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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>March 2024 Minutes <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greater Daytona Beach Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The regular monthly meeting of the Greater Daytona Beach Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind took place on Saturday, March 23. It was held at D. B. Pickle’s Restaurant, 400 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, Florida. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President Brian Norton called the meeting to order at 1:05 p. m. At the top of the meeting he discussed the May fund raiser at D. B. Pickle’s. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brian also reminded members of the April chapter elections. State board liaison Russ Davis will visit in person for that meeting to assist with the elections. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christine Nodal gave a prayer after the opening announcements. Brian then discussed his complicated seven hour heart surgery on Feb. 2. He also noted major progress on his other health issues. Before moving to the rest of the opening ceremonies, Bill Outman asked for remembrance for Russ Davis on the passing of his mother, and for the people of Russia concerning a terrorist attack in Moscow which had just occurred. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scott Larson led both the NFB Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance. Sherri Adams then led the singing of God Bless America. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There was discussion of some of the successes of the Conklin-Davis Center program. It is hoped there might be some official representation from the center at the next meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brian noted in the discussion that it is important to manage our lives as blind people today, regardless of whatever technological breakthroughs that may emerge regarding vision. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scott reported the Florida legislature has passed a bill outlawing the sub-minimum wage in sheltered workshops. Scott noted he had engaged in particularly fruitful discussions with Sen. Tom Wright, who represents parts of Volusia and Brevard counties, on this matter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scott also noted the talking book library is in the process of creating meeting space for organizations like ours to use. He also encouraged interested members to contact Mary Tyson at the library to participate in the braille E-Reader project. New member Harshid Trivedi passed around one of the units for members to examine. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>While this was occurring, Brian continued speaking on the importance of maintaining our health, and taking advantage of the coverage we may have. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Scott reminded members of the open board meeting on Sunday, March 24 that can be attended by Zoom. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Minutes for both December 2023 and February 2024 were then approved. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At this point late into the meeting members introduced themselves. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It was duly noted during these introductions that chapter president Brian Norton celebrated his 75<sup>th</sup> birthday on March 9. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christine then noted the other March birthdays, which include Sherri Adams, Joseph Young, Tangi Yonce, and Steve Walker. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brian noted that the chapter meetings will now be held at D. B. Pickle’s for the foreseeable future. There has been a change in management philosophy at Houligan’s, which we have had a good relationship with for a number of years. The restaurant proposed going to a buffet style arrangement for the private dining room, which is difficult to manage for those who do not have functional vision. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tickets were then distributed for the May D. B. Pickle’s fund raiser. During the month of May, ticket holders will be able to dine at the restaurant and present their ticket with their order, with 50% of the revenue from those meals going to the chapter. Members were encouraged to give these tickets to those they know. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brian noted the treasury had less than a thousand dollars, so fund raising is important. Nancy had not arrived to give the report summary due to other conflicts. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brian noted the July national convention at Rosen Center in Orlando and the state convention at SouthBank Hotel in Jacksonville in October. More information will be given on these at the open board meeting. Members are encouraged to make reservations early. More information can also be learned through the NFB email lists and web sites. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One more reminder of the April chapter elections was given. Members wishing to serve must be present to be nominated and elected. Under the new constitution half the board is up each year. This avoids the problem of having a completely new board, wherein problems such as lack of spending authorization can be avoided. Seats up this year are president, secretary, and board positions 1 and 3. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Harshid reported Conklin-Davis Center now has Apple computers for those students who wish to learn that environment in addition to Windows. New member Christian Leap noted his position as student body president at the center’s residential program. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meeting adjourned at 2:09 p. m. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>