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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hi Ineko,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>We’ll miss you tomorrow and will be thinking of you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>But we all know that the important thing now is that you take care of yourself and keep up your strength.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>God bless, and give Frisco a pat for me<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sherrill<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><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>Ineko Gary via NFBF-Tampa<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 23, 2019 1:22 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List<br><b>Cc:</b> Ineko Gary<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Minutes for Tampa Bay Chapter Meeting 20190727<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Yes ma’am I will stay home tomorrow just my whole body is sore from being stuck in pool with needles all over just to get with they need to see what kind of cancer I have under my left armpit.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> I will definitely miss everyone tomorrow and hugs to everyone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Lots of love always <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol","sans-serif"'>🍪🍪😽😽</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Ineko <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=AppleMailSignature><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Aug 23, 2019, at 12:37 PM, merry Schoch 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>So sorry to hear you are in so much pain. You will be missed but you need to take good care of yourself.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hugs,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Merry<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ineko Gary via NFBF-Tampa<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 23, 2019 10:39 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Ineko Gary <<a href="mailto:rubiigary@gmail.com">rubiigary@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Minutes for Tampa Bay Chapter Meeting 20190727<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I don’t know if I’m going to make it tomorrow. Because all this week I’ve been stuck with needles. In my hips, legs, arms, and so my body is just really really sore from all of this over the last 4 daysAnd the noodles have not been a little they have been big needle stuck in my hips legs and my back my lower bac and arms. So my whole body just really really sore my sister Tee result of me wanted me to try and go. But I told her I was going to get steak again today and it’s going to make me more sore so I told her I don’t think I’m going to be waiting at the meeting this Saturday. I know I have until 5 o’clock to book my right.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Lots of love always <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Ineko <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji","sans-serif"'>🤗❤️</span><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div id=AppleMailSignature><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Aug 23, 2019, at 7:26 AM, Merry Schoch 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 style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Thank you Dan! See you tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></p><div id=AppleMailSignature><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPad<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Aug 22, 2019, at 10:43 PM, Dan Hicks 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><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Just in case you missed them the first time, or just want to refresh your memory, I am sending out last meeting’s minutes, again. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#002060'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#002060'>Minutes of Tampa Bay Chapter Meeting</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#002060'>July 27, 2019</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The meeting was held at O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 701 West Lumsden Road, Brandon, FL 33511</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The meeting was called to order at 12:00 Noon by Chapter Vice President Merry Schoch. President Miranda Kilby was not feeling well, so she was absent. In the absence of Secretary Sherrill O’Brien, Treasurer Dan Hicks will take the minutes for the meeting.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Chapter Board Member Marion Gwizdala made a motion that we send Miranda a bouquet of flowers. The motion was seconded by Noe Vileda and was passed. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>President Miranda Kilby and Paul Martinez called in to the meeting via phone. Everyone wished her well.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The Minutes for our meetings in April and June were had been sent out by Secretary Sherrill O’Brien. Louise Peyton made the motion, seconded by Board Member Jeanette Torrez, to approve the minutes as emailed. The motion passed. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dan Hicks read the Treasurer’s Report. Marion moved, seconded by Janice Butler, to accept the report as read. The motion passed. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry introduced guests from the Metropolitan Planning Organization. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Wanda West from MPO introduced those persons she had brought with her to help her with her presentation, which was the Long-Range Transportation Survey. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Wanda told us that there has been an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court regarding the transportation surtax which was voted in by Hillsborough County residents. She said they hope to have a ruling within six months. She also suggested contacting the Board of County Commissioners to express our opinions, as the board is going ahead in the drafting of ordnances in anticipation of the release of the funds. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Marion asked when the next BOCC meeting?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Wanda said that the meeting dates are posted on the county’s website. Merry Schoch said that she will distribute that information on the chapter’s email list. Later is was determined that the next BOCC meeting 8/7 at 9 am.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The next topic was the Long-Range Transportation Survey. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>This is a survey for which the BOCC is seeking 10,000 responses from county residents. Surveys are available in print and electronically. After some discussion it was decided that the best process would be for our visitors to survey the meeting participants all together, at the same time. The survey addressed such topics as where we would like to see bus corridors, bus rapid transit, what major investments should be prioritized, and what we would like to see done with the downtown interchange. It went very well. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry called for Old Business.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>One of the things that we do as a group outside of meeting is arrange for various recreational activities. Our most recent such event was horseback riding in April. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Jeanette Torrez, who chairs this committee, said that visiting a Comedy Club had been suggested. The group voted and It was decided we try to do that in September.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry called on fundraising chairpersons Board Members Gloria Mills Hicks and Marion Gwizdala. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Marion said that we are looking at doing a New Orleans Mardi Gras-related fundraiser. We would have Mardi Gras-type food and would raise money by charging admission and by having an auction.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Gloria mentioned that our treasury is down about $1,000 from where it was a few months ago. She said we need to raise money, but was concerned about the overhead cost of such an event.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Marion said he will put together a budget. He said that we also need to come up with other ideas. He said the last time our chapter did a car wash, which was years ago, we raised almost $500.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry asked for volunteers for the Fundraising Committee? She and Dan will join the committee. She will also talk to Miranda and Paul to see if they are interested in joining. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Gloria suggested that we combine New Orleans fundraising activity in conjunction tieh meet the blind month activities in October. A fundraiser is a way to get our ideas and name out to the public.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry asked that everybody be on the NFBF-L email list. One reason is that this is how legislative priorities are distributed. Our area is weak about getting our representatives to sign on to our legislative initiatives. Everyone is invited to attend the NFBF Legislative Committee teleconferences. They are usually the third Tuesday of each month, but are announced on the NFBFL and NFBF-Tampa email lists. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The HART board of directors meeting is the first Monday of each month at 9am. This month it will be August 5. The public can make three minute comments. We greatly appreciate it when our members can take part. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry said that we have been offered a meeting location in downtown tampa. It would be at Crystal Bay Café, which is not open, but we would be able to use the location, courtesy of Debbie Heitala, the owner of the Café. Marion and Merry would be willing to prepare and bring a main course to the meeting. Members would be asked to bring small food items. This would open the door to people who could not afford to purchase a meal to attend a meeting. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Our 2020 state convention will be at the Embassy Suites on the USF campus over Memorial Day Weekend, Friday May 22 thru Memorial Day May 25. This is going to be a very special convention, as it will be the 50th Annual convention of the NFBF. She said that there was a chance we could have Jane Castor as a guest.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>White cane safety day is Tuesday October 15. Merry called for suggestions. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Marion said that some of our street crossings have been more successful than others. We have been talking about having them at some of our busier intersections. We did not get coverage last year at Dale Mabry and Cypress, but the Downtown crossings have been quite successful. He would like to investigate doing one out of Chillura Park.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry suggested that we get a proclamation She asked if we have ever had a proclamation from a mayor of Tampa.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dan said yes, Pam Iorio gave us a proclamation while she was mayor.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Gloria said that if we are going to go to the county commission to organize this, let us also ask the county commission members to walk with us. Let them see what it is like to be a pedestrian.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Louise Peyton suggested that we kill two birds with one stone and combine the white cane safety day and meet the blind month activities.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dan agreed that combining the two made sense.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry asked for volunteers for white cane and meet the blind blind month committee. Marion will chair and Yvonne Rosanelli will co-hair. Carlos Montes will also serve.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>There was a roll-call of those in attendance. There were several first-time attendees.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry said that the Bell program was a lot of work, but it was a great success. She said there were lots of volunteers, but that was a good thing We only had two blind children as students, but they were very challenging </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We had food and other donations from several members, including Gloria, who came and bought McDonald’s food for the kids and the volunteers on two of the days the program was held. The hamburgers were a huge hit with the kids. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We were able to make a difference in the lives of both of the students, but it will also be necessary to keep in contact with the parents. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Marion suggested that we do fundraising at places where there is a natural group of people. He suggested that we might combine our Meet the Blind Month with the food truck rally which is held about once a month.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Yvonne asked if we had anyone in charge of publicity. The chapter’s Facebook page is how one of eh BELL parents found us.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Marion admitted that our media lists are very out of date and that we can do a lot more to get the word out.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry said that we have PSAs produced by the National Office available to us. If anyone has contacts in the radio or television industries, please let us know. We can get the word out of eye doctors and other counsellors. She will be teaching a course at USF that will have to do with community involvement. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Gloria said that she uses Uber and Lift from time to time. She has found that one can compare prices from both services before actually ordering a ride. Sometimes there is a significant difference in the potential prices charged by the two services. She said that Uber and Lyft drivers sometimes have difficulties finding the customer. Blind customers sometimes cannot find their rides. Do you tell the driver you are blind so they can find you?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Marion said that we might tell the drivers where we are and that we have a cane and that I am blind. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Jeanette said she has been denied rides because she uses a long white cane. The drivers say they are afraid that the cane will damage their vehicles. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Merry suggested, when such things happen, one should send the details out via the chapter email list. She said that she takes screenshots when her ride is picked up and when she sends a text message to the driver. If the ride is denied, she takes a screenshot. If the ride is accepted then she has her phone ready to start taking a video. She does all of this to document her being denied, if that happens. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Marion said that we need documentation when we go before the state’s attorneys and judges. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dan gave the group instructions on how to take a screenshot on most iPhones. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Marion said that you can tell Siri: “Record Video,” the phone will be ready to record video. Then, to start recording, press either of the volume buttons. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The 50/50 drawing was held. The winner was Linda Mumford, who chose to donate half the prize back to the chapter. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Lynn Reynolds, Linda Mumford, and Joy Relton were all voted in as new members and paid dues. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The motion to adjourn was made by Marion, seconded by Gloria. The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 pm.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Respectfully Submitted</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dan Hicks</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Treasurer</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Tampa Bay Chapter</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<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/merrys%40verizon.net">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org/merrys%40verizon.net</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<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://nfbnetorg/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/rubiigary%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org/rubiigary%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></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/rubiigary%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-tampa_nfbnet.org/rubiigary%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>