<div dir="ltr">Hello All,<div><br></div><div>Attached is the word document that has the meeting minutes. I have also put them in the body of the email. See you tonight.</div><div>Kris</div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">December 2025 Minutes for the NFBW Members At Large Chapter</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Date: 12/11/2025</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Nikki Palm, President Presided over the meeting. To begin we
were asked to state our name, our location and our favorite part of the
holidays. Answers included: Spending time with family, time off, celebration,
baking, treats, cookies, decorating the house, music, food, peppermint mochas
from Starbucks, </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Natalie C., our Treasurer was absent.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Minutes were read aloud, into the meeting record and were
approved.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The Treasurer's Report stated Nothing new and the balance in
the account was $504.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Marci gave a state report. She let us know that the State
convention announcement is out with booking information for the hotel,
registration link, banquet meal choices, and exhibitor / partner packages for
those wishing to vend at the convention. CAT NW is offering a Teacher Education
session. Scholarship information is also available for students wishing to
apply. NFBW gives out 3 scholarships during the state convention.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Washington Seminar issues are still being worked on. Zoom
training is on the 18th of December. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Nikki encouraged everyone to share the information about the
fund raiser. Robby, Natalie and Kris are on the fund raising committee. Kris
talked about the blurbs being offered for people to use on social media. The
blurbs contain links to the prize and links to the google form for people to
fill out when donating to the chapter. She encouraged everyone to share via
social media and email and text. $10 gets you one entry into the raffle and $20
gets you three entries into the raffle. Robby is going to send out thank you
notices when someone donates as well as creating a spreadsheet so a random
drawing can happen. Because of the google form being used, it is easier to
track who is donating what.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Nikki thanked Jason C., Robby, Natalie and Kris C for their
hard work on the fundraiser.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The chapter then played Two Truths and a Lie. It was a way
to learn more about chapter members and enjoy some good laughs. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Then we had a philosophical discussion about family
expectations and habits when we spend time during the holidays or extended
visits. The complicated and mixed feelings that occur when family members don't
believe in our own abilities.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The meeting was adjourned</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">January NFBW Members at Large Chapter Minutes</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Date: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">January 8, 2026</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Nikki Pal, President Presided over the meeting. She asked us
to introduce ourselves, our location and a single word that would take us into
2026. These words included: Hopeful, energy, love, patience, persistence, self-compassion,
togetherness, accomplished, better, family, mileage, possibilities.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Kris Colcock was absent</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The minutes were tabled until February.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Natalie gave the Treasurer's Report. There is 573.56 in the account, and we are
expecting $560 from the fund raising project. The Treasururer's Report was
approved.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Natalie gave a reminder to pay dues so people can
participate in the February elections and other chapter activities.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Natalie offered to send out a link via email to help people
pay their dues easily. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Marci gave a state report</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Marci talked about the Washington Seminar. She asked people
to send emails and make calls on the day we are meeting with our
representatives. It is helpful to ask support for the issues being presented
even if you are not physically in Washington D.C.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">She also talked about the February State Convention in
SeaTac at the Double Tree. She talked about fund raising, presenters and
activities. She encourages everyone to register for the convention and book
their hotel room. She reminded people that if they need financial assistance,
to put in an application by the deadline. Those who are awarded financial
assistance will know by January 25, 2026. Marci announced that the National
Representative is Norma Crosby who is the national Treasurer. Her husband Glen
will be with her, and he is the President of the Seniors Division on a National
level.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Marci also talked about Friday January 23 having a
legislative day in Olympia. Car pools will be available from Seattle. There
will be Fact Sheets around the issues electronic ballots, funding for the WTBBL
and funding for the independent older blind program.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Suzi added that contacting your state representatives is
also important to ask them to support the legislation being talked about on
Friday. Remember to show up and talk to your legislators during Town Hall
meetings.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Suzi reminded us that 755 million people in the next ten
years will be classified as low vision. These programs are vital and will be
stressed even more if nothing is done.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Elections will be tabled until February. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Nikki talked about what it means to be a Board Member of the
Chapter. She outlined the leadership roles and guiding responsibilities.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">There was a discussion reminding people to get connected
with the NFB publications like the Braille Monitor, Future Reflections and
Newsline. There was also talk about the various divisions and interest groups
that have listservs at <a href="http://nfbnet.org">nfbnet.org</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The chapter discussed the topics of release, reaffirm and
resolve. Something you want to release from 2025, something you want to hold
onto and something that you want to increase, improve or start in 2026. Each
member shared their views and what they would like to Release, Reaffirm and
Resolve. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">There was talk about having an in-person chapter gathering
possibly in Olympia. This is a general chapter goal.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Natalie announced the winner of the Air Pods. Kieth Palm won
the Air Pods. Kieth is Ryan's brother.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Meeting adjourned</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">February NFBW Members At large Chapter Meeting Minutes</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Date: February 19, 2026</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Nikki Palm, President presided. We were asked to introduce ourselves
to our location and asked if we loved or hated snow. While there were some
people that had strong feelings either way, most people enjoyed the snow as
long as they did not have to travel in it or the snow did not stick around for
a long time.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Marci gave a state report. The Electronic voting bill is
moving through the state house and on its way to the state senate. She talked
about the state convention starting the following week. She talked about Norma
being the national rep. Norma is also the national treasurer of the NFB. Door
prizes will be mainly cash. Marci talked about the auction items. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Minutes were tabled until the March meeting.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Natalie gave the treasurer's report. There was lots of
activity. Dues were paid and fund raising money were sent our way from the
state treasury. The account balance is $952.82 and that is after $300 went out
to help with convention assistance. The total for fund raising was $547.99. The
report was accepted.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Hekili was voted in as a member of the NFBW Members At Large
Chapter.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Elections</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Nikki Palm was elected as President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Robby Nicholes was elected as Vice President</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Kris Colcock was elected as Secretary</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Natalie Charboneau was elected as Treasurer</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Suzi Prows was elected as Board Member 1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Jason Consolacion was elected as Board Member 2</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">There was discussion about signing up for various listservs
by going to <a href="http://nfbnet.org">nfbnet.org</a>. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">There was discussion about getting together as a chapter at
convention. It was suggested that we get together for lunch on Friday and meet
in one of the main meeting rooms. It is a bring your own lunch gathering.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The chapter decided not to run a fund raiser this year at
convention.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The chapter decided to put together a basket to support the
affiliate auction fund raiser. We discussed items to put into the basket that
will be raffled off during the convention.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Suzi asked us to call our state legislators and ask them to
support SB6035 Electronic Voting bill</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Kris Colcock reminded people to submit resolutions for
consideration</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Meeting adjourned.</p>
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