<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">From
the Desk of Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Submitted
by Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary<span></span></span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Greetings
all,<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Hope
everyone is doing well and getting ready for their respective holidays.  Included in this email are the 45^th
state convention business meeting minutes. 
For your convenience I have put them in alphabetical order and used
heading 1 through heading 3 for easy navigation; see heading layout below:<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Heading
1 will take you to each meeting<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Heading
2 will take you to agenda items<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Heading
3 will take you to chapter reports in affiliate business meeting.<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Warmly,<br>
Linda Melendez, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<br>
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<i>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is a community of members
and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Everyday
we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</i><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after:avoid"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">National Federation of the Blind of New
Jersey (MFBNJ) Business Meeting Minutes for the 45^th State
Convention<span></span></span></b></p>

<h1><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">Topic: NFBNJ
45th State Convention Business Meeting Minutes<br>
Date: Friday, November 12, 2021<br>
Start Time: 7:02 P.M.<span></span></font></span></h1>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">1. Roll Call of the Board: Ellen Sullivan<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Officers:<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Patti
Gregory Chang, Esq. National Representative<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Linda
Melendez, Affiliate President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Joe
Ruffalo, 1^st Vice President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary
Jo Partyka, 2^nd Vice President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Annemarie
Cooke, Treasurer<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Ellen
Sullivan, Secretary<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Board Members:<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk87809814"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">L</span></a><a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk36309314"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">inda </span></a><a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk58331267"></a><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">DeBerardinis</span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><span></span></span></p>



<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
Degenshein<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary
Fernandez<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Veronica
Gaspa<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Zoraida
Krell<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Evangelia
(Lia) Stone<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Parliamentarian:</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">
Ryan Stevens, Legislative Director <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Chapter
Presidents:<span></span></span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">At
Large, Joe Ruffalo<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Capitol,
Mary Jo Partyka<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Central
Jersey, Mac Biggers<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Garden
State, Ryan Stevens<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Northeast,
Clarke King<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Northern,
Rick Fox<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">South
Jersey Shore, Phil Harrison<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">2. Welcoming Remarks: Linda Melendez<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">President Melendez welcomed everyone to the business
meeting at the 45^th NFBNJ State Convention “We are More than the Sum
of One”.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">She invited our National Rep. Patti Gregory-Chang to
make an opening statement. Patti emphasized the importance of this meeting as
we are discussing the business of the affiliate. It is essential to keep
everyone informed about what is going on, to vote in elected officers that you
trust and to agree on resolutions to adopt. <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">3. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments in 2021: Linda
Melendez<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">President Melendez said our top two initiatives are:<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Membership
recruitment and engagement<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Legislation
on the national and local levels<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">To this extent Mary
Fernandez who led the Membership Committee in 2021 will step down due to her
recent move to Virginia and Carley Mullin and Melissa Lomax will co-chair this
committee. All chapters will continue to have representation on this committee.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">In 2021 we had a very
successful “Virtual Washington Seminar” with participation from over thirty
members. The outcome was encouraging, and we recruited 75% of our
representatives to support H.R. 431 the Access Technology Affordability Act.
More work to be done in the remainder of this year and in 2022.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We also gained approval of
the New Jersey Parenting Rights Bill in the Judiciary Committee and are waiting
for legislative approval. We have a powerful ally in Assembly Woman Yvonne
Lopez who plans to introduce this bill for approval during the lame duck
session of the legislature.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Other 2021 accomplishments
include:<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0.75in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Boscov’s
Fund Raiser (Chapters will keep 100% of proceeds this year vs. contributing 20%
to the Washington Seminar as in the past.)<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0.75in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">President
Melendez started consolidating Affiliate and National Items of interest into
two separate emails that are sent out weekly to apprise members of important
information and dates to keep in mind.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0.75in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
established “Chapter Liaisons” to our important committees including membership
and legislation.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0.75in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
increased our use of technology to improve efficiencies:<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:94.5pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Pay
Pal and Membership forms for all Divisions and some Chapters (progress is being
made to have 100% participation by chapters). (Shout out of thanks to our Webmaster
Brian Mackey for his efforts here).<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:94.5pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Setting
up and Affiliate Drop Box to retain and share official affiliate information.
(Shout out of thanks to Mary Fernandez for this great idea).<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:94.5pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
held a very successful Technology Workshop in June on Zoom. (Shout out of
thanks to Jane Degenshein and Tony Santiago and their Tech Team).<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
developed a “Presenters Form” for people who want to give presentations at
chapter meetings. (Shout out of thanks to Zoraida Krell).<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Additional
plans for 2021 include: November 30 meeting with Chapter Presidents to discuss
the return of in-person meetings and finalizing an Affiliate level procedure to
address behavior not in alignment with our NFBNJ expectations.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">4. Treasurer Report (Brief Synopsis): Annemarie Cooke <span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Annemarie Cooke provided an abbreviated Affiliate Report
which did not include individual line items. The report covered Affiliate
Financial Matters from November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2021. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Comments: Patti Chang said that the complete financial
report including all line items should be made available to Affiliate Members.
President Melendez concurred with this. All members are welcome to reach out to
President Melendez to request a copy. Linda Melendez: <a href="mailto:president@nfbnj.org" target="_blank">president@nfbnj.org</a> <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Vee Gaspa made a motion to approve the financial report,
and this was seconded by Linda DeBerardinis. All agree and no one opposed.
The report was unanimously approved.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">5.
Elections: Ryan Stevens, Chair of the Nomination Committee and Linda</span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">
Melendez<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our Parliamentarian Ryan Stevens, Chair of the
Nomination Committee for the Affiliate Board Elections thanked the committee
members Mary Fernandez and Rick Fox for their service.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Three positions were up for election and Ryan presented
the slate and turned the elections over to President Melendez:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Slate:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">First
Board Position: Jane Degenshein (current)<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Second
Board Position: Tony Santiago (replacing Mary Fernandez)<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Third
Board Position: Zoraida Krell (current)<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">1. Jane
Degenshein: <a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk87871727">Any nominations from the floor? Repeated
three times. None. Motion from Joe Ruffalo to close the election and elect Jane
Degenshein for the First Board Position; this was seconded by Linda
DeBerardinis</a>. <a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk87871942">No one opposed, no one was undecided.
Jane Degenshein was unanimously approved as the affiliate first board member.</a><span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
thanked everyone for their support, and she is happy to continue to serve the
Affiliate the best she can.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">2.
Tony Santiago: <a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk87872105">Any nominations from the floor? Repeated
three times. None. Motion from Vee Gaspa to close the election and elect Tony
Santiago for the second Board Position; this was seconded by Ruth Williams. No
one opposed, no one was undecided. </a>Tony Santiago was <a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk87872198">unanimously
approved as the affiliate second board member.</a> Tony thanked the board and
the membership and said it was a privilege to serve on the NFBNJ Board. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">3.
Zoraida Krell: Any nominations from the floor? Repeated three times. None.
Motion from Ellen Sullivan to close the election and elect Zoraida Krell for
the third Board Position; this was seconded by Vee Gaspa. No one opposed, no
one was undecided. Zoraida Krell was unanimously approved as the affiliate
third board member. Zoraida Krell thanked everyone and said she really
appreciated having this opportunity to serve. She hopes she can continue to
learn more during her term.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Patti
Chang congratulated all those who were elected to the board and said, “it is a
lot of hard work” and emphasized the need to delegate, recruit and cultivate
new members for these positions.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">6. Chapter Summaries: Chapter Presidents<span></span></font></span></h2>

<h3><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">At Large Chapter President, Joe Ruffalo<span></span></font></span></h3>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Joe stated that the At Large Chapter held their usual
convention meeting on Wednesday, November 10 with approximately 40 members in
attendance. Meeting minutes were taken and will be presented with the Division
and Committee Meetings also held at State Convention on November 10.<span></span></span></p>

<h3><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">Capitol Chapter President, Mary Jo Partyka:<span></span></font></span></h3>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
Capital Chapter, which has been in existence for 21 years, currently has 17
members. So far this year we have met on Zoom 9 times on the 3^rd
Saturday of the month and are looking forward to returning to in-person
meetings at the Hamilton Library (to be confirmed). Due to the pandemic our
fund raising activities have been curtailed this year. Our members serve on the
Affiliate Committees and two of our members participated in the Washington
Seminar in February. In 2022, we will explore the possibility of having guest
speakers at meetings and will spend some time learning how to write effective
letters to legislators, concerning current bills.<span></span></span></p>

<h3><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">Central Jersey Chapter President, Mac Biggers:<span></span></font></span></h3>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The Central Jersey Chapter (CJC) has been keeping very
busy with numerous Zoom events to include coffee, snack and music nights. At
our meetings we have emphasized the importance of the NFB Philosophy and
blindness abilities. These discussions have been led by members and the topics
were suggested by the membership. This was not a good fund raising year however
from November 23 through December 27 the CJC will hold a popcorn fundraiser
online; 50% of proceeds will go to the chapter. The CJC increased membership in
2021 by five members. Also, this year the CJC met on the second Saturday of the
month on Zoom.<span></span></span></p>

<h3><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">Garden State Chapter (GSC) President, Ryan Stevens:<span></span></font></span></h3>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Ryan shared that the GSC celebrated its’ 30^th
Anniversary in August 2021. This chapter meets on Zoom on the third Saturday of
the month from January to June; August to October and in December. Our members
participate on all the Affiliate Committees and share with our other members
important information from the committees. Ryan stated we have a “very strong
core of fund raisers” and this year made a $1252  profit from the Boscov’s Friends helping
Friends event. GSC members are looking forward to returning to in person
meetings in 2022 including our September picnic and our holiday party. With
great sorrow Ryan reported the chapter loss a very cherished member, Liz Morgan
this past week. All will miss her laughter and smiles and her many
contributions to the chapter as well as NFBNJ Divisions and Committee.<span></span></span></p>

<h3><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">Northeast Chapter (NEC) President, Clarke King:<span></span></font></span></h3>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Clarke shared that there was a lot of reorganization of
the Chapter Board and Officer positions due to vacancies. In remembrance of our
long term member Al Glasgow in early 2021 the chapter established a memorial scholarship
fund. Members organized a reminder call committee, and this committee not only
reminds other members of upcoming meetings and events they make frequent calls
to ensure the well being of the NEC members. At the suggestion of Zoraida
Krell, Vice President, we started a “Dunkin Donuts $10 Raffle” to encourage
members to call and/or write our legislatures on behalf of the bills that are
being proposed. Fund raising was very slow this year however we did raise $100
for the Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event and many chapter members donated
money to our chapter. Chapter meetings are held by conference call or Zoom on
the third Saturday of the month, and we encourage member participation.<span></span></span></p>

<h3><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">Northern Chapter President, Rick Fox:<span></span></font></span></h3>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">This
chapter and its members have been extremely busy this year despite the
pandemic.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
Northern Chapter enjoyed growth and a variety of activity in 2021. Most of our
members reside in Essex and neighboring counties.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
welcomed 4 new members in 2021, Donell Anderson, Nimisha Rana, Linda Domenick,
and Emmanuelle Steplight.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
purchased chapter business cards, which we use for outreach purposes. These
cards have already resulted in the recruitment of one member.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our
continuing relationship with a local Lion’s Club bore fruit again this year,
when they made a sizeable donation to our chapter.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
participated successfully in the October Boscov fundraising event.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Six
Northern Chapter members participated in our virtual Washington Seminar in
February.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
have an active Legislative Committee, whose members lead the way in contacting
our elected representatives.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> Two of our members, Debbie, and Mary Ann
Bennett,  prepare a written summary of
Mark Riccobono’s monthly Presidential Releases, which we append to our minutes.
This enables our members to reference the valuable information published in
these releases.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
have established a program committee, which recommends speakers, discussion
items, and other activities to enhance our meetings with information or
thought-provoking events. Claress Knight demonstrated the NFB-Newsline app.
Carley Mullin talked about her work as a blind mobility instructor. Roman Dodia
discussed his experiences as a blind international student, to name just a few.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
have established a Safe Streets Committee, concerned with the installation of
accessible pedestrian signals at intersections where they would be helpful and
enhance the safety of our members, as well as other pedestrians. You will hear
more about this committee tomorrow.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
have a Speaker’s Bureau, which educates the public about blindness and our
federation. It has been dormant during the Pandemic but will become more active
in 2022. Through our Speaker’s Bureau, we will reach schools, churches, and
civic groups, such as Lion’s Clubs. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our
membership Committee reminds all chapter members of upcoming meetings, and
stays in touch with members, as needed.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">I
want to thank our members for their hard and dedicated work, for it is our
members who are the body and soul of this dynamic organization.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
Northern Chapter meets on the third Saturday of the month, from September
through June, from 10 am until noon. We will be meeting via Zoom until the end
of the year but look forward to returning to in-person meetings as soon as
possible.<span></span></span></p>

<h3><font size="2"><a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk87875087"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">South Jersey Shore Chapter</span></a><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"> President, Phil Harrison:<span></span></span></font></h3>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">This
year the South Jersey Shore Chapter experience considerable downsizing
(Thirteen  members in 2019 to our current
four members). Phil has collaborated with Jane Degenshein and President
Melendez to hold events to attract new members. There was no fund raising this
year due to the pandemic. Vice President, Anthony Lanzilotti, has suggested
that we look to the Atlantic Center for Independent Living for possible
new members. We will also make efforts to obtain new members from the Blind
Center in Absecon and other organizations. Additionally, Anthony has reached
out to one if his instructors at Stockton University who signed up for the
State Convention and maybe interest in joining the chapter.<span></span></span></p>

<h3><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">Ending Comments to this session:<span></span></font></span></h3>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">1^st
Vice President, Joe Ruffalo reminded chapters and divisions of their obligation
to send $1/member to the Affiliate Treasurer, Annemarie Cooke before the end of
the year. This is required by our constitution and further supports the
financial success of the affiliate and our ability to support national in the
many educational and outreach programs they have.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">7. Summary of <a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk87875886">Exhibitor and
Sponsorship</a> Earnings for State Convention: Clarke King<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Clarke King served as the Chair of the State Convention
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Committee and shared that we had great success and
raised close to $8000 due to our very generous sponsors, exhibitors and
membership contributions. He thanked the committee members for all their hard
work and persistence!<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">8. Washington Seminar 2022 and Legislative Accomplishments in
2021: Linda Melendez and Ryan Stevens<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">President Melendez said that all our chapters participated
in the 2021 Washington Seminar with 31 members presenting to our congressional
representatives. Ryan Stevens led this powerful effort with a great outcome.
Efforts are being made to mentor “younger members” so we can continue to be New
Jersey strong in this endeavor. As noted by John Paré, National Executive
Director for Advocacy and Policy, on Thursday, November 11 this years
Washington Seminar will be held during the week of February 7. There has not
yet been a final decision as to whether the seminar will be virtual or in
person or a hybrid.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">9. Results of voting on the resolutions: Ryan Stevens<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Ryan Stevens read NFBNJ Resolution 2021-01 which was recommended
by the Legislative Committee on Thursday, November 11, 2021:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Resolution
2021-01<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Regarding small vehicles impacting blind pedestrian
safety<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">WHEREAS, small motorized and non-motorized vehicles including
but not limited to electric scooters, hoverboards, skateboards, and bicycles
are being used increasingly in urban and semi-urban environments; and<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk81812611"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">WHEREAS, </span></a><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">these
vehicles are being ridden on sidewalks by both adults and children; and<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk81812668"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">WHEREA</span></a><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">S, these vehicles are either extremely quiet or
completely silent, creating a potential hazard for pedestrians, especially
those who are blind or have other disabilities that impact their ability to
react to such a situation: Now, therefore,<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">BE IT RESOLVED by the <a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk81813049">National
Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</a> in Convention assembled this twelfth
day of November, 2021, that this organization call upon the New Jersey
Legislature to establish registration requirements, age limits, noise alerts
and other operating requirements for the appropriate use of these vehicles so
pedestrian safety is ensured.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Rick Fox motioned to approve and adopt the resolution,
and this was seconded by Mac Biggers. All in attendance voted yes in support of
approving the resolution. The resolution passed unanimously.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">10. PAC Plan: Mac Biggers<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mac Biggers updated us on the status of New Jersey and
its standing in the amount of money raised for the Pre-authorized Contribution
(we are in the top 20) and said members and friends may join for as littles as
$5/month. This money can be taken directly from your checking or bank account
or by debit or credit card. If you are able—all are encouraged to be part of
the PAC Plan. The money goes directly to National to support the myriad of
programs they have.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">This year the affiliate has two raffles for a $25 Amazon
gift card:<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">$25
raffle for those who join the PAC plan for the first time<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">$25
for those who increase their contribution.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Many members joined or increased their support to the
PAC plan at the meeting and Mac provided contacts to make these contributions:<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><a href="http://www.nfb.org/pac" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">www.nfb.org/pac</span></a><span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">877
NFB 2PAC (877 632 2722)<span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Or
call Mac directly at 801 916 9753.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">First Vice President, Joe Ruffalo made a motion to
increase the Affiliates’ contribution to the PAC Plan from $100/month to
$150/month. This was seconded by Jane Degenshein and President Melendez said
this would be discussed at our 4^th Quarter Board Meeting in
December.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">11. Closing Comments: Linda Melendez and Joe Ruffalo<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Before the final comments Jane Degenshein made a motion
for the affiliate to  donate the sum of
$550 raised from the surprise “Joe Jeopardy Contest” to National’s White Cane
Fund in honor of Joe Ruffalo. Ryan Stevens seconded this motion; all voted in favor,
and no one abstained. The motion passed unanimously.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">National Rep. Patti Chang thanked Linda Melendez for the
work she has done with her—“Linda makes it easy because she knows what she
wants.”  She said it was her honor to
serve as the National Rep. for the 45^th State Convention of the
NFBNJ.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">12.
Adjournment: Ryan Stevens made a motion to adjourn the meeting</span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">
and this was seconded by Joe Ruffalo. President Melendez adjourned the meeting
at 8:44 p.m.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Minutes
respectfully submitted by Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary and reviewed by
Linda Melendez, President, NFBNJ<span></span></span></p>

<h1><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">NFBNJ At
Large Chapter Meeting Minutes<span></span></font></span></h1>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">1. Call to Order<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The meeting was called to order by Joe Ruffalo
at: 1:01 P.M.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">President Ruffalo welcomed all to the Nov/Dec
At Large Chapter Meeting and to the 45^th State Convention of the
NFBNJ “We are more than the sum of one”.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Joe explained that this chapter was founded in
2009 (12 years ago) to meet the needs of blind and vision impaired people in
the state of New Jersey who were unable to attend a local chapter meeting. The
meeting has always been held by conference call/Zoom and as a direct result of
this meeting two local chapters were founded, and members can now belong to a
local chapter as well as the At Large Chapter. He stated that the officers and
board for the At Large Chapter and the Affiliate are the same except he is the
President of the At Large Chapter.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">President Ruffalo went on the thank our
Reminder Call Committee,<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Linda DeBerardinis
and Katie Maunder and said that he believes the great attendance at our
meetings are the direct result of the diligent phone calls to members by this
committee.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">2. Roll
Call: There were approximately 40 people in attendance at the meeting including
the following Officers and Board Members:<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Officers: <span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Linda Melendez,
President, NFBNJ<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Joseph Ruffalo,
President, At Large Chapter<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary Jo Partyka,
Second Vice President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Ellen Sullivan,
Secretary <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Annemarie Cook,
Treasurer<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Board Members: <span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane Degenshein<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><a name="m_5284871111421428222_m_-5082015770607444599__Hlk88502441"><b><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Guest:</span></b></a><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> Patti Gregory-Chang,
National Representative<span></span></span></p>



<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">3. NFB Pledge:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Abby Mesce did an excellent job reciting the
NFB Pledge. Thank you Abby!<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">4. Secretary’s Report:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">This report is sent out minus two and ten days
before each meeting by Ellen Sullivan. Ellen sent out the October 26, 2021
report along with this meeting agenda. Wesley Burden motioned to approve the
minutes as presented and this was seconded by Jane Degenshein; there was no discussion. The minutes were unanimously
approved.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">5. Treasurer Report:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> President Ruffalo said we are in good standing
financially and our Treasurer, Annemarie Cooke confirmed this. <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">4. Overview of 2021:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">This is our tenth meeting of the At Large Chapter in 2021.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We meet by Zoom or conference call on the last Tuesday of the month.
Our next meeting will he held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our meetings have had approximately 25 to 30 attendees.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">This was a rough year for President Ruffalo due to serious health
issues however, he did preside over 5 meetings.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">At Large Members are represented on the following Affiliate
Committees:<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">  
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Communications and social media<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">  
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Fund Raising<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">  
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Legislation<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">  
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Membership<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.75in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.75in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We also have representatives for Green Drop; Vehicle Donation; and
White Cane List.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.75in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our members have actively participated in advocacy for the Washington
Seminar Issues as well as the New Jersey Parenting Bill of Rights.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We have 68 dues paying members which includes 14 new members joined
our Chapter in 2021.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">A membership form and PayPal/Credit Card/Debit Card dues payment was
implemented in 2021.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our meeting members are active and participatory. Our meetings provide
a forum to share National and Affiliate information and other important
discussion items. All members share about activities in their life, and we have
lively discussions.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">5. Plans for 2022:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Return to in-person fund raisers.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Continue strong monthly chapter meetings with ACTIVE participation
from all our members.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Consider forming a “Program Committee” who could advise on a special
10 to 15 minute event at each meeting to discuss blindness issues or related
support.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">President Ruffalo plans to “share the leadership” of this meeting in
2022 and assign a member to work with our secretary to develop an agenda and
review minutes. He said it is critical to develop new leadership.<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Continue to attract new members to our chapter.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">President Ruffalo congratulated Linda Melendez
on the phenomenal job she is doing in moving the NFBNJ forward! He also said
how important each member was to our organization and compared us to a four
legged chair:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Member, Chapter/Division, Affiliate, National.
When you join the NFBNJ you help support the four legs of our organization.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">6. How to make dues payments
for 2022. <span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">2022 Dues Payments ($5) and membership form:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/chapters-and-divisions/at-large-chapter/membership-form/" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/chapters-and-divisions/at-large-chapter/membership-form/</a></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Or mail check to our Treasurer: <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Write check to the NFBNJ AL Chapter and put
“AL Dues 2022” in the memo session. It is ok to pay for more than one year.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Annemarie Cooke<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">7 Mayfair Road<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Southampton, NJ 08088<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">(Special Note: President Melendez clarified
that all members must complete the membership form even if they have prepaid
their dues and do not have any changes in their personal information. This form
is needed to support the NFB Connection Database that must be updated on a
yearly basis.)<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">7. The meeting was open for
members to share.<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Several members shared and Laura Ramos agreed
to lead a 10 to 15 minute discussion at our January 2022 meeting to describe
the work of the Non-Profit Agency she works with and how they help people with
their housing needs. Enough time was left for Joe to share two jokes!!!<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">8. Adjournment:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane Degenshein motioned to adjourn the
meeting, and this was seconded by Laura Ramos. President Ruffalo adjourned the
meeting at 1:39 P.M.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Minutes respectfully
submitted by Ellen Sullivan, Secretary and <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Reviewed by Joe Ruffalo,
President, At Large Chapter, NFBJ<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<h1><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">NFBNJ Braille Committee Business Meeting
Minutes<span></span></font></span></h1>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">1. Call to Order<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The meeting was called to order by
Mary Jo Partyka, Chair at 3:00 PM following a lively rendition of the song (All
About that Braille) which was very appropriate.  <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">2. Roll Call:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">There were 31 in attendance.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">NFBNJ Officers:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Linda Melendez: President, NFBNJ<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Joe Ruffalo: First Vice President,
NFBNJ<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary Jo Partyka: Chair, Braille
Committee <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Guest: Patti Gregory-Chang, National
Representative<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Guest presenters:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Deborah Kent Stein, NFB of Illinois<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Zora Stover, BELL Student<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">3. NFB Pledge:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary Jo recited the pledge<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">I pledge to participate actively in
the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind, to achieve equality,
security, and opportunity for the blind, to support the programs and policies
of the Federation, and to abide by its constitution. <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">4. Welcoming
Remarks:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary Jo welcomed everyone to the
call.  She thanked Tracy Carcione, our Zoom host, and Miss Ruth Williams
for taking minutes.  <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">5. Overview of
2021:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The Braille Committee met in
February, June, and September and discussed ways to strengthen our Braille
mentoring Program, the Braille Challenge, the BELL In-home Edition, and the NLS
E-reader.  <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">6. Plans for 2022:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our goals for 2022 include:
increasing our membership base, using the White Cane list to find out who reads
Braille, and how we can help them, making Braille materials available if our
affiliate meets in person next year. <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">7. Synopsis from
our guest speakers:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Zora Stover, a bright, inquisitive
third grader, participated in our in-person BELL Academy for 3 years and
participated in the BELL In Home Edition last year.   Due to Zora’s
knowledge of Braille, she took part in the last two Braille Challenges.  
She won first place in this year’s Braille Challenge and won first place in her
age category. During the Braille Challenge, she participated in the following
activities: spelling, proofreading, reading comprehension, interpreting charts
and graphs, broiling material presented to her on a recorded message. Zora
explained that she uses a Braille note taker in school and can print out her
work so the teachers can understand it.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our second speaker, Deborah Kent
Stein is a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois since
1987.  She has been active in Parents of Blind Children in Illinois and
with blind youth.  She has been a mentor with the Illinois Freedom Link
Program for middle and high school students and coordinated their BELL
Program.  The Illinois Affiliate was instrumental in reviving the “Braille
Readers are Leaders” contest. After the national office stopped administering
it.  Children and adults from all 50
states are encouraged to enter the contest and this year the amount of reading
each person performs will be determined by the number of minutes read. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Ms. Stein  mentioned another
Illinois project called the “LIFE”(Literacy is for Everyone)  reading
group of four to six people who meet once a week to read parts of a Braille
book together, taking turns reading out loud.  <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">8. Synopsis of
Other Issues:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary Jo indicated that Liz Morgan,
one of our members, had passed away last week.  She noted that Liz was
always excited about reading Braille and labeling it was not unusual to see her
Brailling items and door prizes for the state conventions. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary Jo also mentioned that the
Braille printer, which was purchased in 2007, is no longer working. Joe Ruffalo
suggested that she apply for a grant from the Fund for the Blind.  Our
state board will determine the action which should be taken on this matter.
  The Braille committee website is:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> <a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/projects" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/projects</a></span><u><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> <span></span></span></u></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our national website is:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><a href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-braille-discussion_nfbnet.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">NFB—Braille-Discussion</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:rgb(16,60,192)"><span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">9. Adjournment<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The meeting was adjourned at 3:50
PM.  Mary Jo reminded everyone that our next Braille Committee Meeting
will take place in February 2022.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Respectfully submitted by Miss Ruth
Williams, Assistant Secretary and reviewed by Mary Jo Partyka, Chair, Braille
Committee, NFBNJ <span></span></span></p>

<h1><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">NFBNJ
Diabetic Committee </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">Business Meeting
Minutes</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><span></span></span></font></h1>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">1. Call to Order<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The meeting was called to order by Co-chair Angela
Perone at 4:05 P.M. The meeting was held on our State Affiliate Zoom platform.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">There
were approximately 30 Participants on the call.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Officers
and guest speaker in attendance were:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Angela
Perone, Co-chair, Diabetic Committee<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Joe
Ruffalo, First Vice President, NFBNJ <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Guest Presenter: Debbie Wunder, President of the
National Diabetic Action Network <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">2. Welcome<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Angela welcomed all to the call.  She explained
that Committee Co-chair Ed Godfrey was unable to attend the meeting because he
attended the funeral services of Lizzy Morgan who passed away.  Lizzy was
a very inspirational member and secretary of our committee and a very active
member of our organization.  She will be missed by all.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">3. NFB Pledge:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Joe recited the pledge<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">I pledge to participate actively in
the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind, to achieve equality,
security, and opportunity for the blind, to support the programs and policies
of the Federation, and to abide by its constitution. <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">4. Overview of 2021 Activities:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Angela talked about the year in review. We have our
meetings on the first Thursday of the month except for meetings in November,
December, July and August. The meetings are held at 7 p.m. on our state
conference number. We had general discussions on various diabetes topics such
as nutrition, exercise, mental health, stress management, medication and
glucose control monitoring systems. In addition, we had speakers from
Accessible Pharmacy, Dexcom, and Free Style Libra as well as Jocelyn Santiago
who is a nurse from the Commission for the Blind and a member of our committee.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">5. Synopsis from our Guest Speaker:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Angela introduced our guest speaker, Debbie Wunder who
is the President of the National Diabetic Action Network (DAN).  Debbie
explained the purpose of DAN, accessible technology for the blind and various
devices. Debbie spoke about the Accessible Technology Affordability Act (HR
431). Joe Ruffalo also added his comments. We should contact our congressmen to
support this bill.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Debbie said that we should consider joining DAN. Dues
are $10.00 a year.  Debbie will email the information to Committee
Co-chair Ed Godfrey which he will forward to the committee members as well as
our state president and secretary for distribution.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">6. Plans for 2022:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Angela spoke about upcoming plans for 2022. Members
expressed considering moving our calls to the Zoom Platform, getting more
information about DAN, continuing our general discussions and recruiting more
speakers to talk about diabetes management.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">7. Adjournment:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Respectfully submitted by and </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Angela Perone,
Co-Chair Diabetic Committee and reviewed and submitted by Ed Godfrey, Co-Chair,
Diabetic Committee, NFBNJ <span></span></span></p>

<h1><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">NFBNJ Guide Dog Committee Meeting<span></span></font></span></h1>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">1. Call to Order<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The meeting was called to order by Brianna
Murray at 7:02 PM.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">2. Roll Call: <span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Committee Chair: Brianna Murray<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Guest Presenters:         <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Lukas Franck from the Seeing Eye<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Tammy Prouty from Southeastern Guide Dogs<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jake Koch from Guide Dogs for the Blind, <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Leslie Hoskins from Leader Dog  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Total participants: 40 <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">3. NFB Pledge<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Brianna recited the pledge<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">I pledge to participate actively in
the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind, to achieve equality,
security, and opportunity for the blind, to support the programs and policies
of the Federation, and to abide by its constitution. <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">4. Overview of 2021:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">This is our fourth quarterly meeting.  The other meetings included an introduction
meeting where we talked about plans for the year, a talk with a Seeing Eye
trainer about how to work with dogs as the world opened back up again, and a
panel of puppy raisers.  <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">5. Plans for 2022:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Continue quarterly meetings with topics
applicable to the guide dog community.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Suggestions can be emailed to <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><a href="mailto:brianna2393@gmail.com" target="_blank">brianna2393@gmail.com</a>
</span><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">6. Introduce presenters and
provide a brief synopsis of what they discussed<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Panelists included Lukas Franck from the
Seeing Eye, Tammy Prouty from Southeastern Guide Dogs, Jake Koch from Guide
Dogs for the Blind, and Leslie Hoskins from Leader Dog.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">They discussed how schools evolved during the
pandemic, what they learned and gained as a whole, and what might change in
future.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Panel questions included: <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      
</span></span><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We've all
made quite a few changes over the last 20 months or so. What change, or
alteration, have you found to be the most beneficial?<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      
</span></span><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Are there
any changes or alterations, introduced on account of the pandemic, that you
could see becoming permanent?<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      
</span></span><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">What
transition or modification in protocol or procedure has been particularly
difficult?<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      
</span></span><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We’ve talked
a lot about the changes that effect applicants and handlers, but can you give
some details about the experience for other aspects of the process such as the
puppy raisers, training of dogs before students come into the picture, and
staff?<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      
</span></span><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> If we are faced with another situation like
the current health crisis in the future, would you approach things similarly,
or are there different techniques that you would want to put into practice next
time?<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">7. Adjournment:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The meeting was adjourned by Brianna Murray at
7:57 PM <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:105%"><span style="line-height:105%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Minutes written and reviewed by Brianna
Murray, Guide Dog Committee Chair, NFBNJ<span></span></span></p>

<h1><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">NFBNJ Senior
Division </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">Business Meeting Minutes</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><span></span></span></font></h1>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">Call to order by President Janie Degenshein at 10:00 am<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Hey,
are you psyched up? This is our 45th state convention and we are doing it
Jersey style!<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
gave a giant woo hoo as the seniors open the convention. We are welcoming our
NFBNJ membership and those of you from around the country. We are hopeful that
all the work behind the scenes insures us a fabulous convention. Hats off to
our affiliate President and her teams who put in countless hours. All I can say
is woo hoo!<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">2. Roll Call:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Officers
present:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Janie
Degenshein, President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary
Jo Partyka, First Vice President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jennifer
Uchanow, Second Vice President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Linda
DeBerardinis, Secretary<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Andrew
Rees, Treasurer<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Board
Members: Ward Biondi, Anne Marie Harris<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Guest:
Patti Gregory-Chang, National Representative<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">There
were approximately 42 members and participants in attendance.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">3. NFB Pledge<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
asked Linda DeBerardinis to recite this for us.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"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.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">4. Overview of 2021<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
Senior Division was busy in 2021. We held meetings during the months of January
through June and then again in September, and October. We had an average of 30
in attendance for these monthly meetings.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
have 3 committees that reported each month:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">A.
Caring Calls and Cards: for those in need for an illness or loss<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">B.
Birthday Calls: Ada Crandle<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">C.
our Senior Corner: Jennifer Uchanow/Janie Degenshein<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Here
we relay pertinent information for the senior population and on the lighter
side some quotes or stories.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
have our own NFBNJ Senior Division listserv and I post fun trivia questions and
quotes here. If you have ever gotten an email from me, or hundreds of emails, then
you know that in my signature block<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">is
the link to join our NFBNJ listserv.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Join
us by going to:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><a href="https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbnj-seniors_nfbnet.org</a>
<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
had 10 book clubs that were well attended. All books can be found on BARD and
cover many genres of reading. The discussions are always enjoyable, and
attendees often share a bit about themselves while on this call. As a result,
it makes the book club time truly a bonding experience for all. Our next senior
division sponsored book club will meet up on Monday, December 6 at 6 PM on our
state Zoom link. We are reading:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">A
Blue and Gray Christmas by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/73859.Joan_Medlicott" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Joan Medlicott</span></a> DB 70886.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
also continued a Senior Division chat session during the summer months that was
a super way to reach out and feel supported. We had 5 of these as it became fun
and popular. These were held at 10 a.m. and we had the equivalent of a coffee
clutch. Many times, we shared our struggles or triumphs as well as some
good-hearted laughter.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
were also involved in our statewide senior and Deafblind resource fair
sponsored by our NFBNJ and the Commission of the Blind and Visually Impaired. We
had 3 paid vendors and their contributions<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">went
to an affiliate line item for the Senior Division Retreat Matters. More about
this in the senior retreat agenda item.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">5. Our National Senior Division Updates: Jane Degenshein<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">I
have been a Board Member of our National Senior Division for the past 5 years.
We held our second virtual retreat at the end of September, and it was a huge
success. We had 11 from our New Jersey division attend this and of course for
the second time we had the most attendees. woo hoo to the New Jersey Senior
Division.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">I
want to thank the Affiliate for their contribution to our National Senior
Division as well. We received $150 to use for assistance to those from our
division to attend the retreat and $50 of that was used as a daily door prize
to make the retreat fun as well. The retreat was recorded, and a thumb drive
will be given to those that attended for free. If anyone else wants one, the
cost is $10 as a fundraiser. This will take place in January.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our
fabulous division has purchased and offered 5 of these thumb drives as an
incentive. Here's how it works friends: If you have registered for the Senior
Division for 2022 and filled out your membership form as well, your name will
go into a file. Then I will use <a href="http://random.org" target="_blank">random.org</a> to randomly choose the first 5 as
winners of these thumb drives. The names will be announced on our first meeting
in January.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">woo
hoo again.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
National Senior Division is already planning our monthly Zoom calls, which may
start as early as January. They will probably be on the fourth Tuesday of each
month, starting at 4 p.m. eastern.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Some
ideas were:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Discussion
of family dynamics when dealing with blindness<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Adapting
to a new hotel mobility tips </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Grand
parenting while blind some tips and tricks </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">This
was my idea, and I will co-host with Shelly Coppel from South Carolina. </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">If
you have Any other topics for consideration, please send them to me at:</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><a href="mailto:jdegen16@comcast.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">jdegen16@comcast.ne</span></a>t<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">6. How to make dues payments for 2022<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">You
can make your check out to: NFBNJ Senior Division. The amount is $5 per year,
in the memo write dues for 2022. If you wish to write it for $10 then you will
be paid through 2023. Send it to our treasurer, Andrew Rees<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">129
Drake Road, Somerset, NJ 08873<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">If
you have or use mobile online banking, then that is also an option. PayPal is
an option as well.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Remember,
it doesn't matter which way you send in your dues but know that you also need
to fill out a membership form for each division you join. This becomes our database
in compliance with National.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">7. Elections<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">I
want to personally thank the officers and board for their unending support and
love they have shown me and the division; Mary Jo Partyka, Jennifer Uchanow,
Linda DeBerardinis, Andrew Rees, Anne Marie Harris, Ada Crandle, Ward Biondi,
and Marie Sawyer. The division thanks you for your service to this
organization.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Annemarie
Cooke the chair of the nominating committee will hold our elections. We will do
this by unmuting all for a yeah or nay. The officers are a 2 year term and
board members a one year term.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
slate is as follows:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">President:
Jane Degenshein<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">First
Vice President: Mary Jo Partyka<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Second
Vice President: Jennifer Uchanow<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Secretary:
Linda DeBerardinis<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Treasurer:
Andrew Rees<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Board
members:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Ward
Biondi<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Ada
Crandle<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Anne
Marie Harris<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Vincent
Elorza<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">All
were voted in by acclamation. Congratulations to all and I know the division is
in good hands.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">8. Year 2022<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
will continue with calling each other, reading books and sharing together. I am
hopeful that we can continue on our path to empowering our senior population
and bonding together so that all on our Zoom calls feel a part of this warm and
inclusive division.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We
have a surprise gift from Accessible Pharmacy, A talking thermometer. I have
entered those names on this call into <a href="http://random.org" target="_blank">random.org</a>.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
winner is: Anne Marie Harris.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">9. Comments:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Linda
Melendez: Thank you for an amazing job, Janie!<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Patty
Chang: I am very glad to be here, standing in for President Mark Riccobono. Let
me know if I can be of any help.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Joe
Ruffalo: Jane, you run a super meeting! Your Senior Division’s objective seems
to be to enhance senior lives and instill confidence to all. I know this
division will continue to be successful.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Linda
DeBerardinis: I love to read; thus love the book club and I also love our
Senior Division!<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Les
Cameron: Keep up the good work! I miss you guys here in Georgia.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Allen
Young: I enjoyed this meeting and want to join. How do I go about it? I am a
member of the Northeast Chapter. Answer: I will send you email with info.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Ed
Godfrey: I love all the things this division does! Is there an age limit?
Answer: 50 & over. Ed says I’m going to join!<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">10. Adjournment:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
thanked all for their support and love for each other. Keep up the great work
and see you in January on the 17th!<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Motion
to adjourn: Joe Ruffalo.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Second:
Chris Franz.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
meeting was adjourned at 10:50 AM.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Respectfully
submitted by, Linda DeBerardinis, secretary and reviewed by<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Janie
Degenshein President of the Senior Division of the National Federation of the
Blind of New Jersey<span></span></span></p>

<h1><font size="2"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">NFBNJ
Student Division </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">Business Meeting
Minutes </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><span></span></span></font></h1>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">1. Call to Order<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Meeting called to order by Jonathan Zobek at 11:04 AM.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">2. Roll Call:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Officers:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jonathan
Zobek – President <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Kaleigh
Brendle – Secretary/Treasurer<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Board Members:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Andrew Chin <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Guests and Speakers:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Patti
Gregory-Chang, National Representative<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Roland
Allen – Cane Instructor, Louisiana Center for the Blind<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Nina
Marranca – NABS Representative, Secretary, National Association of Blind
Students, President, New York Association of Blind Students<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Vee
Gaspa – Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Lia
Stone – Chair, Scholarship Committee, Board Member, National Federation of the
Blind of New Jersey<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">2021 State Scholarship Recipients:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Kaleigh
Brendle <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Anthony
Oropeza         <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Treasa
Praino<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">David
Vargas<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jonathan
Zobek<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">There were 16 participants at the meeting.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">3. NFB Pledge <span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Recited
by Jonathan Zobek</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"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.</span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">4. Opening remarks by Patti Chang, National Representative<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Patti Chang urged NJABS to focus on membership for the
upcoming year, as NJABS is a small group.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">5. Remarks from Nina Marranca, NABS Rep. and NABS Liaison<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Nina described her position as NABS Rep and Liaison and
NABS as a whole. She described the four Committees of NABS: Legislative and
Self-Advocacy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Outreach, and Fundraising. <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">6. Discussion of Scholarship – Lia Stone<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Lia discussed the NFBNJ Scholarship Class of 2021 and
urged everyone to apply for a Scholarship. You cannot get a scholarship you
don’t apply for one. She also emphasized that filling out one application makes
you eligible for two scholarships: National and State. Lia also emphasized that
the Scholarship is one of the best recruitment tools for the NFB. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Lia reminded the students that the 2022 Scholarship
Application will open on December 1 and close on March 31.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">7. Discussion of Hobbies and Activities – Roland Allen<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">In his discussion of hobbies and activities, Roland
Allen mentioned the following: accessible basketball, bowling, running,
cycling, swimming, working out with machines at the gym, fitness classes, and
rock climbing. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">If equipment is not accessible, he said that we can ask
for help and discover alternative techniques to operate the machine (hearing
clicks for settings on an in-place bike for a spin class, etc.).  He also told everyone to be open and explore
options on campus or in the community. Even if someone is nervous, they should
still try it. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">In terms of hobbies, Roland mentioned accessible board
games and 64 Ounce Games, which sells accessible components of games that are
not otherwise accessible.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">A Q&A followed the presentation.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">8. Division Presidential Report – Jonathan Zobek<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">In his report, Jonathan said that we had 12 paid members
of NJABS in 2021. He then highlighted the conclusion of Students Supporting
Seniors, and that he received positive feedback from both students and seniors.
He ended his report by stating that the main goal for 2022 is membership and
outreach.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">9. Elections – Conducted by Nina Marranca<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">a.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">President
– Kaleigh Brendle nominated herself for President. Jonathan made a motion to
close nominations, seconded by Jillian Milton.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">b.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Vice-President
– Claress Knight nominated herself for Vice-President. Kaleigh Brendle made a
motion to close nominations, seconded by Jonathan Zobek.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">c.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Secretary/Treasurer
– Jonathan Zobek nominated himself for Secretary/Treasurer. Claress made a
motion to close nominations, seconded by Kaleigh Brendle.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">d.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Board
Member 1 – Lauren Altman nominated herself as Board Member 1. Kaleigh Brendle
made a motion to close nominations, seconded by Jillian Milton.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">e.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Board
Member 2 – Vee Gaspa nominated herself for Board Member 2. Jonathan Zobek made
a motion to close nominations, seconded by Kaleigh Brendle.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">10. Round the Phone <span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Patti Chang gave some closing remarks She urged NJABS to
focus on membership and suggested sharing the Self-Advocacy in Higher Education
Toolkit.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Vee Gaspa stated that membership has fluctuated in the
past and agreed we should focus on membership in 2022.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Lia Stone urged NJABS to focus on membership building in
2022.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">11. Membership Dues<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Dues for the New Jersey Association of Blind Students
can be paid using the following link:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/chapters-and-divisions/students/membership-form/" target="_blank">https://www.nfbnj.org/chapters-and-divisions/students/membership-form/</a>
<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">12. Adjournment<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The meeting was adjourned by Jonathan Zobek at 12:22 PM.
<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Minutes written by Jonathan Zobek, President, Secretary/TreasurerNFBNJ
Students Division<span></span></span></p>

<h1><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">Sports and
Recreation Division Business Meeting Minutes<span></span></font></span></h1>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">1. Meeting call to order by
Linda Melendez, President at 2:00 PM<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">2. Roll Call: <br>
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Linda Melendez,
President<br>
Annemarie Cooke, Vice President<br>
Board Member: Tony Santiago<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Guest: Patti
Gregory-Chang, National Representative<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><br>
There were approximately 41 members and participants in attendance.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">3. Welcome and About Us:<br>
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Linda welcomed
everyone for taking the time to join us. 
This will be her last meeting as Division President as she is stepping
down this year and supporting Vee Gaspa to be elected as the new President.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our division has two
purposes; the first is to promote and share our organization with other blind
and vision impaired individuals so they can become members of the National
Federation of the Blind, The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey and
the NFBNJ Sports and Recreation Division with paying their yearly division
dues. The second is to encourage and promote our members to become involved in
sports, recreational and spectator activities on a state, local, and individual
level.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">4. NFB Pledge:  <span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Recited by Joseph
Ruffalo<br>
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.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">5. Overview of 2021:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">We met the 3^rd Wednesday of each
month Jan through June; we took the summer off and were back in Sept, Oct and
in person Nov.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">62 Members<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Participated in a Virtual exhibit on ancient
Egyptians through Penn Museum Free<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Had a Pampered Chief and Tupperware
Fundraiser raising $90<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Hosted Representatives from Accessible
Pharmacy as a Spotlight Speaker<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Conducted a virtual cooking class<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Virtual Cooking Class with Annemarie Cooke<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Hosted Blind Athlete, Alvin Suarez, as a
spotlight speaker<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">6. Plans for 2022:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Increase membership<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Phase back to in person activities with the
guidelines from the State Affiliate<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Reestablish the regional activity
coordinators and events<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Additional virtual cooking class with
Annemarie Cooke<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Continue collaborating with previous
organizations, such as, Penn Museum and Philly Touch Tours to provide engaging
experiences.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">7. How to make dues payments
for 2022:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Currently there are
two ways to pay dues. Click on the link below to fill out a membership form and
choose your method of payment.   </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><a href="https://www.nfbnj.org/chapters-and-divisions/sports-and-recreation-division/membership-form/" target="_blank">NFBNJ Sports & Recreation Division
Membership Form – National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</a></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">If paying through
PayPal you use a debit or credit card to process your payment. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">If paying via check
or money order after filling out the membership form please make the check or
money order payable to NFBNJ Sports & Recreation Division with S&R dues
year(s) you are paying dues for in the memo field. Please send to:<br>
Jocelyn Santiago<br>
24 Magnolia Court<br>
Bordentown, NJ 08505<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">8. Election results:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane Degenshein
presented the nomination slate and assisted with the elections.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><br>
President: Vee Gaspa<br>
Vice President:  Annemarie Cooke<br>
Secretary: Andrew Smith<br>
Treasurer: Jocelyn Santiago<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Board Seat 1: Marian
Lee<br>
Board Seat 2: Tony Santiago<br>
Board Seat 3: Linda Melendez<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">9. Additional Comments:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">a. Annemarie Cooke,
Division Vice President<br>
Annemarie encouraged everyone to send us your suggestions and looks forward to
future online cooking events<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">b. Tony Santiago,
Board Member<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Tony encouraged all
to stay healthy and active.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">10. Spot Light Speaker: Sherlock Washington<br>
</span></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Sherlock spoke about
his life; being active and an athlete. Blind Athletes Inc is a sport club for
vision impaired athletes in the State of New Jersey. We want our athletes to
stay active in all seasons. In order to do so, we support a multi-sports
schedule including para-athletics, para-swimming, beep baseball and
participation in road races such as 5K and half marathon. Our competitive
athletes compete regionally, nationally and internationally. All our athletes
train towards the same objectives – to raise their standard of excellence,
strive for new personal records, and to discover the Champion within. We urge
you to consider becoming an athlete – someone who chooses the active lifestyle
and the camaraderie of friends and teammates. Someone who sets high
expectations and strives to achieve meaningful goals. It takes courage,
willpower and effort to make a lifestyle change. It requires the support of
consistent constructive encouragement and proper guidance. That is what we are
all about at Blind Athletes Inc.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">11. Around the phone:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The meeting was open
for attendees to share:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Patti Chang and her husband offered to host
a Zoom Dancing class.<br>
Sherlock Washington would like to be speaker at one of our division meetings
about Blind Athletics Inc.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext">12. Adjournment: <span></span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Meeting was
adjourned at 2:55 p.m. by President Linda Melendez.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Minutes respectfully
submitted and reviewed by Linda Melendez, President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Sports and
Recreation Division, NFBNJ<span></span></span></p>

<h1><span style="font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">Technology
Division (NJABTU) Business Meeting Minutes<span></span></font></span></h1>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">1. Call to Order<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
meeting was called to order by Division President, Jane Degenshein, at 11:00
A.M.  <span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">2. Roll call:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">There
were approximately 40 people in attendance.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Officers:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Linda
Melendez, State Affiliate President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
Degenshein, Technology Division President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Tony
Santiago, Vice President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary
Jo Partyka, Recording Secretary<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Annemarie
Cooke, Treasurer<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Board
Members:<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mario
Brusco, Ed Godfrey, Anne Marie Harris, and Andy Smith<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Guest:
Patti Gregory-Chang, National Representative<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Guest
Presenter: David De Notaris<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">3. NFB Pledge<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
asked Ellen Sullivan to recite this for us.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"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.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""><font size="2">4.
Overview of 2021:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
Division met from January through June and in September and October 2021.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
invited the following members  to present as guest speakers-, Tracy
Carcione, Lori Falk, Ed Godfrey, Tony Santiago, and Andy Smith.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">100
people are subscribed to the New Jersey Technology Division Listserv and Jane
encouraged others to join and have their questions answered.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our
Division, in conjunction with Eileen Levin, has been involved with the Verizon Volunteer
Project which enables members to learn and understand more about technology.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our
affiliate received $750  in 2020 and will receive another $750 in 2021,
due to Eileen Levin’s diligence in helping others.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Our
Division sponsored an IOS technology workshop on June 26 with 111 registered
participants  from 15 states.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">5. Plans for 2022:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
encouraged everyone to learn their technology. At  the January  10,
2022  Meeting, the agenda will be devoted entirely to allowing members to
ask and receive answers to their questions.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
also asked the members to complete the membership form for the Technology
Division and pay their 2022 dues. Dues are $5.00 per year and payments may be
made online or mailed to Annemarie Cooke.  Her address is 7 Mayfair Road,
Southampton, NJ, 08088.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">6. Elections:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Ellen
Sullivan presented the nomination slate and conducted the first part of the
election and Jane Degenshein completed it.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Jane
Degenshein, President.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Motion:
Ruth Williams<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Seconded:
Jennifer Uchanow<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Tony
Santiago, Vice President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Motion:
Jennifer Uchanow<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Seconded:
Ward Biondi<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mary
Jo Partyka, Recording Secretary<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Motion:
Andy Smith<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Seconded:
Tracy Carcione<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Annemarie
Cooke, Treasurer<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Motion:
Mac Biggers<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Seconded:
Ruth Williams<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
following Board Members were elected for one year terms.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Mario
Brusco<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Motion:
Mac Biggers<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Seconded:
Angela Perone<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Anne
Marie Harris<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Motion:
Linda DeBerardinis<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Seconded:
Mac Biggers<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Andy
Smith<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Motion:
Linda DeBerardinis<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Seconded:
Jennifer Uchanow<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Ed
Godfrey was elected as a new board member.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Motion:
Angela Perone<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Seconded:
Ward Biondi<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">7. Synopsis of Guest Presenter:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">David
De Notaris discussed transitional training and stressed the idea of using sound
effects as part of a presentation.  He indicated that when someone is
making a presentation it is important to look good and sound good.  Do not
have a window behind you.  Keep your camera at eye level.  He also
mentioned that when sighted people look at things on Zoom, and other websites,
they are looking at images.  Pictures are very important to sighted people
and blind people should do their best to describe who and what is in the
picture they are sharing so that blind people also know what’s being shown.<span></span></span></p>

<h2><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif";color:windowtext"><font size="2">8. Adjournment:<span></span></font></span></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">The
meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.  by
Jane Degenshein, President<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Technology
Division, NFBNJ<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif"">Minutes
Submitted by Mary Jo Partyka, Secretary and reviewed by Jane Degenshein, President,
Technology Division, NFBNJ<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Tahoma,"sans-serif""> </span></p>

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