<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">This is a revision of the minutes. There were a couple of errors.</div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><em><font color="#330099" face="georgia,serif" size="4"><strong>Linda Mackey</strong></font></em></div><div><em><font color="#330099" face="georgia,serif" size="4"><strong>609-870-2437</strong></font></em></div><div><em><font color="#330099" face="georgia,serif" size="4"><strong>Home 610-750-6765</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,
August 11, 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 John Kaufman,
Vice President Linda Mackey,
Secretary</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Absent</b>: Brian Mackey, Treasurer</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <b style="font-size:12pt">Board
Member</b><span style="font-size:12pt">:</span></p></div>
<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> </b></p>
<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 10:15 am.<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt"> </span></p>
<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">Last
minutes were from the April meeting; not read<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: given by Linda Mackey</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Beginning
Balance as of March 1: <b>$1589.71</b> <span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
<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 $40.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Total
Income: $40.00<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt"> </span></p>
<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"><span style="font-size:11pt">PAC Plan: $50.00</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Affiliate Dues: $60.00</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Jernigan Fund
Donation: $25.00</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">tenBroek Fund Donation:
$50.00</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">White Cane Fund
Donation: $50.00</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Total Expenses: $235.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ending
Balance as of July 31: <b>$1394.71</b><span style="font-size:8pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Line
Items:</b></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"><b>Total
Line Items:</b> $614.60<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Working
Balance</b>: <b>$780.11</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b> </b></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="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>State
convention</b> will be November 9-12<sup>th</sup>,
<span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Crowne
Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey</span><br>
<span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">23 S 2nd
Street; Harrisburg, PA 17101</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">To make your room reservation, please visit </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://www.ihg.com.cn/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=mdtdt&_PMID=99801505&GPC=NFB&cn=yes&viewfullsite=true" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">https://www.ihg.com.cn/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=mdtdt&_PMID=99801505&GPC=NFB&cn=yes&viewfullsite=true</span></a><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">or dial 717-234-5021 </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">state that you are attending the NFB of Pennsylvania State
Convention</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The 2023 room rate is $99 a night + taxes</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">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!</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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!</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To register for convention, go to: <a href="https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://nfbofpa.org/2023-state-convention-registration/</a></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Registration $15.00 ***Price goes up after
October 1<sup>st</sup></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Meals
can not be ordered after October 15th</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Banquet $35</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Box lunches Thurs, Fri, Sat $25 each</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sunday Breakfast $30</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><u><span style="text-decoration-line:none"> </span></u></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Raffle Tickets – </span></b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">For the State Affiliate<b>, </b>Rosemary
has raffle tickets for sale. During the month of October if the last three
number on your ticket are drawn in the evening lottery pull, you’ll win: </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">$50 Sun thru Fri; $100 Sat. </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The proceeds benefit our scholarship fund. Tickets sell for
$5.00</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Bowling</span></b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> – August 16<sup>th</sup>, everyone is invited to bowl
at 11:00 am. Pay your own way.</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Hiester Lanes - </span><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">801 Hiesters Ln, Reading</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">. </span><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Using lanes 1 and 2.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Social</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> – We will have lunch on Sept. 15th at
Azteca – 955 Woodland Road, Wyomissing
610-898-1512</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Paid
members are free up to $25 (no alcohol). </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Please
RSVP to Rosemary by Sept. 10<sup>th</sup></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Community awareness</span></b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> – Judy mentioned that there is a City
International Diversity Day on Oct 1<sup>st</sup>.</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">She will inquire about our having a table there.</span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">6. Rosemary
moved to end the meeting at 10:53 am</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Our next
meeting will be September 8, 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 </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">National
Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania Greater Berks Chapter<br></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>