[NFBA-Phoenix] Phoenix Chapter NFB Agenda for Tomorrow's Meeting on February 1, 2025

[Sharonda Goode]

Good evening Federation Family!

It's hard to believe that January is already over and we are heading into
February. Below, you will find the agenda for tomorrow's meeting at 9:30AM
either in person or over Zoom.


National Federation of the Blind of Phoenix Chapter Business Meeting

Sat., February 1, 2025 at  9:30 AM

Note: Saavi and Zoom Room opens at 9:00 AM



In-Person

Saavi Services for the Blind, 2920 N. 7th ST, Phoenix, AZ 85014



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Final Agenda for 2/1/2025:

Call to Order: Michael Smith, President

Roll Call: Chapter Members & Guests

Pledge of Allegiance

NFB Pledge

Prayer Requests

Secretary’s Report - Sharonda Goode

Treasurer’s Report - Donna Silba

Chapter comments – President Michael Smith



National & Arizona Affiliate Updates

· NFB Scholarship Applications – Dec 3; ends March 31

· State Scholarship Application – Ends May 31

· Affiliate Board Meeting – Feb 8

· Presidential Release - There will not be a February Presidential Release
due to  the Great Gathering-In to kick off the 2025 Washington Seminar. The
Great Gathering-In is Monday, February 3, at 3:00 p.m. MST via Zoom.



Legislative Report National/Affiliate

·        Phoenix Seminar – Jan 21

·        Washington Seminar – Feb 3-6



Chapter Committee Reports

·       Membership: Monica Nunez

·       Outreach: Vicki Farley

·       Fundraising – Betty Love

·       Social, lori Kirsop

o   Picnic Planning

·       Game Night – Sharonda Goode



Affiliate Division & Committees:

·       Arizona Association of Blind Students

·       Parents of Blind Children

·       Technology

·       Seniors Division

·       Fundraising

o   Sports/rec one-court devices at phoenix sons games



New business

·       April chapter meeting is virtual due to Stem2U events

·       Affiliate Board meeting is feb eighth at 9:30AM.



Philosophy Discussion -- February is black history month.



New Member Ceremony

   - Invite guests to join the chapter.
   - NFB Pledge: recited in full by president/designee and then affirmed by
   potential new member.
   - NFB One-Minute Message: Full Chapter



Announcements

·        Silver canes – Every Friday is Freedom Friday!

·        ABC class on Social Security Feb 4

·        First Friday. Talk to Beasley if people want to go.

·        Be tactile Jenny C announcement.

·        Lunch Invite – China Chile 302 E. Flower St

·        Birthdays/Anniversaries

·        Adjournment



Chapter Board of Directors

   -  President, Michael Smith 602-501-4299

Nfbphoenixchapter at gmail.com

•  1st Vice President, Macaulay Beasley 601-270-2766

Macaulaybeasley1 at gmail.com

   -  2nd Vice President Joe Goode (480) 548-1059

   J.goode1013 at gmail.com

   -  Secretary, Sharonda Goode 602-281-5955

s.goode1013 at gmail.com

   -  Treasurer, Donna Silba 480-290-4547

dsilba at cox.net

   -  Board Member, Vicki Farley 602-403-9019

vjazz at cox.net

   -  Board Member,  Jordan Moon 951-316-5363

jmoon at saavi.us



NFB Pledge:

I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation
of the blind.

to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind.

to support the policies and programs of the Federation

and to abide by its constitution.



One minute message:

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.
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