[NFBA-Phoenix] Fwd: To Members - Special Meeting of the Phoenix Chapter to Discuss Election Alternatives 01-29-21

[Brad Kuhn]

Thank you Rodney I miss spoke it was supposed to be 6 o’clock. My bad I’ll see you all then

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 2, 2021, at 4:39 PM, Rodney Fletcher via NFBA-Phoenix <nfba-phoenix at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Is the meeting at 5 PM? Because all the previous messages said 6 PM.
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Feb 2, 2021, at 4:33 PM, Brad Kuhn via NFBA-Phoenix <nfba-phoenix at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> This is just a friendly reminder about tonight‘s meeting at five. Below is the zoom link and extra information on why were holding the meeting. sincerely Bradley Kuhn Phoenix chapter president >
>>>> Subject: To Members - Special Meeting of the Phoenix Chapter to Discuss Election Alternatives 01-29-21
>>>> Reply-To: vjazz at cox.net
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>>>> Fri., Jan. 29, 2021
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>>>> Hello, Phoenix Chapter Members,
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>>>> A Special Meeting (provided for in the Phoenix Chapter Constitution; ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS; See attachment) is be in called by Brad, Jordan, and Colin, to discuss Election alternatives, due to Swift’s current $500.00 (five hundred dollar) per event charge.
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>>>> Date:  Tues., Feb. 02, 2021
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>>>> Time:  6:00 p.m.
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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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>>>> The contract with Swift expired, January 12, 2021, which impacts the way in which the Membership voted to conduct the February 06, 2021, Phoenix Chapter Elections, via Secret Ballot accessible to all voting members.
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>>>> The 2021 Nominating Committee was asked to meet (via an emergency “Closed Session”) to discuss alternatives, and make recommendations.  Below, is the text of the email sent to Brad, Jordan, and Colin, provided for your review, in preparation, for the Special Meeting discussion
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>>>> Thurs., Jan. 28, 2021
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>>>> Hello, Brad, Jordan, and Colin,
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>>>> In light of the current $500.00 (five hundred dollar) per event fee charged by the electronic Swift Voting System, the members of the NFB of AZ Phoenix Chapter 2021 Nominating Committee propose the following recommendations regarding conducting Phoenix Chapter Elections, scheduled, Saturday, February 06, 2021, be considered by the Membership, to initiate a discussion and arrive at a solution by consensus.
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>>>> Recommendations
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>>>> In order to secure an affordable, electronic system that enables all members to vote by a Secret Ballot, we recommend that the, February 06, 2021, Elections of the NFB of AZ Phoenix Chapter be postponed no longer than for one year (Saturday, February 05, 2022), with the qualification that, if such a system is found and used by the NFB for members to vote on issues, during the 2021 National Convention, and is available to Affiliates/Chapters/divisions, Phoenix Chapter Elections will be conducted on, Saturday, August 07, 2021, at which time terms will be served until the next Constitutional Election, Saturday, February 04, 2023.
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>>>> Furthermore, we recommend that a Special Meeting of the Membership be called by President Brad Kuhn, prior to the February 06, 2021, Business Meeting, to resolve this issue.  According to the terms of the Phoenix Chapter Constitution, no less than seven members (25% of Active Members) must attend the Special Meeting to establish a quorum, in order to conduct official business that is binding.  Perhaps, Monday, February 01, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. would be suitable.
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>>>> Warm regards,
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>>>> Vicki Hodges, Chair/NFB of AZ Phoenix Chapter 2021 Nominating Committee
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>>>> 602.403.9019
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>>>> vjazz at cox.net
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> <NFBA PHOENIX CHAPTER CONSTITUTION AS OF 11-2018.docx>
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