[NFBp-Berks] Sept mtg minutes

[Linda Mackey]

Members

Here are the minutes from our meeting on September 8, 2023

*Linda Mackey*


*National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania - Greater Berks Chapter
Meeting*

*Date: Friday, September 8, 2023     *
                        Location: Zoom Conference Call



1. Roll Call: 4 members in attendance

*Officers*: John Kaufman, Vice President       Linda Mackey, Secretary

*Absent*: Rosemary Freedman, President, Brian Mackey, Treasurer



*Board Member*: Judy Vaskorlis

*Members*: Lynn Heitz



2. Vice President John Kaufman called the meeting to order at 10:04 am.



3. Secretary’s Report: Linda Mackey

Last minutes were from the August meeting; not read



4. Treasurer’s Report: Brian Mackey

Not given



Beginning Balance as of March 1:                             *$1394.71*


*Income*:


Dues
0.00

Total Income:
0.00



*Expenses*:

PAC Plan:
$10.00

Total Expenses:
$10.00



Ending Balance as of July 31:                                     $1,384.71





*Line Items:*

Transportation Assistance Fund:                                $614.60

*Total Line Items:*
$614.60



*Working Balance*:
*$770.11*





5. Old/New Business:



*Social* – We will have lunch on Sept. 15th at Azteca – 955 Woodland Road,
Wyomissing     610-898-1512

Paid members are free up to $25 (no alcohol).

Please RSVP to Rosemary by Sept. 10th



John remarked about the lack of member participation; that they do not join
in on the meetings, but they will come out for a free lunch. He will bring
this up at the upcoming lunch.





*Community awareness* – Judy mentioned that there is a City International
Diversity Day on Oct 1st.

She will inquire about our having a table there, if there is a cost, and if
there is a rain date. It was discussed about bringing promotional supplies.
Lynn offered that she has some Kernal books. She will check with Rosemary
as to what she might have.



*Supplies – *John stated that there used to be a big and little pull up
banners for the club. He will check with Rosemary to see if she has them.
He also inquired if Rosemary has a box of promotional materials that we
might be able to give out at community events.





*Not mentioned:*



*State convention* will be November 9-12th, Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey
23 S 2nd Street; Harrisburg, PA 17101



To make your room reservation, please visit

https://www.ihg.com.cn/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=mdtdt&_PMID=99801505&GPC=NFB&cn=yes&viewfullsite=true


or dial 717-234-5021

state that you are attending the NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention



The 2023 room rate is $99 a night + taxes



Here is your chance to participate and learn more about the NFB’s programs
and goals on the state and national level. Hear from the NFB national
representative. Also, hear from speakers on topics of national and state
importance, membership, seniors, technology, Braille, students, guide dog
users, merchants, deafblind, and parents’ concerns, meet the scholarship
class of 2023 and much more!



We will be live streaming portions of the convention that will be recorded
for archival purposes on the website. The agenda will be available on
NEWSLINE® too!



To register for convention, go to:
https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/

Registration $15.00 ***Price goes up after October 1st

                                    Meals can not be ordered after October
15th

Banquet $35

Box lunches Thurs, Fri, Sat $25 each

Sunday Breakfast  $30



6. John moved to end the meeting at 10:35 am



Our next meeting will be October 13, 2023 via the affiliate’s Zoom room
(meeting ID 215 988 0888).



Respectfully submitted by

Linda Mackey, Secretary

National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania Greater Berks Chapter
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