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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>November 15, 2011 at 9:45</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>In attendance: Alex, Kate, Lucy and
Chancy</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Elections:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The call for nominations will take place the week
of December 1. The election will be conducted via email to give as many people
as possible the chance to participate. Dues will be collected before the
election.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Seminar:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>NYABS will be looking to write a proposal to
receive an Imagination Fund grant. This grant will be used to conduct the
seminar, which will be held next spring. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Other issues:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Alex discussed NYABS reaching out to blind and
visually impaired high school students. The board discussed putting together a
presentation at the Institute for the Blind. Alex would like for the division to
make presentations throughout the state.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Respectfully submitted,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Lucy</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><A
href="mailto:septembergirl95@gmail.com">septembergirl95@gmail.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a
good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.
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