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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk136542566"></a><a name="_Hlk145087194"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>National Federation of the Blind of 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'>Part 1: Sat., November 2, 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: Virtual over Zoom and at Saavi Services for the Blind, Phoenix<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'>Part 2: Thu., November 7, 2024 6:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Location 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'>Part 1 Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Jordan Moon, President, called the meeting to order Sat. Nov. 2 at 9:31 AM<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'>26 members and 5 guests were in attendance. Affiliate President. Donald Porterfield was also in attendance.<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'>Jordan led the group in the pledge of allegiance and NFB pledge. Prayer requests were shared. a moment of silence was held.<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'>Jordan provided a brief Presidential Report. Congratulations go out to us on the strength of our chapter and the work done during BEAM. He looks forward to more important things happening under the new leadership. The end goal is to change what it means to be blind. We are doing that with our work.<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 Kuntz <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Business Meeting Minutes, October 2024<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Michael Smith Moved to accept the October report. Joe Goode 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'>Treasurer’s Report Donna Silba<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>November 2024<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Sharonda Goode Moved to accept the November report. Rachel Kuntz 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'>Chapter Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Membership: Vicki Farley, Chair <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Vicki reported that dues for 2025 are due at the beginning of the year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>A new member ceremony was held for Hadassa Benson. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Macaulay Beasley Moved to accept Hadassa Benson as a member. Sharonda seconded. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Sharonda Moved to make Hadassa Benson eligible to vote in the election. Joy Harris 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'>Chapter Election<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Election Moderators were:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Jordan Moon Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Michael Smith, in-person support<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Rachel Kuntz, widespread support<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Mark Feliz, President East Valley Chapter, Vote by Phone/text support <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Monica Nunez, in-person support<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Steven Castorena, in-person support<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'>Jordan reviewed the voting guidelines.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Rachel reviewed the active members in good standing who were present. <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'>Jordan conducted the election with the exception of the second board seat since he was nominated to run from the floor for the position. Michael ran the election of the second board seat. <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'>Election Results:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>President, Michael Smith<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President: <a name="_Hlk184408667">Macaulay Beasley</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President: Joe Goode<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Secretary: Sharonda Goode<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Treasurer: Donna Silba<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Board Seat 1: Vicki Farley<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Board Seat 2: Jordan Moon<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'>Jordan thanked the chapter for their patience and a positive voting process. He also thanked Mark Feliz for his help with the election. Jordan appreciated the contributions made by the outgoing board and welcomed the new board.<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'>Cindy Garfio moved to continue the November meeting on Thursday Nov 7 at 7:00 PM over zoom. Sharonda 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'>Members met at Zen Burger following the 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'>Part 2 Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Michael Smith, President Elect, Called the meeting to order Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at 7:08 PM.<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'>There were 14 members in attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Jordan Moon mentioned that the number is fluctuating, and we need 14 to have a quorum for voting purposes. If there are any concerns about this later we can always hold another vote.<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'>Michael led the group in the pledge of allegiance and NFB pledge. <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 & Affiliate Updates<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>The November 2024 Chapter Presidential Release by National President Mark Riccobono was played. He asked that chapters consider submitting a video talking about a federation event that has shaped you and what you are looking forward to doing as a chapter to celebrate the anniversary of the National Federation of the Blind. The Kernel books are still a notable example of the way people can learn about our history and experiences. Submit your own story to be used in media outlets. <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'>Macaulay Beasley suggested including the link to the chapter presidential release in the agenda.<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: Affiliate /National<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Michael hoped everyone took the opportunity to vote in the general election. The transportation funding renewal, Prop 479 passed by large margins. <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'>Michael mentioned that he attended the Ability 360 fundraiser as a guest of Waymo. He mingled with leaders from many non-profits including the mayor. He shared the federation philosophy with those he talked with.<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'>Amanda Ventura of Waymo passed along that she had a fun time at our convention.<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'>Jordan noted that we look forward to collaborating with all elected leaders no matter the results of the general election.<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'>Chapter Committee Reports<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Fundraising: Betty Love, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Betty reported that the coffee fundraiser raised $491 and changed. She will check on the location of the check. She reports that Cheryl Susunkewa is generously donating auction items for the Christmas Party. <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: Michael Smith, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Michael listed the great activities held throughout November to celebrate BEAM. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Macaulay plans to purchase two sets of the new one minute message cards from National. The chapter will reimburse this purchase.<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'>Game Night Report: Sharonda Goode, Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Game night raised a total of $1147. The details will be reflected in the December Treasurers report.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Betty Moved to hold a quarterly game night/social get together to strengthen the chapter. Macaulay 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'>Sharonda thanked the team for making the event possible. There was lots of food and games. Over 50 people attended. The parents’ division wants to team up next time.<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'>Evette Alowonle and her family attended. She reports that they had a fun time and that their experience with the blind community had a positive impact. It was their first time, and they were impressed with the way things went.<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'>Social: Lori Kirsop, Chair<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Christmas Party Report: the Old spaghetti Factory has our reservation on December 14 from 4 PM to 7 PM. The cost will be $40 per person not including alcohol. She suggests bringing cash to pay for your meal. A meeting will be held this month to finalize the remaining details such as the auction, gift exchange, etc.<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'>Affiliate Division updates.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>No reports were provided for the AZ Association of Blind Students, Merchants Division, Parents of Blind Children Division, and Senior Division.<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, is planning a seminar about AI. A meeting is coming up to determine the details. Sharonda Co-Chair reports that they are expanding on the concepts of the technology seminar from convention.<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'>New Business<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Rodney Fletcher shared his story of a ten month long fight to get his wheelchair back in use in his assisted living community. He has been advocating for his rights including contacting all levels of government.<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'>Recently had one important victory, in that he does have his wheelchair. The challenge now is that he has been told by the facility that he cannot use the cane with the wheelchair citing safety hazards for staff and residents.<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'>Jordan reminded us of all that while this is a victory in one sense, the facility is still denying Rodney’s rights under the ADA. He encouraged the coordination of small group visits to the facility to promote blindness and our rights. He has asked Rodney and Michael to coordinate dates that work in their schedule and keep track of the members attending on those dates. They will report back with the details and next action steps.<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'>Betty says we need to show up to make sure they know we are going to be there for Rodney over and above the current challenge.<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'>All are welcome to the Chapter Board Meeting. The purpose is to set the agenda for the chapter business meeting. Takes place Thursday evening before the Saturday chapter business 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'>General Election - Voting<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Several members shared their experiences voting. Cheryl and others mentioned the difficulties in having a consistent signature. Members mentioned that in-person voting went smoothly.<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'>Michael described using a Braille ballot for the first time.<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'>Sharonda mentioned that she will send out the details of how to request different accessible options for voting.<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'>Macaulay noted that he will make arrangements for our participation in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at Margaret T Hans Park on Jan 20.<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'>Plan to attend the Phoenix seminar Jan 21 and Washington Seminar Feb 3-4<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'>Jordan offered his thoughts on serving as President during the philosophy discussion. He asked us all to remember the why. We are all responsible for helping the movement grow. He is excited for the future. <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'>Michael thanked Jordan for his encouragement and mentoring that has led to the growth of the chapter. He noted that the future looks bright for Jordan.<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'>There was No New Member Ceremony.<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'>Betty mentioned that her Michael has a birthday this month and to think of him as he continues cancer treatment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Cheryl invited people to the ornament event at the Heard Museum. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk145087194'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk136542566'>Lori mentioned that there will be a senior event at FBC to celebrate the holidays.<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'>Many members voted to adjourn.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>