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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Sherri. Here are some additional resources and information. First, the link <a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/state_president_resources/guideforlocalandstateleadersnationalfederationoftheblind.html">https://nfb.org/images/nfb/state_president_resources/guideforlocalandstateleadersnationalfederationoftheblind.html</a> should provide more useful information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now, here are tips and an example of creating minutes. The key to "easy readability" is ensuring clarity, conciseness, and superior accessibility for screen reader users and those reading in Braille or large print. Some people feel that including the treasury information should be done in the minutes, and others feel that only the fact that the treasurer\u2019s report was read and approved should be included. You will have to decide what is best to avoid redundancy. Also, in the example below, should you create a template, feel free to personalize it to your style. No two secretaries are the same. Also, to get an idea of what items should go where in the minutes, you can use the agenda for the meeting as a guide and you will find that if the agenda is well written, you should not have to do a lot of extra work. I hope this helps, and following are the tips and the example template.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>5 Quick Tips for Creating Accessible & Readable Minutes<o:p></o:p></b></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2'><b>Focus on Action, Not Transcription:</b> Minutes should reflect <i>what</i> was done (motions made, voted on, results) and <i>what</i> needs to be done (action items, who is responsible, and deadlines). Avoid documenting every comment or discussion point unless it's legally required for transparency (e.g., a formal opposition to a motion).<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2'><b>Use Clear Headings and Lists:</b> Always use standard heading levels (Heading 1 for the title, Heading 2 for main sections) and bulleted/numbered lists for motions and action items. This structure is essential for screen reader navigation and helps all readers quickly scan for important information.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2'><b>Standardize the Template:</b> Use a consistent template for every meeting. Readers will know exactly where to find the Treasurer's Report, Old Business, New Business, etc.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2'><b>Isolate Key Data:</b> List the Date, Time, Location, and Quorum status (if applicable) at the very top.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo2'><b>Capitalize and Bold Key Terms:</b> In the body, use bold text and capitalization for names, motions, and action items to make them stand out (e.g., <b>Motion:</b>, <b>ACTION ITEM:</b>).<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Example Chapter Meeting Minutes Template<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>This template uses a clear, action-oriented style suitable for an NFB chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:gray' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b>[H1] [Affiliate Name] Chapter Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting Name: [Chapter Name] Regular Monthly Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2025 (or other date)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 7:00 PM \u2013 8:00 PM CDT<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: [Physical Address or Virtual Platform, e.g., Zoom Meeting Room]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary: [Your Name]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Quorum: A quorum was present.<o:p></o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:gray' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b>[H2] 1. Call to Order and Roll Call<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meeting was called to order by President [President's Name] at 7:05 PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Attendance:</b><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b>Officers Present:</b> [President Name], [Vice President Name], [Secretary Name], [Treasurer Name]<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b>Officers Absent (Excused):</b> [Officer Name]<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b>Members Present:</b> [Total count]<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b>Guests Present:</b> [Total count, or list names if few]<o:p></o:p></li></ul><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:gray' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b>[H2] 2. Approval of Previous Minutes<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Motion:</b> A motion was made by <b>[Member Name]</b> and seconded by <b>[Member Name]</b> to approve the minutes from the September 2025 meeting as distributed.<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><b>Vote:</b> Passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:gray' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b>[H2] 3. Treasurer's Report<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Report Summary:</b> [Treasurer Name] presented the report.<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><b>Beginning Balance (Sept 1):</b> $[Amount]<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><b>Income (Dues/Fundraising):</b> $[Amount]<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><b>Expenses (e.g., NFB-NEWSLINE outreach):</b> $[Amount]<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><b>Ending Balance (Sept 30):</b> $[Amount]<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b>Motion:</b> A motion was made by <b>[Member Name]</b> and seconded by <b>[Member Name]</b> to accept the Treasurer's Report.<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l7 level1 lfo6'><b>Vote:</b> Passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:gray' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b>[H2] 4. Old Business<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><b>A. NFB Convention Scholarship Drive:</b> [Vice President Name] reported that the chapter raised $[Amount] toward the goal of $[Goal]. The next scheduled event is the <b>[Event Name]</b> on [Date].<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><b>B. State Affiliate Board Meeting Follow-up:</b> The Secretary confirmed that the required reports were submitted to the State Secretary on [Date].<o:p></o:p></li></ul><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:gray' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b>[H2] 5. New Business<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><b>A. Nominating Committee for [Event/Position]:</b><o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level2 lfo8'><b>Motion:</b> A motion was made by <b>[Member Name]</b> and seconded by <b>[Member Name]</b> to create a Nominating Committee composed of <b>[Member 1]</b>, <b>[Member 2]</b>, and <b>[Member 3]</b> to select candidates for the 2026 Chapter Officer Elections.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level2 lfo8'><b>Vote:</b> Passed 18 in favor, 2 opposed.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><b>B. Proposed Chapter Project: Braille Literacy Outreach:</b><o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level2 lfo8'>[Member Name] proposed dedicating $500 for the purchase of <b>Braille Is Beautiful Kits</b> to be distributed to local schools.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level2 lfo8'><b>Motion:</b> A motion was made by <b>[Member Name]</b> and seconded by <b>[Member Name]</b> to allocate up to $500 for the purchase of Braille Is Beautiful Kits.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level2 lfo8'><b>Vote:</b> Passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li></ul></ul><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:gray' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b>[H2] 6. Action Items<o:p></o:p></b></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0><thead><tr><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Item<o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Description<o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Responsible Party<o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Due Date<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></thead><tr><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b>01</b><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Deposit scholarship funds raised and send a receipt to the State Treasurer.<o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b>[Treasurer Name]</b><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>October 30, 2025<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b>02</b><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Contact the local library about hosting a future book fair fundraiser.<o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b>[Member Name]</b><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>November 15, 2025<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b>03</b><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Schedule the first meeting of the newly formed Nominating Committee.<o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b>[President Name]</b><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>October 28, 2025<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:gray' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b>[H2] 7. Announcements<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9'>The next Presidential Release from President Riccobono will be available on [Date].<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9'>The State Convention early bird registration deadline is [Date].<o:p></o:p></li></ul><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" noshade style='color:gray' align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b>[H2] 8. Adjournment<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 PM. The next regular meeting is scheduled for <b>Wednesday, November 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>[Secretary Name], Chapter Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>[Date Minutes Approved] (This is filled in after the next meeting's approval)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>--<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Raul Gallegos, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>National Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>346.439.7444 \u2022 </span><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="mailto:rgallegos@nagdu.org"><span style='color:#467886'>rgallegos@nagdu.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="www.nagdu.org"><span style='color:#467886'>www.nagdu.org</span></a> \u2022 </span><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><span style='color:#467886'>www.nfb.org</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nagdu.org_7eopjofhnd4968m46rcmgrck0s%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics"><span style='color:#467886'>Subscribe to the NAGDU public calendar</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="https://facebook.com/groups/nagdu"><span style='color:#467886'>Facebook Group</span></a> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>\u2022</span><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> <a href="https://groups.google.com/a/nagdu.org/g/discuss/"><span style='color:#467886'>Email list</span></a> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>\u2022</span><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> <a href="https://nfb.social/@GuideDogUsers"><span style='color:#467886'>Mastodon</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>\u201c</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap.</span><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>\u201d<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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'> flmom2006@gmail.com <flmom2006@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 30, 2025 7:53 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Raul Gallegos - NAGDU' <rgallegos@nagdu.org><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [NFB-Talk] Document explaining duties of secretary and information on taking minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Thanks Raul. In the section on the duties of the secretary, it refers to an article \u201cHow to Create Useful Meeting Minutes.\u201d I have searched NFB.ORG and cannot find it. Any suggestions would be helpful. <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'>Sherri <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><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'> Raul Gallegos - NAGDU <<a href="mailto:rgallegos@nagdu.org">rgallegos@nagdu.org</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 30, 2025 5:14 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB Talk Mailing List' <<a href="mailto:nfb-talk@nfbnet.org">nfb-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> 'Steve Sawczyn' <<a href="mailto:steve@sawczyn.com">steve@sawczyn.com</a>>; <a href="mailto:flmom2006@gmail.com">flmom2006@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [NFB-Talk] Document explaining duties of secretary and information on taking minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all. Curious but the link worked from Outlook in Windows, but not from Fair Mail in Android. Go figure. So, I am pasting the text version in case this helps other readers. This is great information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/reference-guide-leaders/chapter-two-organizational-structure-and-leadership">https://nfb.org/about-us/reference-guide-leaders/chapter-two-organizational-structure-and-leadership</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>--<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Raul Gallegos, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>National Association of Guide Dog Users<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>346.439.7444 \u2022 </span><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="mailto:rgallegos@nagdu.org"><span style='color:#467886'>rgallegos@nagdu.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="www.nagdu.org"><span style='color:#467886'>www.nagdu.org</span></a> \u2022 </span><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><span style='color:#467886'>www.nfb.org</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/nagdu.org_7eopjofhnd4968m46rcmgrck0s%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics"><span style='color:#467886'>Subscribe to the NAGDU public calendar</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="https://facebook.com/groups/nagdu"><span style='color:#467886'>Facebook Group</span></a> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>\u2022</span><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> <a href="https://groups.google.com/a/nagdu.org/g/discuss/"><span style='color:#467886'>Email list</span></a> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>\u2022</span><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'> <a href="https://nfb.social/@GuideDogUsers"><span style='color:#467886'>Mastodon</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>\u201c</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Blindness is a characteristic, not a handicap.</span><span style='font-family:"Sans Serif Collection",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>\u201d<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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'> nFB-Talk <<a href="mailto:nfb-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Steve Sawczyn via nFB-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 30, 2025 10:30 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB-Talk <<a href="mailto:nfb-talk@nfbnet.org">nfb-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Steve Sawczyn <<a href="mailto:steve@sawczyn.com">steve@sawczyn.com</a>>; <a href="mailto:flmom2006@gmail.com">flmom2006@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Talk] Document explaining duties of secretary and information on taking minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Sherri,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I think <a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/reference-guide-leaders/chapter-two-organizational-structure-and-leadership">this is what you\u2019re looking for</a>: it outlines and provides an overview of the responsibilities of each role. There\u2019s a lot of absolutely fantastic stuff throughout the <a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/reference-guide-leaders">Reference Guide for Leaders</a>.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hope this is helpful,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Steve<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Sep 30, 2025, at 12:30<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>AM, Sherri Brun via nFB-Talk <<a href="mailto:nfb-talk@nfbnet.org">nfb-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I understand that somewhere on<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://nfb.org/">NFB.ORG</a>, there is a document explaining the responsibilities of the secretary and a little about taking minutes. Does anyone have the location of that document? I am trying to get a presentation together for a meeting at our upcoming state convention. Any information would be helpful. Thank you.</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sherri Brun<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:flmom2006@gmail.com">flmom2006@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>NFBF Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>NewslineŽ volunteer<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>For Newsline Questions, Phone: 1-844-827-7371<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. <span class=apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>_______________________________________________<br>nFB-Talk mailing list<br></span><a href="mailto:nFB-Talk@nfbnet.org"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>nFB-Talk@nfbnet.org</span></a><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><br></span><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org</span></a><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nFB-Talk:<br></span><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org/steve%40sawczyn.com"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org/steve%40sawczyn.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></body></html>