[NFBA-Phoenix] Phoenix Chapter January 02, 2021, Business Meeting Agenda & Zoom Information 12-30-20

[Brad Kuhn]

greetings Phoenix chapter members; I hope all are planning a safe New Year’s eve and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Below is the agenda and zoom information. If you’d like to join the conference zoom meeting early I will open up the room at 8:45. See you all there. Sincerely Bradley Kuhn Phoenix chapter president
> NFB of AZ Phoenix Chapter
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> Business Meeting Agenda
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> Date:  Saturday, January 02, 2021
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> Time:  9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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> MEETING AGENDA
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> Call to Order
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> Roll Call
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> Pledges:
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> Pledge to the American Flag
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> NFB Pledge
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> NFB One-Minute Message
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> Prayer Requests
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> Secretary’s Report, Vicki Hodges, Secretary
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> Business Meeting, December 05, 2020
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> Treasurer’s Report, Donna Silba, Treasurer
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> Business Meeting, January 02, 2021
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> Presidential Release #501,
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> Date:  Monday, January 04, 2021
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> Time:  6:00 p.m. (AZ Time)
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> Old Business
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> NFB of AZ Affiliate Report, Jordan Moon, First Vice President/NFB of AZ
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> Legislative Report, Jordan Moon, First Vice President/NFB of AZ
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> National
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> 2021 Virtual Washington Seminar
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> State
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> 2021 Virtual Phoenix Seminar
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> AZ Center for Disability Law November 03, 2020 Voter Rights Discussion
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> 2020-2021 Braille Readers are Leaders Contest Update, Ashleigh Moon & Colin Wong, Co-Chairs/NFB of AZ Education Committee
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> Social Media Update/Phoenix Chapter Listserv, Rodney-Nicholas Fletcher, Moderator
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> Committee Reports
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> Social Committee, Joy Harris, Chair
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> 2020 Virtual Christmas Party Wrap-Up
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> Community Outreach Committee, Jordan Moon, Chair
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> Fund-Raising Committee, Brad Kuhn, Chair
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> NFBA Phoenix Chapter Tele-a-thon Committee, Michael Smith, Chair
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> Donations/Contributions (follow-up with an Email to Donna Silba)
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> Membership Committee, Monica Nunez, Chair
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> Membership Dues
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> New Member Introduction/Vote
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> New Member Packet/Coin
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> 2021 Membership Roster Update/Verify Phone Number for Voting Purposes
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> Nominating Committee, Vicki Hodges, Chair
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> Committee Members’ Recognition/Thank You
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> Constitution Definition of Active Members, Dues, & 2021 Elections
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> Swift Virtual Voting System/Trial Election
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> Slate of Officers for the February 06, 2021, Phoenix Chapter Elections
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> New Business
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> Phoenix Chapter Constitution Review Committee Appointments
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> Swift Voting System Trial Election (Break at 11:00 a.m.), Jolene Summerson
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> Announcements
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> NFB of AZ President 2021 Calendar of Events (Provided at the end of this Agenda, after the Zoom connection information)
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> Birthdays/Anniversaries
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> Adjournment
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> Join Zoom Meeting
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> With Your Computer
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> https://zoom.us/j/95091177202
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> Meeting ID: 950 9117 7202
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> One tap mobile
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> +16699006833,,95091177202#
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> With Your Phone
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> +1 669 900 6833
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> Meeting ID: 950 9117 7202
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> Dear Federationists,
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> As we approach the end of the year and the beginning of the new year there are lots of activities for you to participate in. In addition, there are some critical dates for you to put on your calendars.
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> If you know of a member who does not have access to email, please share this information with them.
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> News and Events
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> Phoenix Seminar:
> Every year the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona spends a day at the State Capital meeting with state Representatives and Senators to present our legislative priorities for the upcoming year. Due to the corona virus/COVID-19, this year’s Phoenix Seminar will be virtual, and it will take place over two days.
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> If you want to participate, you will need to know which legislative district you live in so that you can be scheduled in the appropriate meetings. The tentative dates are February 19 and 20. If you plan on participating, please let your chapter or division president know, in writing, no later than January 31, 2021.
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> Additional information is forthcoming.
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> Blind Students’ Rights to Independence, Training, and Education Act–State Model Bill:
> The National Federation of the Blind is excited to unveil our newest piece of model state legislation, the Blind Students’ Rights to Independence, Training, and Education (BRITE) Act. This would ensure that blind students receive adequate instruction and become proficient in the use of Braille, access technology, and orientation and mobility skills, as well as requiring school districts to offer instruction in these areas outside of school hours. The model bill has been posted on our website. If you have questions about the model bill, please contact Stephanie Flynt by email at sflynt at nfb.org or by phone at 410-659-9314, extension 2210.
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> Scholarship Program–Start Applications Now:
> Every year, the National Federation of the Blind awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations. Each scholarship winner is awarded based on their academic excellence, community service, and leadership. The application process is open and we encourage students to start the process now. Review the scholarship application checklist and the scholarship program FAQs. Share this opportunity that invests in the future of blind people. Learn about the eligibility and requirements of the 2021 scholarship program and start the application process now. For more information please contact Amy Porterfield at amypfield at gmail.com.
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> Still Time to Register for Braille Readers Are Leaders—A Contest for Children and Adults:
> This contest is designed to encourage the contestants to read more Braille, helping them to improve their reading skills and win prizes. The National Federation of the Blind is partnering with the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults to present the 2020-2021 Braille Readers Are Leaders contest to encourage Braille literacy and reading for pleasure. Children and adults across the United States compete against their same-grade peers to read the most Braille pages between December 1, 2020, through January 18, 2021. Registration is still open. Learn more about the Braille Readers Are Leaders contest.
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> For additional information, please contact Colin Wong at cwong at saavi.us.
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> Key Dates
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> January 4: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern; 6:00 p.m. Arizona
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> January 18: Braille Readers Are Leaders registration (and page count) deadline
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> January 19 and 20: Phoenix Seminar (virtual)
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> February 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern; 6:00 p.m. Arizona
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> February 8: Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In
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> February 13: NFBA Quarterly Board Meeting
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> March 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern; 6:00 p.m. Arizona
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> March 31: Scholarship application deadline
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> April 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern; 6:00 p.m. Arizona
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> May 2: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern; 6:00 p.m. Arizona
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> May 8: NFBA Quarterly Board Meeting
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> Regards,
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> Donald Porterfield, Esq.
> President
> National Federation of the Blind of Arizona
> Nfb.az.president at gmail.com
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