[NFBV-Announce] Minutes from the 10/31/2021 NFBV Business Meeting

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>From Mausam Mehta, Recording Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of
Virginia

 

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) Business Meeting Minutes

Oct 31, 2021

 

Sandy Halverson read resolution 2021.1, regarding accessible educational
technology. While votes were tallied, the meeting minutes from the August 7,
2021, board meeting were read by Jacob Ham and approved. Resolution 2021.1
was approved by the convention.

 

Deepa Goraya read resolution 2021.2, regarding the employment of people with
disabilities by city and county governments. While votes were tallied, we
heard some chapter and division reports, highlighting new initiatives across
the state. Resolution 2021.2 was approved by the convention.

 

Sandy Halverson read resolution 2021.3, commending the Virginia Department
for the Blind and Visually Impaired for 1 hundred years of service to blind
Virginians. While votes were tallied, we heard further chapter and division
reports. Resolution 2021.3 was approved by the convention.

 

Deepa Goraya read resolution 2021.4, on ordinances regulating dockless
scooters. While votes were tallied, we heard other chapter and division
reports. Resolution 2021.4 was approved by the convention.

 

Sandy Halverson read the final resolution, 2021.5, increasing funding of
independent living services for Virginia's blind seniors. While votes were
tallied, we heard the last of the chapter and division reports. Resolution
2021.5 was approved by the convention.

 

Sean McMahon presented the audit committee report. The report was adopted.

 

Mark Roane delivered the treasurer's report, stating the affiliate's general
checking balance as of September 30,2021, as $76388.01. The report was
approved.

 

Sandy Halverson delivered the SUN report, highlighting that Virginia has
held the number 1 position in contributions to the fund.

 

Christine Grassman delivered the PAC report.

 

Bonnie O'Day discussed Richmond seminar, outlining the issues of accessible
educational technologies, employment by city and county governments, and an
increase in funding for blind seniors in Virginia. The Richmond Seminar will
take place from January 17 to January 18, 2022.

 

Tracy spoke on Washington Seminar, taking place from February 7 to February
10, 2022.

 

National convention will take place in New Orleans from July 5 to July 10,
2022.

 

National representative Denise Avant gave final remarks to the convention.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mausam Mehta

Recording Secretary

 

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