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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>Here are April’s meeting minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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 24, 2021<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 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 12:00PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> All introduced themselves. There were 16 persons in attendance <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sherrill led us in saying the NFB pledge.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary and Treasurer’sReports<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A motion was made by Louise, seconded by Gloria, to approve the March meeting minutes as emailed. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dan gave the treasurer’s report. Our current balance is $2344.86.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A motion was made by Sherrill, seconded by Kathy Fleegel, to accept the treasurer’s report as read. The motion passed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dan said he will soon pay the chapter’s annual dues to NFBF. <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 encouraged chapter members to respond to the survey sent out by state secretary Sylvia Young asking for input regarding the state’s newsletter. She also encouraged us to register for the virtual national convention, which allows members to vote and win door prizes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>State Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Miranda said that most likely the Miami chapter will be cohosting with the Tampa Bay chapter for the state convention which will be held over the first weekend in October. Camille Tate is the state convention chair. A Florida state convention listserv will be created. An open planning meeting will be held on the first Sunday of each month.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will probably hold a hybrid convention, allowing participation either in person or via Zoom. Miranda then asked who would be interested in attending in person. A majority said they would probably do so. Miranda asked us to think of ideas for the convention to present at next month’s meeting, including speakers, a theme, and social activities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We agreed to try for June or July for an in-person chapter meeting/celebration. Yvonne said we could use the patio at her home for such a get-together. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Paul Lewis won the 50/50 drawing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our next meeting will be held on May 22 via the Zoom platform.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meeting was adjourned at 12:47PM.<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>