[Njagdu] Fwd: Dog Guide Division Agenda for the conference call Jan. 27, 2016. and Minutes from November 7, 2015

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From: "Jerilyn Higgins" <jdhiggins3 at verizon.net>
Date: January 24, 2016 at 10:54:18 AM EST
To: <patriciaebel0302 at comcast.net>
Subject: Dog Guide Division Agenda for  the conference call Jan. 27, 2016. and Minutes from November 7, 2015

Agenda for NFB of NJ Dog Guide Division
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Time: 7:00 pm
conference call, 712-432-0180, code: 460994#
 
1.      Roll call

2.      Welcoming members.

3.      Thanking Trish and the exiting officers and board members.

4.      Secretary’s report

5.      Treasury report

6.      Convention round up.

7.      Conference call rules and regs.

I am asking members to be considerate of others when they are speaking. Please wait until they are finished before interrupting them. And before speaking please announce yourself. Please stick to the topic that is being discussed. Thank you.
 
8.      Discussion of what we would like to see happen in the division.

9.      I would like to revisit the resolution that was passed for access laws.

10.  Selecting committee chairs.

Committees
Legislation.
Fund raising.
Events/ outreach.
National rep to report to the NJ division.
Membership/ list serve/ social media.
Convention/ conference
11.   Old business

12.  Around the phone

Adjournment
Submitted by Dan Facchini 
 
 Minutes: November 7, 2015 NFB of NJ Dog Guide Division
Location: Holiday Inn Manahawkin,, NJ State Convention
Date:, November 7, 2015, Saturday, breakfast meeting
1.       Roll Call
Trish Ebel. NFBNJ NJAGDU President
Alice Eady, Secretary
Lynn Reynolds, Treasurer
Anna DeSantis, Board member
Ryan Stevens, Parliamentarian
Joe Ruffalo, NFBNJ President
  Jerilyn Higgins
Les Cameron
Joe Braz
Christine Franz
Angela Perone
Dan Fachini
Tara Carty
Rick Fox
Mike Moran
Edel Quinn (guest)
Jack Truehaft
Steve Rutch
 
to order the meeting was called to order at 7:29 a.m. Trisha
3.       The minutes were sent out by Alice: Rick moved to accept the minutes as read Jerrilyn seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
 
4.       Lynn provided the treasures report: the ending balance as of October 31st $440.Expenses $100 door prize leaving a balance of $340. Anna moved to accept and Jerilyn seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
 
5. Old Business
A. snack packs aren’t selling as well as expected; Mr. Ruffalo will announce their availability after the opening of general session at 9:00am.
B. Tupperware $107 as of last week. Trish will have a total when she gets back. Jack stated that there is still time to place your order.
C.  Donations for Christine Brino, since her accident, Trish explained that her  dog seems to be doing better. Trish will accept donations after the meeting and get a gift card.
D. the dog race for our division totaled  $85. Common complaint was that the room was too big and difficult to hear in. Les applauded Trish for doing a wonderful job.
E. Ryan will again read the Constitution via JAWS; at the same time Mr. Ruffalo stated that we have been working on this document for some time. Dan made the motion to accept the Constitution as read Lynn seconded. Mr. Ruffalo said let’s applaud your beautiful efforts. Ryan stated that he was glad to see the Division growing. A lot of things were missing from the original Constitution. Rick asked how much are dues? Answer $5 for the year 2016 effective after the current meeting.
6. New Business
A. Lynn Reynolds is nomination committee chair along with Michael Halm.and the slate is as follows;
Dan Fachini, President
Jerilyn Higgins, VP
Rick Fox, Secretary
Joe Braz, Treasurer
Dan moved to accept as presented Anna seconded. All in favor aye, any oppose none. Lyn explained the election process.
Dan, President…Rick moved to close and accept by acclimation. OK. Jerilyn, VP… Trish moved to accept by acclimation; Rick seconded. Rick, Secretary…. Dan moved to accept by acclimation Anna seconded. All in favor aye, opposed none. Joe Braz, Treasurer….Rick moved to accept, Alice seconded. All in favor aye, opposed none. All carried unanimously. Trish stated that she would still help out. Trish moves to close the election process.
B. Mr. Ruffalo discussed the liability insurance (at a cost of $500) committee activities. This insurance would allow chapters and divisions to be included under the state affiliate insurance umbrella. Discussion followed.
C. Dan highlighted the location of the dog relief area and made the following plea: please pick up after your guides. There is a roll of bags under the trashcan if you forget your pick up bags.
D. Trish needs help bringing down more snack packs (Rm. 504), everybody please take two. Ryan asked if there was any further discussion. Hearing none
7. Adjournment Trish made the motion to adjourn, Alice seconded all were in favor at 8:12 am. At this time those needing to pay 2016 dues may now do so; those wishing to contribute to a gift card donation for Christina see Trish before leaving.
Submitted by Alice Eady
 
 
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