<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;">Good morning Federation friends and Happy Friday!<div>Please find attached the meeting minutes from the MAPBC for April. I\u2019ve also pasted it below for reference. </div><div><br></div><div>***</div><div><p style="margin: 18px 0px 4px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 20px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(47, 84, 150);">MAPBC Meeting Minutes \u2013 April 10, 2025</p>
<p style="margin: 8px 0px 4px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(47, 84, 150);">Massachusetts Association of Parents of Blind Children (MAPBC)</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Time: 6:00 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Location: Virtual Meeting</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Minutes submitted by Hai Nguyen Ly (Vice President)</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">1. Members in attendance included:</p>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Hai Nguyen Ly </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Youme Nguyen Ly </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Stephanie Barrera Valdes</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Ellen Bartelt</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Kobena Bonney</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">John Wetzel (A sighted parent with a blind child)</li>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">2. Call to Order and NFB Pledge </p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Stephanie called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM and led attendees in the NFB pledge.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">3. The March meeting minutes were mentioned and unanimously approved.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">4. Welcome and Introduction of New attendee</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">We all wen around and introduced ourselves and welcomed John, the parent of an 8-year-old child who is blind. Youme offered ongoing support and encouraged connections outside monthly meetings.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 8px 0px 4px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(47, 84, 150);">Discussion Items:</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">4. Secretary/Treasurer Role and Election </p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">The division discussed the need to fill the Secretary/Treasurer position. Ellen expressed interest in serving. Stephanie will circulate a call for additional interested candidates via the NFBMA Listserv. Elections for the position or positions will take place at the May 8 meeting.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">5. Treasurer's Report and Fundraising</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Stephanie reported that $421.50 was raised for the BELL Academy during The recent popcorn fundraiser. The store sold a total of $543 from which $271.50 will be donated to the NFB BELL Academy of Massachusetts. In addition, we received a total of. $150 in direct donations to the NFB BELL Academy of Massachusetts. Stephanie will contact Liz for the latest treasury balance for mAPBC. Everyone agreed on the importance of creating a standardized process for keeping track of division funds. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled with the new treasurer to go over procedures after elections.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">6. Mentorship Program Initiative </p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Stephanie proposed a mentorship program pairing blind adults with blind youth, similar to Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Hai raised concerns around logistics and background checks, recommending that a process be documented for the affiliate and perspective parents who might be interested in such a program. Stephanie and Ellen mentioned leveraging NFB\u2019s background check program being used for BELL to help wit this. Kobena suggested a structured orientation for mentors and parents that could be attended virtually. Ellen shared insights from Illinois where in-person mentoring was more effective as part of their Freedom Link program. Hai and Stephanie agreed to draft a program outline to flesh out the idea in more detail. Hai will explore documentation from the NFB of Illinois and contact Debbie Stein about the Freedom Link program.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">7. Disabled Parents Rights Bill </p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">The Bill to Protect Disabled Parents' Rights is being reintroduced at the state level. Stephanie will reach out to <a href="mailto:kgatuslao@mhlac.org"><span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">Kathryn Gatuslao</span></a> to confirm whether anything has changed in the bill to determine whether we can recommend affiliate support. She will also share any new information with the board and involve Kira, the affiliate legislative lead, for next steps.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">9. Bell Academy Updates</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">The 2025 Bell Academy will be held in Waltham at a center with indoor and outdoor facilities. Precious will serve as the lead instructor. This year, a $75 program fee will be introduced as recommended by NFB national due to budget constraints. Students who complete the full program will receive a free cane, slate, and other materials. We all discussed the feasibility of expanding the BELL program into New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut. Stephanie will contact local NFB leaders in those states to gauge interest in partnering.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">10. Additional Fundraising Opportunities </p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">John recommended connecting with local disability commissions, Lions Clubs, and municipal grants for additional fundraising. The group agreed to explore grant funding and emphasized the importance of leveraging personal connections. Stephanie will initiate an email thread with John and Hai to brainstorm ideas.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Next Steps and Action items:</p>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Review NFB of Illinois documentation (Freedom Link): Hai </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Contact Debbie Stein for program details: Hai </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Draft outline for mentorship initiative: Hai and Stephanie </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Confirm status with <a href="mailto:kgatuslao@mhlac.org"><span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">Kathryn Gatuslao</span></a></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> on Bill to Protect Disabled Parents' Rights: Stephanie </p>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Share bill updates with Board: Stephanie </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Loop in Kira (legislative lead): Stephanie </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Email affiliate Listserv to recruit Secretary/Treasurer candidates for mAPBC: Stephanie </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Retrieve current treasury balance from Liz: Stephanie </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Schedule session with new Treasurer to explain donation tracking: Hai or Stephanie </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Coordinate fundraising email thread: Stephanie </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Contact NFB leaders in neighboring states (Bell expansion): Stephanie</li>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">11. Adjournment </p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:15 PM. </p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Next Meeting: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM</p></div><div><br></div><div>Respectfully submitted,</div><div>Hai Nguy\u1ec5n Ly, Vice President, MAPBC</div><div><a href="mailto:hnguyenly@gmail.com">hnguyenly@gmail.com</a></div><div></div></body></html>