[Southern_Oregon_Chapter] revised minutes for October

[stephanie mcgary]

Thank you so much. It is greatly appreciated.

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On Oct 6, 2020, at 1:29 PM, Vivian Smith via Southern_Oregon_Chapter <southern_oregon_chapter at nfb-oregon.org> wrote:


Hello Everyone,

I forgot to include Minh’s Last name as our treasurer. I have made the correction and pasted the new minutes below.
Vivian

Southern Oregon Chapter
October 3, 2020
Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 12:00pm.
Members: Stephanie, Marv, Katie, Vivian, Cathy, Norman, Corine, ax, Patrick, Chrissy, Minh, Daniel, don and John
Katie read the one minute message.
Vivian reviewed the September minutes.
John motion to accept the minutes Katie seconded and the motion passed.
Cathy read the treasurer report.
September 1, 2020: Beginning Checking/Savings Account Balance $1441.04
Expenditures:
Date      Check # Amount                Reason  Balance
9/15/20               Monthly Auto deduction              6.00       Money to National NFB  1073.08

Deposits
Date      Amount                Reason Balance =


Ownership Account
Beginning Balance           5.60
Interest earned    .01
New Balance      5.61

Petty Cash Fund
Beginning balance           $32
Spent $10 for 2 Starbucks Certificates     $10
Balance $22

Savings
Beginning Balance           $356.35
Interest earned            .01
New Balance      $356.36
Combined Checking and Savings Account Balance
Checking account Balance              1073.08
Savings Account Balance                  356.36
Ownership Account                  5.61
Petty Cash                 22.00
Balance Total as of 9/1/2020         1435.
John motions to accept the report Marv seconded and the motion passed.
Presidential Release:
President Riccobono wants us to get out there and vote.
There are ride share coupons to help people get to and from voting sites.
There will be a voter access survey on the nfb.org web page, where you can let them know how your voting process went.
There will be a zoom meeting for parents of blind children Tuesday, October 6th at 3pm et or Thursday 8th at 8pm Et.
Discuss technology barriers with virtual learning.
If you are a dues paid member and a parent of a blind child, Freedom Scientific is offering a discount on software. You can go to the NFB  web site for more details.
State Convention:
Convention will be held totally by zoom on November13- 15.
You need to register by October 20th to be able to vote in the elections.
The Lions Club will allow groups of no more than ten and you need to wear a mask.
I wanted to share something about meet the blind month that I meant   to share at the meeting.
I made a post on my local FB page, What’s happening coos county and introduced myself and gave them a brief bio on who Vivian is and a little about blindness.
Elections
Katie asked for nominations for president.
Vivian nominates Stephanie there were no other nominations. Corine moved to close nominations and Stephanie be elected  by acclamation.
Stephanie opens nominations for Treasurer.
Stephanie nominates Mihn Turnball, Vivian Seconded.
There were no other nominations.
Corine moved to close nominations and Mihn Turnball be elected by acclamation.
Our next meeting will be November 7 at 12 pm.
Don won the gift card.
Respectfully Submitted by
Vivian Carlile-Smith

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