[NFBp-Berks] Sept mtg minutes
Brian Mackey
bmackey88 at gmail.com
Sat Sep 9 16:58:32 UTC 2023
Corrections:
- the price for the Sunday breakfast is $15, not $30
- there is a tier registration this year ($15 till 9/15/23, $25 9/15 through 10/15, $35 after 10/15)
From: NFBP-Berks <nfbp-berks-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Linda Mackey via NFBP-Berks
Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2023 12:22 PM
To: NFB Greater Berks Chapter <nfbp-berks at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [NFBp-Berks] Sept mtg minutes
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®ionCode=1&hotelCode=mdtdt&_PMID=99801505&GPC=NFB&cn=yes&viewfullsite=true> https://www.ihg.com.cn/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en®ionCode=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/> 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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