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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">NFB of AZ Phoenix Chapter Business Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Sat., August 5, 2023 9:30 AM<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Location Hybrid<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Saavi Services for the Blind and virtual over zoom<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Call to Order-Jordan Moon, President<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Roll Call 19 members and 5 guests in attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Attendees participated in the Pledge of Allegiance, NFB Pledge, and the NFB One-Minute Message. A moment of silence was taken, and prayers were offered
by participants.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Presidential Report Jordan. Jordan complimented the chapter for the hard work we are doing in preparation for the convention.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Secretary’s Report Rachel Kuntz, Secretary, - Business Meeting Minutes, July 2023.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Mike Smith, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President, moved to accept the minutes as corrected. Vicki Farley, Board Member, seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Treasurer’s Report – Donna Silba, Treasurer, August 2023<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Rachel Kuntz, Secretary, moved to accept the minutes as read. Monica Nunez, 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President, seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Jordan mentioned that we raise money in order to do the work of our movement.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Presidential Release Aug. 2023<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Macaulay Beasley spoke about the year long leadership training opportunity.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Called the Jernigan Leadership Academy. To be eligible there are a few things to complete such as getting two Affiliate Presidents to make a recommendation
and to write a letter . <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Jordan noted that National President Mark A. Riccobono plans to meet Dan O’Rourke at one of the stops along the route 66 fundraising effort. Dan gave a
shout out to our Flagstaff group for making him feel at home.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Mike s. noted that we continue to combat discrimination when using ride share aps.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Affiliate president Donald Porterfield mentioned that we should file a report with the Department of Justice website and keep a copy. Then send the details
of the instance of discrimination to </span></span><a href="mailto:legal@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">legal@nfb.org</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Donald suggested that we take a screen shot of the uber trip when the driver is getting close.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Jordan has been denied a ride in the past because of holding his cane.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Vicki keeps the text message alerts until her ride has completed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Donald says that covering the seats is not in compliance with the law.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Kimberly Hobs is a former dog guide user and suggested that we read about the law. The owner is responsible for keeping the dog groomed.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Donald noted that the ADA Law is very clear on when the dog guide is and is not permitted. We are past the point of discussion with them and now we are
in the place where we should be filing discrimination complaints with the Department of Justice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Jordan mentioned that we should complete the national convention survey to provide feedback at survey.nfb.org/convention. it is available in English and
Spanish. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">The next national convention will be in Orlando, Fl from July 3 to 8, 2024 at the Rosen Convention Hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Legislative Report National/affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Jordan spoke about the town hall Uber held in July to listen to our concerns. The next one is going to be in August.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Title ii for online accessibility, notice of proposed rulemaking is out for review and comments.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Mark A. Riccobono gave testimony at a congressional hearing for the energy and commerce committee. The topic discussed was autonomous vehicles. We can
watch it by going to YouTube. His testimony is found at the 47-minute mark and blindness was the only disability group represented at the hearing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Membership Committee -New Member Welcome -Vicki Farley and Monica Nunez, Co-Chairs<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Monica invited guests who wanted to become members to let us know a little about themselves.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">TP Lucas mentioned that this is his first year of traveling without the aid of a walker or wheelchair. He is a Stand-Up Comic and is on a break to obtain
blindness skills from Saavi. He Has a lot of material. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Rachel moved to accept TP Lucas as a member. Mike S. seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Vicki reported that they have sent a list of 37 members to the affiliate, and they are now eligible to vote at the state convention. She noted that a quorum
for our chapter meetings is now nine members. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Vicki would like the following details from members, name, birth month and day, home address, phone, and email. National office is reworking the member
portal. Hopefully they will be able to roll it out on Sept 1. Members will be able to access their own membership portal. New members will get a welcome packat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Technology Committee-Joe Goode, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Donald asked Joe to chair the affiliate Technology Committee
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Joe noted that Kris Crawley, Kim Fetterman, Barbara Jones, and Sharonda Goode have been meeting regularly to put the Affiliate Tech seminar together.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Fundraising Committee -Betty Love, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Betty has been setting up the popcorn fundraiser for the convention and the online order plans.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">The online order option will open the weekend of state convention. Flavor options are white cheddar, caramel, chocolate churro, and jalapeno cheddar. $8
per bag at convention. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Monica moved to add $20 additional funds for popcorn. Desiree Morales seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Betty asked that we send the link for ordering to people that we know since it can be shipped anywhere in the US. Betty will let Donna and Jordan know about
the plan for payment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Outreach Committee: Rachel, Chair-<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Rachel did not have a report.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Beasley mentioned that he went to a first Friday event downtown and was encouraged to check out options to have a resource table during BEAM.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Social Committee: Joy Harris, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Joy was not present. Lori Kirsop gave an update on the locations for the holiday party. She called many locations and found that they were too expensive
or could not hold our group. She is going to look more closely at the spaghetti factory.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Lori is willing to help communicate with people in regard to the collection of door prizes and auction items.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Mark Feliz, Auction Committee Chair, mentioned that the more he knows ahead of time the better.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Cheryl Susanqua mentioned that she is donating an original painting.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Host Committee Report, Mike Smith, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Mike S. reports that they are working closely with the student division. They are planning a talent show. To enter, fill out the form on the az.nfb.org
website. The hospitality dinner will be pinwheels and other snack items. Kim F. volunteered to purchase the pinwheels.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">The hospitality room will have Chompy’s bagels thanks to Lori and other breakfast items will be donated.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">They are also working on the center pieces.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Route 66 Ride for literacy report Jordan and others in attendance said that it was a great time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Mike S. said that it was very nice, and they did not want to come home. We can follow dan O’Rourke on Facebook. Dan has federation spirit. His Dad had RP
and he still lived the life he wanted. He was a very normal father. Dan is a very humble and nice guy.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">dan said he now understands the difference between of and for the blind.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">State Division and committee updates<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Ashleigh Moon invited people to attend or volunteer for the STEM 2U program and the IEP learning seminar to be held on August 19.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">New Business<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Rachel moved to renew the zoom account at $150 for the year. Sharonda seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">State Convention: August 24 to 27 at Hyatt Phoenix Downtown<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">The theme is “The movement: We are the center.” This was a common thread of the national banquet speech. Education of society and the blind peoples movement
must stem from us. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Sharonda, Registration Chair, mentioned that registration will go up to $30 after august 10 and to reach out to her with questions. Right now, registration
is $25, $20 for the plated lunch, $15 for the boxed lunch, and $50 for the banquet. She can help you get registered but will not pay for your registration.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Room rates start at $109 per night for doubles plus taxes.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Rachel moved to contribute $50 to be used for state convention door prizes. Mike S. seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Jordan moved to allocate up to 150 to cover host committee expenses. Monica seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Jordan reminded people that August 15 is the last day to request help covering state convention expenses from the chapter.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Donna moved to hold the September business meeting on the second sat in sept. Rachel seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Affiliate quarterly board meeting Aug. 12 at 9:30 AM Virtual<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Rookie Roundup Aug. 20 4:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Blind Equality Achievement Month Oct.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Philosophy Discussion: The importance of Braille: Is it still relevant? Why? Lead By Monica<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Monica remarked that she uses Braille in her everyday life. She uses it on her microwave and measuring cups.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Vicki said she struggled at first with print and it got more difficult as her RP progressed. Vicki looked forward to learning Braille from dr. Jernigan.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Digital tools often don’t pronounce words properly and it doesn’t give the necessary number of details needed for things like recipes, prescription information,
and more. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Mike S. mentioned that he is learning to play the guitar and included Braille to enable him to know the different frets.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Jenny Kasl reported that she appreciates the free Braille Reader from the Talking Book Library. It can be used as a Bluetooth keyboard connection to your
phone. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Braille is not going anywhere because print is not going anywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Joe found that the smaller Braille Reader enabled him to read faster.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Mike S. was proud to find that First Watch had a Braille menu.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Jenny said that a student made a Braille menu for the Thai restaurant by the old Saavi location near 40 St and E Thomas. The membership thought it would
be good to eat they’re after a future chapter meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Announcements
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">The Moons are expecting a new family member in January.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">August birthdays included Betty, Rachel, and Scott.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">TP invited people to attend his gig next month.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Rachel moved to adjourn. Monica seconded. Motion carried.</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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