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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 align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Greater Seattle Chapter of the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>National Federation of the Blind of Washington<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:106%'>January Chapter Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Saturday 1/15/2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>The meeting started at 10:07 am.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>The secretary’s report was sent and the minutes were approved from the last chapter meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Reminder to pay dues for the chapter, $5 for the year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>The State of the State: Marcie Carpenter<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Legislative issues: We are doing all Washington Seminar things virtually-on a state and national level. We are setting up meetings this week with our congress people. </span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/washingtonseminar"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>www.nfb.org/washingtonseminar</span></a><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'> is the link to check out the fact sheets on the issues. There were two trainings this week on the issues. If you couldn’t attend, an affiliate training will be happening at the end of the month. On January 19<sup>th</sup> and 24<sup>th</sup> those will virtual meetings for Washington seminar. The NABS Leadership Seminar is being postponed—not done virtually. Mon. Feb 7 is the Great Gathering In.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Plans are in place for in person National Convention July 5-10, at the New Orleans Marriot, hotel reservations are open, pay one night stay plus taxes and fees. About $130/night. Marcie wants a big contingent at National Convention from Washington. The overflow hotel is right across the street (Sheraton Hotel), the exhibit hall will be there. Encourage new attendees to apply for a Jernigan Scholarship. Marcie will be the delegate and alternate delegate, Kris Kolcoff. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>The scholarship program has been changed: Everyone will get at least $8,000 and the class will chose the top scholarship winner amongst themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>State legislation: Working on for next year, elections and alternatives to the current signature system. Marcie will be getting information to us in early Feb. to contact local legislatures. This year is a short session. There is a bill this year regarding ending subminimum wages. The one that passed last year did not include state contractors---just an addition to the last bill. We are also working on the issue of accessible prescriptions—and mail order prescriptions. The BEP program currently has no state funding—the pandemic has devastated the BEP program. Working on a different model for BEP since covid demolished it. DSB is working on developing different models for BEP. It’s in the governor’s budget-watching to see if it stays in the budget. Working on the Acting Director position for DSB—NFB is asking for a push for a national search to have a qualified blind person apply. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Elections: <o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>President: Jim Portillo<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President: Al Elia<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President: Amandeep Kaar<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Secretary: Deja Powell<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Treasurer: Mike Mello<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Board Member 1: Shannon Donohue<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Board Member 2: Jessie Lorenz<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Members were asked about meeting in person, the majority agree that in person next month would be good. The possibility of meeting at the library is being investigated. The recommendation was to meet in March—not in February due to the spike in Covid cases. We are also still looking at CityU and we have Razzi’s pizza. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Seniors will be talking about Washington Seminar next sat. Jan 22 at noon. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Students-Will have a membership call coming up in a week or two. We will be talking about Washington Seminar, will talk about recruiting, and we are hopefully planning a social gathering in the summer.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Ron Jasmer, new OTC Manager, will be coming to talk to the chapter soon.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>Deja did an ice breaker activity. What song sums up 2022 for you? What do you hope for the chapter for 2022?<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'>The meeting was adjourned at 11:45<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>