[NFBF-L] FW: [NFBF-Daytona] April minutes and elections results

Fri May 21 18:33:48 UTC 2021

                Hi Russ and Denise,
These are the NFBF GDB chapter election results.
This lists the various numbers of each board member.
Talk soon,
Brian

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Subject: FW: [NFBF-Daytona] April minutes

I hope you can attend our meeting tomorrow at noon TGI Fridays 24 Ocean Bvld. Ormand Beach May 22, 2021.
Brian

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Subject: [NFBF-Daytona] April minutes

April 2021 Minutes
Greater Daytona Beach Chapter
National Federation of the Blind

The monthly meeting of the Greater Daytona Beach Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind was conducted on Saturday, April 24.  It was a hybrid meeting, held both at Woody's Barbecue, 1593 N. Nova Road, Holly Hill, Florida, and remotely via Zoom.

President Brian Norton called the meeting to order at 1:05 p. m.

As the microphone system was not available, it was important to try to maintain order and speak toward the computer that was handling the Zoom connection.
Christine Nodal opened the meeting with prayer.  Bill Outman then led both the Pledge of Allegiance and the NFB Pledge.  Sherri Adams led the singing of God Bless America.

Introductions then took place.  This  was especially important to establish a quorum for the purpose of holding the chapter election.  Among those attending via Zoom was Russ Davis of the Jacksonville chapter in his capacity as state affiliate liaison.

Both the February and March minutes were approved as published via email.
The treasurer's report was then approved as distributed.

The election began with Kathy Davis chairing the contest for president.  Brian Norton was nominated for another term as chapter president.  As no other nominations came from the floor, he was elected by acclamation.           Brian then chaired the remainder of the election.  The office of vice president held previously by Kathy Davis was then opened for nominations.  Kathy nominated Peggy Fleischer.  Ryan then nominated Pat Lipovsky from the floor but she declined.  As no other nominations came forward Peggy was elected by acclamation.  The office of secretary was up next, held by Bill Outman.  He was re-elected by acclamation when no other nominations came forward.  Nancy Epps was then returned to office as treasurer by acclamation.

Attention then turned to the three board of directors seats.  Board position number one was up, currently held by Ryan Mann, who had assumed it by appointment when It was vacated mid-term by Jean Cerullo.  Ryan was renominated.  Kurt Ottman was nominated but declined, whereupon Ryan was elected by acclamation when no other candidates were put forward.  Seat number two, previously held by Peggy Fleischer, was then up.  The seat became open when she was elected vice president.  Kathy Davis and Mary Ellen Ottman were nominated for this seat, but Mary Ellen declined.  With no further candidates, Kathy Davis was elected by acclamation.  The third and final seat held by Pat Lipovsky was then addressed.  Pat was renominated, and Mary Ellen accepted a nomination for this seat.  Both candidates were than given an opportunity to address the membership.  The vote was conducted by show of hands and verbal indication from those on Zoom.  The tally was 13-11 in favor of Mary Ellen Ottman, thus giving her the election victory.

Brian indicated he would convene the new board by email to schedule time to discuss important matters such as revisions to the chapter constitution.

Discussion turned to the location of the next meeting slated for May 22.  While returning to Houligan's is preferred, other alternatives such as Olive Garden or Racing's North Turn were proposed.  The board will investigate alternatives, and suggestions from the membership are welcome.

Fund raising was then discussed.  Christine Nodal suggested a restaurant event as we have done previously.  Brian noted this may be workable later as pandemic restrictions ease, and noted encouraging the community to get vaccinated is the best way to achieve this.  Pat Lipovsky suggested having on line 50/50 drawings as a number of other chapters in the state have successfully done.

Peggy reported the state affiliate has now had appointments with all twenty-seven members of the state's U. S. House delegation, and that eight have become co-sponsors of H. R. 431, the Access Technology Affordability Act.  73 House members are co-sponsors nationally.  Camille Tate has been sending alerts to state membership regarding llegislation that may negatively impact voting.  She is also working on our future agenda before the state legislature.  Our other federal proposals have not yet been put into bill form.

Kathy encouraged members to participate in monthly Zoom meetings on various topics offered by the affiliate.  These include communities of faith, diversity  and inclusion, deaf-blind concerns, parents of blind children and legislation.  A fun one is the Sunrise and Shine call sponsored by Newsline.  These are announced via the state email list.

Scott Larson noted the resolutions committee has begun fielding suggestions for convention resolutions.  These are due by early September.

The national convention will be virtual in July, and registration is available.  There were some issues with the registration form that were repaired.  Bill Outman had pointed out a problem with this to national leadership.  May 31 is the deadline for registering for the national convention.  The state convention is scheduled for the first weekend in October.  It is still to be determined what format will be used, in-person, virtual, or hybrid.

Russ Davis made brief comments near the end of the meeting.  He congratulated those who had been elected, and briefly discussed the Sunrise and Shine call, where Newsline is discussed along with other fun topics.  This call recently celebrated its anniversary.  State president Denise Valkema made a cameo appearance on the Zoom call.

Nancy Epps gave an expanded treasurer's report near the close of the meeting.  She reported the chapter is once again making PAC payments.  The chapter also contributed food to Kathy Davis and her daughter when Kathy underwent a medical procedure recently.  The current checking account balance is $3,858.54.  $2,000.50 is the current value of the CD.

April birthdays and anniversaries were recognized.  Sarah Fleischer had a birthday on April 14, which also happens to be the anniversary of David and Peggy Fleischer.  Kathy Davis reported she is recovering well.

Brian Norton noted he learned on April 12 he had passed his final bar exam.  Much hard work and patience went into this achievement.

Tom Bellone is also finally on the mend after numerous surgeries, and has recently moved into a new home he built.

Michelle May reported she has now gone a full year without experiencing a seizure.

Former member Jim Scranton is reported to be in improved health condition.

Steve Williamson reminded the chapter of the need to plan for white cane awareness events.  Brian noted he hope to plan something in conjunction with the Rehab. Center and the Conklin-Davis Center.

Brian reported the Rehab. Center is partially open for day students and those involved in the business enterprise program, the future Randolph-Shepard venders.  Those students are being housed in a nearby hotel rather than on campus.

The meeting adjourned around 2:10 p. m.

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