<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">Members</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">Here are the minutes from our October Chapter meeting.</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 - <span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"> </span>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,
October 13, 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: 5 members in attendance</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Officers</b>: Rosemary Freedman, President, Brian Mackey,
Treasurer, Linda Mackey, Secretary<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>Absent</b>: John Kaufman, Vice President<b><span style="font-size:8pt"></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Board
Member</b>: Judy <a name="_Hlk129285044">Vaskorlis</a><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>Members</b>: Angel Torres</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 10:11am.<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">Linda Mackey read the September minutes. Brian
Mackey motioned to approve; seconded by Judy Vaskorlis; unanimously approved.</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.
Linda Mackey motioned to approve; seconded by Angel Torres; unanimously approved.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Beginning
Balance as of August 1: <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"><b>Income</b>: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dues 0.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Total
Income: 0.00<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>Expenses</b>:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">PAC Plan:<span style="font-size:11pt">
<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"> </span> $</span>20.00</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Total Expenses: $20.00</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ending
Balance as of September 31: $1,374.71</p>
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<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</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>$760.11</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">5. <b>Old Business</b>: </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">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 did not get the needed
information soon enough to participate in the<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"> </span></span><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt">City International Diversity Day on Oct 1</span><sup style="color:black">st</sup><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt">. There
would have been $50 entry fee.<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"> </span></span><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt">Question re: insurance – Brian stated that the affiliate has
liability insurance</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"><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: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"> – Luncheon at Azteca for Sept. 15<sup>th</sup>
was cancelled. Being rescheduled for
November 17<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">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). Please RSVP to Rosemary by Nov. 10<sup>th</sup></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">Dues
must be paid before11/17 for free luncheon</span></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b> </b><b style="font-size:12pt">Supplies
– </b><span style="font-size:12pt">Judy has some flyers/promotional materials
that were to be used at the Diversity Day.
Rosemary stated she has the large banner at her house.</span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Raffle</b> – tickets were due in by September 30<sup>th</sup></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>6. New
Business: </b></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="font-size:8pt;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="font-size:8pt;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 and state that you are attending the NFB
of Pennsylvania State Convention</span><span style="font-size:8pt;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="font-size:8pt;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><span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt;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><span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:8pt"> </span></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!<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
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<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 <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">$15 till 9/15/23, $25 9/15 through 10/15, $35 after 10/15</span> </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Meals cannot be ordered after October 15th</b></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 $15<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thursday, Nov. 9<sup>th</sup> is the Possibilities
Fair with a separate registration; cost $20<span style="font-size:8pt"></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Annual State Convention Donations</b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b> </b>Approved
to donate: $50 to Veterans</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> $50 to the Banquet</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> $50 towards hotel rooms ($25/pp-Brian
& Linda Mackey)</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Donations are need for door prizes. Judy has two:
Phillies cross-over bag and a 3D plaque “Have you Hugged your Teddy Bear Today”</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Transportation
line item in budget</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">After a
discussion, it was decided to leave it available for $100/pp</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">7. Rosemary
moved to end the meeting at 10:43 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 December 8, 2023 via the affiliate’s Zoom room (meeting ID 215
988 0888).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(No
November meeting due to state convention)</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</p>
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