[NFBSF] Meeting Minutes for May 14, 2024

[Laura Millar]

Thanks for these minutes Sheri! Just one thing I thought we had volunteers
for both August and October To run the social gathering. Anyone else
remember?

Laura Millar MPH, M.A., MCHES (She/Her)
Sexuality Educator, Consultant, Coach & Community Organizer
Contact # (925)-321-8804


On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 10:00 PM Sheri Albers via NFBSF <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> National Federation of the Blind
> San Francisco Chapter
> Meeting Minutes: May 14, 2024
>
> Location: LightHouse for the Blind, 1155 Market St. San Francisco, CA
> 94103/Zoom at 6:30 PM
>
>
>
> Call to Order and Introductions
>
> Bobbi invited members to share their name, pronouns, where they live or
> were
> calling from, any identities they would like to share and in recognition of
> Mental Health Awareness Month, "what do you do to regulate your mental
> health?"
>
> Board members present: Bobbi Pompey, Christina Daniels, Laura Millar, Sara
> Hadsell, Serena Olsen, Jeanette T
>
> Members: Taryn Morris, Jeff Buckwalter, Ginnie Prince, Monica Wegner, Tim
> Elder (NFBCA President), Cindy Fassler, Lisa Irbing, Kevin
>
> Reports
>
> Secretary's Report given by Bobbi Pompey
>
> Bobbi reported that Sheri emailed the minutes of the April 2024 meeting to
> the listserv. They asked if there were any questions or comments. None were
> raised,
>
> A motion was made and carried to approve the Secretary's report.
>
>
>
> Treasurer's Report given by Sara Hadsell, Treasurer
>
> Reported bank balance is $1231.60. The Venmo balance is $0.
>
> Sarah stated that BMO does not require monthly transfer to waive bank fee,
> so no longer need to keep Venmo balance.
>
> Expenses not yet incurred: $100 for NFBCA donations. Several attempts have
> been made to send the money, but the transaction has failed. Sarah is
> waiting for further instructions from affiliate.
>
> A motion was made and carried to approve the Treasurer's report.
>
> Tim Elder made a comment that the Treasurer's Report does not need to be
> approved by the chapter body.
>
> FYI: Annual dues are $10 and are payable in January. If anyone wants to pay
> dues and are using PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle, please use this information to
> pay:
> Sara Hadsell, 510-387-0766,  <mailto:SaraAHadsell at gmail.com>
> SaraAHadsell at gmail.com.
> The address for payment of checks is 585 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/585+9th+St,+Oakland,+CA+94607?entry=gmail&source=g>.
> If
> paying by PayPal, you must do it on a computer, which is where you can
> select that you are paying a friend, rather than purchasing an item. The
> PayPal phone app is set up for commercial purchases.
>
> Treasurer Sarah checked on outstanding payments, and saw that donation to
> NFBCA may have been made twice. Discussion will continue next month when
> all
> transactions can be verified.
>
>
>
> Presidential Release Recap given by Christina Daniels,
> A transcript of the release is available at:
>
>
> <
> https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases/pres
> idential-release-538-may-2024-full
> <https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases/presidential-release-538-may-2024-full>
> >
>
> https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases/presi
> dential-release-538-may-2024-full
> <https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases/presidential-release-538-may-2024-full>
>
>
>
> Legislative report Bobbi Pompey
>
> HR3095: Fair and Open Skies Act. Public comments and support are being
> accepted by the House of Representatives. Training for staff, eliminate
> inaccessible form for guide dogs, accessible in-flight amenities.
>
> SB1446: have more checkout cashiers and less self-checkouts. Support this
> bill.
>
> Advocacy Update: Lisa Irving - the two Uber drivers who were cited in her
> case are on the docket to go to court to plea and face their consequence.
> Lisa hopes for a "guilty" plea and education required.
>
> Tim Elder discussed an upcoming hearing for California to allow voting
> electronically. Update to come.
>
>
>
> Chapter business
>
> Vision Walk: Laura Millar
>
> Looking for volunteers to join her at the table on Saturday, May 18 at 8:30
> - 12 Noon. Held at SF Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concours. It is important
> to show the positive side of blindness, and be examples of living
> productive
> lives.
>
>
>
> Social Gatherings: Bobbi
>
> They will occur on the third Saturday, every other month, on the even
> months.
>
> June: Laura
>
> August:
>
> October:
>
> December: Bobbi
>
>
>
> Bell Ringers and Birthdays
>
> Christina: April 22
>
> Laura: March 15
>
> Lisa: May 27
>
> Ginny: May 29 (Big 4 0!)
>
> Tim: January 17
>
>
>
> Jeff: Best Meeting!
>
> Sorena: Cooking her Final, and then showing up with food for meeting
>
> Ginny used personal experience with Microaggressions as part of
> professional
> training audience
>
> Lisa is taking charge of her health, and steps to get a job
>
>
>
> Adjournment: A motion was made and passed to adjourn the meeting.
>
> Respectfully submitted by Sheri Albers, Secretary NFBSF
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sheri Albers
>
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>
> 513+886+8697
>
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