<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><div><h1><br></h1></div><div>Here are the minutes for the Senior Division’s meeting which was held on March 17th.</div><div>Melanie Torrance</div><div>Secretary, NFB of SC Senior Division</div>
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<li>The meeting was called to order at 2:04 pm. 12 members were present.</li>
<li>The Guest Speaker was Andy Burstein, CEO of Accessible Pharmacy for the Blind. Andy gave an overview of the Pharmacy as being</li>
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<div> a comprehensive, home delivery pharmacy service specializing in the needs of people who are blind, Deaf/Blind or have low vision. They are the only provider of its kind and the largest blind-owned healthcare company in the country.</div>
<div> In addition to prescription medication, they also supply: Vitamins & supplements, over-the-counter drugs, diabetic supplies, guide dog & pet medication and small, accessible medical equipment.</div>
<div> They offer free accessible packaging . They can find the packaging that is right for you, with a wide variety of options to choose from. </div>
<div> Accessible Labeling is also available. It can be a Large font or Braille. It can be used with ScripTalk or </div>
<div>WayTag and they are working with OrCam now. </div>
<div>They can teach you how to use the current continuous glucose monitors on the market, as well as Glucometers. </div>
<div>Educational opportunities are also held. Their Phone number is</div>
<div>215 799-9900. You also may email Andy at </div>
<div>Andy@Accessiblepharmacy.com<br></div>
<div>The web site is Accessiblepharmacy.com<br></div>
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<li>Other Business</li>
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<div>$923.50 was raised for the 50/50 raffle fundraiser. </div>
<div>Our President was the winner and she gave half of her earnings ($261.00) back to the Division. </div>
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<div>4.Treasurer’s Report</div>
<div> The Division currently has $1004.75 in the bank.</div>
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<li>A new Fundraiser should be started in May and continued until convention time. Members were encouraged to give the President a call for ideas for a new fundraising project.</li>
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<li>Senior Camp will be held April 24-28. The deadline to submit an application has been extended to April 1. The application contains a section for your Doctor to complete. Transportation will be provided.</li>
<li>0ur next meeting will be May 19 at 2:00 pm. </li>
<li>The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 pm.</li>
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</div><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from Melanie's i phone</div></body></html>