[NFBA-Phoenix] Fwd: May 28, 2020, NFB of AZ Phoenix Chapter Executive Board Meeting Minutes 06-15-20

Brad Kuhn papa.ks.kafe at gmail.com
Mon Jun 15 21:22:24 UTC 2020 

Below our minutes to the Phoenix chapter executive board and I wanted to share them with each and everyone of you. The meetings main purpose was to determine who sits on certain chapter committees, state committees, and certain national committees as well.

at our chapter meeting we presented this list to you and I would like each of you to read through the list thoroughly. If there is a committee that you are on and wish not to be, please let me know. if there is a committee that you are not listed on it and you would like to be on that committee, also, please let me know. there are  some committees that are not  filled out all that are needed. If you look at the list a perfect example wouldh be the technology committee for the state. If you feel you could be a fantastic contributor to that particular committee,y also please let me know. I personally try to look for  the good qualities that people have and so two members of our board. Sometimes we overlook important talents that you have that we might not be aware of. We did try to do our best to place  people where they would best be served in the organization.I If you feel that your talent would be best served on a particular committee or it’s just that you are overwhelmed and cannot be on a particular committee, please contact me by email or call me at 815-501-1153.The deadline to notify me of such The deadline to notify me of such changes will be July 6. Which will be two days after our July chapter meeting.I think each in th I thank each and everyone of you for your dedication and volunteerism to the national Federation of the blind and I appreciate each and everyone of you for Ggiving us Your time  that you have given to help our Sincerely Bradley Kuhn Phoenix chapter president cause. Sent from my iPhone

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> From: Vjazz at cox.net
> Date: June 15, 2020 at 1:54:43 PM MST
> To: Brad Kuhn <Papa.ks.kafe at gmail.com>
> Cc: Vicki Hodges <vjazz at cox.net>
> Subject: May 28, 2020, NFB of AZ Phoenix Chapter Executive Board Meeting Minutes 06-15-20
> Reply-To: <vjazz at cox.net>
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> NFB of AZ Phoenix Chapter
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> Executive Board Meeting
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> Date:  Thursday, May 28, 2020
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> Time:  5:00 p.m.
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> Conference Call Line:  (712) 770-4856
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> Code:  614039 Pound
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> Meeting Minutes
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> Call to Order
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> At 5:02 p.m., President Brad Kuhn called the meeting to order.
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> Roll Call
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> All seven Board members were present.
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> It was noted that, while NFBA Phoenix Chapter Board Meetings are generally opened to all members, there are times when it is appropriate for a closed Executive Session to be called by four Directors of the Board.  As a result of the Covid-19 restrictions, and President Riccobono’s mandate to follow CDC safety guidelines and practice social distancing, the NFB, at all levels, has to determine the scope and direction of future, Federation meetings and events.  Therefore, the Phoenix Chapter Board met to discuss how to proceed with grassroots business.  Also, the Board recommended members of the Phoenix Chapter, for President Brad Kuhn to consider appointing to various Chapter and Affiliate committees.  A general overview of this Executive Board Session will be given at the beginning of the June 04, 2020, Phoenix Chapter Business Meeting.
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> Conducting NFBA Phoenix Chapter Meetings via Zoom
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> Brad has emailed NFB of AZ President Donald Porterfield, requesting access to Zoom for conducting Phoenix Chapter meetings.  He will follow up with a phone call.  It was hoped that the June 04, 2020 Business Meeting could be directed via Zoom, but is not in place to do so.  Once Zoom access is established, all Chapter members will be notified.  Tom needs to receive a phone call, with the Zoom information.  Monica will ask members if they need help with using Zoom, when she makes the meeting reminder phone call to each.  It was suggested that:  we will schedule a trial run, to test the system and its meeting functions; and, take a few minutes at the beginning of the first meeting (and subsequent meetings, if necessary), to familiarize participants with the use of Zoom.  Jordan volunteered to see if it is possible to set up a SAAVI staff Zoom connection, for the June 04,2020, Phoenix Chapter monthly business meeting.  Brad assigned Jordan, Colin, and Vicki to “host” the Zoom meetings.
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> Chapter and Affiliate Committee Appointments
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> Phoenix Chapter members recommended by the Board to serve on Chapter and Affiliate Committees, were submitted to President Brad Kuhn for appointment consideration.  It was agreed that, it is best for members, new to the NFB, to develop and demonstrate their leadership skills at the Chapter Committee level, before being appointed to Affiliate Committees.  However, Brad will assign the final Committee appointments.  Also, as President, Brad serves on all Phoenix Chapter Committees, exofacial.
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> NFBA Phoenix Chapter Committee Recommendations
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> Membership Recruitment & Retention Committee
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> Monica Nunez, Chair
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> Members:
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> Donna Silba
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> Kim Parks
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> Vicki Hodges
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> Note:  Donna agreed to join the monthly, NFB Membership Zoom meetings, with Brad, to keep up-to-date, so we can coordinate events at the grassroots level.
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> Fund-Raising Committee
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> Rodney Fletcher & Michael Smith, Co-Chairs
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> Members:
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> Betty Love
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> Cindy Garfio
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> Monica Nunez
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> Brad Kuhn
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> A discussion followed, regarding the need for one, strong chairperson to lead this Committee, rather than to assign two co-chairs.  Brad, Jordan, and Colin will talk with Rodney and Mike, separately, to learn what fund-raising ideas they have discussed, and explain that some changes may be needed, in light of the Covid-19.  Wednesday, June 03, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. was suggested.  Jordan stated that, it is an opportunity to raise funds, during the Covid-19 restrictions.
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> Community Outreach
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> Jordan Moon, Chair
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> Members:
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> Colin Wong
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> Mike Smith
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> Hilda Moreno
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> Kim Parks
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> Guadeloupe Steele
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> Sheryl Susunkewa
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> Jordan plans to work closely, with the Membership Committee, hosting community events to build up the Phoenix Chapter, and to invite guest speakers to present topics of interest.
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> Social Committee
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> Roy Stinson
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> Mike Abill
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> Monica Nunez
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> Joy Harris
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> Jordan Moon
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> 2020 NFB of AZ State Convention Committees
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> Convention Arrangements Committee
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> Jordan Moon, Chair
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> Phoenix Chapter Appointees:
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> Brad Kuhn
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> Colin Wong
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> While Colin Wong is chairing the Committee that is planning the Professionals Seminar for the 2020 NFB National Convention, he agreed to serve on this State Committee.  However, a scheduling conflict will not permit him to do so.
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> Resolutions Committee
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> Sami Hamed, Chair
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> Brad Kuhn
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> Colin agreed to work with Mike Smith, this year, regarding the resolution writing, recommendation, and adoption process.
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> Nominating Committee
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> Phoenix Chapter Appointee:
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> Colin Wong
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> Colin has a scheduling conflict, that will not allow him to serve on this Committee, this year.  Therefore, Brad will appoint another member to serve on this Committee.
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> Brad will contact Bob Kresmer to verify which NFB of AZ Board positions will be up for election, this year.
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> Scholarship Committee
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> Amy Porterfield, Chair
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> Phoenix Chapter Appointee:
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> Vicki Hodges
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> NFB of AZ Standing Committees
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> Membership Recruitment & Retention Committee
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> Tarik Williams, Chair
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> Phoenix Chapter Appointees:
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> Monica Nunez
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> Donna Silba
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> Fund-Raising Committee
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> Joanne Gabias, Chair
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> Phoenix Chapter Appointees:
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> Betty Love
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> Brad Kuhn
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> Legislative Committee
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> Sami Hamed, Chair
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> Phoenix Chapter Appointee:
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> Jordan Moon
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> Education Committee
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> Ashleigh Moon & Colin Wong, Co-Chairs
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> Phoenix Chapter Appointee:
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> Vicki Hodges
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> Transportation Committee
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> Megan Homrighausen & Marcus Schmidt, Co-Chairs
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> Phoenix Chapter Appointees:
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> Manny Caddy
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> Tom Johnson
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> Brad Kuhn
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> Technology Committee
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> Bryan Duarte, Chair
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> Phoenix Chapter Appointee:
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> Special Events Committee
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> Bob Kresmer, Chair
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> Colin Wong
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> Other Business
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> Monday Evening Conference Call Meetings
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> Brad will get a consensus from the Monday evening meeting participants, regarding how to proceed with these meetings in the near future.  Board members expressed a preference to reduce these meetings to once a month, and to be less formal.  A mid-month meeting will provide a safe place for people to stay in touch, in addition to continuing to Call the person chosen as our Call Buddy.  Each month, one person could be assigned to ask a question, present a hypothetical situation, or initiate a philosophy discussion, to make the meeting more social, while retaining some structure.
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> Social Outings
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> Some members want to engage in social outings, now that venues are allowed to open for business.  May 31 was the date through which all NFB affiliates, chapters, and divisions were to conduct virtual meetings and events.  Until further notice, we are maintaining this directive.  However, President Riccobono may announce during the live, June 2020, Presidential Release, some less restrictive guidelines that will allow us to congregate in small gatherings.
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> Presidential Release #495, June 2020
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> Date:  Thursday, June 04, 2020
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> Time:  5:00 p.m. AZ Time
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> Zoom:  (669) 900-6833
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> Meeting ID:  928 3458 2024
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> Hopefully, we will be able to gather, socially, during the NFB 2020 National Convention.  Brad encouraged us to contact our favorite restaurant(s), to learn under what conditions they are serving guests.  We will be mindful of the restaurant’s acoustics, so all members of the group can hear and participate.
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> Monica will contact Garcia’s.
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> Colin will contact the International House of Food.
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> Brad will contact the Olive Garden.
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> Vicki will contact the Old Spaghetti Factory.
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> A Chapter member or friend may be able to host a small gathering, at their home.
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> Electronic Payment of Dues & Receiving Donations
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> Jordan will contact Bryan Duart to learn what payment system is being used by the NFB of AZ Affiliate to receive donations and contributions.
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> Next Phoenix Chapter Board Meeting
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> We agreed to schedule a traditional open Board Meeting after the 2020 NFB National Convention, held Tuesday, July 14, 2020, through Saturday, July 18, 2020.  In this way, we can use the boost of energy infused by “attending” the Convention, to integrate issues at the Chapter level, addressed during the 2020 NFB National Convention agenda.  Thursday, July 23, or Thursday, July 30, are possible dates to schedule the next Phoenix Chapter Board Meeting.
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> Phoenix Chapter June Business Meeting
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> Date:  Saturday, June 06, 2020
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> Time:  9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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> Conference Call Line:  (712) 770-4856
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> Adjourn
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> At 7:02 p.m., President Brad Kuhn adjourned the meeting.
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> Respectfully submitted,
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> Vicki Hodges, Secretary/NFB of AZ Phoenix Chapter
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> vjazz at cox.net
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