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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello to all members and participants,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Well the time is finally here for a fun filled time for all to have at the convention!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below you will find the minutes and our agenda for our breakfast meeting that will be held on Saturday morning, Nov. 7 at 7:00 am sharp. Please be prompt and bring your breakfast coupon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I also need to give the hotel a count for the breakfast, so please rsvp to me with your availability. We will be meeting in room A for our meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking forward to seeing most of you there! I wanted to let you all know that I love each and every one of you! You all are so totally awesome and I am proud to be the President of such awonderful group of individuals! Keep up your great work, rock on friends! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>October 25, 2015</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>1. Roll Call</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Trish Ebel. NFBNJ NJAGDU President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Alice Eaddy, Secretary</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Lynn Reynolds, Treasurer</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Jerilyn Higgins </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Les Cameron</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Joe Braz</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Christine Franz</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Pat McKenna</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Dan Fachini</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Rick Fox<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Lydia Keller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Chris Franz<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>John Luland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Jo Luland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Michael Halm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Steve Rutch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Pat McKenna<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Anna DeSantis<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Joe Ruffalo, NFBNJ President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Ryan Stevens, Parliamentarian<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> Call to order the meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Trisha </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>2. The minutes were sent out by Alice: Jerilyn moved to accept the minutes as read Anna seconded. All in favor, motion carried.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>3. Lyn provided the treasures report: the ending balance as of September 30 $435. There was an adjustment in dues compilation leaving a balance of $440. Anna moved to accept and Jerilyn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>4. Convention:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>A. Dan discussed the snack pack items: pretzels, chips, cake (pound), candy, mints, cheese and crackers and a chocolate chip cookie. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>B. The snack packs will sell for $5. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>C. There will be 100 bags put together on the 1<sup>st</sup> that will generate a to $500 profit; the Division pays for nothing as Dan, Lynn and others donated the products. Trish is to send Joe the item list to be approved by the hotel and the health department oks. When you get to Manahawkin Trish will distribute to us to sell 3 or 4 at a time as needed. It was asked if we could sell them at the registration table; Joe suggested in the lounge area as you have to pass through there to enter the main ballroom. Trish, Dan and Lyn will record who has what. Lyn will be bringing $5s as suggested by Joe. Trish has bags that say “have a nice day” donated by Steve. Trish said thank you Steve. Joe further stated that typically fundraiser income is divided with the state affiliate but snack pack sales will stay with the division for its needs and hopefully all members will participate in selling. A. Joe explained the dog race forms which generate between $50 and $75 for convention we will push the dog race on Friday. We need six people to be dogs in the dog race. Trish thanked Joe for donating to us the snack pack profits. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>* There will be a game show on Friday and we’ve gotten back good questions from participants. The game show title is “no bones about it” thanks Jerilyn. Trish is gathering door prizes and asked Joe if there would be a microphone available. There will be 10 prizes and 10 questions. Joe said that we usually draft people to help out like Linda Mackey, Linda Halm and Marsha Gephart. At 8pm is music and at 8:30 the horse race. Les is doing jokes. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>* Dog race was explained by Joe: There are two big dice yellow for the number of the dog to move and the blue dice for the number of steps to take. There are 35 steps needed to win the dog race. Joe explained the way odds are figured out; it’s not about the number of people but the amount of money bet on each dog. You do not have to be there to win it will be mailed to the winners so put people’s names and address on the back of each form.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>A. Rick Fox can Braille 6 copies of the horse race form. There is one bet per sheet in increments of $5, 10, 15 and $20. B. Joe NJAGDU horse names are: networking, jobs, awareness, goals, Dusty, unity. C. Dog race forms will be in the snack packs D. The dog race money is to be split with the state affiliate and the state affiliate with cover the $80 fee for the cash bar. B. Thursday night dinner will be at 6 PM each person will pay their own bill.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> C. Guide dog Relief area is in the same place as last year and there will be a spot for dogs that use cement as well. Contact information for Trish and Michael will be sent via email. Joe will be asking Mary Jo to make extra copies of the Guide Dog relief areas for the front desk and will also be emailed to the membership and the email list.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> 5. Tupperware fundraiser is not doing as well as expected. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>6. Update on Christina: Christina Brino was hit bar a car and has to stay off her leg for 12 weeks. The dog is not doing too well this was the second accident for him. Trish asked if a fruit basket or gift card could be provided by the division. It was stated that since she is not a paid member a card would be fine. Dan suggested that we take up a $2 collection from members that want to do so instead of a gift card. Dan moved to take up a collection Anna seconded. Trish will collect and send. Our meeting is on Saturday morning meeting starts at 7am to 8:30am followed by the general session at 9 am.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> 7. Dog collars was skipped<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> Nominating Committee for elections- Lyn the committee chair stated that it was a work in progress. A. Trish announced that only paid members can vote. B. Ryan explained the election procedures. Lyn will give her report and then the will be the election of officers each one at a time(incumbent and committee nominee followed by any nominations from the floor (3times) at which point a member would then move to close the election by acclimation or an actual vote. Lyn reminded all that the person doing the nominating also needs to be a paid member. Joe stated emphatically please ask the individual in question before putting forth their name. Once this is completed the usual business meeting will continue, following this meeting the newly elected officers are in place for the following term. Dan asked who from the affiliate will be there: Joe and Ryan. Rick asked will there be a roll call or hand count. Joe stated that last year there was a roll call, Ryan said procedure wise it would be a voice count then a hand or a roll call. The person running would then need the majority.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> 8. New Business None <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>9. Old business A. Trish commented on a previous question about dog food assistance-several soup kitchens and SPCAs do this so check your local towns’ bulletin.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>B. NFB of NJ scholarship winners of 2015<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Danielle Sykora<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Philip So<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Ida Behreini<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Daniel Frye<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>C. Ryan read the constitution via JAWS.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>12. Adjournment Alice made a motion to adjourn, Jerilyn seconded and all were in favor at 8:48 pm.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Respectfully submitted,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Alice Eaddy, Secretary</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>NFB NJAGDU<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> Roll call, Alice</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> Minutes, Alice</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> Treasurer report, Lynn</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> Collecting 2016 dues $5.00 Trisha and Lynn</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> New Business</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> Old Business</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> Constitution, Ryan</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>Elections, Lynn</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'> Adjournment </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Trisha ebel, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>