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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><div><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Jigsaw Chapter Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Saturday, June 4, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The meeting was called to order at 10:05 am, by President, Dave Miller. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Present were 8 members: President Dave Miller, Vice President Chris Westbrook, Secretary, Alta St. Louis, Christine Callahan, Brian Mackey, Frank Beam, Tom Brown, Preston Gaylor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>ROUND TABLE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Dave mentioned nothing to report.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Chris mentioned doing programming on the side, not a lot going on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Alta mentioned she is traveling to Las Vegas, shared a travel tip with the group, if a member has para-transit they can transfer to the visiting county and get para-transit status in that state. You are given 21 days to use and it expires in one year of receiving the visitor’s status.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Christine mentioned it is getting warm outside, nothing going on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Frank mentioned nothing to report, everything the same.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Tom mentioned nothing to report, currently suffering from allergies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Preston stated doing well, pretty busy summer, with the Lion Club and volunteering at the library.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Brian stated things are good, raffle went well and members should look for emails regarding convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> OLD BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Dave stated National Convention is July 5 thru 10, registration is now closed. Members can register at the door for an additional $5, for a total of registration $30 and banquet $75.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Online virtual experience will be offered for free, members can register. Virtual events such as Board Meeting, General Session and Banquet will be streamlined.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>State Convention will be November 10 thru 13, at the Sheraton Station Square, registration is not yet available however, members can reserve hotel room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>NEW BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Dave mentioned next meeting is July 2nd which is a holiday weekend. Dave asked each member should we cancel July meeting, each member stated to cancel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>July meeting is canceled, next meeting will be in August.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>PRESIDENTIAL RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Members listened to the Presidential Release.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>President Mark Riccobono delivers presidential release #517 before a live virtual audience. He provides perspective and updates regarding upcoming strategic planning and constitutional amendments of the National Federation of the Blind, our advocacy and policy efforts, request for NFB Code of Conduct feedback, and National Convention. President Riccobono also shares Federation Family news and the customary endings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Dave mentioned Happy 4th of July!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Next Meeting, Saturday, August 6, at 10:00 am.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>meeting adjourned 11:25 am, per Dave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Respectfully submitted,</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Alta St. Louis</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>