[NFBC-Pathfinder] Fwd: September Meeting Minutes

[Rochelle Houston]

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. 

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> From: Jacquisse <jakkibraxxi at gmail.com>
> Date: October 20, 2021 at 4:06:03 PM PDT
> To: Rochelle Houston <rhouston58 at gmail.com>
> Subject: September Meeting Minutes
> 
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of California
> Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles
>  
> Meeting Minutes
>  
> Welcome: Rochelle  Houston
> Meeting Facilitator: Rochelle Houston
>  
> Date: September 16, 2021
> Time: 11:03am
> Prayer: Jeffery Sims
> Federation Pledge: Resighted by all
> Pledge of Allegiance: Resighted by all
>  
> Meeting Minutes:
> Meeting Minutes were tabled until next meeting
> Moved by: Rochelle Houston
> Second By: Charlotte Carroll
> All in Favor
>  
> Treasurer Report
> Pathfinder Chapter treasure’s  report Thursday, October 21, 2021 beginning balance in checking account as of  September 20, 2021: $2,019.16
> income:
> dues: $25 Jeffery Simms, $25 Jennifer Riggins, $25 Rochelle Houston, $25 Jacquisse Braxton
> $40 donation from inland empire Chapter for the barbecue
> Total income: $115
> expenses:
> Total expenses: $0
> Ending balance as of August 19, 2021: $2,144.16
>  
> Beginning balance in savings account (scholarship fund) as of  September 20, 2021: 1,702.10
> income: 0
> Interest. $.03 
>  
> Ending balance in savings account (scholarship fund) as of September 21, 2021: $1,702.13
>  
>  
> Meeting Attendance:
> Rochelle Houston, Ruthie Houston, Charlotte Carroll, Jeffery Sims
> Michael Richardson, Betsy Estrada, Nellie Cardenas,  Arietta Woods
> Janette Stewart, Tina Thomas, Nicolas Rocha, Corelesha Bryant
> Jacquisse Braxton
>  
> Sick and Shut In:
> Lena Foster, Addy Moore, Alan Bell, Lucille Walker, Cathy Gaten
> Rochelle Houston, Lena McCauley, Wednesday Wheat,
>  
> September Birthday’s
> Rochelle Houston, Jeffery Sims
>  
> Announcements:
> All members are invited to join in on the monthly Presidential Notebook
> This session takes place the first week of each month online and is hosted by our own National Federation of the Blind National President:
> Join in and be more informed about the Federation and all activities
> Don’t get any information second-hand go online with our President and be in the know about all Federation goals, events, and more
>  
> State Convention
> National Federation of the Blind State Convention
> Will be held Via ZOOM this year due to the Delta Variant
> This event will be held
> Date: October 21, through to 24, 2021
>  
> All members are encouraged to attend
> Please contact
> Rochelle Houston, Tina Thomas, or Michael Richardson for information concerning the Convention and assistance with registration
> Registration is currently free
> However, after October 14, 2021 there will be a fee
>  
> Halloween Monster Bash
> Date: Friday; October 29, 2021
> Time: 6pm to 10pm
> Place:
> Regis House Community Center
> 2212 Beverly Boulevard
> Los Angeles, CA 90057
>  
> Committee Reports
> Fund Raising Committee:
> Chairperson: Charlotte Carroll
> Double Good Popcorn Store:
> Held August 2 through August 6, 2021
> Was a success
> 2,981 dollars were raised
> Chapter profits are
> 14,86
> Store set up accomplishments:
> There were 6 Popcorn Stores Set Up
> Member sales production includes:
> Nicolas Rocha 810 dollars in sales
>  
> Michael Richardson 713 dollars in sales
> plus 100 dollars in donations
>  
> Arietta Woods 655 in sales
>  
> Rochelle Houston 450 in sales
> plus 100 dollar in donations
>  
> Charlotte Carroll 200 dollars in sales
> plus 140 dollars in donations
>  
> Nellie Cardenas 81 dollars in sales
>  
> All members are encouraged to set up popcorn store and participate in sales
> Next year during the month of February and March
> If you need assistance with store set up
> Please contact
> Michael Richardson,
>  
> See’s candy drive has been postponed due to pandemic and lack of funding for this drive
>  
> End of Summer Bar-B-Q
> This event was very successful
> Thank you all for your cooperation and participation
>  
> The Viejas trip has been canceled due to Delta Variant numbers rising
>  
> Outreach Committee:
> Chairperson: Tina Thomas
> Tina has agreed to seek out at least 2 or 3 baskets for State Convention Auction
> Members will vote on basket price, items and theme
> Your vote must be posted no later than 2 days within notification
>  
> Chapter Development Committee:
> Chairman: Michael Richardson
> Michael Richardson has agreed to complete Auction Basket Forms
> These forms are to be presented to State Convention Officials no later than September 29, 2021
> Final registration forms and information should be presented no later than October 5, 2021
> Thanks in advance for all of your cooperation and participation
>  
> Social Committee:
> Chairperson: Ruthie Houston
> Ruthie Houston is seeking out a place for our annual outing in December
> If there are any ideas about locations for this event please contact Ruthie Houston
>  
> Scholarship Committee:
> Chairperson: Arietta Woods
> All Scholarship Committee events and fund raisers have been postponed due to Delta Variant
> No scholarship will be given this year
> All scheduled events will resume in 2022
> Scholarship Funding
> Goal: 2,000 Dollars
> Current funds available: 1,702.10 Dollars
> All donations are welcomed and appreciated
>  
> Bi-Annual Elections
> These elections will be held October 21, 2021
> During Chapter meeting
> In order to vote you must be in good standing
> Meaning: you must have all dues current
> You must also be an active member
>  
> Please, prepare to elect, re-elect, or nominate new board members for the upcoming 2 years
> Your current board members are:
> President: Rochelle Houston
> 1st Vice President: Charlotte Carroll
> 2nd Vice President: Arietta Woods
> Secretary: Jacquisse Braxton
> Treasurer: Betsy Estrada
> 1st Board: Tina Thomas
> 2nd Board: Jeffery Sims
> 3rd Board: Janette Stewart
>  
> If you would like to be nominated:
> You must be in good standing meaning:
> You must have all dues paid
> You must be an active member
>  
> Jacquisse Braxton will no longer be available for the secretarial position
> She has currently relocated to the Antelope Valley area and is founding a new A V  Chapter
>  
>  
> Meeting Adjourned:12:11pm
> Moved By: Charlotte Carroll
> Second By: Betsy Estrada
> All in Favor
>  
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