[NFBSF] Minutes for May 2023

[Monica Wegner]

National Federation of the Blind
San Francisco Chapter
Meeting Minutes
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 6:30 PM
Location: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/462780914?pwd=VzRhaElHYU9MTVVvU2dxcGNxb0x5UT09
1.	Call to Order and Introductions
Bobbi invited members to share their name, pronouns, any identities they would like to share, and who you would like to play you in a film or musical.
Bobbi Pompey, Monica Wegner, Christina Daniels, Laura Millar, Sara, Serena Olsen;
Sheri Albers, Jeff Buckwalter, Steven Sanith, Rochelle + Archie the Pug, Ginny Prince
2.	Reports
a.	Secretary's Report
Monica reported that she emailed the minutes of the April 2023 meeting to the listserv.
Motion was passed to approve the report.
b.	Treasurer's report
Sara delivered the treasurer's report. Reported bank balance is $766.60 and $200 in the Venmo account totaling $966.60. A motion was made and passed to approve the report.
c.	Presidential release recap
Christina summarized President Riccobono's monthly presidential release. A transcript of the release can be found at https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases/transcripts/presidential-release-527-may Additionally, the Nations Blind Podcast was discussed which can be found at https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/nations-blind-podcast
d.	Legislative updates
i.	Bobbi discussed Maryland's 2023 legislation to give retired service dogs rights in housing. The legislation can be found at https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0608?ys=2023RS
ii.	Monica mentioned that the Access Technology Affordability Act has been introduced in the 2023 House of Representatives. The legislation can be found at https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1467/all-actions?s=1&r=16&overview=closed
3.	Chapter announcements
a.	Social gathering discussion
The chapter wrapped up last minute discussion on the social gathering to take place at Hops and Scotch on May 20th. We look forward to seeing members there.
4.	Discussions
a.	Sara facilitated a discussion on protests and their accessibility for blind folks. During that discussion, it was mentioned that the Disability Justice league is doing work in this area. Their Twitter can be found at https://twitter.com/djl_ba
b.	Monica facilitated a discussion on the recent AccessiBe apology published in the braille monitor. The apology can be found at https://nfb.org//images/nfb/publications/bm/bm23/bm2305/bm230503.htm
5.	Bell Ringers
6.	Adjournment
A motion was made and passed to adjourn the meeting.