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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>Agenda for August4, 2023 Board meeting <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>7PM Call to order<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>Roll Call<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Minutes from last meeting<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Treasurers report<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Membership Committee update<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>New appointment for Fund-raising committee Chair<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Chapter/Division Updates<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Chapter and Division Presidents should always be in contact with the affiliate leadership about any change in policies and procedures, as well as any events being held<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Clarifying how to Differentiate between issues or topics that belong to the affiliate board and those that are within the preserve of the various chapters and/or divisions<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>New England Council membership<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Springfield Chapter Constitution vote<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>State convention update <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>State Academic Scholarships<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Upcoming David Ticchi Walk<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>T-Shirt Sales<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Planning budget and possible forms for future travel scholarships for members<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'> How to hold each other accountable for the tasks we are assigned to work on and/or we volunteer to take on. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Discussion of Conflict of Interest, Whistleblower and Document Retention policies as well as Best Practices Guide<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Other Business<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Adjournment<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3C4043;background:#F1F3F4'>Join Zoom Meeting</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#3C4043'><br></span><a 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class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:SharaWinton@gmail.com">SharaWinton@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>29 Ellsworth Terrace<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lynn, MA 01904<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First Vice President: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Mika Pyyhkala<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="mailto:pyyhkala@gmail.com">pyyhkala@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Cell: 617-308-1114<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Home: 617-202-3497<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>61 Middle Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Apt 2<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Boston, MA 02127<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Second Vice President: Debbie Malone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Dmalone510@gmail.com">Dmalone510@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>727-945-2299<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>40 Edgewater Ln<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Taunton, MA 02780<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cullen Gallagher<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 781-428-1254<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:cullen.gallagher@gmail.com">cullen.gallagher@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>128 Old Colony Ave.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Quincy, MA 02170<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer: Kobena Bonney<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:Kobena.Bonney@gmail.com">Kobena.Bonney@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 617-777-2534<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>117 Trenton Street, Unit 2<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Melrose, MA 02176<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Elizabeth Lesperance<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:liz.karsok@gmail.com">liz.karsok@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(774) 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