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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="_Hlk128786862">NFBF, MSCC FEBRUARY CHAPTER MINUTES<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>The February 11, 2023 Chapter meeting was Call to Order at 10:20 AM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>Roll Call: Camille Tate, President/Treasurer, Joyce Taylor, Vice President/Secretary , Board Members: Maria Rigogliosi, Javier Molinares, Morgan Hazlett.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Ralph MUNNO<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>INVACATIONAL PRAYER: Dr. Joyce Taylor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>NFBF PLEDGE: Camille Tate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>ONE MINUTE MESSAGE: Camille Tate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>Secretary’s Report: The January Board Minutes were accepted as e-mailed. A Motion was made by Maria Rigogliosi and Javier Molinares seconded. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>Treasurer’s Report: Camille read the Treasurers Report and the amount in the account is $2,810.95. Joyce Taylor made a Motion to accept the report and Fran Munno seconded. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>President’s Report:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>New Business: New person, Hattie Fredricks,from Viera attended meeting introduced herself to the group. She was glad to be here and shared that she loves people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>Camille expounded on who or what the NFBF is.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>washinton seminars: It was held on Jan. 28<sup>th</sup> thru Feb. 3, 2023 IT WAS IN-PERSON AND OUR PRESIDENT, Camille, was in attendance. IT TOOK PLACE ON Capital Hill. It was well attended and the mission was accomplished. It was a very successful seminar with a fantastic team. 100 percent of appointments were scheduled.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'> A virtual seminar will be held possibly in August 2023. Camille discussed some of the tentative results. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>STATE CONVENTION: MSCC will Co-host 2023’s State Convention in October 2023. It will be at the Embassy Suites. Camille is the Chair and Peggy will be her right arm. An Affiliate Committee and Chapter Committees will be formed and there will be open and closed meetings that must be attended by committee members. They will be held via Zoom. Tampa will be the Host and MSCC and Statewide Chapters will Co-Host. To be further discussed at the Chapter meeting on Sat., February 11<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>Finding a New Treasurer: Nancy Hollo officially resigned as Treasurer and Secretary of the MSCC December 2022. Camille Tate is acting as Interim Treasurer and further discussion regarding the MSCC Banking Account being monitored by the Affiliate – not allowing more than approx. $1,500 to be in the account without supervision was discussed. This will be further discussed at the Chapter meeting on March 11, 2023. WE are seeking a Treasurer and Secretary for our Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>Possible Events for the Calendar Year or Beyond: Camille discussed holding a Disability Fair which will include a Panel of multiple Organizations to talk about all disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>Also, selling World’s Finest Chocolates as a fund raiser again. Amazon has the same candy much cheaper. We will check out as an option. We must fund raise.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>. Also, possible Blind Equality Month in October 2023 or a Possible Vision Fair is being looked into. The Gala which has been rescheduled for the Red Ginger in the Melbourne Square in November 2023. Javier Molinares will contact them and report back to Chapter. The Brevard Hispanic Festival and Puerto Rican Parade will be combined. Javier will be involved in both. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>$1,500 contract with Crown Plaza was too much. Errin Tabor, Sales Manager of Crown Plaza was notified of cancellation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>At this time, the Satellite Beach Lyons Club is the only one donating monies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'> Discussed more fund raising is needed. Also, grant writing. Discussed re-visiting attempted fund raisers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>Also, a discussion about selling 50/50 raffle tickets at Chapter meeting Will bring to iMarch meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>National Convention: To be held on July 2023 in Houston, TX. Camille, Javier and Joyce are planning to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>A motion was made and second to adjourn imeeting at 12 Noon. (Unfortunately recording stopped so I COULD NOT Hear names or exact time of adjournment).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>Next meeting scheduled for Sat., March 11, 2023 at 10:00 am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'>Submitted by: Dr. Joyce Taylor, VP,MSCC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk128786862'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>