[Riverside-San-Bernardino] Friendly Reminder and Minutes for May 8 Meeting.

Thu May 6 02:43:50 UTC 2021

Hi Tippy,

Thanks so much for letting us know, I hope everything is OK.
Hope you are safe.
Paulina
> On May 5, 2021, at 5:47 PM, Tippi via Riverside-San-Bernardino <riverside-san-bernardino at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Just want to let you know I will not be able to attend on Sat
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 5, 2021, at 3:52 PM, Paulina Vazquez via Riverside-San-Bernardino <riverside-san-bernardino at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>     Good Afternoon All,
>> 
>> This is a friendly reminder that the Riverside San Bernardino Chapter
>> is having our monthly meeting.
>> When: Saturday May 8, 2021
>> Time: 10 AM to 12 PM.
>> Where: Via zoom.
>> Topic: Riverside San Bernardino Chapter's Zoom Meeting
>> Time: May 8, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
>> 
>> Join Zoom Meeting
>> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85968830580?pwd=Zkl3aFN4M2JnYWFBWFVubnowMkRuZz09
>> 
>> Meeting ID: 859 6883 0580
>> Passcode: 564484
>> One tap mobile
>> +16699006833,,85968830580#,,,,*564484# US (San Jose)
>> +12532158782,,85968830580#,,,,*564484# US (Tacoma)
>> 
>> I have provided the minutes from our previous meeting. Please ensure
>> to read them prior to Saturday!!
>> 
>> See you Saturday!!
>> 
>> Paulina Vazquez Secretary
>> Carmen Weatherly President
>> 
>> Minutes:
>> 
>> Meeting came to order at 10:11 AM.
>> 
>> Roll call: Carmen, Tippy, Angela, Sylvia, Kelly, Amanda, Jordan,
>> Barbra, and Paulina.
>> 
>> Recited The pledge.
>> 
>> Secretaries report: Moved by Sylvia, second by Barbra to approve the
>> previous month minutes as read. All agreed.
>> 
>> Treasury Report: As of April 10, 2021: Total: $1,056.41.
>> 
>> Old Business: National convention July 6-10th. Rookie round up June
>> 29th at 8:30 EST. 5:30 PST. Discussion took place regarding
>> registration for convention.
>> 
>> Bell Academy:
>> First June 7-18 Session 2 July 19-30 Session 3: August 9-20Th.
>> For more information Call Debby Worstman: Number: 530-646-6149
>> Background check will be conducted.
>> 
>> Constitution:
>> Carmen stated Constitution has been finalized at the national level.
>> Carmen stated we need a committee. Kelly said he would help. If you
>> want to be apart call Carmen.
>> 
>> DOR Personal Goals:
>> Carmen stated regarding personal goals program. Stated to call DOR via
>> phone 951782-6650. They serve the Inland Empire. It is important to
>> know what you need, such as requiring personal devices like computers,
>> kitchen aids, etc. Further discussion was had regarding personal goals
>> in relation to other programs such as blind field services. Carmen
>> stated making sure to mention we are blind.
>> Zoom Account donation:
>> Carmen stated we needed to only pay $24.90 as a Chapter.
>> Double Good Fundraiser:
>> Carmen stated we cannot do the fundraiser for an entire 30 days. We
>> can only do the fundraiser for 4 days. The money will not be received
>> into our account until the 4 days are up and it is calculated. As soon
>> as the link is sent to us, we share to everyone including NFBC list,
>> mailing list, friends, etc. Further discussion was regarding length of
>> time for fundraiser. Carmen, Paulina, Barbra, Tippy, Kelly, agreed.
>> Paulina will help in addition to Barbra.
>> 
>> New Business:
>> BSS is providing vaccination. Angela discussed a recall of the Johnson
>> and Johnson due to complications. BSS was supposed to provide that
>> vaccine on April 14-16th.  Angela will discuss with someone on Monday
>> and let us know. Amanda provided a link to vaccination registration.
>> She encourages people to call prior to registering.
>> 
>> Sunshine Card:
>> Tippy wished both Melinda Davies, by phone and an early happy birthday to Kelly.
>> 
>> Technology Session:
>> Paulina mentioned originally holding zoom refresher for PC. was to do
>> April 22, 2021 at 6 Pm. However, technology session could not take
>> place due to vaccine side effects. Suggested having the zoom refresher
>> on April 29, 2021 6 PM. All agreed.
>> 
>> Social Book Club:
>> Date: April 16, 2021 6 PM.
>> Book: Walking Alone Marching Together. Reading Chapter 1-5. Questions
>> will be asked. Be prepared! Friendly reminder will be placed on the
>> email list tonight. Link will be sent on Wednesday to avoid confusion.
>> Presidential release: Carmen asked for someone to summarize in May.
>> Jordan will summarize in May.
>> Tippy summarized Presidential Release 504 April 1, 2021.
>> Topics include: Access technology, for the people act, vaccinations,
>> survivors of sexual, abuse, blind Muslim speaker, mentoring program
>> within your state more information will be provided regarding
>> mentoring, etc.
>> Door Prizes for Convention:
>> Carmen mentioned DOR prizes for convention. Asked If we going to send
>> a door prize as a Chapter to national convention? Discussion was had
>> regarding sending $25 for a donation to be sent to national
>> convention. Moved by Barbra, second by Tippy. All Agreed.
>> Address:
>> 200 E. Wells St. Baltimore Maryland 21230
>> 
>> Template letter to Senators Regarding Proposed Bills:
>> Can be found under policies statement on www.nfb.org
>> You can also call our Senators as they want them amended before they pass.
>> 
>> Aira:
>> Paulina mentioned how you can get Aira at 500 minutes per month.
>> However, I recently learned they are no longer accepting applications.
>> 
>> Celebrated Kelly’s birthday by saying happy birthday.
>> 
>> Carmen asked to adjourn the meeting. Moved by Kelly. Second by many. All agreed.
>> 
>> Meeting ended at 11:23 AM.
>> 
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