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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you Sarah Patnaude for acting as Recording Secretary and taking these minutes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The minutes are below and attached.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">John<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Attachment<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><u>Meeting Minutes for September 13, 2018<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President Halverson called the meeting to order at 7:02PM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Minutes from the August Meeting were Approved<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Philosophy<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Philosophy discussion was led by Sarah Blumberg<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> When does assistive technology become more of a hindrance than a help? Chapter members expressed that technology has benefits but technology should be a compliment to blindness skills not a substitute. and the key is finding
the right technology for the given situation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Treasurer’s report was read and approved<o:p></o:p></p>
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Beginning balance: $816.09 <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
Ending balance: $1722.09<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sarah Patnaude made an announcement that she will be creating a group to call members on the affiliate membership list to personally invite them to convention
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>State Convention<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tracy gave a report on State Convention <o:p></o:p></p>
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October 1 is the deadline to let John Halverson know if you would like to take the bus
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">
There are several volunteer opportunities <o:p></o:p>
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Career programming: talk to Kathryn<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo2">
Senior Programming: talk to Nancy<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo2">
Younger students/ Braille Carnival<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Sean volunteered to plan a group taking the VRE to convention <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Project RISE<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Project RISE report by Tracy<o:p></o:p></p>
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Northern Virginia has approximately 22 students signed up<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
First session was held on September 8th at the Halverson’s home. John and Sandy reported that students really seemed to enjoy each others’ company and students were already excited about what they are going to learn. Students have already grown in confidence,
for example students who were afraid of cooking were using ovens and cutting up vegetables Nick echoed these sentiments saying that Project RISE provides students with a nudge to step outside their comfort zone and what they think is possible as a blind individual<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kathryn announced that there is an Orioles game on Tuesday September 18th that will highlight the NFB. Members can get complimentary tickets if interested. Jerseys will have Braille and Sharon Maneki will be given an award.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Chapter Octoberfest was discussed. Members voted to hold the Octoberfest on October 20 at the Halverson’s. Members will bring a dish to share. Naim and Nick volunteered to co-chair planning.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A committee, chaired by Kathryn, was formed to plan a Meet the Blind Month activity.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sarah Blumberg gave an update on the Social Committee. <o:p>
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Sarah will look into the accessible tours of Library of Congress.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
On September 23, members are invited to take a tour of the Mosaic District. Members can meet at the Target at 1:00PM.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Announcements<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Naim made an announcement about the Prince William Chapter Hike which will take place on Saturday 22 at 10AM.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Virginia Association of Blind Students is doing a Bowl with the Blind in Virginia Beach on October 6. Transportation is arranged for $60 per person. Bowling will cost $10.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kathryn made an announcement that Project RISE needs volunteers for the October and December sessions<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Presidential Release was played<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Adjourned at 9:00 <o:p></o:p></p>
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