[NFBP-Jigsaw] August Jigsaw chapter meeting minutes

[Preston Gaylor]

Hello everyone:
Here is a copy of this morning's meeting minutes.
As always, feel free to make any changes or corrections if necessary.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your month.
Sincerely yours,
Preston Gaylor, jigsaw chapter secretary
NFB Pennsylvania Jigsaw Chapter Meeting.
Saturday, August 5th, 2023

Meeting called to order at 10:04 AM
Members in Attendance: Christine Callahan, David Miller, Emily
Gindlesbuger, Linda Mackey, Brian Mackey, Chris Westbrook, Rob
Farabaugh, Frank Beam, Preston Gaylor
We also had Esther observing today's meeting.

Round Table

Chris took a certification for work, he will find out in September if he passed.
He is doing well with the Death Blind division, church, and getting
things ready for state convention.
Preston Gaylor went to the beach and will be traveling down south to
see his cousin.
He may go back to the hometown for a concert, and he is getting things
ready for state convention.
Brian's golfing and working at the Double Tree has been keeping him busy.
Frank has no update to report.
Christine has nothing new to report.
Rob will be making his way back to Florida on Sunday, then will be
traveling to Myrtle Beach, and also he will be making another treak to
Florida in October.
He also had a great time at Beacon Lodge as well.

David attended the national convention to represent his work, he
unfortantley didn't get to do much afterwords.
Emily reports her daughter played a part at her local theater for a
play, she is getting things ready for her senior year.
new state website is at:
www.nfbofpa.org
Registeration for state convention is now open.

Early bird registeration is only $15 until September 15.
After October 15, it will be $25.
Boxed lunches will be taking place Thursday and Friday, seated lunch
will be on Saturday.
Banquet tickets will be $35 per person.
State connvention again is from November 9-12 at Crown Plaza
Harrisburg Hotel, and all info is accessed at:
www.nfbofpa.org
Events to include: tech seminar, Veterans Celebration, Jigsaw meeting
in person, as well as other divisions, diabities workshops, in
conjunction with other meetings throught the day.
Saturday consists of General session and banquet.
Chapter breakfast will be that Sunday morning.

Silent auction and talent show will be on that Friday night.
Convention streaming will be taking place throught the connvention.

David had to step out, no old or new business to report.
Emily did report that if anyone needs any assistance getting to
convention, contact Lynn Heights directly.
president at nfbofpa.org
State rafal for the scholarship program is going on, if you win the
7PM pick 3 lottery drawing, friday in Octber, you will recieve $50,
for that Saturday you will receive $100.
Meeting adjourned at 10:39 AM