[NFBP-Jigsaw] NFB of PA Jigsaw Chapter Meeting Minutes August 2022

Tue Aug 9 11:30:28 UTC 2022

I agree with Emily. If you make a room reservation and discovered you can’t attend for whatever reason, let Lynn know and she can tell the hotel to change the name listed on the room reservation. That way we don’t lose any rooms due to cancelations. Once the room has been canceled, especially after the room block  is released to the general public, we can’t get those rooms back. The more rooms that are reserved and occupied during the convention, the less the affiliate will have to pay to the hotel when we settle our bill.

In addition, please register for the convention. Currently the registration fee is $15 per person, but it will increase to $25 per person starting on October 1. We typically get about 100 registrants, but I hope to see if we can go higher than that if possible.

From: NFBP-Jigsaw <nfbp-jigsaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Emily Gindlesperger via NFBP-Jigsaw
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Subject: Re: [NFBP-Jigsaw] NFB of PA Jigsaw Chapter Meeting Minutes August 2022

Hi everyone,

I will be putting a post out on the main list serve later, but since this email is here I am going to give you guys some insight.

If you are planning to go to state convention, even if you are simply considering it, I would call and make your room reservations now.  That weekend is a Steelers home football game, they will be playing the New Orleans Saints Sunday.  Once the block is let go, I would imagine the rooms will be gone.

Talk soon!

Emily W. Gindlesperger 

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On Aug 7, 2022, at 10:58 AM, David Miller via NFBP-Jigsaw <nfbp-jigsaw at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbp-jigsaw at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Thanks Tom for the correction.

This years Convention is being held in Pittsburgh, PA.  The hotel information is below:

Sheraton Station Square 

300 W. Station Square Drive

Pittsburgh, PA, 15219  

412-261-2000 

Respectfully,

Dave Miller

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Subject: Re: [NFBP-Jigsaw] NFB of PA Jigsaw Chapter Meeting Minutes August 2022

Hello all. I apologize for not being able to make the meeting. Thank you David for sending out the minutes. I do have a correction. The convention is at Sheraton Station Square. The word "square" follows station.

Respectfully,

Tom Brown

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On Aug 7, 2022, at 7:44 AM, David Miller via NFBP-Jigsaw <nfbp-jigsaw at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbp-jigsaw at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania

Jigsaw Chapter Meeting Minutes

Saturday, August 6, 2022

The meeting was called to order at 10:03 am, by President, Dave Miller.  

Present were 9 members:  President Dave Miller, Secretary, Alta St. Louis, State President Lynn Heitz, Christine Callahan, Brian Mackey, Frank Beam, Rob Sarabaugh, Catherine Clegg, Preston Gaylor.

ROUND TABLE

Alta mentioned traveling to North Carolina and Florida next week, also mentioned Para transit in a large city has its pros and cons.

Brian mentioned he is still at Double Tree, he attended National Convention will let Lynn comment, also mom says hello.

Rob mentioned he is in Florida and swimming, he is also looking for a friend his age.

Christine mentioned it is hot, also mentioned she is traveling to California for nine days.

Frank mentioned he had work done to his house, also asked members are there organizations to help with work in the home.  Dave suggested county office may have assistance and Lynn mentioned if age 65 and older the Office of Ageing can  help.

Preston mentioned he has an application with OVR, he is very busy and he was at Virginia Beach.

Catherine mentioned she is at the Otter Banks, she attended National Convention it was very good however, came home with covid, she would like to attend state convention.

Lynn announced registration for State Convention is open.  Lynn also mentioned a legislation to branch off from BBVS for the blind and visually impaired, members with an open or close case with BBVS can complete a survey, names of completed survey will be drawn at State Convention for a $50 gift card.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Registration is open for State Convention, Hotel $119 per night, Sheraton Station.

PRESIDENTIAL RELEASE

Members were able to listen to the release.

President Mark Riccobono delivers presidential release #518 before a live virtual audience. He provides perspective and updates regarding the 2022 National Convention, our advocacy and policy efforts including the recent anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and planning for Blind Equality Achievement Month. President Riccobono also shares Federation Family news and the customary endings.

Next Meeting, Saturday, September 3, at 10:00 am.

meeting adjourned 11:00 am per Lynn.

Respectfully submitted,

Alta St. Louis

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