[NFBA-Phoenix] Very belated minutes in text, if you must...

[ben J. Bloomgren]

Phoenix Chapter Meeting
2 June 2018

The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:30.

President Kuhn spoke about the rules of engagement.

President Kuhn led the pledges.

Angie Johnson read the rules of engagement.

Two sergeants at arms were appointed.

President Kuhn solicited prayer requests. Vickie Hodges returned to the fray to offer them up. Welcome back, Vickie!

The president called the roll, discussing the new state mandate of the declaration of a single chapter. Twenty-four persons were present, twenty-one of which declaring Phoenix as their principal chapter, two declaring East Valley, and one undeclared associate member.

Treasurer Silba took dues from those who had not paid.

President Kuhn called the special election for the second vice president and took nominations from the floor. Arlen Keen and Joe Good were nominated from the floor, which both accepted. Tom Johnson motioned, and Sharonda White seconded for the ceasing of nominations and the call for the question. Chip Tyrell passed out notecards to the voting members for use as ballots. Mr. Good and Mr. Keen gave campaign speeches. The ballots were counted. Joe Good is the new second vice president of the Phoenix Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona. Congratulations!

Secretary Ben Bloomgren read the minutes for what was the May meeting as well as the emergency board meeting thereafter.

Final balance as of 3/3: $1,680.14
March meeting's minutes were approved.

April's minutes were approved.

May's minutes were approved.

The emergency board meeting of 10 May was read.

Fifteen people were present at the roll call. President Kuhn led pledges. Joe Good led the invocation.

Due to Saturdeay's overheating, President Kuhn read a message from State President Porterfield.

The secretary stated the fundraiser was to be held at Carolina's Mexican Restaurant, however the minutes indicate Angelina's as per correct information.

President Kuhn asked for volunteers for Christmas party and membership committees. Collin Wong, Tom Johnson, Jordan Moon, Teresa Sanchez and Joe Good volunteered to be on the membership committee. Teresa Sanchez volunteered to chair the committee.

Catchy names were discussed for an extended 50/50 Christmas raffle.

Chapter members will pose question at state board meeting on 12 May regarding fundraiser proceeds going to state affiliate.

Donna Silba made a motion, and Arlen Keen seconded it. Corrections:

Do not book paratransit before the end of the meeting, so that interruptions are minimized.

Meeting location was set for Coco's in June, and at SAAVI for July for a vote of the membership for the future.

If a chapter is declared, one can sit on committees for other chapters. One cannot, however, chair committees for other chapters.

The emergency board meeting's minutes were approved.

Treasurer Silba gave reports for April and May.

Previous balance as of 7 April: $1,483.73
Basket: $75.69
Christmas: $32
Soc com: $29.04
Lanyards: $250
Total R: $386.73
Total UF: $1,096.99
Income:
Dues: $35
Picnic bake sale: $47.55
Picnic raffle: $126
Donations: $63
expense donations: $10
Lunch donation: $10
Xmas: $22
Lanyards: $20
Total income: $333.55
Expenses:
PAC: $25
Raffle winnings: $63
Expenses advance: $160
Tom's Lunch: $60
Square: $4.67
\Total expenses: $312.57
IOE: $20.98
Balance as of 2 June: $1,504.07
Xmas: $64
Soc: $29.04
Lanyards: $270
Total RF: $427.73
Total UF: $1,075.97

Report accounted for two months.

Treasurer's report was approved.

June and July lack presidential releases due to national convention.

Due to a seconded motion, the chapter votes to forego national convention funding in lieu of state convention funding.

A motion carried, sending $25 to the three national funds: White Cane, Jernigan and TenBroek.

Volunteers were requested for the exhibit hall table at national convention.

The state affiliate board meeting was discussed. The amount of money given to state was discussed. Below $30, the state more than likely won't request funds from the chapter. Above that, President Kuhn suggested that the chapter give half the raised funds back to state.

The new chapter declaration policy was discussed. One may choose one's chapter; however one's choice is then permanent until one contacts the state and states a different choice at a later date. The ability to float between chapters has caused bloated membership lists and moribund chapters. Dues are only paid to one's declared chapter.

Arlen Keen spoke about the upcoming Angelina's fry bread fundraiser on 9 June in the West Valley.

Christmas raffle tickets are five for $20 in books of five. Mister Keen made a motion that the chapter put forth up to $120 for a thousand raffle tickets. $1,000 go to the winner. Keen's motion carries.

Discussion ensued as to the meeting location, between SAAVI and Coco's. Teresa Sánchez made a motion to continue at Coco's Restaurant on a permanent basis. A hand count was made due to a tie in the voice vote. According to the hand count, the motion does not carry. The meeting is to be held at SAAVI in July as per previous discussion.

Jordan Moon asked for committee members.
Ben
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