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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word;overflow-wrap: break-word;-webkit-nbsp-mode: space;line-break:after-white-space'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Hi Cullen,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Will you be at tonight\u2019s meeting? Would you please give me a call. I am already up for the day. So, if you\u2019re up now, you can call at any time. Thanks. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="http://www.nfbma.org/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbma.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sharawinton@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>617-304-0347<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><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, March 9, 2026 3:23 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 February 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>The minutes from the February Cambridge Chapter meeting are below.<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, February 9, 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 February 9, 2026 meeting of the Cambridge Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts was held via Zoom. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 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'>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'>Allen Larkin<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'>Stephen Yerardi<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'>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'>Marc Kelley<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'>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'>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'>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'>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'>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'>Joe Lemar<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'>Aaron Brown<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'>John Oliveira<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'>Jen led the NFB Pledge. ElizabethAnn would lead the pledge at the March 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'>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'>Cullen indicated that the spelling of Stephen\u2019s name had been corrected. Clarification was requested regarding the start time of general sessions at this year\u2019s state convention. General sessions would begin at 3:00 PM on Friday. In future years, sessions might begin earlier, possibly Friday morning or Thursday evening. <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 moved acceptance of the January minutes; the motion was seconded by Stephen 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 was unable to present the Treasurer\u2019s Report and indicated he would send it via email. The report was tabled to 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'>Affiliate President\u2019s Report<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:21.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.8pt;font-weight:normal'>STATE CONVENTION<o:p></o:p></span></h3><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'>Rooms were filling up at the Crowne Plaza, and members were urged to book their rooms. The rate was $119 per night and included breakfast. Convention registration included Friday night Italian dinner, sandwiches for Saturday lunch, and the Saturday night banquet dinner featuring a choice of vegetarian, chicken, or beef. Saturday lunch would not be boxed because the hotel would charge an additional fee per box if eaten on site.<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'>Students were putting together a talent showcase for Friday night. Members interested in performing were asked to make a $10 donation. Performers would be given six minutes. Performances could include singing, poetry, comedy, and other talents. Members were also encouraged to attend in costume as a favorite entertainer.<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 deadline for scholarships had been extended to February 28, and a scholarship was available for those attending a trade school this year.<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'>Registration for the state convention was open, and members were encouraged to register. There were some issues with payment, and members having trouble were instructed to go to the NFBMA website and choose the option to make a donation to reach PayPal. Members were instructed to write in the notes that the payment was for convention registration and to forward a copy of the receipt to Shara. <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/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=bosms&qCiD=27&qCiMy=022026&qCoD=29&qCoMy=022026&qGrpCd=nfb&qAAR=6CBARC&qRtP=6CBARC&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=CP&qDest=15%20Middlesex%20Canal%20Park%20Rd.,%20Woburn,%20MA,%20US&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1&qRmFltr="><b><span style='color:#660066;text-decoration:none'>Reserve A Hotel Room 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'><a href="https://nfbma.org/state-convention/registration"><b><span style='color:#660066;text-decoration:none'>Register for State Convention</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:21.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:#FDFDFD;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10)'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0A0A0A;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.8pt;font-weight:normal'>NATIONAL CONVENTION<o:p></o:p></span></h3><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 national convention would take place in Austin from July 3 through 8. Members who had never attended a national convention were eligible to apply for the Kenneth Jernigan scholarship, which would help cover convention costs. Students were also eligible to apply for the national scholarship program, and the deadline was March 30.<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'>Achilles presentation<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'>Joe Lemar from Achilles International joined the meeting to share information about the organization and his background. Joe shared that he was a former Paralympic athlete who competed in the Paralympic Games and won medals. He had coached track for over 30 years at the high school level and had served on several executive boards.<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'>Joe explained that Achilles\u2019 mission was to ensure that everyone could participate in sports. He emphasized that anyone could participate in walking, running, or rolling with Achilles and that guides were available to work with athletes of all abilities. Workouts were held on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. There was no cost to participate. Members interested in learning more were encouraged to contact Joe at jLemar@achillesinternational.org.<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 Recap<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 gave an update on the Washington Seminar. It was a successful event despite the weather. Legislators appeared enthusiastic about the Federation\u2019s bills and seemed willing to co-sponsor them. There were some virtual meetings, and members who were not able to attend the Washington Seminar in person attended those meetings.<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 reminded members that the Washington Seminar was just the start and that legislative activity would continue. Members were encouraged to respond, contact legislators, and advocate when needed.<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%20_release_february_2026_chapter_version.mp3"><b><span style='color:#660066;text-decoration:none'>February 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'>Braille Monitor<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'>David encouraged members to read the Braille Monitor, which included articles from members, highlights, speeches, and other information about events such as the Washington Seminar and national convention. It could be accessed online, through Newsline, or in hardcopy Braille. <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://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor"><b><span style='color:#660066;text-decoration:none'>Read the Braille Monitor Online</span></b></a><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 7:46 PM. The next meeting was scheduled for March 9 returning to the hybrid meeting format.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>