[NFBF-Tampa] Tampa Bay Chapter meeting minutes October 2021

[Sherrill O'Brien]

Greetings all,

 

Well, I realize the following minutes are very delinquent, nevertheless they
need to be approved. Since this was even before Halloween, I doubt we
remember much of anything way back then!

I want to thank our treasurer and notetaker extraordinaire for filling in
for me at the January meeting while my dear family was visiting from
Orlando.

 

Hope to see lots of you tomorrow at Beefs!

 

Sherrill

 

Tampa Bay Chapter         

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Chapter Meeting Minutes

October 23,  2021

Beef 'O' Brady's

8810 North Himes Avenue

 

The meeting was called to order by President Miranda Kilby at 12:05PM. We
said the NFB pledge altogether.

All introduced themselves. There were  17 persons in attendance, including
three who participated via the Zoom platform. 

 

Reports by Secretary and Treasurer

A motion was made by Barbara, seconded by Dan, to approve the  September
meeting minutes as emailed. The motion passed.

Dan gave the treasurer's report. Our current balance is $1,711.22. He
thanked Gloria for her 200 dollar chapter donation for convention door
prizes. 

A motion was made by Sherrill, seconded by Barbara, to accept the
treasurer's report as read. The motion passed.

 

President's Report 

Miranda gave a wrap-up of the NFBF state convention which was held in Tampa
at the beginning of October. She asked  those who had attended to share
their convention likes and dislikes. She said she will send out on the
chapter listserv the amount which was raised by our auction basket. She said
it was very successful. Gloria congratulated Paul for being elected our
state President, and we gave him a round of applause. Sewar spoke about the
state's new Blind Student division which has 14 members. She was very
excited to have attended her first state convention. Brittany Fraer,
President of the state's Guide Dog Users division, reported on their annual
meeting and newly elected Board. Yvonne said that the Senior Concerns
Committee meeting at convention was exceptional.

 

Holiday Party

Miranda said we will not hold a meeting in November, but will have a holiday
party on December 13. We discussed possible locations. We voted to check on
the availability of any of Tampa's Olive Garden private rooms for a noontime
party. Miranda will look into this. Yvonne volunteered to serve as the chair
of a decorating committee for the party.

 

TD Tampa Bay Report

Debbie Malone is still working on a campaign to get the TD Tampa Bay service
reinstated. She said this is a perfect time to send letters to members of
Florida's legislators. Miranda explained the service for those unfamiliar
with it. She said she sent the information out to the Division of Blind
Services, the Tampa Lighthouse, Self Reliance and Tampa's ADA coordinator.
Gloria reported on a Transportation Disadvantaged meeting she attended. She
said they are attempting to secure more funding in addition to that provided
by the state.

 

Tampa Chapter Members

Sherrill reported on a visit she and Barbara made to see longtime chapter
member Lloyd Matthews at the Palm Gardens   assisted living facility.
Sherrill will send out Lloyd's contact information.

 

Our 50/50 fundraiser drawing was won by  an organization called Blind Vision
United. They received  100 dollars.

 

Our next get-together will be our holiday party on December 13, the
restaurant to be determined.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:05PM.

 

Respectfully submitted

Sherrill O'Brien, Secretary

Tampa Bay Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 

Phone 813-935-0474, cell 813-767-1890

email Sherrill.obrien at verizon.net <mailto:Sherrill.obrien at verizon.net> 

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
expectations because low expectations create barriers between blind people
and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds
you back.

 

 

 

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