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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello everyone:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Below are the minutes from the NFB of Montana Convention held last year October 12.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope to see all of you this weekend. If you haven’t registered, you must register immediately.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Be safe and have a great day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robert<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robert Jaquiss, Affiliate Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%'>Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>National Federation of the Blind of Montana<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Board Meeting And Convention Minutes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>October 12, 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>The meeting was held at the FairBridge Inn in Missoula, Montana.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>These minutes include the board meeting and the convention minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%'>Attendees:<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>President: Jim Marks<span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>1st Vice President: Joy Breslauer (Attended by phone)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2nd Vice President: Sheila Leigland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary: Robert Jaquiss<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer: Edward (Ted) Robbins<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board member: James Aldrich<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board member: Linda Hurlock<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board member: Bruce Breslauer (Absent due to illness)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>President Marks called the meeting to order at 8:30<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Each board member present and by phone introduced themselves.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Ted moved to dispense with reading the convention minutes during the board meeting. The motion was seconded and Passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Linda Moved to accept the minutes as emailed. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>The treasurer's report was presented. Robert moved to approve the report. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>New Business<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Robert talked about a possible fundraising activity in conjunction with the Missoula Lions Club. More research is needed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Ted talked about having a fantasy ball.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>President Marks asked the convention to think about fundraising.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>The board meeting adjourned at 8:59<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>Actions taken During Convention<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'>Elections<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>It was Moved and seconded that the nominating committee report be accepted. The motion passed unanimously. The following were elected to the board:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Travis Moses to fill the remainder of the term previously held by Jeff Haworth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Linda Hurlock<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Bruce Breslauer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'>Other Business<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>After discussion, it was moved that we hold our 2020 convention in Great Falls. No date was set and no 2020 convention planning committee was appointed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>There was discussion about trying to have a BELL program in Great Falls. Robert will contact MSDB.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3 align=center style='text-align:center'>Resolutions<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>The following resolutions were adopted by the assembled convention:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Resolution 2019-01 Regarding NFB-Newsline Funding for Montana<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Resolution 2019-02 Regarding Protecting the Rights of Montana voters<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Resolution 2019-03 Regarding Competitive Integrated Employment in Medicaid Programs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>Actions Taken December 6, 2019<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Regarding Washington Seminar; On Dec. 6, 2019 President Marks polled the board. The Board approved sending Robert Jaquiss as delegate and Travis Moses as alternate delegate to the Washington Seminar.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center'>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle align=center style='text-align:center'>Robert Jaquiss, Affiliate Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>