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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>Hello Everyone:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The 2022 convention of the NFB of Montana is just over 165 hours away. Please find appended and attached a copy of the minutes from the 2021 convention. Hope everyone can attend. 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 Jaquiss, Affiliate Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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'>2021 Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>September 25, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Note: This meeting was held virtually.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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<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 Robbins<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board member: James Aldrich<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board member: Denise Moses Absent<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board member: Linda Hurlock<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board member: Bruce Breslauer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The convention was called to order by President Jim Marks at 9:00. There were 15 attendees present. By 09:23, there were 19 attendees.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%'>Minutes and Treasurer's Report<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as emailed. The motion passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Treasurer's Report.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>A motion was made and seconded to accept the report. The motion passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%'>New Business<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>PRESIDENTIAL REPORT<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>President Marks gave the presidential report.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>After the report, there was general discussion about community involvement. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>RESOLUTIONS<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Resolution 2021-01 Regarding the use of electronic ballot return… A motion was made and seconded to pass the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>2102-2 Agencies for the blind and low vision. A motion was made and seconded to pass the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>NOMINATING COMMITTEE<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Linda Hurlock and Bruce Breslauer's terms expire in 2021.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>It was Moved and seconded that Linda be elected by acclamation. The motion passed unanimously. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>It was Moved and seconded Bruce Breslauer be elected by acclamation. The motion passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>WASHINGTON SEMINAR<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The board will select a delegate and alternate delegate. Jim Marks will attend if he is able.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>NATIONAL CONVENTION delegates<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>It was Moved and seconded that Jim Marks be the delegate.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>A motion was made and seconded to have the board select the alternate delegate. The motion passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>CHAPTER REPORTS<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Rick James reported on the At Large Chapter.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Sheila Leigland reported on the Great Falls Chapter.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Robert will check on a room at the library for a possible Missoula Chapter.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>2022 Convention<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>There was discussion regarding where to hold the 2022 convention.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Robert will check on possibilities in Butte and Missoula including the Fairbridge.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='text-align:center'>Other Business<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Robert Jaquiss and Samantha Chase were introduced as the Newsline Coordinators.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>A motion was made to honor Travis and Lyle and not draw a grand prize this year. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>The meeting was adjourned at: 5:00PM<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><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>