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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk136542566"></a><a name="_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">NFB of AZ Phoenix Chapter Business Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Sat., May 4, 2024 9:30 AM<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Location - Hybrid
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">In-Person:
<i>Saavi Services for the Blind, Phoenix<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Virtual over zoom<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Call to Order: Jordan Moon, President<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Roll Call in attendance were 8 Guests and 19 members.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">The Pledge of Allegiance , NFB Pledge, and NFB One-Minute Message were recited.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Prayers were shared .<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">The chapter celebrated the life of , Emmanuel “Manny” Caddy, who passed suddenly April 5, 2024. We will miss his friendship and ability to speak out and speak
up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Rachel Kuntz Moved to allocated $50 to honor Emmanuel’s memory. 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:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Members plan to contribute funding as well to the memorial.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Vicki Farley will determine the next steps in honoring Emmanuel and Rachel will assist.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Presidential Report Jordan. Spoke fondly of the work each member has been putting in and thanked everyone for takin on so much. The chapter is strong, and
he looks forward to more advocacy and reaching the goal in raising $2,000. He has heard from lots of people who are ready to work to build the chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Secretary’s Report Rachel, Secretary
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Business Meeting Minutes, March, and April 2024.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Monica Moved to read the minutes when available. Kim Hobbs Seconded the motion. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Rachel announced that she is not going to run for Secretary at the next election and looks forward to the new secretary adding their creative style to the
position.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Treasurer’s Report: Donna Silba, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">May 2024<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Rachel Moved to adopt the report as read. Monica Seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">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:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Rachel moved to welcome Matthew Duffell-Hoffman as a member of the chapter. Mike Smith Seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Rachel is updating the chapter member roster and will arrange to have Braille copies printed for those who ask for them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Presidential Release Recap: May, 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Information about the national convention was given.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Lori Kirsop made an appeal for a roommate.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Jordan suggested that we subscribe to the convention list serv to get additional updates and to request roommates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Affiliate President Donald Porterfield is chairing the NFB resolutions committee.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">NFB partnered with Spin Master to create a Tactile Rubix cube.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Virtual convention will be open for general session and other meetings will be available. cost $10.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Legislative Report National/Affiliate<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Jordan mentioned that voting rights are at the front of our minds and contact the Department of justice and call the National office too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Budget negotiations are underway. We have been working with a lobbyist and this person gave great ideas for getting our funding initiative passed for independent
older blind program.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">The state of AZ is in a hiring freeze and facing budget cuts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Technology Committee-Joe Goode, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">The Mastodon seminar went well and will be archived for later use. He welcomes people to join them at the next meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Fundraising Committee -Betty Love, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Betty is working on the popcorn sales to start on May 7 Ish and goes to June 7. Give a donation to the chapter if you don’t want popcorn.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Reported that the raffle table was a success at the picnic.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Attend the next fundraising meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Sharonda Goode spoke about having a game night as a fundraiser.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Autumn L suggested a 50-50 raffle.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Mike Smith made a motion to have game night. Monica seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Outreach Committee Report<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Norma Robertson Wagner Picnic Re-Cap: Mike Smith, Chair.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">The chapter had a pleasant picnic experience and Mike thanked everyone for their careful planning and the challenging work during and leading up to the picnic.
Some attendees noted a need to work on a couple of challenges to streamline the food lines but even with this feedback the picnic was a success. More than 70 people were in attendance. The weather was great.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">People offered great suggestions and to adjust the sound system for better audio.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Macaulay Beasley spoke about the philosophy of the NFB and to bring the ideas to the committee planning calls for 2025. He thanked everyone for their hard
work at the picnic.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">BELL program planning and updates-Lunch for the children on May 28
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">The chapter will meet to formalize plans however expect the food to be tacos and ice cream and expecting a large group of members to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Kim Fetterman suggested people reach out to the coordinator to volunteer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">No State Division and committee updates were given.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">New Business<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Monthly chapter Board Meeting Thursday at 7 PM prior to each Chapter Meeting
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Affiliate quarterly board meeting May 11 at 9:30 AM , Virtual.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">College scholarship applications are due to the affiliate by May 31.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">National Convention, July 3-8.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Phoenix Chapter requests for financial assistance should be submitted to Jordan by 6/8.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Sharonda Moved to allocate $25 for three funds and an additional $25 for door prizes during national convention totaling $100. Cindy Garfio seconded. The
motion carried. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Monica Moved to hold the July business meeting on Saturday July 13 virtually starting at 9:30 AM. Sheryl Susunkewa seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">NFB AZ affiliate convention (August 22-25) Volunteer to help.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Macaulay volunteered to coordinate door prizes and auction items for the chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Philosophy Discussion: “No One can make you helpless.” By Manny. Chapter members and guests spoke about what this statement meant to them. Loving memories
of Emmanuel were shared. Many shared the moments when they realized their full independence. Pay no attention to what others say only what you believe about yourself. Believe that you can. Thank you Emmanuel for bringing this quote to us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Announcements
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Accessible Medical Device Kits from Saavi Services for the Blind: update from Rachel<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Be Tactile Kits and Workshop now available for those interested in participating in the pilot contact Jeni Charleston<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">No Birthdays/Anniversaries<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Happy Mother’s Day was wished.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Several moved to Adjourn, and the motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Lunch Plans<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566">Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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