[Nfbv-historic-fredericksburg] FW: May 2016 minutes

[Holly Frisch]

Minutes for NFB of Historic Fredericksburg
May 21, 2016
Listened to Presidential Release from 5/3/2016
National Convention June 30 – July 5
         Message about Blind parents
www.blindparents.org<http://www.blindparents.org/>
resources
mentoring opportunities
legal
visit website, feedback requested to parenting at nfb.org<mailto:parenting at nfb.org>
looking for blind mentors
Uber settlement – drivers have to agree to take service animals
         Have to stop blocking passengers
Any resolutions must be in 2 weeks before convention
Christopher Walker presented
         Outreach chair of Winchester chapter
         Leadership fellow
         Do we want outreach coordinator?
Treasurer’s report
         If you need financial assistance for convention, put request in writing
Traci Jones presented
         Rise Phoenix Rise, Inc. new nonprofit animal assisted wellness center for mental health peers
Paddle with the Blind
         Aquia Harbor Lion’s Ladies Donation
         2nd Saturday in June, 6/11/16
We will have Fellow Guest Speakers
Two of Chapter members received scholarships for convention
         Andrea Perry and Traci Jones
Virginia Caucus to be held Friday night or Saturday morning at convention
Total members present - 11
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