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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>Hi Sherrill,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Thanks for keeping us informed. Last Year (2016)
turned out to be a real disaster for us, and the New Year has started just as
badly. Because of ongoing challenges, we are anticipating many
adjustments/changes to our lives in the very near future. Will keep you
posted.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>By now, you will know that I was unable to attend
our last meeting. Hope it went well.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Best Regards.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>LLoyd E. M.</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">Sherrill
O'Brien via NFBF-Tampa</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=Sherrill.obrien@verizon.net
href="mailto:Sherrill.obrien@verizon.net">Sherrill O'Brien</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, January 27, 2017 6:49
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [NFBF-Tampa] Tampa Bay Chapter
Meeting minutes November 2016</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Please read the following minutes so you will be prepared
to vote on them at tomorrow’s meeting. I’m having major technical problems
with my usually reliable BrailleNote, but into every life technical disasters
come eventually! <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Thanks very much, and I’m looking forward to greeting all
of you tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The minutes are below my signature.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Warm regards in this chilly weather<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Sherrill<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Tampa Bay Chapter
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Chapter Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>November 7, 2016<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The chapter meeting was called to order via teleconference
by President Miranda Kilby at 8:04pm. The roll was called, and there were
twelve persons in attendance. Ian Bradley thanked Lloyd for reaching out to
him by phone after he had missed a couple meetings.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Treasurer’s Report<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Dan reported a balance of $2850.71. A motion was made by
Barbara, seconded by Paul, to approve the treasurer’s report as read. The
motion passed. Miranda asked our opinion on starting up a PayPal account for
our chapter. Pros and cons were given, with Marion mentioning that NFB’s
national office considers it a bank account, and requires accurate record
keeping. Paul stated the Blind Students division are using PayPal and find it
easy and helpful. No decision about opening such an account was made at this
time. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Sherrill read the minutes from the September meeting, as
there was no meeting during October. A motion was made by Merry, seconded by
Barbara, to approve the minutes as read. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Fund Raising<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Miranda said she collected and turned in 114 tickets which
were sold by Tampa chapter members for the Daily Winner Calendar Raffle state
fund raiser, which is taking place during the entire month of
November.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Meet the Blind Month Wrap-Up<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Miranda thanked everyone for participating in any or all of
our Meet the Blind Month activities, including the two Spirit Nights, the
first at our Beef O’Brady’s and the other at Five Guys Burgers and Fries
on South Dale Mabry. These were both successful fund raisers. The third event
was organized by Merry Schoch, and held at the East Tampa Christian Church.
Those who came from throughout Hillsborough County were pleased that they
received such an enthusiastic welcome, including lunch, from so many capable
blind people. They had the opportunity to interact with several vendors. They
were introduced to many activities related to blindness such as NFB Newsline,
Braille and using a guide dog. Miranda thanked Merry for her hard work in
putting together this successful and informative event. Merry hopes it will
lead to interest in forming an East Hillsborough chapter. She said she will
continue to reach out in various ways to those in that area of the county.
Miranda also thanked those members of our chapter who attended and helped with
the many tasks which needed to be done to put on such an ambitious event.
<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Voting Experiences<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Miranda asked whether members had taken the opportunity to
vote early, and if they had encountered problems. She encouraged anyone
wishing to do so to share their voting experience with the group via
email.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Christmas Party<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>We discussed the date and location for holding our annual
Christmas party. Barbara generously offered to host it this year. A motion was
made by Merry, seconded by Paul, to hold our Christmas party at the home of
Barbara Gaw on December 10. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>New Business<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Miranda said the Jacksonville chapter has just started an
email listserv, and asked if our chapter would like to do the same. Members
expressed an interest in setting up such a list. Miranda will keep us informed
about this.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Merry said that in an ongoing effort to educate blind
people throughout all of Hillsborough County, she and Marion are hosting the
screening of an important documentary called bottom Dollar, which deals
with the importance of passing legislation to end the practice across the
United States of paying subminimum wages to those working in sheltered
workshops. It will be shown on Saturday, January 21, from 1:00 till 3:00 at
the John F. Germany Library in downtown Tampa. The library will assist with
publicity. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The meeting was adjourned at 9:22pm.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Sherrill O’Brien, Secretary<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Tampa Bay Chapter<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
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