[Nfbsf] February Minutes

[David Andrews]

This made me laugh -- is ice-breaker a pun or an accident?!  I think 
I win -- minus 34!

Dave

At 09:04 AM 3/12/2019, Jim Barbour via NFBSF wrote:
>1.  Ice Breaker - Coldest climate you've been in.
>Christina Daniels: 14 dg F
>Ashley Butella: -15
>Kayla Kidwell: 30
>Kate Williams: -10
>Beth Barrenson: below 0
>Bryan Bashin: 5
>Jeff Buckwalter: -15
>Bobbi Pompey: -13
>Susan Kitizawa: below 0
>Laura Millar:   seen snow 3 times, below 65 is uncomfortable :)
>Jim Barbour:    -10
>Amy Mason:      -30
>Richie Flores:  Jonas blizzard in DC.
>Kay Hatori: 39
>John Denton: -33
>Lisa Irving Pardini: Syracuse, New York
>Adam Rodanbeck: -20
>
>2.  Jim read highlights of January minutes.  Lisa moved we approved 
>the minutes and they were approved.
>
>3.  Sara Hadsell says we have $1,350 in our account. New all time 
>high.  Dues were collected
>
>4.  Presidential release was played
>
>5.  Rachel Olivero was known to many of us. She worked as the 
>director of technology at our National office.  She passed away very 
>unexpectedly shortly after this presidential release was 
>recorded.  Amy Mason give a very emotional, heartfelt tribute.
>
>6.  Review of This year's Washington Seminar
>
>7. Christina gave an overview of how the seminar works, who we see, 
>and what the issues were.
>
>    Issue 1: Technology Affordability Act.  Tax credit to help 
> offset technology costs
>    Issue 2: Greater Accessibility and Independence through 
> Non-visual technology Act: Access Board to help determine 
> guidelines for what accessibility means
>    Issue 3: Disability Employment Act:
>
>There was confusion about the Disability Employment Act, the 
>Transformation to competitive employment act (HR 873 which was 
>talked about in the presidential release), and last year's time 
>act.  More research will be done and discussion will happen in March.
>
>We talked a lot about how we can support Washington Seminar activities
>at the local level
>
>Christina Will send out text of HR 873.
>
>Jim Barbour will send out an email looking for participants who wish 
>to visit federal legislators local offices.
>
>8. Elections
>
>Amy Mason was elected as First Vice President
>Jim Barbour was elected as Secretary
>Sara Hadsell was elected Treasurer
>Lisa Irving Pardini was elected to our first board position
>Bobbi Pompey was elected to our second board position.
>
>Congratulations!
>
>Whole Slate:
>President: Christina Daniels (up in 2020)
>First VP:  Amy Mason (up in 2020)
>Second VP: Kate Williams (up in 2020)
>Secretary: Jim Barbour (up in 2021)
>Treasurer: Sara Hadsell (Up in 2021)
>Board 1:   Lisa Irving Pardini (up in 2021)
>Board 2:   Bobbi Pompey (up in 2021)
>
>9. Announcements
>
>Lisa Irving will be giving public comment to the blind advisory 
>rehab committee.  She feels that the services she is receiving up 
>here are not correctly aligned with her needs.  We wish Lisa luck!
>
>Laura Millar says that the lighthouse has partnered with the LGBT 
>center to go to the monthly Queer Poetry Slams.  Contact Laura for more info.
>
>Bryan Bashin says that every quarter the Blind Advisory Committee 
>meets.  The lighthouse has a room which is an official public 
>location for those meetings.  If you are interested from policy, you 
>are encouraged to attend.  Please contact the lighthouse for details
>
>Amy Mason says that Tech Together is being held monthly. Bring your 
>tech and learn with your community.
>
>Beth Barrenson says "goodbye for now" as she is moving to San Diego 
>to take care of her mother in San Diego.
>
>Bobbi Pompey says there's a program which will provide folks with a 
>video magnifier if needed.  If interested, please contact Bobbi at 
>the lighthouse.
>
>Kate Williams says the lighthouse is hosting a workshop on how to 
>make the most of your LInked In profile.  Will be held on March 20 
>and 21st.  Please contact the lighthouse if interested.
>
>Next Meeting is March 12th.  See you all then!
>
>Also, please consider joining us on Saturday the 16th at the San 
>Jose chapter meeting.  The city of San Jose will be at the San Jose 
>chapter meeting this Saturday to talk about their participation in 
>an autonomous vehicle research study and how the NFB can 
>participate.  Please let Christina know if you can go.


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