PM. We did an ice breaker where we indicated which movie we wish we could watch again for the very first time. This spurred a discussion about how blindness is portrayed in the movies.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Inky recited the NFB pledge. Elizabeth Ann recited the pledge as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Liz conducted a roll call.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Brian put forth a motion to approve the May meeting minutes which Cullen seconded. The minutes were approved.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Sandy went over the treasurer's report. Last month, the treasury balance was $1613.63. The Double Good fundraiser yielded $644.50. The new balance is $2258.13. Liz put forth a motion to approve the treasurer's report which Allen seconded. The treasurer's report was approved.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Shara advised that national convention is quickly approaching. There are no rooms left at the Hilton. There are some members who need a roommate. Please contact Shara if you need a roommate. The MA caucus will be July 3rd at noon in a room near the boardroom. Lunch will be provided. You will be charged for lunch if you agreed to attend but do not show up.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Debbie advised that anyone interested in participating virtually can register now.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Debbie summarized the June presidential release:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>The ATAA (Access Technology Affordability Act) was introduced in the House and has 13 co-sponsors. We're hoping to get this bill passed this year. Please contact your state representatives and encourage them to sign on as a co-sponsor.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Washington Seminar will be from Jan. 29th - Feb. 1st.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.0in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>June is pride month. We should all be supportive and welcoming of the LGPT+ community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:106%'><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>There will be multiple tours during the national convention. All tour info is available on the national website.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>We will not be meeting in July due to national convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Debbie asked for volunteers to participate in the August meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Zoe will do the ice breaker.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Inky will do the pledge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Justin will do a presentation to the group about the MAPBC parents' rights bill.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Sandy will summarize the presidential report.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Cullen provided us with air tags tips and tricks. They are small trackers that can be tacked onto various items like backpacks and canes or in wallets. The device plays a sound allowing you to locate the item it is attached to. The device is tracked using a smartphone. You can also mark an item as lost. This enables other air tag users to contact you if their smartphone is able to pick up your air tag. Cullen will share a link to the object.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>We held a lively discussion about the second half of Ever Lee Hairston’s book “Blind Amibition”.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>The meeting adjourned at 8:43PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 8<sup>th</sup>, at 7:00PM via zoom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>