[NFBC-Pathfinder] Fwd: October Meeting Minutes

Wed Nov 10 14:59:40 UTC 2021

Rochelle Houston,
National Federation of the Blind of California
President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
rhouston58 at gmail.com
323 807-0300
The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. 

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Jacquisse <jakkibraxxi at gmail.com>
> Date: November 4, 2021 at 6:28:14 PM PDT
> To: Rochelle Houston <rhouston58 at gmail.com>
> Subject: October Meeting Minutes
> 
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of California
> Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
>  
> Meeting Minutes
>  
> Date: October 21, 2021
> Time: 11:20am
> Welcome: Rochelle Houston
> Prayer: Alan Bell
> Pledge of Allegiance: Jacquisse Braxton
> Federation Constitution: Arietta Woods
>  
> Meeting Minutes:
> Meeting Minutes have been accepted as read with the following changes:
> Presidential Release instead of Presidential Notebook
> Moved By: Tina Thomas
> Second By: Charlotte Carroll
> All in Favor
>  
> Treasurer Report
> Accepted as read
>  
> Meeting Attendance:
> Rochelle Houston, Ruthie Houston, Michael Richardson,
> Tina Thomas, charlotte Carroll, Vernell Lowery
> Alan Bell, Lena Foster Nellie Cardenas
> Arietta Woods,
> Betsy Estrada, Nicolas Rocha
> Shelbi Felter, Jacquisse Braxton, Addy Moore, Elizabeth Pizone
>  
> Sick and shut In:
> Rochelle Houston, Alan Bell, Addy Moore, Wednesday Wheat, Lena Foster
> Lucille Walker
>  
> October Birthday’s
> Vernell Lowery and Wednesday Wheat
>  
> Presidential Release
> Takes place each month on the first day of the month
> Get information concerning meetings, Events and more
> All members are encouraged to join online
> Information will be sent by our chapter President, or
> Tina Thomas
>  
> Announcements:
> National Convention
> Is scheduled to be in New Orleans, Louisiana
> In the month of July
> However, due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control
> More information will be available next year
>  
> State Convention:
> Begins today: October 21, 2021
> From: October 21, through to 24, 2021
> Agenda is available and will be sent out to all members by our chapter President
>  
> Chapter Convention Participation
> Pathfinder Chapter Door Prize: 25 Dollars
> Moved By: Charlotte Carroll
> Second By: Vernell Lowery
> All in Favor
>  
> State Convention Affiliate Contribution: 300 Dollars
> Moved By: Charlotte Carroll
> Second By: Tina Thomas
> All in Favor
>  
> All moneys due for auction basket and shipping cost
> Receipt will be presented during next chapter meeting
> Moved By: Arietta Woods
> Second By: Charlotte Carroll
> All in Favor
>  
> Halloween Monster Bash
> Date: Friday; October 29, 2021
> Time: 6pm to 10pm
> Place:
> Regis House Community Center
> 2212 Beverly Boulevard
> Los Angeles, CA 90057
> Price: 30 Dollars per person
> More information will be available in flyer from Rochelle Houston
> Committee Reports:
> Fund Raising Committee Report:
> Chairperson: Charlotte Carroll
> No report at this time
>  
> Scholarship Committee Report
> No report at this time
> However, donations are still welcomed
>  
> New Member and Chapter Development Committee Report
> Chairman: Michael Richardson
> No report at this time
>  
> Outreach Committee Report
> Chairperson: Tina Thomas
> Surfing trip was a success
> Moving forward with: Adopt a blind veteran for Christmas project
> Announcement:
> White Cane Safety Day has been change to:
> White Cane Awareness Day
>  
> Social Committee Report
> Seeking location for upcoming December Holiday outing
> Suggestions are welcome
>  
> Thanksgiving Event:
> Will be held
> Date: November 18, 2021
> Time: 2pm until 6pm
> Place: Home of Janette Stewart
> RSVP: Via text, or email to Rochelle Houston
> No later than November 1, 2021
> Please be sure to contact our President if you plan to attend
> Also, you may invite one guest to attend; be sure to add your guest when you RSVP
> This will ensure there will be enough food and beverages for all
>  
> Pathfinder Chapter will provide
> Tables, Chairs, and food for this event
> Moved By: Charlotte Carroll
> Second By: Nicolas Rocha
> All in Favor
>  
> Pathfinder Chapter Elections
> Board Members: Jeffery Sims and Janette Stewart are not present
> However, the Pathfinder Chapter has decided to move forward with elections
> Moved By: Tina Thomas
> Second By: Jacquisse Braxton
> All in Favor
>  
> Presidential Election:
> Nominations were opened by: Charlotte Carroll
> Vernell Lowery nominated: Charlotte Carroll
> Charlotte Carroll Declined
> Tina Thomas moved that nominations cease and Rochelle Houston remain nominated Chapter President by acclamation
> Second By: Arietta Woods
> All in Favor
> Rochelle Houston will remain Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles President
> Hooray!
>  
> Rochelle Houston opened nominations for 1st Vice President
> Charlotte Carroll is nominated
> Charlotte Carroll declined nomination
> Rochelle Houston re-opened nominations for 1st Vice President
> Charlotte Carroll nominated: Arietta Woods
> Arietta Woods accepted nomination
> Tina Thomas moved that all nominations cease and Arietta Woods be elected as 1st Vice President by acclamation
> Second By: Charlotte Carroll
> All in Favor!
> Arietta Woods is now 1st Vice President of the Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
> Congratulations!
>  
> Rochelle Houston opened nominations for 2nd Vice President
> Arietta Woods nominated Charlotte Carroll
> Charlotte Carroll accepted nomination
> Tina Thomas moved that all nominations cease and Charlotte Carroll be elected as 2nd Vice President
> Second By: Vernell Lowery
> All in favor
> Charlotte Carroll is 2nd Vice President of Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
> Thank You!
>  
> Rochelle Houston opened nominations for Secretary
> Nellie Cardenas was nominated
> Nellie accepted the nomination
> Arietta Woods moved that all nominations cease and Nellie Cardenas be elected as secretary by acclamation
> Second By: Charlotte Carroll
> All in Favor
> Nellie Cardenas is Secretary of Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
> Welcome!
>  
> Rochelle Houston opened nominations for Treasurer
> Nominee: Betsy Estrada
> Betsy Estrada accepted nomination
> Tina Thomas Moved to:
> Close all nominations and elect Betsy Estrada as treasurer by acclamation
> Second By: Vernell Lowery
> All in Favor
> Betsy Estrada is Treasurer of Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
> Good Job!
>  
> Rochelle Houston opened nominations for 1st seat Board Member
> Nominee: Tina Thomas
> Tina Thomas accepted nomination
> Charlotte Carroll move to:
> Close all nominations and Tina Thomas be re-elected as 1st Seat Board Member by acclamation
> Second By: Arietta Woods
> All in Favor
> Keep Up The Great Work!
>  
> Rochelle Houston opened nominations for Second Seat Board Member
> Nominee: Nicolas Rocha
> Nicolas Rocha accepted nomination
> Tina Thomas moved to:
> Close all nominations and Nicolas Rocha be elected as 2nd Seat Board Member by acclamation
> Second By: Charlotte Carroll
> All in Favor
> Nicolas Rocha is now 2nd Seat Board Member of Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
> Welcome Aboard!
>  
> Rochelle Houston opened nominations for 3rd Seat Board Member
> Nominee: Vernell Lowery
> Vernell Lowery accepted nomination
> Tina Thomas Move to:
> Close all nominations and elect Vernell Lowery as 3rd Seat Board Member by acclamation
> Second By: Charlotte Carroll
> All in Favor
> Vernell Lowery is now 3rd Seat Board Member
> Welcome!
>  
> Jacquisse Braxton would like to thank the Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles for allowing her to serve for the past 2 and a half years as chapter secretary. You all have taught me well and I plan to take it to the next chapter.
> Thank You So Much
> Love You all!
>  
> Meeting Adjourned: 12:37pm
> Moved: Jacquisse Braxton
> Second By: Betsy Estrada
>  
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