<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="m_1163899596091155748__Hlk78794793"><b>NFB of AZ, Phoenix Chapter
Business Meeting Minutes</b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sat, June 4, 2022
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Jordan Moon, President </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location- Hybrid/Virtual</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In-Person: SAAVI
Services for the Blind</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Virtual over
zoom.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Call to Order:
Jordan Moon, President</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Roll Call: 18
Members, three guests, and one potential member</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Attendees
participated in the Pledge of Allegiance, NFB Pledge, and the NFB One-Minute
Message. Prayers were offered by meeting
participants.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Secretary’s Report:
</b>Business Meeting Minutes, May 2022 by Rachel Kuntz, Secretary</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Vicki Hodges
moved to accept the secretary’s report. Mike Smith, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice
President, seconded. The motion carried.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Treasurer’s Report:
</b>June 2022 by Donna Silba, Treasurer</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Vicki moved to
approve the Treasurer’s Report. Monica Nunez, Board Member, seconded. The
motion carried. Donna made a gentle reminder that the basket and other funds
need to be replenished to continue helping others.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Special Election:
Vicki conducted the election to fill the 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President position.
Mike and Scott Tokunaga were available to assist. Monica was nominated. Rachel
moved that nominations cease and that we elect Monica by acclamation. Sharonda
Goode seconded. The motion carried. Monica made moving acceptance remarks.
Jordan announced that the open board seat will be up for election at the next
regular business meeting.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Mike moved that
we hold the election for the open board seat at the August chapter meeting.
Sharonda seconded. The motion carried. </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Vicki mentioned
that the new constitution states that the President will appoint a nominating
committee in August to set a nominating slate for the November election where
all positions will once again be up for election to a two-year term. </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Presidential
Release: 517 6-1-22 recap led by Jordan. Mike mentioned that covid tests would
be available at convention but be prepared to stand in line and rooms are still
available at the overflow hotel. Vicki mentioned that we gained co-sponsors for
our legislation and that we are conducting a feasibility study for developing a
blind civil rights museum. She also mentioned that there will be a changed to
our constitution that will be voted on in New Orleans. Read the article on this
in the June Braille Monitor. Jordan mentioned that the amendment would allow
the national board to take more disciplinary actions when members are found to
have violated the code of conduct. He encouraged everyone to register for the
convention even if they are attending virtually. Rachel spoke about the variety
of career related events happening at convention. Jordan mentioned that the
national office is still collecting stories about discrimination from using ride
share services like Lyft and Uber.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Legislative
Report National/affiliate led by Jordan. The medical device Act has six more
sponsors. The TIME act gained five more sponsors. The affordable access
technology Act gained five sponsors. </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>On the state
level, S1638 Early Voting ACT passed
thanks to the efforts of the affiliate/chapter. If your interested in helping
to further the work of the legislative committee talk with Jordan. </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Donald
Porterfield, Affiliate President, mentioned that the affiliate will continue to
help support the implementation of the early voter act. He will work to be sure
that our concerns and needs are met as they work through this process. He noted
that the room block for convention was extended. he is close to finalizing the
hotel reservations for the state convention. The room rate should be about
$104. We are getting close to having all our chapters holding live in person
events. There will be several virtual events to tune in to during national
convention. We did receive quite a few scholarship applications. AZ students
attending out of state schools cannot apply. Applicants must go to school in AZ
to qualify for our scholarships. Financial assistance for the convention is
still available. There are expectations that come with the assistance. Jordan
mentioned that $500 is available from our chapter so reach out to him if it is
needed. </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Membership
Committee</b> -<b>New Member Welcome by committee co-chairs Vicki and Monica.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Monica welcome
Mae Finley. Rachel moved that we accept Mae as a member of the Phoenix chapter.
Scott Tokunaga seconded. The motioned carried. Welcome Mae! </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Social and Community
Outreach</b> Committee : Rachel spoke about the picnic planning in process. She
mentioned that we met and split up responsibilities for coordinating the food,
entertainment, and decorating. There will be a walk at the park on that day to
open BEAM to accompany the picnic. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sharonda moved that
we set aside $150 for food. Mike seconded. The motion carried.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Donald mentioned that
we can seek additional funding from the affiliate for things that we need for
the picnic. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Fundraising
Committee Betty Love, Chair, found that Bonfire is not accessible from the
administrative side and was concerned that it would be a problem when we try to
make purchases. She is exploring other fundraising sites that could be more
accessible. She will keep us posted on what she finds out. A meeting was set
for the committee. Rachel mentioned that the original motion was for the
T-shirts so we can bring it back to the membership when we find something new
to use as a fundraiser.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Technology
Committee: Joe Goode, Chair, did not meet last month. He is planning to hold a meeting this month. we will share the meeting
information when available.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>State Division
and committee updates: Cindy Garfio shared that DAN held a meeting and is
planning an event in October. Anyone is welcome to join the group. Members do
not need to have Diabetes.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Jordan announced
that Tom Johnson, board member, will be working to ensure that those members
who do not have technology access will be included in our meetings and events. Jordan
sought volunteers to help members get subscribed to our chapter and affiliate
list servs. Sharonda and Sheryl</b> Susunkewa<b> volunteered to teach people
how to accomplish this task.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">New Business</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Vicki made a motion
that we skip having a business meeting in July in light of the national
convention. Rachel seconded. The motion carried.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Rachel moved that we
hold our meeting at SAAVI for the rest of 2022. Monica seconded. The motion
carried. Mike will be taking recommendations for other locations to consider
for 2023.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Rachel mentioned
that we are looking for volunteers to work at the affiliate exhibit table at national
convention.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">BELL program: Jordan
spoke about the upcoming BELL program which will be at SAAVI phoenix. Ashleigh Moon
spoke about how we provided lunch and volunteered in the past. Those interested
in volunteering with bell should reach out to Amy. Jordan asked if Mamma White
was open to preparing lunch for the program. Sharonda said she would be. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Rachel moved that we
set aside $50 to provide lunch for the BELL program. Monica seconded. The motion
carried.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Philosophy : Mike
led the discussion about what responsibilities do we have to society, the
federation, and to ourselves as blind people in the world. Mike, Donald, Joe, and
Sharonda made moving remarks about how important it is to educate , give back,
and engage in the community to share the true story about blindness.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Mike announced the three-year
anniversary of his kidney transplant.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jordan invited
people to join the affiliate board meeting and SAAVI’s open house.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Rachel moved and
Monica seconded to adjourn. The motion carried.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b> </b></p></div>