<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Feb 9, 2026, at 8:15\u202fAM, Shirley via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">Good morning Al!<div>I sent an email out on Saturday, saying that the meeting is going to be held on Zoom only this month due to the extreme cold temperatures sorry if you did not receive that! Again tonight\u2018s meeting is Zoom only not in person! We will resume our regular hybrid meeting next month in March!</div><div>Stay safe and warm!</div><div><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Shirley Dorris<div>President, Cambridge chapter NFB/MA</div><div><br><div><div><div>615-598-5020-Cell</div><div>617-819-4632-NFB/MA</div></div></div><div>Ladyshirl519@gmail.com-Email</div><div><br></div><div>\u201cWalk by faith not by sight\u201dCOR 5;7</div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Feb 9, 2026, at 7:58\u202fAM, Mary via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; }</style><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Cullen, Shirley\u2019s message last we3ek said the meeting will be in-person (as well as on Zoom). Your message below mentions only Zoom. Has there been a change of plan on this? If so, and if a message was sent, I don\u2019t see it in our inbox.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Al Sten-Clanton<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Cullen Gallagher via Massachusetts-NFB<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 9, 2026 6:07 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Cullen Gallagher <cullen.gallagher@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [Massachusetts-NFB] Cambridge Chapter January Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Looking forward to seeing you all this evening on Zoom for our February Cambridge Chapter meeting. Last month\u2019s minutes are below.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">THanks,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Cullen<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><h1 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:30.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Cambridge Chapter Minutes, January 12, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">The January 12, 2026 meeting of the Cambridge Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts was held as a hybrid meeting at Cambridge citywide Senior Center and Zoom. The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:30.25pt;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">In Attendance:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Shirley Dorris, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Sengil Inkiala, Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Cullen Gallagher, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Mika Pyyhkala, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Jen Bose, Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Shara Winton, Affiliate President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Bronwen Tedesco<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Wesley Taylor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Adam Roberge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Sage Collier <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Angey Manerson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Rashad Saadieh<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Tammy Febbi<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">ElizabethAnn Johnson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Kobena Bonney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">David Ticchi<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Al Sten-Clanton<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Masha Sten-Clanton<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Stephen Yerardy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Kristina Constant<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Lindell Cooks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Jamal Mazrui<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">John Oliveira<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Kyra Sweeney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">William O\u2019Donnell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Olufunke Osho <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:30.25pt;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Lindell led the NFB Pledge.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:30.25pt;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Approval of Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Stephen moved that the November minutes be accepted; the motion was seconded by Al and passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:30.25pt;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Treasurer\u2019s Report<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Mika presented the Treasurer\u2019s Report, beginning with an update on affiliate activity and fundraising.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">The Giggle Gala was held in December. The costs for the location were $1,200. The amount of donations received was $7,100.68. It was a fun event with pizza and excellent auction items, and the restaurant was willing to host again.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Donations were still coming in for the David Ticchi Walk. From Scott Hurley\u2019s report on January 9, we received $7,762.52.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Mika reviewed the affiliate finances from October 1 to November 30 that were presented at the December board meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">The state PayPal balance was $1,417.18.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Cambridge Savings Bank checking balance was $24,990.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">The CD balance was $46,244.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">The Bank of America balance was $33,390.35.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">The total balance across all accounts was $106,042.64.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Mika then provided chapter updates. At last month\u2019s holiday party at Grassfields, meals and gratuity were covered by the chapter. The total cost was $933.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">$7,000 was transferred to the state Bank of America account. The Cambridge Chapter checking account balance was $292.41.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Mika reminded members that it was time to pay $10 in dues. This could be done online on the NFBMA website under Cambridge Chapter using PayPal. Dues could also be sent via Zelle to <a href="mailto:treasurer@nfbma.org">treasurer@nfbma.org</a>. Members were asked to include their name and \u201cCambridge Chapter dues\u201d in the memo field. Paying in cash was also an option.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Kobena recommended that, in addition to including a memo, members email the chapter president to notify them of the payment, as memos sometimes did not come through.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A"><a href="https://nfbma.org/chapters-divisions/cambridge-chapter"><b><span style="color:#660066;text-decoration:none">Cambridge Chapter Page on NFBMA.org</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Cullen moved that the Treasurer\u2019s Report be accepted; the motion was seconded by Inky and passed, with Rashad voting in opposition.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:30.25pt;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Presidential Release<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">The <a href="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-01/presidential_release_january_2026_chapter_version.mp3"><b><span style="color:#660066;text-decoration:none">January Presidential Release </span></b></a>was played.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:30.25pt;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Washington Seminar<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Kyra discussed the upcoming Washington Seminar, where members would meet with members of Congress regarding legislative priorities. This year\u2019s priorities included protecting laws and funding, the Blind Americans Return to Work Act, and the Access Technology Affordability Act. Most of the meetings were scheduled for Tuesday, January 27. Kyra indicated she would provide an update following the event.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:30.25pt;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Shara announced that rooms could be reserved for the state convention, March 27\u201329. Members were asked to mention the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts when calling to book. The room rate was $119, including breakfast. Registration for the convention was expected to open within the next week. The cost of registration had not yet been set, but Shara indicated it may be higher due to increasing food costs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">General sessions were scheduled to start at 3:00 PM on Friday, allowing for more content to be covered. There would also be general sessions all day on Saturday, and the exhibit hall would also be open on Saturday this year. Determining the timing of events was still in progress.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A"><a href="https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=bosms&checkInDate=27&checkInMonthYear=022026&checkOutDate=29&checkOutMonthYear=022026&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=nfb&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00"><b><span style="color:#660066;text-decoration:none">Hotel Room Booking For State Convention</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">To book by phone, call 781-935-8760 .<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">The convention would be held in Woburn and was accessible via MBTA services, including The Ride Flex.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:30.25pt;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Fundraisers and Social Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Shirley discussed the possibility of doing more fundraising as a chapter and holding social events. The chapter\u2019s main fundraiser had been the David Ticchi Walk. Social get-togethers were discussed as a way to allow members to socialize and build stronger connections.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Kobena suggested creating both a fundraising committee and a social committee to determine how these could be implemented.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Members shared ideas for social events and fundraisers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Shara recommended CC\u2019s Candy as a possible Valentine\u2019s Day fundraiser and indicated she would send their information to Shirley. Shara also noted that, prior to COVID-19, monthly hangouts had been held and were helpful for building fellowship.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Masha suggested having a picnic on the Boston Common. This would allow the community to see blind people enjoying the event and mingling.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-indent:.25in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">The chapter would revisit this discussion at the next meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:30.25pt;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Member to Member Emails<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Shirley highlighted Bronwen\u2019s work on the Member to Member emails.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 align="center" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:30.25pt;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">Adjournment <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)"><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A">The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM. The next meeting was scheduled for February 9.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list</span><br><span>Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Massachusetts-NFB:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/ladyshirl519%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>Massachusetts-NFB mailing list</span><br><span>Massachusetts-NFB@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Massachusetts-NFB:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/massachusetts-nfb_nfbnet.org/spyerardi%40gmail.com goo good early Monday morning to all.</span><br></div></blockquote>Just a question and a correction. One do not see the Zoom link for the meeting.<div>Also, my last name has a Y at the end of it that should be the letter I. Just figured I would make the correction here on the email chain instead of on the Zoom meeting, but if it\u2019s not seen until then, I will also say this in person.</div><div>Everyone definitely stay warm and stay safe, looking forward to this meeting.</div><div>Regards,</div><div>Stephen YERARDI.</div></body></html>