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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Greater Daytona chapter minutes for meeting September 27, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The meeting of the greater Daytona Beach chapter was held at Steve’s Famous Diner in Daytona Beach.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The meeting took splace at 1 PM with Christine Nodal leading our invocation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Scott Larson saying the pledge of allegiance and the NFB pledge.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Joseph Young sang God bless America. Tangi Yonce has agreed to be secretary of the chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We have 15 members and 3 guests in attendance. Kim Thomas has decided to be a member. We are excited to have her join with a warm welcome of applause.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine Nodal, board member one started the convention business that was coming up October 3 through the 5 in Altamonte Springs at the Hilton hotel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">There were things that had to be finalized like transportation to and from the hotel.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nancey Epps, Treasurer, said everyone going should be there by 11 AM at the Conklin Davis Center. If everyone is there early they could leave early to head out to the hotel. It could take about an hour to
get there.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">It will cost $20 each way. Make sure you have your money for both ways.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Steve Williamson, Vice President, asked what time should we be back from the convention? When need to know for our Votran bus to pick us up to go home. Nancy said she would suggest 12:30PM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The time leaving the hotel around 11 AM because of check out time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The people going are Scott Larson, Board member 2, Steve Williamson, Vice President, Michelle May, Joni Boone, Tangi Yonce Secretary, Mike Bowmer, Pat Lipovsky and Harshid Trivedi.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine asked if that was it for convention business.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nancy said that she got a request at last minute. We have $100 in door prizes. It is 5 $20 bills cash prizes and I need someone to help braille the envelopes. Scott Larson said that he would do it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine asked about the Treasurer report. Nancy said that we have $10 income from fifty-fifty, $100 expenses for hospitality suite,$700 for banquet and registration. There is a $50 for donation for the
NFB pack from the chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The total of expenses is $850. The $100 for the door prizes has not been taken out yet .Nancy wants to know how the members feel about taking money from that was set aside for the convention. The total of
that account is $1800 is reserved. The total of the account is $4320.62.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We have also two donations which do the members want the money to come from? Steve said that he made a motion to take the money from the reserved for the state convention. Cliff Rau second the motion. Christine
asked the members to, all in favor The members said Yes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nancy said that she would revise the treasurer report.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The balance would be $1600 reserved. We will come back to decide to add income into the reserved fund.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine said that the month of October is a busy month. It is Disability awareness month. It is also Breast cancer awareness. We have white cane safety day coming up on October 15, 2025 at the Conklin
Davis Center between 12PM to 1PM.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nancy said that some of the dignitaries are Sheriff Chitwood, the city manager of Daytona Beach that will read their proclamation, the county chair, Jeff Browerand Mat Brower, district two representative,
where the Conklin Davis Center is located.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The mayor of Holly Hill, Ormond Beach, and South Daytona Beach are coming. Some of our state senators and representatives are unable to com but they will send aids to be there in their place. It would be
a good time to ask questions about your area. You know if you have any concerns. This is an opportunity to let the state know in Tallahassee. The reason the state representatives are unable to attend is because a lot of them are in committees and they will
be holding meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Brian Norton, President, asked if everyone should be there 11AM, where will the people riding Votran wait? Nancy said that they will go into the lobby of the Conklin Davis Center. They have tables set up
for Department of Transportation, DBS, and the Career Technology Training Center. They might have a table for the Talking Library.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">There will be yard signs along the route to make people aware of the event. It is something like 10 signs.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The title of the White cane Day has changed to include those with mobility issues. So, it will be called White Cane and Pedestrian Safety Awareness Day.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">It looks like the Mobility Week is not going to take place this year because of Votran having new owners.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Steve said that those riding Votran should make their ride for 2PM and he recommend that bright colors should be worn because of traffic.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Brian said that he hopes NFB members show up to participate. There will be newspapers and maybe news reporters.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A reminder for the convention, bring one-dollar bills for the Dollar Auction.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Scott Larson said that much was going on in legislation that will be explained at the convention, during the legislation session. There is something about Uber BEING IN THE NEWS. The Department of Justice
is investigating complaints. There is not much known right now.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine brought up Votran and all of the changes taking place. People have been having problems with new employees and changes in fixed routes. Brian<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">said that we needed someone to come talk to us about the changes taking place. We want to invite Bobby King, County director of Transportation of Volusia County.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nancy said that she was invited but it was too short of notice. Steve said that there is a meeting on October 8, 2025 at 10AM at Big Tree road in Daytona. He recommends that we show up to tell the problems
that we have been having. They have started where they do not pick up in shopping centers on fixed routes. It is dangerous to be picked up from the side of the street. The area is Sunshine Park Plaza and it is a difficult route to maneuver to get back and
forth safely.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Michelle May agreed with Steve, she is having mobility challenges. It is a very long walk to the bus stop especially using a walker. Steve went on to say someone is going to get hurt! It is putting our
lives in danger and he spoke to Bobby King. She was going to bring the issue to Votran’s attention. Steve heard that route 10 is going to have night service stopped. This bus route includes college, Career Technology Training Center and Conklin Davis Center.
There will be a lot of problems. <o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Bobby King was a guest speaker of the local chapter of ACB. She said there were some changes like Votran Gold will be renamed Voices. The logo will be VoTran. There will be online and an APP for Votran
rides.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">It will not be up until next year. Mike Bowmer said Voice will start on this side of the county, east side, and rides start off for $2 for general public and most of us would pay $1. It will go only 10
miles max. $7 minimum for the public and $3.50 for us. It will take about 20 to 45 minutes to get a ride. Mike said that you can get a ride by calling in, using their accessible website, or accessible app. They are also going to put Uber on it as an option
to get a ride.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Steve said that Diane Walker is out with some problems but she is working on a project to raise money for the Fund-Raising Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Our next meeting is going to be on October 25, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine said that our Christmas will be on December 6,2025 at Carrabba’s located at 2200 West International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The party will be from 1PM to 4PM We will just order from the menu. We won’t be exchanging presents. We can ask again at the November meeting to see if anyone changes their minds. The meeting will be on
November 22, 2025. The fifty-fifty was won by Cliff. He got$15.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine asked if there were any birthdays or anniversaries. No one had any.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We should think of other places to hold our meetings. Steve recommends Louis Pizza in Daytona as a suggestion. He hopes that maybe there are some places that members can come up
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Steve asked who will be running the meeting next month. Christine said that Scott Larson will be holding the meeting. With for next year.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine wanted everyone to know that Alexa has a portable battery that has a bag. It enables you to take Alexa with you. The meeting was adjourned at 2:37PM by Steve and seconded by Christine.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The meeting of the greater Daytona chapter was held at Steve’s Famous Diner in Daytona.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The meeting took place at 1 PM with Christine Nodal holding our invocation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Scott Larson saying the pledge of allegiance and the NFB pledge.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Joseph Young sang God bless America. Tangi Yonce has agreed to be secretary of the chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We have 15 members and 3 guests in attendance. Kim Thomas has decided to be a member. We are excited to have her join with a warm welcome of applause.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine Nodal, board member one started the convention business that was coming up October 3 through the 5 in Altamonte Springs at the Hilton hotel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">There were things that had to be finalized like transportation to and from the hotel.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nancey Epps, Treasurer, said everyone going should be there by 11 AM at the Conklin Davis Center. If everyone is there early they could leave early to head out to the hotel. It could take about an hour to
get there.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">It will cost $20 each way. Make sure you have your money for both ways.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Steve Williamson, Vice President, asked what time should we be back from the convention? When need to know for our Votran bus to pick us up to go home. Nancy said she would suggest 12:30PM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The time leaving the hotel around 11 AM because of check out time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The people going are Scott Larson, Board member 2, Steve Williamson, Vice President, Michelle May, Joni Boone, Tangi Yonce Secretary, Mike Bowmer, Pat Lipovsky and Harshid Trivedi.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine asked if that was it for convention business.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nancy said that she got a request at last minute. We have $100 in door prizes. It is 5 $20 bills cash prizes and I need someone to help braille the envelopes. Scott Larson said that he would do it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine asked about the Treasurer report. Nancy said that we have $10 income from fifty-fifty, $100 expenses for hospitality suite,$700 for banquet and registration. There is a $50 for donation for the
NFB pack from the chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The total of expenses is $850. The $100 for the door prizes has not been taken out yet .Nancy wants to know how the members feel about taking money from that was set aside for the convention. The total of
that account is $1800 is reserved. The total of the account is $4320.62.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We have also two donations which do the members want the money to come from? Steve said that he made a motion to take the money from the reserved for the state convention. Cliff Rau second the motion. Christine
asked the members to, all in favor The members said Yes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nancy said that she would revise the treasurer report.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The balance would be $1600 reserved. We will come back to decide to add income into the reserved fund.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine said that the month of October is a busy month. It is Disability awareness month. It is also Breast cancer awareness. We have white cane safety day coming up on October 15, 2025 at the Conklin
Davis Center between 12PM to 1PM.Nancy said that some of the dignitaries are Sheriff Chitwood, the city manager of Daytona Beach that will read their proclamation, the county chair, Jeff Browerand Mat Brower, district two representative, where the Conklin
Davis Center is located.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The mayor of Holly Hill, Ormond Beach, and South Daytona Beach are coming. Some of our state senators and representatives are unable to com but they will send aids to be there in their place. It would be
a good time to ask questions about your area. You know if you have any concerns. This is an opportunity to let the state know in Tallahassee. The reason the state representatives are unable to attend is because a lot of them are in committees and they will
be holding meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Brian Norton, President, asked if everyone should be there 11AM, where will the people riding Votran wait? Nancy said that they will go into the lobby of the Conklin Davis Center. They have tables set up
for Department of Transportation, DBS, and the Career Technology Training Center. They might have a table for the Talking Library.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">There will be yard signs along the route to make people aware of the event. It is something like 10 signs.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The title of the White cane Day has changed to include those with mobility issues. So, it will be called White Cane and Pedestrian Safety Awareness Day.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">It looks like the Mobility Week is not going to take place this year because of VOtran having new owners.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Steve said that those riding Votran should make their ride for 2PM and he recommend that bright colors should be worn because of traffic.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Brian said that he hopes NFB members show up to participate. There will be newspapers and maybe news reporters.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A reminder for the convention, bring one-dollar bills for the Dollar Auction.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Scott Larson said that much was going on in legislation that will be explained at the convention, during the legislation session. There is something about Uber BEING IN THE NEWS. The Department of Justice
is investigating complaints. There is not much known right now.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">said that we needed someone to come talk to us about the changes taking place. We want to invite Bobby King, County director of Transportation of Volusia County.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Nancy said that she was invited but it was too short of notice. Steve said that there is a meeting on October 8, 2025 at 10AM at Big Tree road in Daytona. He recommends that we show up to tell the problems
that we have been having. They have started where they do not pick up in shopping centers on fixed routes. It is dangerous to be picked up from the side of the street. The area is Sunshine Park Plaza and it is a difficult route to maneuver to get back and
forth safely.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Michelle May agreed with Steve, she is having mobility challenges. It is a very long walk to the bus stop especially using a walker. Steve went on to say someone is going to get hurt! It is putting our
lives in danger and he spoke to Bobby King. She was going to bring the issue to Votran’s attention. Steve heard that route 10 is going to have night service stopped. This bus route includes college, Career Technology Training Center and Conklin Davis Center.
There will be a lot of problems. <o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Bobby King was a guest speaker of the local chapter of ACB. She said there were some changes like Votran Gold will be renamed Voices. The logo will be VoTran. There will be online and an APP for Votran
rides.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">It will not be up until next year. Mike Bowmer said Voice will start on this side of the county, east side, and rides start off for $2 for general public and most of us would pay $1. It will go only 10
miles max. $7 minimum for the public and $3.50 for us. It will take about 20 to 45 minutes to get a ride. Mike said that you can get a ride by calling in, using their accessible website, or accessible app. They are also going to put Uber on it as an option
to get a ride.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Steve said that Diane Walker is out with some problems but she is working on a project to raise money for the Fund-Raising Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Our next meeting is going to be on October 25, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine said that our Christmas will be on December 6,2025 at Carrabba’s located at 2200 West International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The party will be from 1PM to 4PM We will just order from the menu. We won’t be exchanging presents. We can ask again at the November meeting to see if anyone changes their minds. The meeting will be on
November 22, 2025. The fifty-fifty was won by Cliff. He got$15.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine asked if there were any birthdays or anniversaries. No one had any.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We should think of other places to hold our meetings. Steve recommends Louis Pizza in Daytona as a suggestion. He hopes that maybe there are some places that members can come up
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Steve asked who will be running the meeting next month. Christine said that Scott Larson will be holding the meeting. With for next year.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Christine wanted everyone to know that Alexa has a portable battery that has a bag. It enables you to take Alexa with you. The meeting was adjourned at 2:37PM by Steve and seconded by Christine.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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