[NFBF-Tampa] Tampa Bay Chapter meeting minutes April 2025

Sun May 18 19:53:15 UTC 2025

I give a big “eye” to accept those Minutes.
On Sun, May 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM Dan hicks via NFBF-Tampa <
nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I second the motion.
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> Dan Hicks
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> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *marion.gwizdala---
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> *Sent:* Sunday, May 18, 2025 1:20 PM
> *To:* 'NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List' <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* marion.gwizdala at gmail.com
> *Subject:* Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Tampa Bay Chapter meeting minutes April 2025
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> Dear All,
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>                 At our chapter meeting yesterday, we tabled approval of
> the April minutes opting to approve them via email. I have read the minutes
> and move acceptance of the minutes.
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> Fraternally yours,
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> Marion Gwizdala
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> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Sherrill
> O'Brien via NFBF-Tampa
> *Sent:* Friday, May 16, 2025 11:55 PM
> *To:* nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org
> *Cc:* Sherrill O'Brien <sherrill.obrien at verizon.net>
> *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] Tampa Bay Chapter meeting minutes April 2025
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> Tampa Bay Chapter
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> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> Chapter Meeting Minutes
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> April 26, 2025
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> Beef O ’ Brady’s
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> 8810 North Himes Avenue
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/8810+North+Himes+Avenue+Tampa,+Florida?entry=gmail&source=g>
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> Tampa, Florida
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/8810+North+Himes+Avenue+Tampa,+Florida?entry=gmail&source=g>
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> The meeting was called to order by President Christine Copley at 12:08PM.
> We recited the NFB pledge together.
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> Everyone introduced themselves. There were  a total of 17 persons in
> attendance, 10 in person and 7 via the Zoom platform. Attending in person
> were two guests, Jose and Lily Young, who were later voted in as new
> members. During our introductions, Christine asked each person to mention
> their strengths and interests relating to the chapter.
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> Secretary and Treasurer Reports
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> A motion was made by  Merry, seconded by Marion, to approve the  March
> meeting minutes as emailed. The motion passed.
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> Dan gave the treasurer’s report. Our current balance is $5238.05.
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> A motion was made by Marion, seconded by Merry, to accept the treasurer’s
> report as read. The motion passed.
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> Our activities chair Yvonne Rosanelli said that there were around 12
> people who attended the bowling event at Pin Chasers. We then discussed
> whether it had been made clear at the March meeting that attendees were to
> reimburse the chapter for their bowling event costs.
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> A motion was then made by Merry, seconded by Marion that going forward
> social events outside the chapter which involve a cost will be the
> responsibility of the individuals participating unless the chapter decides
> in advance to cover the cost of the event. The motion passed.
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> Christine explained that Sherri Brun is our designated chapter liason from
> the NFBF Board.
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> Sherri told us about the new and exciting NFBF fundraising cruise which
> will take place in October of 2026. The cruise leaves from Port Canaveral
> on October 18, returning on October 26. Christine will send out an email
> with all the details.
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> State Convention
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> Sherri said everyone should make an effort to subscribe to the NFBf and
> Tampa Bay chapter listservs to keep up-to-date on everything going on in
> our area and across the state. Our membership chair is Miranda Kilby, and
> she will be glad to assist those wishing to subscribe. This is especially
> important since our state convention is coming up from October 3 to 5 at
> the Altamont Springs Hilton Hotel. Christine explained the annual awarding
> of 1500 dollar college scholarships at the state convention. A motion was
> made by Marion, seconded by Dan, that the chapter sponsor half a
> scholarship in the amount of $750, in the name of Gloria Mills Hicks. The
> motion passed unanimously. There will also be scholarships available for
> those wishing to attend their first convention.
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> Proposed HART Resolution
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> Marion is a member of HART's ADA Accessibility committee and would like
> our chapter to help with the updating of some of HART's paratransit
> policies and practices which are challenging for all patrons, but
> especially for the blind community.
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> He and Dan have written a resolution on behalf of our chapter which, if we
> pass it, he wants to recommend to this committee and have the chapter
> secretary read it at their upcoming meeting. on May 15.
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> The three main issues addressed in the resolution are:
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> 1.  necessity of rrecertification every five years even for those who are
> permanently disabled,
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> 2.  unrrealistic notification time required for cancelling a trip
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> 3.  having to reserve a trip no more than three days in advance
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> Marion would like at least one person to speak on each of these issues.
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> Dan then read the resolution. A motion was made by Miranda, seconded by
> Merry, to accept the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
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> The committee meeting will take place from 1:30 to 3:00 on May 15 at
> HART's headquarters at 1201 E. 7th Avenue
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1201+E.+7th+Avenue?entry=gmail&source=g>.
> Marion encouraged everyone to support the resolution by attending and
> wearing our yellow chapter polo shirts. The resolution will be sent out on
> the chapter list.
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> Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast
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> We agreed to hold a chapter meeting for the sole purpose of discussing
> details of our annual pancake breakfast. It will take place at 6:00PM on
> May 4 via the Zoom platform.
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> Social Events
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> For our Paint and Sip event, Christine will secure our regular meeting
> room from 12:00 till 2:00 on Saturday, June 7.
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> National Convention
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> Christine announced that Our NFB national convention will take place from
> July 8 to 13 at the Marriott New Orleans
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> Our 50/50 PAC Plan /fundraiser drawing was won by Christine Copley, who
> received $35.
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> Our next meeting will be held on May 17.
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> The meeting was adjourned at 2:05PM.
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> Respectfully submitted
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> Sherrill O’Brien, Secretary
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> Tampa Bay Chapter
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> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> Phone 813-935-0474, cell 813-767-1890
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> email Sherrill.obrien at verizon.net
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> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
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> and our dreams. You can live the life you want! Blindness is not what holds
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