[NFBMT] Minutes of the 2022 NFB of MT convention

[marjorie gregg]

thanks you
greggs

On Tue, Oct 3, 2023 at 11:48 AM Robert Jaquiss via NFBMT <nfbmt at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hello:
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>      Below are the minutes of the 2022 NFB of MT convention. Please review
> these minutes before the convention. Thank you.
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> Regards,
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> Robert Jaquiss, Affiliate Secretary
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> MINUTES NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MONTANA CONVENTION
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> October 1, 2022
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> *       The convention was held virtually.
> *       The meeting was called to order by President Jim Marks at: 9:00.
> *       There were 17 participants.
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> Board attendees:
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> *       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
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> *       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.
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> Resolutions:
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> *       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.
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> Minutes and Treasurer's report:
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> *       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.
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> Elections:
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> *       The Nominating committee gave its report. All the nominees were
> elected by acclamation. The following were elected:
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> *       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.
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> *       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.
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> CHAPTER REPORTS:
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> *       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.
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> Committees:
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> *       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.
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> *       The meeting was reconvened at 1:00.
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> *       George Kerscher moderated a panel on Social Security with Jim
> Gashel
> as the speaker. Jim provided lots of useful information.
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> *       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.
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> Respectfully Submitted,
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> Robert Jaquiss, Affiliate Secretary
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