[NFBF-Jacksonville] Updates from yesterday's meeting

[Marty Miller]

I will most likely come if Wes is working but I won’t get there until a
little after 12:30 as I have to take the dog to the groomer at 9:00

On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 4:29 PM Robert Ivey via NFBF-Jacksonville <
nfbf-jacksonville at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Thank you!  Judi and I would like to attend the holiday party at 12:30 pm
> on Nov 2 (in person).
> Blessings!
> Bob and Judi Ivey
>
>
> On Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 11:42:44 AM EDT, Kaye Baker via
> NFBF-Jacksonville <nfbf-jacksonville at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> Greetings Greater Jacksonville Chapter Members:
>
> I would like to take this time to thank everyone who came to yesterday’s
> meeting in person.  We had a wonderful meeting with a very productive
> election.
>
> Congratulations goes out to the following new and continuing board members:
>
> Vice President – Russ Davis
>
> Treasurer – Jason Keve
>
> Board position 2 – Adriann Keve
>
> Board Position 3 – Sarah Jacobs
>
> I am thrilled to work with our newly elected board members, as well as
> those who retained their previous positions. I know that 2025 is going to
> be a wonderful year for the Jacksonville Chapter, and you will be a huge
> part of why that is so.
>
> Before I go any further, I want to take the time to thank those who served
> on our board during the previous term. Russ has been our Treasurer since
> 2015, and his work cannot go unnoticed. His love of math and spreadsheets
> has kept our chapter financially sound for many years and for that he
> deserves our gratitude.
>
> Our previous Vice President, Denise Valkema has been a Federationist for
> many years. Her work in the Florida affiliate has helped to shape who and
> what we are today. Her love of the Federation, and tireless work ethic is
> something she can be proud of as I know we all are.
>
> As we look to the future, I know that it will take all of us working
> together to make Jacksonville one of the best cities in the U.S for blind
> people to live.
>
>
>
> Another topic we discussed at yesterday’s meeting is our November meeting.
> It was decided by all in attendance that on November 2 we will have a
> holiday party. Our meeting/party will be held once again at the Colonial
> Point Clubhouse. The address is 5201 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/5201+Atlantic+Blvd,+Jacksonville,+FL+32207?entry=gmail&source=g>.
> A committee was formed to work out catering options, and I know they will
> come up with a wonderful meal for us. What we need from each of you is
> whether you will be in attendance. This will help us to plan for how much
> food to order. If we have to much food, then some of us will have to eat
> those leftovers, and we would not want that.
>
> If you would like to attend on November 2, at 12:30 PM please reply to
> this message and let us know.
>
> More information will be coming out as time goes by, but this will be a
> quick turn-around as the date is fast approaching.
>
> Thank you all for all that you do to make our chapter “The Greatest.” I
> look forward to seeing you all soon.
>
> Warmly
>
> Kaye Baker
>
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>
> Greater Jacksonville Chapter
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