[Riverside-San-Bernardino] Friendly Reminder: Riverside San-Bernardino meeting, minutes and zoom link.

Tue Mar 9 22:09:44 UTC 2021

I have not receivved the minutes. We’re they sent? 

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> On Mar 9, 2021, at 10:24 AM, Carmen Weatherly via Riverside-San-Bernardino <riverside-san-bernardino at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you, Paulina i reviewed the minutes and they were great!
>  See you all at the next meeting.
> Have a great day!
> 
> 
> Carmen M. Weatherly, president
> Riverside San Bernardino Chapter
> National Federation of The Blind 
> of California
> C: 909-486-2004 
> E: cweatherly101 at gmail.com
> You can live the life you want!
> 
> 
> 
>>> On Mar 9, 2021, at 10:18 AM, Paulina Vazquez via Riverside-San-Bernardino <riverside-san-bernardino at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Hello to All,
>>  
>> This is a friendly reminder that the Riverside San Bernardino Chapter is having our monthly meeting.
>> When: Saturday March 13, 2021
>> Time: 10 AM to 12 PM.
>> Where: Via Zoom
>> Join Zoom Meeting
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>> Meeting ID: 849 4876 2413
>> Passcode: 450169
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>> If anyone has difficulties with Zoom contact me, carmen, or reply to this email.
>> Looking forward to seeing you all there!!
>>  
>> I am also providing the minutes below for you all to review. Please review the minutes before the meeting this Saturday and If you have any questions, we will discuss them in the meeting.
>>  
>> Riverside San Bernardino Chapter Minutes for February 13, 2021
>>  
>> Minutes:
>>  
>> Meeting came to order at 10:08 AM.
>>  
>> Recited pledge: I pledge to participate actively, in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind, to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind, to support the policies and programs of the Federation, and to abide by its Constitution.
>>  
>> Rollcall: Carmen, Angela, Kelly, Sylvia, Tippy, Francina, Paulina, Barbra, and Nancy.
>>  
>> Kelly read the minutes for the previous month’s meeting.
>> Moved by Paulina. Second my Sylvia.
>> All agreed.
>>  
>> Treasury Report: As of February 13th, 2021, $991.41
>> Old Business: Purchased zoom account for $149.90. A reminder will be sent out to renew zoom license for 2022. The reminder will be sent out a month before Zoom license is renewed. Paulina sent out the donation letter via email asking for donations. Deadline: March 13, 2021 at our meeting.
>> National convention will be virtual hosted by Maryland. Angela said the national President stated it will be in June instead of July.
>>  
>> Washington seminar: Issues discussed.
>> 1. Access technology affordability act.
>> 2., medical device act.
>> 3. inaccessible apps and website,
>> 4. Americans with disabilities voting act. 
>> . Two three and four do not have bills.
>>  
>> Carmen asked If we know what district we are in as well as our Congress people. Sylvia and Kelly stated yes. Carmen, Kelly, Sylvia, and Paulina stated yes. Angela said she knew what district she is in as well as Barbra.
>> Carmen explained that since we do not have bills for each proposed issue our Chapter needs to give our Congressional members a call. We can also email them to gain Cosponsorship.
>> Sylvia asked how we get sponsors. Carmen explained how they have a team at the national level who present the issues to the House of Representatives to ask for sponsorship.
>> Angela stated that democrats are passing a bill regarding mail-in ballots.
>> Carmen stated that when it goes to Congress, we need to make sure it passes in the Senate. If not, we will have to start all over.
>> Carmen mentioned the white cane and slate and stylist lists we have several potential members. Kelly asked If the lists come from the state. Carmen said it comes from national. Kelly asked about what format the list comes in. Carmen stated it came in an email. Kelly said If it is an excel file, we could sort members by zip-code to locate members in our area. Kelly asked who serves Coachella valley. Carmen said that we used to have a person, but we no longer do. Carmen recommended them to at large chapter.
>> Angela volunteered to assist with the Committee.
>>  
>> Book club: Carmen asked for a date. Barbara stated the book is Walking Alone Marching Together. Tippy provided the Db number: DB, 31066.
>> Kelly stated that we do have a Braille Institute number in Riverside. Carmen, Sylvia, and Barbara stated that they could not talk to anyone. Carmen stated that the mailbox was full when she called. Kelly stated that the feedback was helpful as he oversees Literacy services. He stated any issue contact him.
>>  
>> Carmen asked how we will read the book as part of the book club such as reading chapters or the entire book. Sylvia stated we should read the book together then discuss it next month. Kelly asked how long the book is. Tippy said 45 hours. Barbara stated we should meet by April to discuss it. Carmen stated a date will be set later in addition to a reminder.
>>  
>> New Business: Carmen asked If we will be doing technology for our chapter and what we would want to learn. Carmen said she would want to learn PDF’s. Kelly stated he can help with technology for 1 hour at a time through Braille Institute through a program called Connection Pointe. He will also do sessions for our chapter. Tippy asked If you still need a Doctors form every year. Francina stated If they have the faxed number for her doctor, she was able to get it done that way.
>> Carmen stated she wanted to get a schedule for the technology and book club. So, we know when events take place such as once a month for technology Kelly stated once a month sounds good.
>> Carmen stated that she talked to someone from national about the Constitution and that we do not have it yet. Kelly stated that he needs to investigate how much he can do regarding technology outside of work because of work policies. Carmen stated that we can redirect it or do other things. Kelly stated that someone can do the technology presentations. Paulina stated that she could present something regarding technology. Carmen agreed.
>> Carmen asked If everyone read the Presidential release. Sylvia, and Amanda said yes.
>> Kelly explained how the Presidential release is a conversation with President Riccobono and Pam Allen. He explained that it is a zoom link that is provided which is later turned into a podcast. Kelly stated a link for all releases we sent to the email list. Kelly summarized President release 502 February 2021.
>> Topics included Black History month, blind driver challenge, research regarding blindness in a journal, members writing for the journal, in addition to writing for the Braille Monitor, a Diversity and Inclusion survey, an open discussion will be held on March 8th by the Diversity inclusion committee. Will be regarding unemployment benefits.
>> Carmen asked If anyone would like to summarize the Presidential release for the March meeting? Paulina said she would summarize the Presidential release. Tippy stated she would summarize the Presidential Release in April.
>> Carmen mentioned the Sunshine committee. She asked IF we had any birthdays in February? Celebrated Francina’s birthday. Carmen asked If we have any birthdays in March? Tippy said no in March.
>> Paulina suggested having people mute unless people are speaking. Carmen, Angela, and Tippy agreed.
>> Carmen wished a happy valentine’s day to everyone.
>> Carmen stated we all are having a good meeting. All agreed.
>> Angela suggested raising hands during the meeting to limit people talking over one another. All agreed.
>> Discussion was mentioned regarding membership by all members. Carmen stated that sighted people can be members, but they cannot hold a primary position such as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer.
>> Carmen motioned to adjourn the meeting. All agreed.
>> Meeting ended at 11:55 AM.
>>  
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