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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style='color:#44546A'>I second the motion (unless it has been done) and I vote to approve!<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#44546A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#002060'>Dan Hicks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060'>Treasurer, Tampa Bay Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#44546A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#44546A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#44546A'>“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#44546A'> ― Abraham Lincoln<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#002060'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#002060'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#44546A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> NFBF-Tampa [mailto:nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>tampa President via NFBF-Tampa<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 28, 2018 5:11 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List<br><b>Cc:</b> tampa President<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Tampa Bay Chapter Meeting Minutes August 2018<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>There is a motion on the floor to approve minutes as email, would someone like to second The motion?<o:p></o:p></p><div id=AppleMailSignature><p class=MsoNormal>-- <br>Miranda b. Kilby<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Ph: <a href="tel:(352)942-0417">(352)942-0417</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Sep 28, 2018, at 1:00 PM, Sherrill O'Brien via NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are the August meeting minutes, pasted and attached.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let’s approve them via email if possible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks, and have a great weekend!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warm regards,<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 style='margin-left:.5in'>Tampa Bay Chapter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Chapter Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>August 25, 2018<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Chili’s Grill and Bar<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>2903 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Tampa, Florida<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 meeting was called to order by President Miranda Kilby at 12:10pm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>She introduced our speaker from the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Michelle Ogilvie. Her topic was long range transportation planning. This organization is seeking participation from as many interested groups and individuals as possible for a comprehensive survey. She explained the survey’s twelve questions. We expressed concern that the survey was online and not accessible to those who cannot read print. Merry generously offered to fill out the survey for anyone wishing to call her.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>HART News<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Merry mentioned that HART has terminated their contract with United Cab because of unreliable service, especially due to extremely long wait times, often resulting in customers being forced to cancel and call Uber instead. HART’s policy is that when a customer calls Yellow Cab, if they have to wait over thirty minutes, they should file a complaint with HART’s customer service department. Merry urged everyone to attend the next HART board meeting which will take place on September 10 at 5:30. It will be especially important because it will deal with their budget.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Following a break for lunch, we resumed the meeting at 1:05. Introductions were made, including three guests, Jeanette Barnes, Linda Evans and Louise Peyton. There were eighteen in attendance. Merry led us in the NFB pledge.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Secretary and Treasurer’s Reports<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>A motion was made by Marion, seconded by Paul, to approve the minutes as emailed. The motion passed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Dan gave the treasurer’s report, and we have a balance of $3,099.14. A motion was made by Merry, seconded by Janice Butler, to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion passed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>President’s Report<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Miranda said we had to choose Chili’s for our meeting because there was a miscommunication about our August meeting, and our usual room was already booked. We will return to O’Brady’s in October. We will hold our September meeting, as was previously agreed upon, At O’Brien’s Irish pub in Brandon. We will meet at 11:00, an hour earlier than usual, and Marion will ask whether we can come in as early as 10:30. Our speaker will be from the League of Women Voters, and her topic will be the amendments to the Florida Constitution which will appear on November’s election ballot.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Social Activities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Jeanette Torres reported that our first social activity will be bowling on either September 8 or 15 at Oakfield lanes in Brandon. They have three bowling rails available. Our next event will probably be attending a comedy club some time in November.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Meet the Blind Month Report<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Merry reported that Sherrill will check to see if we can hold an event at her church. We may show the NFB documentary Do You Dream in Color at such an event. We will investigate showing it to other organizations such as to TVI’s, Self Reliance or groups from the Lighthouse. We are still in the process of determining at which intersection to hold our White Cane Safety Day walk.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Legislative Report<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Merry said she will be accompanying Marion to Baltimore in September for his trip to meet with Delta officials regarding their service animal policy. She will go to Washington to meet with legislators to educate them on sponsoring important legislation which NfB is supporting. She will email us to let us know how we can help.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Fundraising<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Marion said he and Gloria had a fundraising meeting. Suggestions so far range from a themed party such as for Mardi Gras or St. Patrick’s Day. A casino night or carwash were also mentioned. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>We discussed selling the greeting cards with the NFB’s logo. A motion was made by Marion, seconded by Merry, to proceed with this project. The motion passed. They will cost us 29 cents apiece. We will sell them for twelve dollars for ten cards. The chapter will purchase 500 cards for about $150. The chapter will use them as thank-you cards and make them available to other chapters. They will arrive in time for our next meeting. Marion will write a marketing message and send it to Dave Andrews for distribution to all the NFBNnet lists.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Paul reported that the next NFBF state fundraiser will be our annual Holiday Calendar Raffle which will be held This year in December. Tickets will be five dollars each. Week night winners will receive $25, and Saturday and Sunday winners will get $50. The big winner will be drawn on December 31 and will receive $200. Whoever sells that ticket will also win $200. The chapter will purchase twenty tickets through a donation from a friend of Sherrill’s.<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 decided to purchase chapter polo shirts in sunflower yellow.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Barbara Gaw won the 50/50 drawing and received $22.50.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Our next meeting will be held on September 22 at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Brandon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>The meeting was adjourned at 2:05pm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Sherrill O’Brien, Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Tampa Bay Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Phone 813-935-0474, cell 813-767-1890<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>email <a href="mailto:Sherrill.obrien@verizon.net">Sherrill.obrien@verizon.net</a><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 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 bac<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><Tampa Bay Chapter Meeting Minutes August 25, 2018.docx><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>_______________________________________________<br>NFBF-Tampa mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBF-Tampa@nfbnet.org">NFBF-Tampa@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-Tampa:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org/nfbf.tampa%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org/nfbf.tampa%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>