[NFB-Kzoo] Minutes from our chapter meeting, january 15th

Amyrillis Payne amyrillis1001 at gmail.com
Mon Feb 24 01:02:48 UTC 2020 

Hello Lydia! 

Here is  Phyllis O'Connor's info: (818) 983-1930 or phyllisjoconnor at gmail.com

Best,

Amyrillis Monet Payne 
517-489-0409

> On Feb 20, 2020, at 12:11 PM, Lydia Anne Schuck via NFB-Kzoo <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Amyrillis, I have already tried that...even sent Facebook to Phyllis' husband's company in California. No luck. Thanks anyway, though. Lydia
> ________________________________
> From: NFB-Kzoo <nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Amyrillis Payne via NFB-Kzoo <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:39 AM
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amyrillis Payne <amyrillis1001 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Kzoo] Minutes from our chapter meeting, january 15th
> 
> Hello Lydia!
> 
> Phyllis was so amazing!
> 
> I will reach out to Tina Smith and Susan Langendonk and see if one of them has her info!
> 
> 
> Best,
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 19, 2020, at 9:03 PM, Lydia Anne Schuck via NFB-Kzoo <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello, Amyrillis,
>> My daughter was a student of Phyllis O'Connor around the same time as you were. Would you possibly have Phyllis's contact information? Thanks. I have been trying to contact her, and Facebook just doesn't seem to connect  to her.
>> So happy to see your name, and that you are involved in NFB activities. Lydia Schuck
>> ________________________________
>> From: NFB-Kzoo <nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Amyrillis Payne via NFB-Kzoo <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 8:47 PM
>> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amyrillis Payne <amyrillis1001 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Kzoo] Minutes from our chapter meeting, january 15th
>> 
>> Hello all of my National federation of the blind members!
>> Here are the updates from todays meeting from the Kalamazoo chapter, feb 19th, 2020
>> 
>> Begins: 7:03
>> 
>> Attendees -
>> Robert Parsons
>> Amyrillis Payne
>> Victor Marques
>> Rashid Deme
>> 
>> Treasurer's report
>> -Bank account still to be established
>> -still holding dues as
>> $37.5 given to the edison neighborhood
>> 
>> 
>> Received final check from talent show
>> $319 ($80 to plan)
>> 
>> Jerususelum earned $55 from fundraising in DC
>> 
>> 10% back from fundraising to the edison neighborhood association
>> 
>> Social media
>> -Talia is facebook editor and only remaining members are Robert and  Jason and talia approved for  editing purposes, talia for when meetings occur
>> 
>> Fundraising- 7:10 pm
>> -restaurant contact needed
>> Potentially, Blaze pizza,  Texas roadhouse, Nonla burger
>> 
>> Notes/scholarship info/seminar info and updates
>> 
>> -Midwest Student Seminar, March 20/March 22.
>> 
>> -15 applied 10 students  approved for trip funded
>> 
>> -Everyone leaving on one train going and returning to chicago
>> 
>> -Rooms listed under person staying in room
>> 
>> -5 rooms
>> 
>> -Arrive friday-
>> -Go to eat at 7
>> 
>> -Student division call for chicago. Date tome: Feb 20th, @9 pm
>> 
>> 
>> -Washington Seminar recap- 7:50 pm
>> 
>> -9 michigan affiliate members attended
>> 
>> -Broke into 2 teams (5 each)
>> Pet stabinaw and peters as well as all state all 7 Reps
>> 
>> -500 Attended from NFB nationally-representation for every state
>> 
>> 
>> -Covered 3 topics/proposals for michigan
>> 
>> -1st bill proposal-
>> 
>> -Access technology affordability act-push for refundable tax credit for assistance technology purchases
>> 
>> -2nd bill proposal-
>> -Aim high-bill pushing for state based commission made to create guidelines of accessibility for students
>> 
>> -Gains tap act-push for standard accessibility of home appliances, medical equipment and physical equipment
>> 
>> -Outcome-
>> 
>> -100% support from house and senate on these proposals
>> 
>> -National scholarship ends March 31st
>> 
>> -Whats needed-
>> Letter of recommendation
>> Proof of blindness
>> Transcript
>> Essay
>> 
>> -Jernigans Letter
>> Write to Mike Powell
>> 
>> 
>> -State scholarship
>> 3 instead of two
>> need to promote more for more applications
>> 
>> 
>> Adjourn: 8:38
>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Jan 16, 2020, at 6:43 AM, Tony Gebhard via NFB-Kzoo <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello federationists, if you are wondering what topics and conversation
>>> points came up from our meeting the other night, see the info below or the
>>> attachment to this email.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> National federation of the blind, Kalamazoo chapter, January 15th, 2020
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  Meeting begins at 7:09 PM.
>>> 
>>> Introductions and attendance
>>> 
>>> Victor, Rashid, Monet, Robert, Talia, Nathan, Tony, Bree
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> Treasurer's report
>>> 
>>> Balance as of cash, December 1st, $375.00
>>> 
>>> 10% will be going to the Edison neighborhood association
>>> 
>>> E.I.N information has been received to start our bank account.
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> Fundraising
>>> 
>>> Ideas
>>> 
>>> World's Finest chocolate
>>> 
>>> $36 a Box
>>> 
>>> 15 box minimum,1 total = $540
>>> 
>>> Distributer is out of Grand Rapids.
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> Silent auctions, chilly cookoff, bottle drive?
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> Restaurant fundraiser, Texas Roadhouse sign ups 1 every 4 months
>>> 
>>> Receipt drop offs, 10% commission
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> Sherry's chocolate, Civil House Coffee, Water street coffee,
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> News
>>> 
>>> Washington seminar. February 10th/February 13th
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> Midwest Student Seminar, March 20/March 22.
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> Communication
>>> 
>>> Primary conversation is proposed to stay in email.
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> Dues
>>> 
>>> Talia, Rashid, Amyrillis Monet, Victor, Tony, Bree, Robert,
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> Elections
>>> 
>>> President, Robert Parsons
>>> 
>>> Vice President: A Rashid Dem
>>> 
>>> Treasurer: Victor Markques
>>> 
>>> |
>>> 
>>> Meeting adjourns 9:05 PM
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Tony Gebhard
>>> 
>>> Mrjt1020 at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> (616) (710) (0010)
>>> 
>>> Musician, motivator, and aspiring teacher
>>> 
>>> Member of the National Federation Of The Blind.
>>> 
>>> Student in computer applications and accessible programs
>>> 
>>> Bandcamp <http://www.tonygebhard.bandcamp.com/>
>>> 
>>> Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/tonygebhardmusic>
>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
>>> Why give up? Why give in? It's not enough. It never is. So, I will go on
>>> until the end. Breaking Benjamin
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> <NFB, Kalamazoo, Chapter Minutes, January 15th, 2020.docx>
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