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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello to all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope everyone is well and staying out of trouble at home!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The April meeting minutes are pasted below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly<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>April 25, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Because of the restrictions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, the chapter members met from our homes by conference call via the Zoom meeting platform<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meeting was called to order by President Miranda Kilby at 1:03PM. She led the group in saying the NFB Pledge.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All introduced themselves. There were fifteen persons in attendance, including our NFBF state president Denise Valkema.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary and Treasurer’sReports<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer Dan hicks encouraged those who have not yet paid their 2020 chapter dues to do so either through PayPal or by check. Our current balance is $2221.83. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A motion was made by Sherrill, seconded by Barbara, to accept the treasurer’s report as read. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A motion was made by Barbara, seconded by Gloria, to approve the March chapter meeting minutes as emailed. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President’s Report<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Miranda reminded everyone that our state convention is postponed. But the state Board is working with the hotel to determine if a later date is feasible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>She said she will send out links for all the upcoming affiliate Zoom meetings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>She announced that the national convention, originally scheduled for Houston, Texas, will be held virtually at the same time in July. It will still be necessary to register, but there is no cost. She said this will be a good way for those who have never attended a convention to get an idea of what it’ss all about.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Old Business.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Miranda said she has not been able to contact the talking book library in Daytona Beach about sending out notices for our virtual meetings. She feels it might be better at this time to notify people by email rather than receiving postcards through the mail.<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 encouraged everyone to reach out to check on at least one person, and to see if they have any needs or challenges during this difficult time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Miranda mentioned that there are still $25 vouchers available for the ridesharing service Lyft.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We then shared how we are doing during our time of staying at home<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our next meeting will be held on May 23, once again via the Zoom platform.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meeting was adjourned at 2:20PM.<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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone 813-935-0474, cell 813-767-1890<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>email <a href="mailto:Sherrill.obrien@verizon.net">Sherrill.obrien@verizon.net</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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></div></body></html>