<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">Please see the revised minutes with corrections.</div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">--</span><em><font color="#330099" face="georgia,serif" size="4"><strong>Linda Mackey</strong></font></em><div><em><font color="#330099" face="georgia,serif" size="4"><strong><br></strong></font></em></div><div><em><font color="#330099" face="georgia,serif" size="4"><strong><br></strong></font></em></div><div><em><font color="#330099" face="georgia,serif" size="4"><strong><br></strong></font></em></div><div><div class="gmail-WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a name="OLE_LINK20"></a><a name="OLE_LINK21"><b>National
Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania - Greater Berks Chapter Meeting</b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Date: Friday,
February 10, 2023 </b> Location:
Zoom Conference Call</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1. Roll
Call: 7 members and guests in attendance</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Officers</b>:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rosemary
Freedman, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Linda
Mackey, Secretary</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Brian
Mackey, Treasurer</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Board
Member</b>:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Judy <a name="_Hlk129285044">Vaskorlis</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Members:</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Helen
Denker, Angel Torres, Lynn Heitz</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Guest</b>:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Emily
Gindlesberger </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2. President
Rosemary Freedman called the meeting to order at 10:04 am.<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">3. Secretary’s
Report: Linda Mackey</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Minutes
were not read, since the last meeting was in October.<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">4.
Treasurer’s Report: Brian Mackey</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Brian
Mackey provided the following treasury figures:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Beginning
Balance as of October 1: <b>$4,543.81</b><span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Income</b>: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dues $60.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Total
Income: $60.00</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Expenses</b>:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">PAC
Plan: $40.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">State Convention
hotel room $203.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">State
Convention banquet meal $30.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">State Convention
donation $100.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Personal
Assistance $1303.95</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Transportation $300.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">White
Cane Museum Tour $72.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">White
Cane Lunch $82.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wal Mart
Gift Cards $100.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">White
Cane Bingo Snacks $70.21</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">White Cane
Pizza $198.68</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Candy Basket
for Jasmyn Polite $49.80</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Holiday
Lunch $161.17</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Washington
DC transportation $160.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Washington
DC hotel $148.29</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Total
Expenses</b>: $2806.10<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ending
Balance as of January 31: $1594.71 <span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Line
Items:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Transportation
Assistance Fund: $614.60</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Total
Line Items: $614.60<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Working
Balance</b>: <b>$980.11</b><span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">5. Old/New
Business: </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Lynn
Heitz questioned chapter granting money ($1303.95) to an organization that gets
money from the State. Rosemary stated that it was open to any blind person whether
they belonged to an organization or not. None of the people that received
ordered items became a chapter member. Blind and Visually Services is there to
assist blind persons. We shouldn’t be using our money for things that tax
dollars provide for. For example: if we wanted to teach the group Braille and
we needed to purchase supplies for that, we could use our money. VBVS doesn’t teach
Braille. Rosemary stated that the fundraiser dance was advertised that we would
give part of the money to the blind of Berks County. Rosemary stated that her
participation in the bowling group gets the word out about the NFB, however no
one has joined. Lynn reminded us that she was on the earlier chapter meeting
when this was discussed. Lynn stated that we in the NFB needed to be connecting
these people to the other organizations that offer assistance and that have
more money to do so. The money the chapter raises should be used to support the
chapter members to attend National Convention and State Convention.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We need
to get the contact information for all the individuals who ordered items from either
Alicia or Mike Babb.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rosemary
mentioned that Josiah is having problems with his school district so he is now
going to Overbrook School for the Blind.
Lynn stated Emily should have been told about Josiah since she is
President of Parents of Blind children. PBC has resources to assist blind
children. We purchased all the items on Josiah’s wish list. We also purchased
all items requested by Jasmyn to start her career. <br>
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Judy suggested we go to the mall and play games, so the public can see what
blind individuals can do.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The individuals
who bowl, pay their own way.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Linda
Mackey motioned to accept the treasury report as presented, seconded by Judy Vaskorlis,
and unanimously approved.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Judy
inquired if there were any Bell Academy in person this year. Per Emily, there
will be Bell Academy. She is talking with Jasmyn about a summer program. The
Bell Academy information is on the website.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Helen stated
that she has talked with her local Hamburg Wal Mart about teaching people how
to use the online ordering system on their phones.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Local
Lions club had a pet vaccination clinic. Rosemary knows the vet, John, who is a
member of Fleetwood Lions. No Nonsense group will vaccinate cats at low cost.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">6. The
meeting ended at 11:14am. Our next meeting will be March 10, 2023 via the
affiliate’s Zoom room (meeting ID 215 988 0888).<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Respectfully
submitted by Linda Mackey, Secretary</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Reviewed
by Rosemary Freedman, President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">National
Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania Greater Berks Chapter</p></div></div>