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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>NFB of AZ, Phoenix Chapter Business Meeting Minutes</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Sat, August 6, 2022 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Jordan Moon, President </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Location- Hybrid/Virtual</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>In-Person : SAAVI Services for the Blind<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Virtual: Zoom<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Call to Order by Jordan Moon, President</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Roll Call 19 members present and 4 guests</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Attendees participated in the Pledge of Allegiance, the NFB Pledge, and the NFB One-Minute Message. Prayers were offered by meeting participants.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Secretary’s Report</b> - Business Meeting Minutes, June 2022 by Rachel Kuntz, Secretary <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Sharonda Goode moved that the minutes be approved as read. Seconded by both Monica Nunez,2nd Vice President, and Donna Silba, Treasurer. The motion carried. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Treasurer’s Report</b> – August 2022 by Donna Silba, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Rachel moved that we approved the treasurers report as read. Seconded by Joe Goode. The motion carried. Ashleigh Moon mentioned that the BELL program did not need our $50 lunch donation , although appreciated, since the program was shortened and they had enough resources. <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Donna mentioned that dues paid after August 1 go toward the dues for the next year. The discussion moved to electing new members. Lori Kirsop and Dana Rivera expressed their interest in becoming a member of the chapter.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Mike Smith, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President, moved to approved Lori Kirsop as a chapter member. Rachel seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Monica Moved to approve Dana Rivera as a member of the chapter. Rachel seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Jordan then turned the discussion to determining whether or not to renew the chapter’s zoom account.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Rachel made a motion that we extend the zoom account for one year. Shelley Daines seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Rachel mentioned for the record that the zoom renewal will take place automatically on July 29. Jordan will get with Donna to reimburse Brad Kuhn for this year’s renewal fee. <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Presidential Release 518, 8-2-22 recap </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Jordan mentioned that President Mark Riccobono met with the president of the NFB of Italy while on vacation there. He then suggested that we fill out the convention survey, go to YouTube to find the videos of the general session and banquet, and listen to the Nations Blind podcast. The national convention will be held from July 1 to 6 2023 in Houston. At this year’s convention, we passed 18 resolutions and one was defeated. Donald Porterfield, Affiliate President, was elected to the national Board. July 26 was the anniversary of the signing of the ADA in 1990 so they attended some meetings on Capitol Hill. One particular issue that was discussed was website accessibility. Next week congress is in recess so they will be in their home offices and it is a great opportunity to meet with your congress person. BEAM will be in October. There is an opportunity for President Riccobono to come to our city for a live broadcast of the Presidential Release in October.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Donald mentioned that the affiliate is going to come up with a proposal to attract the national president to our affiliate in Phoenix. We hope to host the convention in the future. New Orleans has proven that it doesn’t have to be in one hotel. In fact, Hyatt put in a bid for the national convention. Jordan mentioned that the Center for Non-Visual Access has what are called boutiques each month that we should check out. <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Legislative Report National/affiliate Donald mentioned that the next two big events are the state convention and the quarterly board meeting. Registration is now open. The bugs are fixed. He has invited members of the state legislature to come and talk about our early voting bill during the legislative seminar. We want a say in the outcome of the accessible voting legislation. Getting together at state convention will be a big deal. Send chapter plans for BEAM to load them into our Website. Use social media to promote BEAM activities. <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Jordan mentioned that we have arranged transportation to Tucson. Two stops have been selected, one in Phoenix and one in Mesa. It will be leaving on Thursday and returning on Sunday. The virtual option to attend our convention will be Saturday general session events. Rookie roundup is on August 22<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>The phone number for hotel reservations can be found on the website and will be in email communication. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Special Election Jordan announced the open board position and took nominations from the floor. Mike nominated Joe Goode. Joe accepted the nomination.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Sharonda moved to close nominations by acclamation and elect Joe Goode to the open board seat. Sherry Boduo seconded. The motioned carried.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Vicki Hodges mentioned that the nominating committee for this November’s elections will be comprised of three voting members and one non-voting member. The committee chair is the non-voting member. The committee is announced in September by the chapter President. Jordan will announce the members during the meeting.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Five officers and two board seats will be up for election in November.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Membership Committee</b> –<b> Monica, co-Chair, welcomed the new members and asked that they provide details to enable us to complete the new membership form at the NFB website. Jordan asked that members who paid dues on line must let donna know so they can be accounted for in the membership roster.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Vicki, Co-Chair, mentioned that they need first and last name, birth month and day, street address including apt, city, zip, as well as phone and email if available. The national office would also like to know if you are blind, a parent of a blind child, a blindness professional, if you read Braille, and are a Spanish speaker. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Donald remarked that members of other chapters who decide to join a different chapter are still members nationally and the affiliate. The dues that were paid to the former chapter are not transferable and that the person must pay to be a member of the new chapter to vote within that chapter. You don’t lose your voting rights at the affiliate or national level. You can only be a voting member in one chapter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Donald mentioned that membership is from Jan1 to Dec 31. the membership roster is due 30 days in advance of the state convention.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Picnic Planning Update (Social and outreach Committee report) Rachel and Monica asked if people would be comfortable with picnic style food. There were no objections. The picnic will be held at Margaret t Hans park on Oct 1. It holds 75 people in the western ramada. Entertainment is coordinated by mike and nick. Door prizes will be included. Decorations are in storage with Monica. The event will Include a walk around the park using a paved path for BEAM. Wear NFB swag for a chance to win a prize. All are welcome to help. Joy Harris, committee chair, mentioned that we will designate people to serve the food to cut down on exposure to COVID. Jordan mentioned that we would determine the specifics in the committee. The chapter seemed comfortable.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Donald mentioned that safety is important and that covid is still high.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Joy asked if money was lost at convention as a result of covid. Donald says that he wasn’t aware of losing money because of covid but lots of people did come down with the virus<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Jordan gave his word that covid will be considered when making plans. he said he would reach out to ask for funding from the affiliate to help with the picnic.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Fundraising Committee</b> betty Love, chair and Nick Fletcher were unavailable to discuss current plans. Jordan mentioned that we are still working on the fundraiser. We will have a 50/50 raffle at the picnic.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Technology Committee joe, Chair, mentioned that the committee has been discussing the possibility of creating a conference line that people could call into for the latest information about the chapter. Rachel mentioned that Newsline includes chapter updates and minutes which would address this challenge. Jordan is not currently submitting updates to the Newline coordinator, Debbie Chatfield, but will start this up again. Joe is working on a way to get people connected. He wants to make sure people are included. Email him if you want to take part in the committee. They will have their next meeting in mid-august.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Connie mentioned that Debbie is white water rafting right now. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>State Division and committee updates- Jordan skipped this in recognition of the time. Be prepared to talk about these updates at the state convention.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>New Business<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Set the Meeting date for September and October<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Rachel moved that we hold the next monthly meeting on September 10. Scott Tokunaga seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Vicki Moved to hold our October meeting on October 8. Sharonda seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>State Convention-Jordan raised the issue that we have $500 for national convention financial assistance that was not used.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Rachel moved that we allocate the $500 remaining from national convention support for state convention assistance to be distributed at the presidents discretion. Seconded by Vicki. A Discussion was held about whether an amount per person should be applied. The motion carried without changes. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Jordan asked that emails be sent to him by august 19 to request assistance. Assistance is also available at the state level.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Door prizes Vicki, Co-Chair, mentioned that she is seeking door prizes for the state convention. People can mail them to the SAAVI Tucson location. She is seeking people to help collect them from each chapter. If we receive large value items they will be used for the auction. Jordan asked for a volunteer to help Vicki on behalf of the Phoenix chapter. Debbie sent out the general letter to encourage people to get busy collecting door prizes. The chapter volunteer would encourage participation and keep track of donations/donors and answer questions as needed. the chapter presidents will have the letter with our tax id on it so contact them or the coordinator to go over the donation and request. They are collecting prizes through August 29. Joe Goode volunteered to help phoenix.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Contact joe for a hard or digital copy of the door prize request letter. Indicate who donated the prize for thank you letters. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Jordan announced that Rachel is working on fundraising for the state convention and sponsorships. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>He then asked for information from members who plan to use the bus to travel to the convention. The bus will hold 55 people. Presently 9 members mentioned that they will be on the bus not including the SAAVI staff.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Monica moved that we donate $50 for door prizes at the state convention. Mike seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Rachel mentioned that volunteers are needed and to contact Amy Porterfield. Donald mentioned that people receiving financial assistance will be expected to volunteer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Philosophy -Rachel led a discussion about the meaning behind the words of the first line of the NFB one minute message. The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Remarks were given by several members of the chapter. The essential message was that blindness is a characteristic and should not place limits on our future. Donald spoke about the federations belief that blindness is not a disability. Sherry Boduo added that “Blindness is a different ability.” <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Announcements </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Quarterly board meeting on Saturday, Aug 13 time at 9:30 over zoom.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Birthdays and anniversaries were joyously celebrated.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><b>Rachel moved to adjourn. mike seconded. The motion carried.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'>Several people went to lunch at Coco’s Bakery<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>