[CCCNFBW] September 13 2025 chapter minutes

[Don Mitchell]

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

CLARK COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING MINUTES

 

September 13, 2025

 

.Meeting called to order by President Chris Higley at 10:16 AM September 13
at the Washington State School for the Blind staff lounge.

.Members present in the room Chris Higley, Doug Trimble, Cory Grandstaff,
Art Mccalum, Trisa Freeby, Norman Larckon, Song Downen, Skyler, C-Tran guest
Francisco, C-Tran guest Erric Florip, Beth Greenberg, Members on zoom:
Patricia Maddix, Nikki Palm, Kaye Kipp, Don Mitchell, Betty Fitzpatrick:

.C-Tran presented a 1 hour and 10 minute discussion of the future plans and
visions for the C-Tran bus company. For details see:

 

2025-2030_Transit_Development_Plan.pdf
<https://c-tran.com/images/Reports/2025-2030_Transit_Development_Plan.pdf> 

 

.The Secretaries report was presented for comment. Cory Grandstaff moved
that the report be excepted as presented. Kaye Kipp Seconded and the report
was approved.

.Doug Trimble presented the treasurers report covering June 2025 through
September 13 2025. Current balance $1709.36.Betty Fitzpatrick moved to
except the report: Kaye Kipp Seconded and the report was approved. 

.A discussion of the plans for the wine and cheese event followed. Patricia
requested help preparing plants for the tables and help with the food table.
Discussion of the complimentary drink tickets: raffle and super Rafel
tickets ensued.  Cory requested a complete list of the names of wine and
cheese attendees. 

.Cory discussed the ice cream and trivia event on September 22 at 6:30 at
the Washington State School for the Blind. He requested, especially, help
from younger members of the chapter at the event and someone to write the
NFB/blindness related trivia multiple choice questions.  Volunteers helping
with this event must be WSSB certified volunteers. 

.Cory reported that because of a problem with the technology some members
have been getting kicked off of the listserv. If this happens to you please
get in contact with Cory. It is important to keep a close watch on the
listserv because there are a lot of legislative actions we need to engage
in. Critical services to the blind are threatened with either elimination or
deep funding cuts. 

.Doug Trimble reported that C-Tran citizen advisory committee is looking for
new members. Pleas apply soon if you can.

.Cory Grandstaff  moved  that the meeting adjourn at 11:35. The motion was
seconded by Beth Greenberg and the meeting was adjourned. 

 

Don Mitchell, Secretary

Donmi1949 at gmail.com <mailto:Donmi1949 at gmail.com> 

360.281.0187

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