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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 7, 2025 3:40 PM<br><b>To:</b> NE senior division listserv <nebraska-senior-blind@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> robertleslienewman@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nebraska-Senior-Blind] NFBN Senior division February Meeting - Monday the 10th!<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk182565409"></a><a name="_Hlk144888735"></a><a name="_Hlk147243672"></a><a name="_Hlk113303375"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RE- Our February meeting date is three days away; Monday February 10<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Contents of this message:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: Topic of our meeting<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*2: When and how to get on our call<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*3: Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*4: The NFB Pledge <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*5: Last month’s reports<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: Topic <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>First- We will listen to the Presidential Release and discuss its theme. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Secondly, we talk over plans for our convention meeting. It will be Saturday morning, March 29<sup>th</sup>, for two hours.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jamie has found us a guest speaker. Here is the information about who she is and what she represents: Jamie was contacted by Becky Korinek with Outreach Patient Advocates in Omaha. She is interested in doing a presentation during our convention. They are based out of the Omaha area, so it won’t pertain to all attendees, but I wondered if you would be interested in having her speak during the Senior division Workshop. It could get people thinking about services in their area and things to have in place if services are ever needed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here is the website so you can learn more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'></span></span></span></span><a href="https://outreachpatientadvocates.com/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://outreachpatientadvocates.com/</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'></span></span></span></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span 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style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Monday, February 10th<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 7:00 CT <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span 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style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*3: Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-First- Come to order, conduct introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge; voiced by- Jo<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Second- Our Topic- The Presidential Release and discussion. Followed by planning our convention meeting. What is our theme; we do have a speaker; elections; status of our 2025 monetary fellowship; do we want a quick tech demonstration… bring your thinking that!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--OLD BUSINESS <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Contact current and past members to join in on our call.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-The reading of last month’s Secretary’s and treasurer’s report. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Affiliate Report- 2025 NFBN Convention news, and more!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Report on -Whatever else members may bring.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--NEW BUSINESS <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Note- if you have items for this agenda, get them to me prior to the final reminder of this month’s meeting; Friday the 10<sup>th</sup> is that date.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-whatever else we get from the membership<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--Brags and Drags<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*4: NFB Pledge <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*5: Minutes from our last meeting</span></span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk147243672'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk144888735'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>:</span></span></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk182565409'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF Nebraska SENIOR DIVISION MEETING MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, January 13, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom Monday, January 13, 2025. President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM CST. Members present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Chris Boone, Bob Burns, Monte Ekern, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Doug Peterson, Sheryl Rogge, Steve Senteney, and Jerry Whitlow. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Kathy Brahmer, Terry Long, and Eli and Emily Sidders.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert recited our NFB Pledge. Jo will recite it next month.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert played the January Presidential Release for chapters, which focused mainly on paying 2025 membership dues and finances. We discussed membership and family dynamics. PAC funds go where they're needed, such as our BELL Academy and free white canes and slates and styluses. Bob suggested that Robert send out an email asking if anyone is interested in being on the PAC plan. Barbara and Jamie sent one out about a month ago, and got one response.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda read the November 18, 2024, Secretary's Report. There were no additions or corrections, so it will become a part of the permanent record of the organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl Livingston read the January 13, 2025, Treasurer's Report. It will become a part of the financial record of the organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bob moved, Cheryl Livingston seconded, that the Senior Division make available up to $300 (amended to $500) for convention assistance, and applicants need to apply to Robert Newman by March 1 (amended to February 25). The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chris gave a rundown of the state convention agenda. The Commission may have a bus tour starting in Hastings on Wednesday. There will be transportation across the state starting on Thursday. We will sell clickers again this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We shared brags and drags.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There was no further business, so we adjourned at 9:00 PM CST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda Mentink, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Treasurer's Report Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, January 13, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Beginning Balance $1719.83<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Expenses<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PAC for December $ 15.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PAC for January $ 15.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Income<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dues $ 40.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ending Balance $1729.83 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dues were received from Dorothy Babel, Linda Mentink and Gina Finnell. Gina paid dues for 2025 and 2026. Funds were deposited into the Senior checking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dues were received from Bob Burns and Chris Boone in cash on 1/11/225. Robert Newman and Doug Peterson paid via PayPal. These payments will be deposited into the account. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>