[NFBO-Springfield] June 2023 meeting minutes

[Aleeha Dudley]

Hello everyone,
As these were not available for the last meeting, I am submitting the June 2023 meeting minutes now. They are both below and attached to the email for reference. Please let me know if there are any corrections which need to be made.

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield chapter Minutes
Date: June 17, 2023
Location: Clarke County Public Library
Those Present
·      Debbie Baker
·      Pat Banaszak
·      Mickie Cooper
·      Susan Day
·      Arlie Ray
·      Aleeha Dudley
Reports and Branding
The NFB branding message and pledge were read.
The Treasurer’s report was read, with an ending balance of $6,141.78. Aleeha moved acceptance of the report as read, Arlie seconded, and the motion passed.
The Secretary’s report was read and amended. Mickie moved to accept the minutes as amended, Pat seconded, and the motion passed.
Unfinished Business
An executive board meeting was held to discuss the provision of chapter funds to support the national efforts at national convention. Due to the time frame of sending the checks, the meeting could not wait. Debbie explained what each fund is and how it relates to the Federation’s business.
National convention registration closed on May 31. You may still be able to register virtually but will not be able to attend all events.
We have a resource list that Mickie sent out which has the names, addresses and descriptions of companies that serve the blind, for example the Independence market.
If you attempt to contact one of these companies and cannot reach them or find different contact information, please let Mickie know.
Debbie explained the Braille Monitor, as well as Newsline. These are both services to which one may subscribe via the Federation, which provide access to content to be read.
New Business
Blindkitchen.com is a website containing information regarding cooking as a blind person. Debbie presented this website as something which may be of interest to the membership.
We will not contribute additional money to the 2023 BELL program. In 2022, we contributed $300.00 and it was not spent.
The June 2023 Presidential release was played.
Our next meeting is august 19, 2023, time to be determined.

Respectfully Submitted,
Aleeha Dudley
Secretary
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter

Best Wishes,
Aleeha Dudley
Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Springfield Chapter

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