[NFBF-Tampa] Agenda for 6/27 Meeting

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Morning. I will be online attending.

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I can do 10a-12 Publix
  2.
 I can help serve day of.
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 No raffle basket
  4.
 I will attend just not bowling

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Subject: [NFBF-Tampa] Agenda for 6/27 Meeting

Hi All,
Sorry for the late agenda. I have had computer issues and family stuff this week. Anyway I look forward to seeing anyone who can make it. I realize this is Yvonne's dat's service so many of you will attend. I completely Respect that.
Anyone who will not be at the meeting please let me know a few things.
1. What time do you want to man our table at Publix on July 18 between 8:00AM and whenever. I would like for us to be there until at least 2pm if possible. I know it will be hot but this is a great opportunity to sell Pancake Breakfast tickets and do some outreach.
2. What will your responsibilities be for the Pancake Breakfast?
3. Do you have a raffle basket and wht does it contain?
4. Will you be attending the Bowling event on July 11.

I have most of this information, but want to confirm. Thank you to all of you. You are truely appreciated.


NFB Tampa Bay Chapter Agenda

Beef-O-Brady’s

8810 North Hines Ave

Tampa, FL 33614

6/27/2026

12pm – 2pm

Call to Order:

NFB Pledge: Sherill

One Minute Message: Sherri

Introduction/ice breaker: Barbara

Secretary’s Report: minutes tabled

Treasurer's Report: Dan

President’s Report: Debbie

        Tampa ADA Celebration is July 24

Membership: Outreach ideas/Plans

        October:

Blind Equality Achievement Month.

White Cane Awareness Day. 15th (Tuesday)

Protest/major intersection crossings with police -and media coverage.

Legislation

National: Texas vs Kennedy-now there are only six: Alaska, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Texas

We need to push it in Florida.

Florida Governor's Office: 850-717-9337

Florida Attorney General's Office: 850-414-3300 Citizens services

Social Events: July 11:  12 – 2 at Pin Chasers Bowling

Health Initiative: Adriane

Fundraising:

        Pancake Breakfast: July 25, 8-10-who is doing what?

Publix Table: July 18 -signups

National convention: July 3-8 Deadline

State sponsorships application for state convention will be announced after national convention

State Convention: October 9-11 in Jacksonville

        “Defending our rights, Defining our future."

        Room reservations are open. Convention Registration/banquet is open.

Student scholarship application is out. Deadline is August 15

New Business:

T-shirt order: Flair Etc.

Lighthouse walk: Saturday, November 7, 2026. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at MacFarlane Park (1720 N. MacDill Ave)

Next month’s assignments:

        NFB Pledge:

        One Minute Message:

Ice Breaker:



50/50 drawing

Adjourn:



Pledge:

I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.



One Minute Message

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

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