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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Tampa Bay Chapter</span></strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>National Federation of the Blind</span></strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Minutes for Chapter Meeting </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00B050'>March 23, 2014</span></strong><span style='color:#00B050'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The meeting was held at Beef ‘O’Brady’s Restaurant, 8810 North Himes Avenue, Tampa, Florida. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The meeting was called to order at 12:03 PM by the President, Miranda Kilby.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Next we had a presentation about PlanHillsborough <a href="http://www.planhillsborough.org">http://www.planhillsborough.org</a>. Our speakers were: They were: Sarah Capper, <a href="mailto:capers@plancom.org">capers@plancom.org</a>; Beneetta Jose, <a href="mailto:joseb@plancom.org">joseb@plancom.org</a>; Yassert Gonzales, Manager, Economics, Demographics, and Research, Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission, <a href="mailto:gonzalezy@plancom.org">gonzalezy@plancom.org</a>, which used to be the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PlanHillsborough is conducting a survey called Hillsborough Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) will establish priorities for transportation investments over the next 25 years. It is available online until April 15 at <a href="http://www.Access2050.org">http://www.Access2050.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It is not as accessible as they had hoped it would be. The speakers brough surveys in print, for those who could use them. The purpose of the survey is to find out what should be stressed in improving transportation in Hillsborough County. Those who take the survey could win concert, sports, or museum tickets, and more. There was some discussion. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB Pledge was spoken by the membership. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Treasurer Dan Hicks read the Treasurer’s Report. Our balance is currently $4946.72.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The motion to approve the report was made by Marion Gwizdala, seconded by Chapter Board member Scott Greenblatt. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Minutes from the our previous meeting were approved as emailed. Motion by Barbara Gaw and Seconded by Louise Peyton. The Minutes from our January meeting are still tabled. Dan moved to re-table them, seconded by Scott. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Miranda gave her President’s Report: The convention planning meetings will be taking place. The meeting for the State Convention is chaired by Peggy Fleisher. Camille Tate will host the meeting having to do with the National Convention. There is an open Board Meeting for the State Affiliate, tomorrow night. This is the first meeting to be hosted by the new NFBF President, Jorje Hernandez. There are problems with some member not receiving messages from our email list. Mireanda is looking into that;. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Quanese Sparkman as voted in as a member. Motion by Scott, Second by Marion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Activities Chairperson Yvonne Rosanelli mentioned some activities the chapter might want to take part in. The Tampa Bay History Museum has offered to take our members through the museum for a special tour. They have Fridays available, but will try to accommodate a visit on Saturday, if we wish. The Salvadore Dali Museum in St. Petersburg is offering a special tour of the museum and gift shop. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Miranda mentioned that we are also looking at Side-Splitters Comedy Club. We might get a group rate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Several members were interested in the Tampa History Museum, fewer in the Dali Museum. We will look at going to a comedy club in June or July. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marion said that, thanks to Scott, we can now use the Movit App to pay for Yellow Cab rides. However, you cannot use the app to tip the driver. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marion said the this coming Monday at Noon, Miranda, Scott, Merry Schoch, and he, will be meeting with the CEO of HART and a city council member to address problems with the inaccessibility of the HART Plus application. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Louise Peyton asked that this group also bring up the fact that some HART Plus drivers do not leave their vans to pick up their passengers. Service is supposed to be door-to-door. Marion said he would mention that short falling.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marion said that as many of us as can should attend the next HART meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Miranda asked who would be going to the National Convention in Orlando. There were several who will be attending at least part of the convention. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Miranda thanked Marion for participation in the St Patrick’s day fundraiser. Even though it did not go as planned, Marion is doing well now. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A few other online events and possible fundraisers were discussed as possibilities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marion will look into placing orders for other affiliates or chapters for shirts. We would not have to handle inventory, but we could make a profit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Miranda asked for suggestions about how to get more people involved in the chapter and in the NFB. She asked for us all to think about that topic and offer suggestions in the future. For instance, we might display at an upcoming health fair or a similar event. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marion said on July 26, the Hillsborough Alliance for Citizens with Disabilities is having a talent show at Maestro’s at the Straz Center. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dan mentioned a previous plan to donate ten per cent of the proceeds from our Stronger Together Concert to the NFBF treasury. It would be a donation of $225.00. The group approved it and Miranda will send Dan an authorization. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully submitted, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060'>Dan Hicks, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060'>Tampa Bay Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>