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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> Dr. Joyce Taylor <dr.joycetaylor56@gmail.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 6, 2024 12:10 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Florida Melbourne Space Coast Chapter List' <nfbf-melbourne@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> 'Dr. Joyce Taylor' <dr.joycetaylor56@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> FW: MAY 11TH CHAPTER MINUTES FOR REVIEW<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBF, MSCC CHAPTER MINUTES FOR MAY 11, 2024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>MEETING Call to order AT 10:07 am on Saturday, May 11, 2024,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Roll Call: Camille Tate, Pres.; Joyce Taylor, VP; Board Members: Maria Rigogliosi, Morgan Haslett. Javier Molinares, Milano Hyacinth, Treasurer, absent.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Invocational Prayer: Joyce Taylor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Invocational Prayer: Joyce Taylor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pledge of Allegiance: Javier Molinares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Pledge: Camille Tate<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pictures were taken for social media.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB Pledge done by Camille Tate- This Pledge is important because it sums up who we are and our unity as an organization. It is being revised at this time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is spoken at both Conventions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dues will be collected today, and we will vote in a new member after reports.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary’s Report: March Minutes were tabled due to problem with recordings still; however, April Minutes were e-mailed for review. Morgan made a Motion that we accept as e-mailed and Joyce 2<sup>nd; all were in favor.<o:p></o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal><sup><o:p> </o:p></sup></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer’s Report: Camille started with December 2023 opening balance $1,326.64. Debit of $194.88 which pays for Zoom account until November of 2025. Credits were $800 from the Lyons Club which came in late because I didn’t receive first check sent by the Affiliate Treasurer. She receives grant money and sends to us. So, closing balance for December 2023 is $1,934.80. Savings account’s opening balance was $,544.84, plus 8 cents in interest, so, closing balance was $1,544.92. Any questions?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joyce ask3ed if the $200.00 check for deaf blind was included in those numbers?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Camille responded, “No”. That would have been reflected in the debits. The check was not received by the Affiliate, so, we are trying to get the check to Sylvia. It will get done, but we are having a problem with mailings. Sylvia is not getting stuff from me, and I am not getting stuff from her.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joyce made a Motion to accept report and Lisa Reynolds 2<sup>nd</sup>. All were in favor of accepting December’s report. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Opening balance for January was $1,934.80. There were no debits to the account. There was a $130 CREDIT for membership dues and candy money. Closing balance for January was $2,064.80. Opening balance for savings account was $1,544.92. Credit was 8 cents interest. Closing balance for savings in January was $1,545.08. Any questions? Any oppose, Maria said NAY, unfortunately. Unable to hear any responses with recording clearly, can only hear Camille clearly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I remember Maria coming from the back room and asking again about the check for Arlene which we had previously discussed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Opening balance for February in checking is $2,064.80. No debits or credits. Camille was away for Feb. and all reports were tabled. Closing balance was 2,064.80. Opening savings for Feb. was $1,545.08 with the 8 cents being interest. That is also the closing balance. Any questions? Morgan made a Motion to accept report and Theresa 2<sup>nd</sup>. All were in favor. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Opening balance, checking: $2064.80<span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Debit: none<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Credits: $20 – membership dues<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Closing balance checking: $2084.80.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Opening balance savings account: $1545.08<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Debit: none<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Credits: $0.08 – interest<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Closing balance savings account: $1545.16Insert March’s report<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>March opening balance, checking: $2064.80<span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Debit: none<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Credits: $20 – membership dues<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Closing balance checking: $2084.80.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Opening balance savings account: $1545.08<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Debit: none<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Credits: $0.08 – interest<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Closing balance savings account: $1545.16<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Motion made to accept by Joyce, 2<sup>nd</sup> by Maria.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All were in favor.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President’s Report: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Camille talked about National Convention and upcoming State Convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Maria asked if the members could receive help from the treasury for expenses to the National Convention?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Camille replied that she will need an idea of how much the expenses will be. Usually, we reimburse, but an estimate will be needed to release those funds.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Maria stated that we will need a driver, and as of right now, myself, Joyce, Morgan and possibly Alan. So, we are looking at 4 plus luggage which means we will probably need a van.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> Camille suggested that we check out Uber or Lift and get an estimate to compare with renting a van.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Maria stated that if she goes on line, she will get an estimate from her house to wherever we will be staying.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>The Hotels are in a line with the Rosen Center in the middle. There are bridges or corridors linking hotels; however, there are no more available rooms in the Center. It really depends on when you are going and leaving.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>We are going on the 6<sup>th</sup>, 7<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup> – departing on the 8<sup>th</sup> after General session. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Camille stated that she will call Baltimore and see what’s still available and get back to you.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Maria asked if she were safe to believe that the organization will pay for an UBER. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Yes, but get an estimate of the Uber, Lift and Van and see what’s cheaper. A budget is needed to release funds so you will have them to book your ride.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Maria also asked if you have to attend the entire Convention to receive a stipend? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>There are usually no stipends given for National, because the State Convention is more important, and we tend to spend more money at the State. If a stipend is absolutely necessary, once we resolve the cost of the transportation expenses, then we will see. We must have monies for State, and some left in bank.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Joyce asked about Arlene reaching out to Board members regarding $200 Deaf/Blind donation. She said it’s been 8 months.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Camille said she will call Arlene. I did have them with me but Sylvia did not take them. I had a couple of checks, but she did not take them, so we will have to work out how to get the checks to her because mailing does not seem to be working.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>So, I will deal with Arlene.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Camille stated that she will start back playing the President’s Release at least for 20 minutes. It’s usually 45 to 60 minutes; this is the only opportunity Chapter members will have to hear the National President; it will not be every month, but it is there work of the Federation, and that’s why some may feel like it’s dry. She also shared that one day she hopes to be on the National Board; she was appointed to be on the National Resolutions Committee on July 4<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Maria made a Motion to adjourn meeting and Joyce 2<sup>nd</sup> the Motion at 12 noon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Submitted by Joyce Taylor, VP, NFB, MSCC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>