NFB Rock County Meeting Minutes November 2nd, 2024
Amy Snow
Greetings,
Please find the minutes from Saturday’s meeting below. There is also a flier for the Red Robin fundraiser attached. As always, continue to monitor the Rock County and State listservs for updated information.
December’s meeting will be on December 12th via Zoom. There will not be an in-person attendance option. As usual, meeting information will be shared at the beginning of the month.
Thanks,
Amy
NFB of Rock County Meeting Minutes November 2, 2024
Officers Present:
Present Chelsea Dallin, Vice President Nikki Wolf, Secretary Amy Snow,
Officers Absent:
Treasurer Ben Dallin
Members Present:
Tina Gruchow, Icy Hunt, Dave Hyde, Lekshmi Mendez
Meeting came to order at 10:15 AM. Minutes were read and approved. The treasurer’s, which indicates a balance of $1,889.09, was approved.
State Affiliate News and Committee Reports
State Affiliate News
Chelsea reports the rally on October 15th at both Uber and Lyft headquarters in San Fransisco went well. The members that attended shared they had a good time and felt the event was successful.
The Parents of Blind Children October event went very well, with as many as 10 families and 39 individuals attending. Dave shared that this was probably the largest group that has attended this far. Thanks to Deb for organizing and leading the weekend and all of the members who volunteered.
The meeting lead by Ben regarding ABLE accounts was held via Zoom, with about 16 people on the call. There is a possibility of using the meeting recording as a resource on our website.
Hunter Kuester is chairing a fundraising committee at the state level. Under discussion for our state convention was auctioning off baskets that chapters would contribute. Our chapter would need to put something together and we’ve been asked to begin sharing ideas for a theme. Chelsea will provide more updates on this committee to our chapter.
State Advocacy Committee
Nothing new to report
State Legislative
Nothing new to report
News from the National Office
Nothing new to report
Rock County Committee Reports
Rock County Advocacy Committee
Nothing new to report
Rock County Membership Committee
Nothing new to report
Rock County Fundraising Committee
1. Candy sales continue to go well and we will continue sell until either we run out or the manufacturer takes a break (generally from October to January for the Holiday season).
2. Chelsea has connected with Rod on an in-person Scentsy fundraiser. The hope is to hold one at Bazinga’s on a Monday afternoon/evening. Tentative date is the 25th of November, but please continue to monitor the listserv and social media for updates and a confirmation.
3. A reminder that a fundraiser at Red Robin will take place on November 20th. This is an all-day event and our organization will receive 20% of all food sales. Please either give the flier to your server or mention the NFB of Rock County it to them in order for this donation to be provided. A copy of the flier was provided to members at the in-person meeting and is attached to this message. Please get the word out! An event has been added to our social media.
Old Business
Bowl-a-Thon November 24th
There have been six lanes reserved at River’s Edge Bowl on November 24th from 1:00 to 4:00. and there is a maximum of six people per lane (meaning there is space for up to 36 people for the event). Price is to be determined, but it will include shoes. Members may also ask for pledges either as a flat amount or per pin, but this would be above the cost for the event. Chuck will make fliers and Meghan/Chuck will work on pledge sheets. Once these items are available, Amy has agreed to print whatever copies would be necessary. Nikki will be stationed at a check-in table and will be in charge of taking money. Proceeds will be donated to the state affiliate as a combined fundraiser. Please monitor the list servs and social media for further information.
BioLife
Tina hopes to make contact next week. There was some concern over staff asking a blind guide dog user to leave with no reason. Tina will follow up on this as the concern that they were asked to go due to their dog.
Voting
There were some concerns with early voting and ensuring staff are trained on using the accessible machines (namely ensuring that the selection panel is connected). Generally things seemed to have gone well, but more updates will be forthcoming once voting is finished for this season.
New Business
Holiday Party
This year, our holiday gathering will be at Mac’s Pizza Shack on December 21st from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. All are welcome regardless of membership status.
Updated Zoom
Amy suggested that given the updated security of Zoom, she’d like to make the Zoom meeting reoccurring, which ensures that our members will always have the same links and meeting info, making it easier to join. Members agreed and the meeting information will now be the same for all meetings that have a virtual option.
Next Meeting
Due to the many commitments of our members, we will hold an all virtual Zoom monthly meeting on December 12th at 7:00. Join information will be shared as usual at the beginning of December.
Presidential Releases:
The Presidential Release was played and is also linked below. In addition, there are also links to past releases and the Braille Monitor.
· Presidential Release #543, November 2024 (Audio for Chapters)
· Braille Monitor - November 2024
If you have missed prior releases or publications, please visit the links below.
· Recent Presidential Releases
· Braille Monitor – Information and Past Issues
· NFB Pledge
Meeting adjourned 11:25 AM
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Snow, Secretary
