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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><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Seattle Chapter!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are the November meeting minutes. We can vote on them at the upcoming meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks very much to Lucas Atkinson for filling in and taking these notes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Also, please remember to pay your dues by tomorrow morning so you can participate in our elections and vote.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:payments@nfbw.org">payments@nfbw.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jim<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><sub>NFB </sub>SEATTLE CHAPTER MINUTES <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>20NOV21 1005-1114<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IN Attendance: Jim P, Kris C., Keri B., Marci C., Noel N., Amandeep K., Al E., Ben P., Anatoly, Lucas A.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jim reviewed notes from last month (16OCT21) and voted to approve them. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There was no treasury report as the treasurer moved away recently and the temporary treasurer was not available. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Possible Resolution to be brought up dealing with the Citizenship process and changing the lack of accommodations provided for persons with disabilities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Holiday Party: 11DEC21/time: 1-5pm Location: Razzi’s Pizza. Deja and Amandeep will plan for activities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Minutes written by Lucas A. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>