[NFBMT-Parents] Minutes of the 2022 NFB of MT convention

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Hello:

 

     Below are the minutes of the 2022 NFB of MT convention. Please review
these minutes before the convention. Thank you.

 

Regards,

Robert Jaquiss, Affiliate Secretary

 


MINUTES NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MONTANA CONVENTION


October 1, 2022

 

*	The convention was held virtually.
*	The meeting was called to order by President Jim Marks at: 9:00.
*	There were 17 participants.

 


Board attendees:


 

*	President Jim Marks
*	1st Vice-President Joy Breslauer
*	2nd Vice-President Sheila Leigland (Excused absent)
*	Secretary Robert Jaquiss
*	Treasurer Ted Robins
*	Board member: Bruce Breslauer
*	Board member: Linda Hurlock
*	Board member: Jim Aldrich
*	Board member: Denise Moses

 

*	The pledge of Allegiance was given by Travis Moses.
*	The NFB pledge was led by Robert Jaquiss.
*	The invocation was given by Bruce Breslauer.
*	The board was introduced.
*	Our national representative, Denise Avant introduced herself.
*	All the attendees introduced themselves.
*	Denise Avant gave the national report. Included in the report were
several announcements.
*	The Washington Seminar Great Gathering In will be on Monday on Jan.
30, 2023.

 


Resolutions:


 

*	2002-01 Calling on the Montana Legislature to continue the funding
of NFB-newslineR. The resolution passed unanimously.
*	2022-02 Calling on the Montana Legislature to continue the funding
of Older Individuals Blind program (OIB) passed unanimously.
*	2022-3 Calling on the Montana legislature to improve Voting
accessibility passed.

 


Minutes and Treasurer's report:


 

*	A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as emailed.
The motion passed unanimously.
*	Ted Robins gave the Treasurer's report. A motion was made and
seconded to approve the Treasurer's report. The motion passed unanimously.
Ted was thanked for his long years of service.

 


Elections:


 

*	The Nominating committee gave its report. All the nominees were
elected by acclamation. The following were elected:

 

*	President, Jim Marks.
*	1st Vice-President, Joy Breslauer.
*	2nd Vice-President, Sheila Leigland.
*	Secretary, Robert Jaquiss.
*	Treasurer Reginald (Regie) Herbert.
*	Board member: Jim Aldrich.
*	Board member: Denise Moses.

 

*	The board will select the delegates for the Washington Seminar.
*	Jim Marks will serve as the delegate for the 2023 National
convention.
*	The board will select the alternate delegate for the 2023 national
convention.

 


CHAPTER REPORTS:


*	Bruce Breslauer gave the report for the At Large chapter.
*	Joy Breslauer gave the report for the Great Falls chapter.
*	Samantha Chase gave the report for the Missoula chapter.

 


Committees:


*	Joy Breslauer chairs the legislation committee and reported on
various issues.
*	Sheila Leigland is stepping down from Membership.
*	Robert Jaquiss reported on fundraising. There is an opportunity to
work with the Missoula Lions during their Christmas tree sale and possibly
sell Sees chocolate.
*	The meeting was recessed for lunch.

 

*	The meeting was reconvened at 1:00.

 

*	George Kerscher moderated a panel on Social Security with Jim Gashel
as the speaker. Jim provided lots of useful information.

 

*	Marilyn Bennet reported on the Montana Talking Book and Braille
Library (MTBL). 
*	Paul Furthmyre, Superintendent of MSSDB gave an update.
*	Robert Jaquiss and Samantha Chase reported on NFB-NEWSLINER. 
*	There was a panel discussion on the pros and cons of guide dogs
versus white canes.
*	George and others talked about the importance of fitness and offered
information on apps and equipment.
*	The keynote speaker was Denise Avant.
*	Robert moved that up to $1000 be spent on chocolate for a
fundraiser. The Motion passed unanimously.
*	The board will look into brochures and business cards.
*	Next year's convention will be determined by the board.
*	The meeting was adjourned at 4:58.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Jaquiss, Affiliate Secretary

 

 

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