[MN-at-Large] September Minutes

[David Andrews]

Attached, and below are the Minutes for our September meeting.

Thanks Rocky.

Dave






September 2022 At Large Chapter Minutes



The At Large Chapter of the National Federation 
of the Blind of Minnesota was called to order by 
President Dave Andrews at 7:05 PM on 09/18/2022

Minutes from meeting on 08/21/2022 were approved as amended.



Jessie Sherick of the NFB National office, joined 
the meeting to deliver a presentation to the 
chapter on NFB News Line, a braille and audio 
information service for individuals who are blind 
which includes newspapers, magazines, and other 
information. He also demonstrated the touchtone 
telephone access method and provided an 
explanation of others, including the mobile 
application and the Amazon Echo skill available 
for the service. The service includes hundreds of 
publications in multiple areas, as well as at 
least two newspapers from each state. Minnesota’s Publications include:

Ø  Associated Press Minnesota

Ø  Duluth News Tribune

Ø  Forum of Fargo Moorhead

Ø  Minneapolis Star Tribune

Ø  Rochester Post Bulletin

Ø  Saint Cloud Times

Ø  Saint Paul Pioneer Press

Dave also announced that at least one additional 
newspaper will soon be added from Minnesota, and 
it is likely to be the Faribault Daily News.

Rocky Hart publicly thanked Jessie and all other 
NFB staff responsible for the coordination of 
News Line for providing this invaluable service 
to individuals who are blind, citing his own use 
of the service for over eleven years and the 
massive expansion of the service over time.

Gail Gruber-Bengtston asked whether NFB News Line 
offered any publications relevant to individuals 
with Diabetes. Jessie answered that there are several publications available.







Jeff Kubas indicated he was looking for Russian 
newspapers focused in the current conflict in 
Ukraine and was unable to access this 
information. Jessie indicated that no information 
has been available to News Line from Russian Newspapers regarding this.

Rocky Hart also asked about the ESPN On-line 
newspaper, which has not offered content since 
July. Jessie indicated that no information has 
been forwarded since then, and encouraged 
individuals who are blind to contact customer 
service for this paper. Chapter members also 
asked several other questions regarding News Line 
which Jessie and Dave were able to answer.

Other Business:

NFB of MN President Steve Jacobson joined the 
meeting to provided an update on happenings within the affiliate.

Walk for Opportunity held on September 10 raised over $5,100.



NFB of MN State Convention is to be held November 
4-06 in Bloomington, MN. Rob asked when 
registration will open for the convention. Steve 
answered that this is yet to be determined due to 
logistical issues but that more information will 
be forthcoming shortly. Rob also asked about 
financial assistance for the convention, and 
Steve answered that he could contact the affiliate regarding this.



There Being No Other Business, the Meeting Adjourned at 8:28 PM

Next meeting: 10/16/2022



October 2022 Presidential Release Link:

https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2022-10/presidential_release_live_october_2022_chapter_version.mp3
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