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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 style='text-indent:.5in'><a name="_Hlk140654574"><o:p> </o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>NFBF, MSCC CHAPTER MINUTES FOR SAT., JULY 8, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Meeting Call to Order: The NFBF, MSCC July 8<sup>th</sup> CHAPTER MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:00 am.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'> It was held in person and via Zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=yiv4169141977msonormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Roll Call: Camille Tate, President, Joyce Taylor, VP, Board Members: Maria Rigogliosi, Morgan Haslett, Javier Molinares had previous engagement.,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Agenda for Chapter Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Invocational Prayer: Nancy Hallo<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>At this time, an invite by Camille joined via Zoom named Milano Hyacinth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Pledge of Allegiance: Maria Rigogliosi <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>ONE MINUTE MESSAGE AND PLEDGE: Camille Tate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Camille explained the meaning of our Pledge and elevator speech as well as our Constitution in a nutshell to the newcomers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Secretary’s Report: The May 13<sup>th</sup> and June 10th Chapter Minutes were both accepted as e-mailed. Nancy made a Motion to accept and Maria 2<sup>nd</sup>. There was no discussion and no opposers. Motion was carried.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Treasurer’s Report: Camille asked if the May, June and July’s reports could be Tabled until the August meeting. Camille did state that the WFC monies that were received ($680 plus Javier’s $15 donation) were deposited. She was not able to do report for today because she attended National Convention and returned last night. Joyce Taylor made a Motion to Table until August and Morgan 2<sup>nd</sup>. There was no discussion and no opposers. Motion was carried. Camille will read report for the Board in August and then the Chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Action Items:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>We welcomed two newcomers, Linda Paulin and Milano Hyacinth. Linda was at June meeting as well, but she introduced herself today. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and now resides in Palm Bay; low vision, attended BAAB. She was voted in as an official member and will pay dues in August. Morgan Hazlett made a Motion to accept Linda Paulin as an official member, Nancy Hallo 2<sup>nd</sup>. No discussion, no opposers, Motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Next, Milano Hyacinth introduced himself as a National Convention attendee for approx. 5 years . Never involved at a local, state or Affiliate level. He is a professional and did some mentoring on a professional level; however, never joined a local chapter. He has a wife and three children, totally blind and is a Software Engineer. Would be glad to be a member and help others with his resources and to learn while moving forward. Maria made a Motion that Milano Hyacinth be a member of the MSCC, Joyce Taylor 2<sup>nd; no discussion, no opposers, Motion carried.<o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Elections were discussed. Our elections are staggered: odd years, we elect Vice President, Treasurer, Board Members 2 and 3, even years, we elect President, Secretary and Board member # 1. Since we are lacking in some of our positions, and one of them is for A MID-TERM, so in August, we will be running elections for VP, Secretary (for 1 yr. Interim seat), Treasurer and Board Members 2 and 3. If you are current with dues and in good standing, you have the right to run for a seat, nominate And vote – that’s why you pay your $10 dues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Comments: We need a Secretary because Joyce is our VP filling in for Secretary, and we need a Treasurer because I, Camille, has been filling in for Treasurer. Policy states that I am not suppose to be handling Treasury work. So, if no one runs for Treasurer in August or no one is appointed by November, I will turn our Treasury over to the Affiliate, <sup>the State, because technically, we are in violation. There will be NO virtual voting. This policy comes from National Office – we are one Organization. You must be in person to vote. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Nancy asked if Morgan’s seat would be up for election. The answer was YES. Nancy then asked Morgan if he planned on running again? He said that he didn’t know at this point – He thinks that he will be running. Nancy also asked Joyce if she was planning on running. Joyce answered, “You Betcha”, Yes, I am. Camille stated that she is certain that Javier will run again. Camille’s seat is up next year, and she is contemplating not running again; she will have been President for 8 years, and there comes a time to step down and move forward because she plans to be out of this County by 2024, unless she finds a job in Brevard which she loves. Because of the economy, Law School has been put on the backburner because a job is more important right now. Also, she is tired! However, she will remain on the Affiliate Board. She has started a few Programs on the Affiliate Board that she wants to continue, and one of them is training to become Leaders. Chapter President is not hard, but doing both positions are. She travels a lot and do assignments as 2 VP for the Affiliate as well as Chapter President. Usually, we, the MSCC, do not meet in July but this year she returned in time. Stated that she will never give up Legislation or RESOLUTIONS , those are her passions, so she will remain on the State Board, and as long as she is in Brevard, will remain a Chapter member. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Maria announced that there will be a workshop next week here at the Center for 55 and over for affordable housing. If anyone desires to attend, she needs to put a transportation list together and see if she can get it approved by SCAT.<o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Camille also mentioned that she would like to see more Chapter members present at the meetings. Maria does a lot of work compiling the list and submitting to the bus company and people don’t show up or even call to cancel, and we waste so much time going to homes and no one comes out. Maria and SCAT have a problem when common courtesy is not shown. I, Camille, has a problem when members don’t show because we barely have quarum today to conduct business. We seem to be getting half of our members to show up and will end up making decisions for the entire Chapter. In person is the best way to fellowship, a lot of people are all Zoomed out. There will be an e-mail sent out about attendance and no shows or calls to cancel bus in a timely fashion. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Also, President Martinez would like to see more Chapter members participate on the Affiliate Zoom calls. A s of next year, we can no longer use Camille’s participation on the State Board to get the free room. Members must attend Affiliate calls or events; this is one of the ways how they determine who gets the free room at State Convention - by our participation.<o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup> Someone asked a question as to why people don’t show up, and Camille directed the question to Maria. Maria addressed the question by answering what she felt were some reasons why people don’t show, e.g., illness; if she is aware of illness, she will double check; however, it is up to the member to call. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Nancy stated that now that she is not on the Board, it is hard to keep up with the dates of the meetings. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>It was stated that every second Saturday is the Chapter meeting, and the Board meeting is always the Monday prior to the Chapter meeting unless something comes up like the June 29th situation. E-mails are usually sent by Tues. or WED. TO notify all that have e-mails. Those that do not have e-mail gets a call or text if they request to be put on Joyce’s list. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Socoro stated that because of our disability, it is hard to keep schedules of things because we cannot see the calendar, and Bill forgot to put it on her schedule. We must add their e-mail to the list.<o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Also, Camille stated she doesn’t always answer her phone, so leave a voice mail, or a sure way to reach her is text. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Nancy agreed to assist with calls for August if needed.<o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>At approx. 10:45 am, one of our guest speakers Andy from Accessible Pharmaceuticals joined the meeting and Camille politely asked him to give us about 15 mins. to finish up. He was okay with that because he was waiting for Mary Ann to join the call. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Camille elaborated on the National Convention in Houston. In 2024, it will be held in Orlando at the Rosen Cent3er from July 3rd thru July 8th, and we, the NFBF, will Host it. The Chapter does not assist with monies for National except for registration which is $25, National can be expensive. If the Board chooses, you will be reimbursed. However, if you pay late, there is a$5.00 charge which you do not get reimbursed. However, the State does have a Sponsorship Program. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Camille discussed Legislation, Resolutions and Website Accessibility until our second guest speaker joined the call. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Joyce asked how many at this meeting plan to go to the Oct. Convention? Th e response was Nancy, Milano, Joyce and Morgan is planning to go.<o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>At 11:00 am, Mary Ann from Accessible Pharmaceuticals joined the meeting. Andy is co-founder and current CEO of AP. He started the presentation with History and Mary Ann concluded buy sharing what Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind which is a Home Delivery service, has to offer. There number is 1 888 633 7007 or ask SIRI to call Accessible Pharmacy in PA. They work very close with Be My Eyes. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup> There was a Q&A at the end. <o:p></o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><sup>Our next guest speaker will be John Finch from Abled <u>United which are savings accounts for the disabled . Milano is a professional and already has an Able account which lowers his taxes. There are no income restrictions.<o:p></o:p></u></sup></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><u><sup>A Motion </sup></u>to adjourn meeting was made by Maria at 11:49 am and Joyce 2<sup>nd</sup>. Everyone was in favor of closing meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>The next Chapter meeting will be Sat. August 12, 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk140654574'>Submited by Dr. Joyce Taylor, VP, NFBF, MSCC</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>