[NFBSea] November Meeting Minutes

[Sushil Oswal]

Jim, I was away at a conference on Saturday but I just paid my 2022 chapter
dues.
 
I hope that you are still the chapter president.
 
Best regards,
Sushil Oswal
 
Sushil K. Oswal, Ph.D.
Professor of HCI, Human-Centered Design, and Accessibility
School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
CREATE Faculty 
Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences
Affiliate Professor, Disability Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Washington
oswal at u.washington.edu
 
 
 
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Subject: [NFBSea] November Meeting Minutes
 
Greetings Seattle Chapter!
Here are the November meeting minutes. We can vote on them at the upcoming
meeting.
Thanks very much to Lucas Atkinson for filling in and taking these notes.
Also, please remember to pay your dues by tomorrow morning so you can
participate in our elections and vote.
payments at nfbw.org <mailto:payments at nfbw.org> 
 
Jim
 
NFB  SEATTLE CHAPTER MINUTES 
20NOV21 1005-1114
 
IN Attendance:  Jim P, Kris C., Keri B., Marci C., Noel N., Amandeep K., Al
E., Ben P., Anatoly, Lucas A.
 
Jim reviewed notes from last month (16OCT21) and voted to approve them. 
There was no treasury report as the treasurer moved away recently and the
temporary treasurer was not available. 
Marci- thanked everyone for attending convention and congratulated newly
elected persons. Discussed Washing Seminar (Date:7-10JAN22) will have
in-person component probably be able to take 2 people will still have
virtual attendance as well. 5-10JUL22 in-person National Convention to be
help in New Orleans. 
Al- Discussed legal issues with Uber against Dog Guide users and requested
any in firsthand issues related to that. Also, legal suits against Uber for
their 2-minute late fee as persons with a disability may need more time to
get the Uber. As well as legal suit against Airlines that charge more
because a person as a service animal. Brought up the necessity of listening
to the Presidential Release during Chapter Meetings and discussed
possibility of partnering with NWABA for some events. 
Jim- Received Feedback on the convention: Most people enjoyed the speaker,
one person did not like break out sessions, several people liked "why I'm a
Federationist" and the Job Seekers, everyone liked Amandeep's story of
becoming a US Citizen. Discussed dates and locations for December Holiday
Party and future in-person chapter meetings starting in Jan. Requested
members think about topics for philosophy discussions moving forward. 
Amandeep- discussed the Student Division and Al discussed the Sr Division
invited anyone to attend their Saturday meet ups. Kris discussed Members at
Large chapter and their fund raiser they are putting on (Raffle for 2
handmade quilts.) $5 per entry into the drawing. Can go to NFB.ORG Members
at large quilt or send in money order PO Box 2516, Seattle, WA
Possible Resolution to be brought up dealing with the Citizenship process
and changing the lack of accommodations provided for persons with
disabilities. 
Holiday Party: 11DEC21/time: 1-5pm Location: Razzi's Pizza.   Deja and
Amandeep will plan for activities.   
 
Minutes written by Lucas A. 
 
 
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